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10 Must-Haves to Accessorize Your Small Travel Trailer Interior

Now that you’ve figured out all the basic necessities and operating procedures for your small travel trailer, it’s time to configure it for maximum enjoyment, comfort, and efficiency.  Here are ten items we use on every trip in our Scamp 13’ small travel trailer which make our trailer much more functional.

1. Wall Mirror. One of the first things we did to our Scamp 13’ was to install a frameless vanity mirror on the outside of the bathroom door.  The mirror, slightly beveled at the edges, is one foot wide by four feet high and super thin.  We use 3M Scotch Interlocking fastener tape for securing almost all wall hanging items in our Scamp, including this mirror.  To install the mirror in the Scamp, the first thing we did is lay the mirror face down on a carpet and then measure lengths of tape to span horizontally across the back of the mirror.  To prevent breaking the mirror, we interlocked the tape lengths (one side for the mirror and the other for the bathroom door) separately on the floor with lots of pressure.  We then removed the adhesive covering on one side of the tape and pressed it against the mirror.  Next, we figured out exactly where we wanted the mirror to be in the Scamp (we chose about 7” from the base of the door opening and 3” to the left of the door handle).  With the assistance of a level at the top of the mirror and four hands, we removed the adhesive backing on the tape facing the door and carefully pushed the mirror against the door.  Then, we firmly pressed a towel against the mirror and moved up and down the face of the mirror to make sure the adhesive tape was all properly joined to the door.  We have travelled in our Scamp now for over a year, spanning 34 days of trips (some over rough roads), and the mirror continues to stay tightly pressed against the door!  The mirror is great because it really opens up the space of the Scamp, making it appear much larger then it is!
2. First Aid Kit. Having a first aid kit in your small trailer is a good idea.  If it’s up on the wall, you will also know where it is, it will be available whenever you need it, and it won’t take up any closet space.  It doesn’t have to be a giant kit, but have some basics like band aids and antiseptic.  We’ve used our first aid kit a few times while travelling, just for small cuts.  It’s really handy to be able to have the items available on a moment’s notice.  We have ours secured on the wall (with the 3M Scotch Fastener tape) next to the fire extinguisher.
3. Flashlight.  Get a good flashlight and attach it to the wall of your small travel trailer.  You never know when you might need it.  We use ours regularly for all sorts of different reasons!  For example, it’s often very dark in the campgrounds at night and a flashlight comes in handy when having to look for items outside or to take a walk.
4. Long stick lighter. It is essential carrying at least 2 lighters to ensure the stove is able to be lit (for campers not having electric stove lighting option).  We were camping in the high sierras at Lake Mary when we discovered our lighter ran out of juice.  We were just preparing to cook up some pancakes!  How untimely!  Fortunately, the Twin Lakes General Store right down the road was open and had them in stock!  Now, we always make sure to carry two!
5. Giant wall clock. One item that is super useful is a giant wall clock.  The one we purchased has big LED numbers and is illuminated and easy to read in the dark.  We put ours up on the wall opposite the head of our bed and at a height that makes it easy to read while lying down to sleep (using 3M Scotch Fastener tape).  So, if we have an early morning hiking trip planned or some other meet up with friends, we can easily see what time it is (and it’s not so bright that it affects our sleep).
6. Paper towel holder (suction cup). Having paper towels next to the sink is a great idea, but there is limited table space in the Scamp to hold them.  This paper towel holder solves the space problem – it has a strong suction cup and sticks to the wall above the kitchen sink!  We’ve had it in position over a year and it hasn’t come off the wall yet!  We use it extensively on every trip and really like it.  One thing we did notice though is that it’s a good idea to secure the paper towels in a closet while driving or they tend to unroll by themselves into the sink!
7. Toilet paper holder (suction cup). The wet bath in a small travel trailer is generally pretty tight quarters!  There’s usually a shower area and the toilet right behind it.  So, it’s a great idea to partition out the space and keep the toilet area as dry as possible (see article called “How to Turn Your Wet Bath into a Comfy Dry Zone”).  A great addition to the toilet area is a holder for toilet paper.  This will help keep it off the floor, from getting wet, and give easy access.
8. Soap and Shampoo Dispenser. This dispenser sticks to the wall of the shower with two way tape.  Just pop the top and fill with your favorite shampoo / soap and cover and you won’t ever have to deal with rolling bottles on your shower floor again!  The dispenser has a nice pump button that makes it easy to squirt out shampoo into your hand.  We fill with a natural 3-in-1 Soap (Shampoo, Body Wash, Bubble Bath), eliminating the need for more costly and bulkier multi-dispensers.  CLICK FOR 3-IN-1 LAVENDER, CLICK FOR 3-IN-1 CITRUS & MINT
9. Powerful Shower Head. The Oxygenics Fury puts the shower back into RV showering!  We went from a placid trickle with our Scamp’s stock handheld shower head to a real blaster with the Fury!  The nice thing is that the Fury actually conserves water and ramps up pressure by mixing air into the shower head.  This results in a really powerful efficient stream.  We’ve found showering takes less time as well since it’s a really fast rinse with better water flow.  It’s also super easy to install – just unscrew the old hose /showerhead  at the shower wall mount and screw on this hose / showerhead.
10. Deer Coat Hook. What a cool way to hang your towels in the bathroom!  We found this unique cast iron coat hook from CastIronHooks on Etsy.  They also have plenty of other styles to choose from if deer aren’t your thing!  The main goal for shower towels is that they need to be secured nicely so that don’t drop onto the shower floor and get soaked!

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