My husband & I live in an RV – our storage secrets will maximize small spaces & stores with the best bang for your buck

AFTER traveling on the open road for ten years, a married couple is sharing their dos and don'ts for living in an RV.

From storage trends not worth the hype to valuable tricks to make the most out of their camper, Josh and Casey Huffmaster have learned it all across 23 states.

Married couple Casey and Josh Huffmaster have lived in an RV for ten yearsCredit: Casey Huffmaster

They've learned lessons about how to transform their small space into a homeCredit: Casey Huffmaster

Josh Huffmaster and Casey Huffmaster, both 30, have been together for 12 years and married for 10.

Casey opened up about how the couple successfully navigates their nomadic lifestyle with The U.S. Sun.

"Our camper is our home a good 10 months out of the year," she said.

Casey, Josh, and their dog Bo have visited about 23 states together, but are normally "pretty stationary" in the southern region for up to four months at a time.

LESSONS LEARNED

Before buying their first camper together, there were several things they wished they had done differently.

It was the first one they saw: A 28-foot 2008 Keystone RV Summerland with only one slide-out, one air conditioner, a basic fridge, an "extremely small shower," and no washer and dryer.

Eventually, they got more "luxurious amenities" down the road with other campers they purchased.

For two years, they've lived in a brand-new 43-foot 2022 Keystone Alpine 3910rk with many residential appliances, like a washer and dryer, "his and hers" sinks, an outside kitchen, a half bath, and three slide-outs.

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Casey admitted that when the duo bought their first camper, they were very new to the "lifestyle."

She "went all out" and bought so many small space storage solutions and "little organizers for the pantry."

"I've come to realize that using those organizers takes up more space than they help, especially in larger RVs," Casey admitted.

"I am just straight-up honest with anyone. They take up a lot more space than they do help someone."

SIMPLE STORAGE

That is why, a decade later, she works hard to make her space work — and that is by using the "max amount of storage space."

Whether it's putting items behind couches or in any "cubby hole" or other nook and cranny, she makes sure it's "out of sight, out of mind."

Because most of the mobile home has hardwood floors, she has a small cordless vacuum that fits well in small areas.

I store a good 90% of my holiday decorations underneath the camper bed. It has a special place for it.
Casey Huffmaster

But Casey isn't completely against organizers.

"Anytime I need to use my broom or a mop, I have a wall organizer in our half bath that gets closed behind the door and you can't see them," she explained.

She added that under-bed storage is a big thing and not many realize that many camper beds are raised for storage.

Their camper bed raises for ample storage under it that can fit their Christmas treeCredit: Casey Huffmaster

MAKING A HOME

The pair have taken countless measures to transform their home on wheels into a comfortable space.

"I do seasonal decorating. When November 1 hits, my Christmas tree is s going out. I'm that type of person. My Christmas trees going out the minute after Halloween is done," she said.

Pretty much all of my throw pillows, blankets, or rugs. All that stuff pretty much comes from TJ Maxx and Ross and Marshalls.
Casey Huffmaster

Most of her Christmas home decor comes from Walmart, but she's a regular at several other discount stores for interior design additions.

Although she goes all out for the holidays, fall is her favorite season.

"I store a good 90% of my holiday decorations underneath the camper bed. It has a special place for it," she joked.

Casey likes to decorate seasonally to make the camper feel more comfortableCredit: TikTok/thattravelingwife

When spring comes around, Casay does a "full spring cleaning" which includes tossing out old things she doesn't want and replacing them with new rugs, blankets, throw pillows, etc.

"I'm always changing stuff out to make it feel more homey and more seasonal for living," she said.

When it comes to getting the "best bang for your buck," Casey recommended hitting up TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Ross, and Home Goods for all of your home-related needs.

"I do a lot of my shopping at Walmart, but to be honest, I am a big TJ Maxx and Marshall's girly when it comes to decor," she added.

"Pretty much all of my throw pillows, blankets, or rugs. All that stuff pretty much comes from TJ Maxx and Ross and Marshalls."

They store most of the seasonal Christmas decorations under the camperCredit: Casey Huffmaster

Not only are they low prices, but she loved how they are "great quality."

RIDE OR DIE

Casey (@thattravelingwife) has over 73,000 Tiktok followers who are intrigued by her "RV life."

Her most viral videos are her Friday shopping hauls, where she seeks out the best deals.

She admitted that going from a 1,200-square-foot house pretty much full-time to something that was probably maybe 200 square feet was a hard adjustment.