5 RV Tips and Tricks
Never thought 3D printing would help solve these problems
5 RV problems that I solved using my 3D printer. Sometimes you just can't find the part you need and in this case you make it!
Cup holders
A while back I remove the passenger cup holder when we put the new floors in but I never put it back because it was just too far gone, broken and chipped up. I had the idea to remake it but 3D printing 2 new ones that mount to the center console solved this problem. And for an extra bonus it gives the passenger some much needed leg room.
Ceiling Caps
If you’re like me and removed the antenna/satellite dishes well you are left with a nice pair of holes in the ceiling. I’ve seen where folks put lights up there or even just tape over it. Put with a 3D printer you can make yourself a nice little cap to make it look professional. If you don’t have a 3D printer, I can make these and any of these products for you, just reach out.
Toothbrush holder
Ahh the toothbrush… But where do you put it to dry and during transit? Well luckily there is some great ideas on Thingiverse and one of them I like in particular had a flat side to it. I was able to mount it to the wall so we have the perfect place to put our brushes every time.
Winterizing with your air compressor
This is something I dread every time because it just can cost too much more money than it’s worth. Well not when you 3D print yourself an air compressor attachment that allows you to blow 20PSI air through all your lines.
What I do is drain the hot water tank and hit the lever to bypass the tank. Add a compressor hose to the water inlet and start from the farthest point (usually your kitchen sink) and work my way back until all I hear is air. And for the traps I just add some potable anti-freeze.
Drawer travel locks
Ugh. My RV is older so some of the locks just don’t work. I’ve ordered varies clips and locks but just didn’t work out. After some modeling in Fusion 360 I was able to create a mount for a standard clip I previously bought off Amazon. This has turned out to work out great. I had to slam on my brakes this last trip and the doors held great!
Zach's pro tip
Just remember if you don’t want to get yourself a 3D printer, I am sure someone you know or even myself can print it for you.
