How to Build a Hidden Storage Step in your RV / Travel Trailer - Step by Step

[@jefflemay66]

Brilliant!! Thank you so much for sharing!! I love your videos and really appreciate the effort you put in them!!

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

Glad to help and appreciate your support Jeff!

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

Glad to help and we appreciate your support Jeff!

[@jimcichowski2137]

Hi Ross. We are new to your channel. We have a GD 2500RL which is similar to your rig. Your storage solution is an excellent idea. It looks like original equipment. Our rig is in storage for the winter but your mod made the list for 2022. Thank you.

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

Awesome, thank you!

[@ericaterrones16]

You explained it so normal untenical ppl understand!!

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

thank you!

[@Railfan62]

Best modification I have seen to date ! on a camper great idea.

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

Thanks for watching and the nice comment!

[@kimkopko2159]

I’m making my husband do this yesterday!

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

Good luck!!

[@edwardsteiner2766]

It’s usually the simplest ideas that solve so many problems. Great mod and video Ross.

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

Very true!

[@ThePikeHunter1]

Hi Ross, awsome idea. I have the same bedroom in my Jayco Jayflight 28 BHS. I am going to build this storage boxes on both sides of the bed. Thank you, now i have another project for my trailer. Greetings from Calgary.

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

Let me know if you have questions. Thanks again for watching bud.

[@ThePikeHunter1]

@@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS i will, thanks again.

[@kevinjones6924]

Great idea! Might be my next project 🤔. I certainly like how you have it hinged, good thinking! 👍🏻

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks for watching Kevin.

[@ryaneisen5975]

I always thought that area could be better used. Great idea!

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

Thanks Ryan!

[@geraldkehley6422]

Not only is this genius, it looks easy to do. RV manufacturers should put these in from the factory.

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

it is easy. The carpet was the hardest part.

[@missyjackson7328]

DAMN NEAR BRILLIANT!

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

Thank you!

[@davidharrison7177]

Can never have too much storage!

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

Agreed!

[@kathiewatkins2304]

Awesome that you did it step by step, as a solo woman I will be able to do the same in my motorhome

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

Awesome, let me know if you have any questions!

[@coreymerritt7742]

Very nice job 👍 looks factory

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

as always, thanks for stopping by Corey.

[@elainemcdonald1539]

OMG to be able to stand on that and make the bed!!

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

it is SO MUCH EASIER to make the bed!!!

[@DeniseLillis]

Woderful Ide,Our Camper is made just like this!! Def.a Need,We are both short and healthy issues!!!!! Thank you for Sharing!!!

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

let me know if you have any questions

[@NorthernMan932]

I don't own an RV but will make this for my bedroom in my tiny apartment.

[@Lacquay]

I’m a new subscriber and I’m loving your videos! Thank you this idea. We have a little dog that sleeps with us and he always has a hard time getting up on the bed. I’m going to make one like this (slightly modified for my space) to make his life a little easier. This is a great idea.

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

Glad to help, and thank you for the donation my friend!

[@TheBirdandEagle]

Great video. Thank you.

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

You are welcome!

[@bicentennialbuck]

Love this

[@joygross]

This is just what we need … thank you.

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

You’re welcome, Joy!

[@hammer48ful]

We did basically the same thing a couple of years ago. Works great and gives that little bit of extra storage and makes it easier to get out of bed. Glad you did it.

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

Thanks for watching George!

[@BrokenDreamsReborn]

Wow, that looks like a great solution for storage! ~ Shion and Matthew

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

its great, until you realize a week later, like I did, you should have gotten twice the materials since you have to build another one for the other side of the bed. 🤦‍♂️🤣

[@brianlikestoys6242]

Great idea and execution, Ross.

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

Thanks Brian!

[@kathiv8071]

Thank You 🤜🏾🤛🏼

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

No problem 👍

[@karenmyers3793]

That is amazing.

[@Chelleme]

This is an excellent idea! The cougar 5th wheel already has carpeted steps there, but now it's time to go and see if there is a way to turn that into storage! Thanks for the idea!

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

you're welcome

[@guspaca494]

Great idea for much needed storage. Im going to build that ! Thanks

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

Glad you enjoyed Gus!

[@RCRVadventures]

Man I just love these custom build videos Ross! You did a great job, as always, and it looks fantastic! I really enjoy when you make these type of videos because it helps spark my creativity and courage as to what I could create in my rig. Great job!

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

Thanks again Matt, as always I appreciate the view and the comment. Safe travels bud.

[@deeb7138]

Love this! Keep up the great content.

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

Glad you liked, thanks for watching!

[@1234dvarela]

So smart! Thank You

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

Thanks!

[@stevegarrett4625]

My wife and I have the same model and together we built and installed last weekend. Testing this weekend and due to the height of our bed and being vertically challenged these are a tremendous game changer for my wife and even the dog. Love the extra storage benefits too- now our shoes are out of the way.

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

We love them too! Thanks Steve.

[@RVingwithG]

Sweet step / storage! Well done.

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

Thank you!

[@ATCDave1]

Great job and a great idea. Am considering this upgrade in my Grand Design TT.

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

Thanks David, good luck!

[@RUsure]

Great idea for us shorties 😄

[@tomschaeffers]

Great storage solution! 😁

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

Thank you guys! Still loving the 2150RB that Keith Baker sold us!

[@tomschaeffers]

@@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS We're so glad to hear that! 😊

[@WhyWait]

Great idea for you guys. Knocking out two birds with one stone. Crushing it on the channel by the way! 👍🏼

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

Thanks guys. Still have to build the other side, but it’s parked so I have time. You guys are doing great too!

[@racer72]

I would like to seen how you attached the carpet, especially how you wrapped it around the edge of the plywood.

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

Mark, the sides and back of the top piece was cut flush and the top was secured using a little construction adhesive. I pulled the front lip over and used 1/2 staples from a heavy duty stapler to secure it. It’s holding up perfectly. The front exposed piece is also stapled but you can’t feel the staples because they are so deep through the carpet so you could probably use them on the top instead of glue. Once everything was done I used a lighter to heat up the cut edges so the would not fray.

[@GothicCinderz]

Imagine this, My first night in my RV. I wake up feeling great content ready to start the day, and then I get off the bed... More like a quick slide down, into the wall, onto the floor. You know this is at 4:00 in the morning, I tried so hard not to laugh but I couldn't help it I had a great big belly laugh.

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

been there done that 🤣

[@cathypedigo1694]

Absolutely love this project! I was looking for a solution to having some sort of step to get up on the bed and this idea with the added storage is a win win. Thanks for all that you do!

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ziggysworkshop8784]

Thanks for this great tip. I know what I'm doing tomorrow now!

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

Glad it was helpful!

[@geofflyons2280]

Brilliant , if you don’t mind I will be copying your design and layout this Spring , as my Bride is only 5’ , and we have a 10.5”queen mattress, this will accomplish a lot of things , Thank you

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

Copy away!!!!

[@rickharks4515]

this is the wife, my hubby made a 8" platform all around the bed after the first night and l slide out of the bed to the floor hitting my head on the wall,, lol l'm only 5' so for me that is a long way down, lol. He made it so that we can lift it up in 4 spots to store things, and it has been wonderful for that.

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

short people unite!!! lol! Thanks for sharing!

[@CaptainFantastic79]

Great one! May I ask specifically what size wood did you originally buy to cut down? Thanks!

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

Nick, I think they were 4x3 or 4x2 sheets... cant remember exactly but it was not efficient lol. They had to fit into a hatchback (truck was in the shop).

[@CaptainFantastic79]

@@RVTIPSANDTRAVELSthanks! You made it work though 🤪

[@anthonysigman6138]

How did you get that nice finished edge on the top of the carpet on the front kick board? Was the carpet salvaged from a rug?

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

Great eye Anthony. It was a large area rug, the only carpet I could find close to the color of the carpet at the couch.

[@lindaflores5453]

So not fair. I can't do this task. May I purchase one from u

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

Where do you live Linda?

[@veronicagalindo3241]

I'm looking to remove the side tables of the bed ..because I can't get to my cabinets of each side ..😢 can u help . We have a 2021 Grey wolf camper

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

id have to see it in person to help with something like that

[@ericwilcox2442]

Love the idea but could never do it. Our dogs sleep on each side of the bed and my wife would kill me if I took that space from them. 😆 It's a pain because we have to slide off the end of the bed to get out of the bedroom.

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

No need to explain Eric, my wife would get rid of me before the dogs. Not kidding either 😆.

[@ericwilcox2442]

@@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Ditto for one of the dogs. But, if my wife ever threw me to the curb, the Siberian husky will end up with me. At least I'll be warm at night spooning with him. 😝😝😝

[@derrybrant5505]

Wouldn't it be better to split the top in half and use a brace in the middle so you can open it up and One side at a time it will increase the amount of weight that can be put on the top because of the center brace you only lose about 3/4 of an inch of space

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

You could, but with the top resting on all four sides and it being 3/4 pine it will hold quite some weight. It doesn’t even flex and I’m 180 lbs. but that’s a good idea for heavier people. The divider will prohibit larger items being stored in there if that’s something you want to use it for though. Thanks for the idea Derry.

[@DougKarpf]

shouldn't the side pieces be 23 1/4 x 8 ? 24 inches less 3/4 for the back piece?

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

no, youre looking at the working area dimensions. look at the locker floor dimensions, they are 23 1/4 by 23 1/4. so you take 3/4 off that and left with 22 1/2. where the working dimensions come into play (the 24" you are referencing) is the the top of the locker. it is 24" long, will stick out 3/4 of an inch past everything else (23 1/4) so you have a lip to pull up on. make sense?

[@DougKarpf]

@@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS yes, now makes sense...thank you

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

no problem, you had me second guessing there for a second. if you build one, send me pics!

[@DougKarpf]

will do

[@marshalld.2825]

060124: Please say material used; looks like 3/4" plywood.

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

i did at the beginning of the video. please watch again. its pine but i dont remember the thickness

[@brandonbrown6623]

Personally i would have created it as a drawer that way you dont have to go unplugging everything just to grab your favorite book ect.

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

thats a good idea, i thought about that, but we only have plugs in the way when we go to bed. after that they are put away, so i dont ever have to unplug them to open.

[@frankswitzer3045]

Buying wood tomorrow. This is happening.

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

Good luck!

[@greg994oi]

Why make a bottom and not just use the floor, save a pound or two.

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

The bottom adds more support to the entire structure so it could be stood on. Remember the top is not fixed so even when it’s closed is does not add support to the sides. Also, the bottom distributes the weight across the entire floor. Without a bottom theres pressure only where the sides, front and back are. That could be a problem for heavier folks and really chew up the floor. The structure is more solid and that’s more important to me than 2 pounds of weight.

[@kellywilliams838]

79 - 80cm Bed hight is the perfect hight for making good times with your wife... Try it.

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

🤣

[@sandramagill3877]

The idea is a good one except that I am looking for an rv without a step on the side of the bed so I can get in there to make the bed. You just took away that ability

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

It’s actually easier to make the bed, you are taller and can reach the corner of the mattress easier without having to slide it out. At least for us it is, much easier.

[@hhazelhoff1363]

Omg that was so basic even Trump could of thought of that

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

thanks for watching!