AuburnJen 771 Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 (edited) Here is a starter kit that is 10 items (to find and throw away) and will take 10 minutes of your time. It should make your camper a better place to be. (and your house if you want to try there as well.) I saw this on Angie's List and I thought it would do well for those who are planning on camping this fall. 1. Plastic Hangers2. Wire Hangers3. Dry Cleaning Bag4. Stained Clothing5. Orphan Socks6. Duplicate Utensils7. Promotional Cups8. Mismatched Mugs9. Old Sunscreen10. Old Markers Do you have suggestions for decluttering? Add your ideas here! You are welcome! Edited October 19, 2015 by AuburnJen edited for Beckers! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 I'm confused. Am I taking these things from my house and putting in my camper? Or taking them from my camper and trashing them? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AuburnJen 771 Posted October 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 do you want to take them from your camper and put them in your house? do you want to take them from your house and put them in your camper? you can take 10 things from your house and 10 things from your camper and put them in the garbage! DECLUTTER! :ph34r: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 If you get rid of plastic and wire hangers, what are you supposed to use? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AuburnJen 771 Posted October 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 children? >:D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 children? >:DOr unused exercise equipment sitting in your bedroom gathering dust! Great place to drape clothes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 Can I get a volunteer to declutter for me? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 Or unused exercise equipment sitting in your bedroom gathering dust! Great place to drape clothes.Hahaha. I have a treadmill with blankets on it lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keith_h 420 Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 My wife's list would probably start with Hubby. Maybe not throw away but at least remove from the trailer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 I empty my camper down to the bare wood once a year, scrub it thoroughly, and only put about 80% of it back in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 I empty my camper down to the bare wood once a year, scrub it thoroughly, and only put about 80% of it back in. We went through and cleaned everything a couple of weeks ago. When we started we thought "we've been really good about not loading up stuff, there shouldn't be anything to empty out"... I took 4 bags of stuff out of there. "No honey, you don't need 11 Epcot food and wine beer mugs. Pick 4." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ependydad...Doug 176 Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 With us fulltiming, I laid down the rule that for every one thing in, two has to come out. I mean, we don't do it- but it sounded good. BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblr....Rennie 224 Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 I'm confused. Am I taking these things from my house and putting in my camper? Or taking them from my camper and trashing them? Wouldn't you have to get a camper first :lmao1: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 With us fulltiming, I laid down the rule that for every one thing in, two has to come out. I mean, we don't do it- but it sounded good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Retired and Happy (Ken) 101 Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 I find lots of ways to declutter the MH and the house...but none of it is MINE! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AuburnJen 771 Posted October 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 Ken, you sound like me.... get rid of the stuff that is not yours! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Memphis 105 Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 I empty my camper down to the bare wood once a year, scrub it thoroughly, and only put about 80% of it back in.I did this over the weekend. With it just being the 2 of us now and most of our trips are 2 - 4 days I felt 18 towels and 4 sets of bedding was just a little over kill. How did we ever get that much stuff in a pop up? Almost everything that I had to give a second thought about did not make it back in the camper. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 I did this over the weekend. With it just being the 2 of us now and most of our trips are 2 - 4 days I felt 18 towels and 4 sets of bedding was just a little over kill. How did we ever get that much stuff in a pop up? Almost everything that I had to give a second thought about did not make it back in the camper. I must be the only one. We have ONE set of sheets/bedding for the camper and that is what is on the bed. We each have a bath towel and washcloth in our shower bag, and then I have a couple of dish towels and one rag. We don't ever have extra stuff like that. 99% of our camping, a washer and dryer is nearby, so I don't bring extras. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 I must be the only one. We have ONE set of sheets/bedding for the camper and that is what is on the bed. Same here, Carol. The only extra items I'm guilty of are carrying six sets of bath/hand towels and a few extra kitchen linens. We have empty storage areas in the motorhome, and I've vowed not to fill them up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keith_h 420 Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 I must be the only one. We have ONE set of sheets/bedding for the camper and that is what is on the bed. We each have a bath towel and washcloth in our shower bag, and then I have a couple of dish towels and one rag. We don't ever have extra stuff like that. 99% of our camping, a washer and dryer is nearby, so I don't bring extras. You aren't alone. We keep the same stuff in our trailer. The only addition is we also keep two beach towels and a hand towel for when we wash up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Littleolwoman.aka.Kristie 119 Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 I purged the kids clothing. I got rid of 15 trash bags of clothing. It was a start ; 0) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 I'm confused. Am I taking these things from my house and putting in my camper? Or taking them from my camper and trashing them? Wouldn't you have to get a camper first :lmao1: How did I know you wouldn't let that slip by!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblr....Rennie 224 Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 How did I know you wouldn't let that slip by!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Took awhile thought you might have missed it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AuburnJen 771 Posted October 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 I have also heard a saying that getting rid of 10 small things once a week will help as well. Another site lists if you haven't used it in a year, toss it. (although that might now work in the camper) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted October 23, 2015 Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 David was just complaining to me about all the things I've packed for the trip ... although it's no more than usual except for the new Mickey tupperware I'm adding.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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