RV Christmas Decorations: 15 Ideas That Won’t Clutter Your Space

Holiday Decor For Your RV

Some of the most important things to consider when planning your RV Christmas decor …

• size
• weight
• pack-ability

You have to decide how much display and storage space you want to devote to the Christmas cheer décor items you are using to celebrate the holiday.

1. Cover Existing Throw Pillows

 It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas Throw Pillow Cover Vintage Wood Camper Pattern Throw Pillow Cover Personalized Camper Christmas Tree Throw Pillow Cover

Place decorative camper themed Christmas throw pillow covers over existing pillows. These colorful designs provide a big punch of holiday cheer that is easily packed away and require essentially no storage space.

2. Use Decorative Kitchen Linens

 Merry Chrismas Camper Hot Pad Camper’s Christmas Towel

Display camper Christmas themed towels, pot holders and oven mitts inside your RV. They are functional and decorative at the same time.

3. Burn Christmas Candles

 Joy Christmas Candle Personalized Holiday Gift Candy Cane Scented Candle Yankee Candle Christmas Cookie Scented

It’s amazing how certain scents can get you into the holiday spirit. One fragrant candle can fill an entire travel trailer with scents like fresh baked cookies, peppermint and hot apple pie. A personalized Christmas-themed candle makes a nice gift too.

4. Hang String Lights Inside

 LED Fairy Lights Battery Operated LED Red Mini Lantern String Lights Battery Powered MPOWERD Luci Solar String Lights Rechargeable Battery Solar or USB

Many full-time RVers don’t have enough storage space to carry Christmas lights but they often have normal camping string lights they can use in the motorhome or fifth wheel to make their interior glow like a glistening winter wonderland. We use our battery operated outdoor string lights inside our rig by attaching them to walls and ceiling with command hooks.

You use zero floor space when you use the space on walls and ceilings. You get the feeling of twinkle lights without the need to have artificial trees set on your floor in your tiny space. A fun project for kids is to make paper snowflakes that can be hung from the string lights.

5. Display RV Christmas Ornaments

 Cooler-Raiding Black Bears Deck The Camper Santa

There are lots of ways to display fun, camping-themed RV ornaments that don’t include hanging them on trees! They can be hung from drawer pulls, window cranks, key hooks, door knobs etc. Choose ornaments that are lightweight, non-breakable and fit a smaller space.

There are so many adorable camping Christmas ornaments you might have a hard time choosing just one or two!

6. Decorate Cabinetry & Doors

 Christmas Cabinet Festive Ribbons & Bows Christmas Vintage Retro Camper Trailer Grosgrain Ribbon Artificial Christmas Picks

Decorate your cabinetry and doors with ribbons, bows, wreaths or freshly cut evergreen sprays. Tie cute ribbons around your door knobs and drawer pulls.

Artificial evergreen wreaths and sprays can take up too much storage space but it is easy enough to create your own using a few sprigs from a fresh tree. A quick stop to Michaels or any other craft store is all you need to pick up hot glue and a few lightweight embellishments (like ribbon or twine) to attach a some fresh pinecones to greenery you find at the campsite.

7. Decorate Windows And Mirrors

Christmas Window Gel Cling Sticker Decals

Temporary window stickers are a great way to add to your holiday theme without using any valuable living space. When you look out the window or into the mirror and see a smiling snow man, waving Santa, snowflakes falling and prancing reindeer looking back at you … you know it’s Christmastime!

8. Cover Chairs And Sofas

 Red Hat Dining Chair Slipcovers Fleece Throw Blanket With Pompom Red and Black Buffalo Plaid Throw Blanket

Sofa and chair backs are perfect places to add a splash of Christmas. If you don’t want to invest in covers that can only be used during the holiday, choose colors that go with different holidays or seasons. Red is great for Christmas, Valentines Day, 4th of July and Memorial Day. Red and black buffalo plaid is perfect for the entire winter season.

Throw blankets are awesome options because you usually need an extra cover while lounging in front of the TV or reading a book on the couch on cold evenings.

9. Countertop Decorating Ideas

 Lighted Ceramic Christmas Tree And Camper Decor Ceramic Happy Campers Cookie Jar Retro Camper Scented Wax Warmer

Set a cute small Christmas camper decoration on a prominent counter in your RV. If you don’t have one that is decorated in a holiday theme, just attach a small string of tiny garland for the season.

10. Decorate A Small Tabletop Christmas Tree

 Pre-Lit 2 ft Artificial Mini Christmas Tree With Small Lights & Cloth Bag Base Tabletop 2FT Birch Christmas Trees With Lights Table Top 24-Inch Pre-Lit Mini Christmas Tree

Table top trees come in all shapes and sizes. If you don’t want to haul one of these, try using my favorite option. I really love using live rosemary plants shaped like a Christmas tree because you can cook with that fantastic fresh herb too!

Collapsible 65-Inch Lighted Christmas Tree Stores In 12x12x3 Box

If you really can’t live without a tree and a tabletop version just won’t be enough for you, consider a thin floor standing style that collapses into a compact box for storage.

Get more unique options to have an RV Christmas tree no matter the size of your rig!

How To Hang Things In Your RV

 Command Hooks Magnetic Hooks Decorative Metal Over Cabinet/Door Hooks

There are several ways to hang your decorations inside your RV including stick-on Command Hooks, magnet hooks and over door/cabinet hooks.

11. Doormats

Merry Christmas Camper Doormat

One thing you always need while RVing in the winter is a good doormat. Even if it is to get the sand off your shoes at the beach! This is a great way to welcome visitors to your holiday celebration!

12. Garden Flags

 Happy Winter Campers Christmas Garden Flag Happy Holiday Camping Winter Garden Flag

Hang an outdoor Christmas camper garden flag outside your trailer. You can find Christmas-specific designs or winter themes.

13. Decorative Holiday Door Cover

Christmas Santa Window/Door Cover Decoration

Attaching a holiday door cover to the outside of your RV door is one of the fastest decorating ideas that provides a huge impact.

14. Outdoor Lighting

 LED Multi-Color Ball Solar String Lights LED Solar Christmas Outdoor String Lights Outdoor LED Solar String Fairy Lights

Hang brightly colored solar string lights on pine trees outside your camper and create a living Christmas tree. Place solar outdoor fairy lights around the entry ways to your camper and from your awnings.

15. Inflatables

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation Cousin Eddie’s RV Christmas Inflatable

Smaller blow-up inflatable camper Christmas decorations that can be easily folded and stored throughout the year. But, if you want to “go big or go home” get Cousin Eddie’s RV inflatable and you’ll be the main discussion around every campfire in the campground! If you’re dry camping, don’t forget the rechargeable batteries or generator to keep it going.

Get more ideas to celebrate a camping themed Christmas no matter where you are spending the holiday!

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