Travel Trailer DIY – Easy Privacy Curtain Hack (with No Tools!) = A Toddler Bedroom!
When we first tried to make a sleep space for our toddler in our 22 foot travel trailer, we knew we needed something simple, removable, and toddler friendly. The goal was to block visual distractions without permanently modifying the trailer, while keeping airflow and temperature control. We needed a travel trailer DIY privacy curtain.
In our video👇, we walk through how we pulled off a no-tools hack that gave our little light sleeper his own “bedroom” inside the trailer.
It ended up being one of those upgrades that makes a vacation on wheels feel a whole lot smoother.
Why this works for us and our E-Pro 20BHS Trailer
We wanted our toddler to have a space where he couldn’t see bathroom trips or the nighttime sneak-in after taking the dog for his last pee. The travel trailer DIY privacy curtain setup we made created just enough separation to help him settle while keeping airflow good and not permanently altering anything.
The big wins for us:
To watch the video, the YouTube video is at the bottom of the blog 👇
What we used to make the trailer DIY privacy curtain
Here’s a rundown of the materials and items used (or recommended) in our hack. I’ve included a few Amazon Affiliate links if it helps the shopping process! (We make a small commission off anything you buy through the links – Thank you!)
Adhesive curtain rod hook
and Velcro cable ties
Step-by-step on how to make our trailer DIY privacy curtain
Here’s a simplified version of how we did it in our E-Pro 20BHS! (I’ve included the Amazon Affiliate links here too)
Establishing our needs was the first step. We needed our travel trailer DIY privacy curtain to hang outside of the slide because the dinette seats stick out into the room (and because of grabby baby fingers). I also wanted airflow to be able to go over the top of the bar and into the new room, to help maintain temperatures.
1. Using the top right corner of the slide as point of connection one, I played with my long Tension Rod until I found the perfect flat spot on the other left end. (This ended up being on the wall for the bunk beds)
2. I attached the Adhesive Curtain Rod Hook on the flat wall spot, trying to stick it on so that the tension rod would be level. (I first tested the hook on the big flat wall with a carabineer, but the rod bounced off a little too easily.)
3. I slid a Medium Carabineer onto my tension rod (I had to unscrew one end of the rod to get it on, and then it didn’t come off). I was able to use this as a pivot point on my curtain rod hook for that left side.
4. Using Velcro-Style Picture Hanging Tape, I attached one piece to the top of the slide at the furthest end, and matched it to a spot on the other side of my tension rod.
5. I tested and tested and tested. There was very little wiggle on the tension rod, and the picture hanging tape took a bit of force to separate, which was perfect. The rings slid nicely on the rod and were surprisingly quiet which was a bonus.
6. I measured the height from the installed tension rod to the floor, and this gave me the height I needed for my shower curtains. I picked up two super lightweight, dark blue curtains and 2 sets of plastic Shower Curtain Rings. (We planned to replace these disposable ones with something better later, but actually really like them here!)
7. Using Velcro Cable Ties , I threaded them through my shower curtain rings as I took them off the tension rod. Bundling together, it kept all my rings strung together neatly, making it for fast install next time. These velcro strips were also used during our days camping as tie backs to keep the curtains out of the way.
8. After some night testing, we used Clips in a couple spots to keep the curtains from blowing open at night.
9. Everything packs neatly away into our little zippered Storage Bag when not in use.
Tips and Things to Consider
First and foremost: Every travel trailer and RV is different. What works well for us may not work in other models! We’re hoping by putting this information out there, it can spark ideas on how to make your own solution.
*Please remember that temperature fluctuations can make some peel and stick adhesive products detach. We went with the 3M brand and haven’t had any problems yet through one camping season and winter. Check the ceiling or wall structure too: Adhesive works best on smooth, clean surfaces; if the trailer wall is textured or curved you might need a different fix.
Make sure the curtain track and curtains don’t interfere with any emergency exits or vents in the trailer.
Keep the mounting method safe. Check the weight rating of your pieces and don’t overload the installed rail.
Avoid long loose pieces that could pose a strangling or suffocation risk.
Consider keeping the design non-permanent. You might want to revert to a different setup later or change it as the child grows.
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We’re looking forward to the adventures ahead, the lessons we’ll pick up along the way, and sharing the whole messy, wonderful process with you. If you want to see our E-Pro 20BHS Trailer in action, we’ve posted a full walkthrough on YouTube.
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