The bedroom is one of the most popular rooms to fix up in an RV or camper, and it is easy to see why. Factory RV bedrooms are often dark and cramped. They also come packed with big overhead cabinets that eat up headroom and do not give much back.
The good news is that the bedroom is also one of the easiest rooms to remodel yourself. This roundup pulls together some of the best RV bedroom remodels online. Some are full builds that took several days.
Others are quick before and after clips. Watch how real RVers opened up their sleeping spaces, and grab a few ideas for your own rig.
Full RV Bedroom Makeovers Worth Watching
1. Goodbye Ugly Cabinets, Hello Open Space
John and Danny run the channel Parking Lot Pirates, and they live in their RV full time with their young son. Their RV even has a name: Tater. This remodel took about two weeks, and it had one main goal.
They wanted more open space and less clutter. So they pulled out every overhead cabinet above the bed. They had always thought those cabinets looked ugly.
They also took out the old TV shelf and the built in dressers. Then they went a step further and knocked down the wall between their bed and their son’s bed. That wall was also their closet, so they had to rethink where their clothes would go.
One thing they say in the video is worth remembering. They feel the RV industry builds in too much storage and not enough comfort.
After patching the cabinet holes and sanding the shiny factory walls, they painted the room a soft white with a green accent. The bedroom finally felt open.
Best for: anyone thinking about pulling out their overhead cabinets.
2. A Tiny Home Bedroom That Doubles as an Office
Adaline lives full time in her tiny home on wheels with her daughters. Her makeover is a smart example of building a room around how you really live. Instead of keeping a queen bed, she switched to a twin memory foam mattress.
That small change freed up enough floor space for a real desk and work area. She built her own end tables from scrap wood her dad had around. She also turned an old, rough piece of plywood into the desktop by sanding it, adding epoxy, and sealing it.
For the floor, she swapped the old linoleum for LVT vinyl plank. She says it made the floor feel warmer, and it holds up well against water.
One honest moment in the video: the epoxy dried more yellow than she wanted. That is a good reminder that DIY projects do not always go perfectly.
Best for: full time RVers who want a bedroom that works as an office too.
3. A Bedroom and Bathroom Redo Done in Just 5 Days
Christina runs the channel Cozy DIY Home, and in this video she redoes both the main bedroom and the bathroom in her RV. Like a lot of RVers, the first thing she did was remove the overhead cabinets above the bed. She kept bumping her head on them.
The star of this video is her paint sprayer, a Wagner Flexio 5000. She used a liquid sanding product on the cabinets first, then primer, then sprayed everything in a white color called Whisper White. A deep green back wall called Black Evergreen gives the room a rich, modern feel.
She also added beadboard paneling to cover an old hole, and she used peel and stick wallpaper and tile in the small bathroom. New 12 volt lights, gold handles, and vinyl plank flooring finish the job.
Best for: anyone who wants a clean, designer style result.
4. Turning the Bed to Gain a Whole Foot of Floor Space
Travis and Aaron run the channel Our Lively Tribe, and they fix up RVs. This video shows one of the easiest layout fixes around: turning the bed. The Keystone Outback they are working on had a king bed placed so you walked right into it when you came into the room.
By turning the bed to run the other way across the slide, they gained a full foot of walking space. Travis then builds a new queen bed frame out of pine. He adds four large drawers underneath, and he builds in extra support.
As he points out, the cheap factory drawers are one of the worst parts of most RVs. This is a great look at how to do under bed storage the right way.
Best for: anyone whose bed layout makes the room feel tight.
5. A Budget Bedroom Redo That Reuses Almost Everything
Brad runs the channel Silver Lining Daydreams, and his bedroom redo is all about saving money. His main rule is simple: do not buy new if you can fix what you have. He sands and repaints the cabinets, the end table bases, and the bedroom doors instead of replacing them.
He even builds a new countertop by gluing leftover pine boards together. He is also clear and helpful about paint. He uses a water based primer with two coats, then a quality enamel top coat, and he explains why that lasts.
A few other smart tips: he pounds down old staples instead of fighting to pull them out, he seals gaps with caulk to keep bugs out, and he only adds a protective top coat where hands will touch.
Best for: budget minded RVers who want to reuse what they already own.
6. Turning the Master Bedroom Into a Bunk Room for Free
The family behind OTC RV calls this the first and most important change they made to their Forest River fifth wheel toy hauler. They turned the master bedroom into a bunk room with a platform bed. The best part is the price.
They did the whole project for free by reusing materials they already had. The video walks through the full tear out, including removing the old queen bed, the platform, and the side walls. It plays out like a real family project, with the kids helping and plenty of laughs along the way.
Best for: families who need more beds without spending money.
Quick Before and After Shorts
7. A 30 Second Before and After You Have to See
This is the quick version of Christina’s bedroom redo from video number 3. In about 30 seconds, you watch the upper cabinets come out, the walls get painted Whisper White, beadboard cover an old hole, and a Black Evergreen back wall pull the whole look together.
With several hundred thousand views, it is the most watched video in this roundup. That says a lot about how well the simple plan of removing cabinets and adding white paint really works.
8. How a Turned Bed Added 14 Inches of Space
This short video shows another easy layout fix. The family turns the bed to face a new direction and takes out a nightstand to free up room. The clever part is how they kept their storage.
They added a floor safe, a storage bench, fabric bins, and a built in desk for working on the road. In the end they gained 14 extra inches of space, which is a big deal in an RV.
9. A Simple, Pretty Bedroom With a Calm Look
This is a short and calming look at a simple RV bedroom from full time RVer Amanda Lewis. There is no talking, just a quick tour set to music. If you like a light, clean, clutter free style, it is worth a few seconds for the ideas.
10. A Bunk Room Made to Fit Two Growing Boys
The Driven To Venture family changed the bunk room in their Grand Design Solitude 378MBS to work better for their two boys. As they say, it is not just nicer to look at. It also works much better for their family now.
This short clip is a quick before and after, and it shows how even a factory bunk room can be set up to fit your own needs. The zip up Beddys bedding is a nice touch.
Time to Start Your Own RV Bedroom Project
A few ideas show up again and again in these remodels. Take out the bulky overhead cabinets. Paint the room a light, bright white so it feels bigger.
And set up your storage and bed around the way you really live. Maybe you have five days and a paint sprayer. Maybe you only have a weekend and a screwdriver.
Either way, one of the videos above can match your skill level and your budget. Pick your favorite, press play, and start planning your own camper bedroom project.