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This quick project will turn your RV refrigerator front into a convenient chalkboard- the perfect place to write important messages and reminders while you travel, Plus, it only takes about half a day to pull off!
The Situation
You know the routine.
You pull out of your driveway. Get out onto the open road . You’re less than a day into your trip when you remember something you forgot to pack!
OR Let’s say you pull into a campground that’s completely new to you. Where’s the nearest gas station? Urgent care? Veterinarian?
What happens next? Do you take a note? Write it on your hand? Hope you remember?
OR…do you scribble it right on your refrigerator?!
YES, YOU DO!
Or, very shortly, YOU WILL with this fast RV interior hack.
The Solution
First you’ll need:
- Frog Tape
- Fine sandpaper
- Old towels
- Damp cloth
- Black chalkboard paint
- Simple foam brush
Next, you’ll follow these steps:
- Carefully tape off the front of the refrigerator you want to turn into the chalkboard, and lay some old towels down directly below it.
- Next, use the fine sandpaper sponge to rough up the surface you’ll be painting. This will help the paint adhere to the surface better.
- Once you’re finished roughing it up, wipe it clean with a damp cloth and let it air dry completely.
- After mixing the chalkboard paint reallllllllly well, use the foam brush to apply a thick coat to your fridge and allow it to dry over night.
- Voila! Instant RV note-taking machine!
All you need is now is some colored chalk (each person gets his or her own color!) to start making grocery lists, writing important reminders (doctor or vet phone numbers, directions) or leaving comments about the wonderful RV driver (hint hint).
