DIY RV Curtains: No Sewing Or Drilling

Simple & easy RV curtains without sewing or drilling any holes. Step by step DIY RV project.

Simple & easy RV curtains without sewing or drilling any holes. Step by step DIY RV project.

Looking to spruce up your RV, block out the sun or help with insulation? This simple and easy RV project is great way to make your rolling home feel more cozy without hours of hard labor and expensive tools.

When we started working our first seasonal job out near Big Bend National Park is when Mike & I decided it was time to add some curtains to our home. And boy, it made such a change!

Typically the blinds that come on most RV windows are plain and don’t add much warmth or fun to the space. Not to mention that drilling holes in an RV doesn’t always end well. RV’s are notorious for their hollow walls so the less you need to screw in the better.

In this post we are sharing a simple step by step DIY RV curtain project.

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SUPPLIES NEEDED

COMMAND HOOKS

Our choice command hook is the Jumbo Heavy Duty Wall Hook rated for up to 7.5 pounds per hook. We prefer these hooks because they can hold a lot, are lighter in color and can be removed from the wall easily.

Command Jumbo Utility Hooks, Damage Free Hanging Wall Hooks with Adhesive Strips, No Tools Wall Hooks for Hanging Christmas Decorations, 2 White Hooks and 4 Command Strips

CURTAIN ROD

We went with a 5/8” black rod to add some aesthetic but there a many to choose from. Just make sure to measure your window to get the right size rod and remember to think light weight. The two rods we got are 48-86” for the rectangular window above our sink and 28-48” for the square windows in our bedroom & couch.

Kenney KN71708 Beckett Soft Square End Standard Decorative Window Curtain Rod, 28-48″ Adjustable Length, Black Finish, 5/8″ Diameter Steel Tube, 1-Pack

CURTAIN CLIPS

To attach your curtain of choice to your rod of choice. These metal curtain clips are great because you can easily unclip the curtain, wash, and clip them back up.

AMZSEVEN 44 Pack Metal Curtain Rings with Clips, Curtain Hangers Clips, Drapery Clips with Rings, Drapes Rings 1 in Interior Diameter, Fits Diameter 5/8 in Curtain Rod, Vintage Black

CURTAIN OF CHOICE

If you’re looking for a curtain to keep heat and light out then go for a darker color. While lighter curtains may be cute they don’t do a good job of keeping the light out or blocking heat from warming up your RV. We went with these Turkish towels because there light weight, easy to wash, and come in a variety of colors.

SMYRNA TURKISH COTTON Classical Series Turkish Beach Towel Oversized, 37×71 inch, Extra Large Quick Dry Sand Free Beach Blanket, Lightweight Cotton Pool, Spa, Travel, Gym, Adult Bath Towel, Black

LEVELER

To make sure your curtain rod is even.

ALCOHOL

Before you command anything to your walls its important to clean the surface from any dust or debris so that the hooks will properly adhere to the wall.

MICROFIBER TOWEL

Microfiber towels do a great job to completely remove any dust & debris and they are reusable.

HOW TO MAKE RV CURTAINS

STEP 1.

Choose the windows you’d like to add curtains to. Measure the length of the window and make sure to get the correct size curtain rod to cover at least 2 extra inches on each side. Use a leveler and mark on the wall where you’d like your hooks to go. If you have a trim on your window you’ll most likely need to remove it in order to make the curtains work.

TIP | Make sure the rod you choose will fit on the command hook by measuring the diameter of the rod and gap in the hook.

STEP 2.

Prepare your command strips to the command hooks. Clean the area where your hooks will go with alcohol and a microfiber cloth.

STEP 3.

Peel the wrapper off the command hooks and stick to the wall where you measured. Press firmly into the hooks for 10 seconds. Slide the hooks up to remove from the base attachment and press firmly into the base for 30 seconds. Slide the hook back on to the base and let the hooks adhere to the wall for about 1 hour before placing any weight on them.

STEP 4.

Add the curtain clips to your curtain of choice and then place the clips on the rod. I placed my clips 3 or 4 inches apart.

NOTE: I folded my towels in half (hamburger style) for our square windows and hotdog style for the long window above the sink.

STEP 5.

Once your hour is up, place your rod on the hooks and your done! Make any adjustments you feel necessary. If you don’t like where your hooks are placed on the wall once your curtain is up you can buy extra command strips and and start over with the hook placement.

Let us know in the comments if you’ve made your own RV curtains!