Top 5 RV Adhesive Mounting Solutions — Ranked from Removable to Permanent

 

One thing every RVer learns real quick? There’s never a stud where you need one, and there’s a good chance your wall can’t handle a screw without collapsing like a soda can.

That’s why adhesive mounting solutions are essential for RV life. But not all sticky stuff is created equal. Some options are removable and flexible. Others? Once it’s on, it’s on for life.

Here’s a real-world breakdown of the top 5 adhesive solutions for RVers — ranked from removable and renter-friendly to permanent and committed.

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🏷️ 1. Command Strips (Removable, Reusable – Light Duty)

The gold standard for “temporary and clean removal.” Perfect for photos, key hooks, fairy lights, and small plastic organizers.

    •    ✅ Comes off clean (most of the time)

    •    ✅ Great for seasonal or decorative stuff

    •    ❌ Doesn’t like humidity, heat, or movement

    •    ❌ Not ideal for anything heavy

Pro tip: Don’t trust them in a hot RV bathroom or near the stove.

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🧲 2. Heavy-Duty Sticky Velcro / Hook-and-Loop (Semi-Permanent – Medium Duty)

This is the unsung hero of RV wall mounting. Especially the types with actual weight ratings (some hold 10–15 lbs+).

    •    ✅ Ideal for remotes, controllers, small shelves, routers, etc.

    •    ✅ Removable AND reusable

    •    ✅ Great vibration resistance

    •    ❌ Can lose grip over time if it gets dusty or greasy

    •    ❌ Needs a smooth surface for full hold

Pro tip: Stick both halves flat and don’t skimp on the size.

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🪟 3. 3M VHB Tape (Very High Bond – Semi-Permanent)

This is industrial-strength tape — like what they use to mount car emblems. A great step up when Velcro isn’t strong enough.

    •    ✅ Serious holding power

    •    ✅ Weather and heat resistant

    •    ❌ Difficult to remove

    •    ❌ You only get one good shot at sticking it

Pro tip: Clean the surface with alcohol first. Let it cure for 24 hours before putting weight on it.

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💥 4. Loctite Power Grab or Gorilla Construction Adhesive (Permanent)

Now you’re entering “no going back” territory. These adhesives are strong enough to mount shelves, towel racks, brackets, you name it.

    •    ✅ Rock solid

    •    ✅ Can handle heat, moisture, weight, and bounce

    •    ❌ Not removable

    •    ❌ Will rip the wall off if you try

Pro tip: Dry fit and mark your placement. You get one shot.

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🔐 5. Epoxy or Liquid Nails (Overkill but Effective – Ultra Permanent)

For the things you absolutely, positively never want to move — and don’t mind making it permanent.

    •    ✅ The strongest hold possible

    •    ✅ Great for mounting metal-to-metal or wood-to-wall

    •    ❌ Overkill for most small items

    •    ❌ Can warp thin RV walls if misused

Pro tip: Only use this if the item will never move again (or if you hate future-you).

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Final Thoughts

In RV life, how you mount things is almost as important as what you mount. Pick the right adhesive for the right job: