Many RV’s have a similar kitchen layout, typically including a void of space below the kitchen sink. Some RV’s may have a false panel or drawers to the left or right of the sink. That’s the ideal space to add the trash can cabinet. So, remove the false panel or drawers and get the dimensions of the opening.

Follow the step-by-step instructions in the DIY plans to get the exact measurements for the tray and assembly instructions. The plans are customized fit a 7-gallon Rubbermaid trash can.

There are many ways to build a cabinet door. However, I include steps to make the most straightforward cabinet door in my DIY plans. If you’re looking for an even easier solution, you can purchase a cabinet door for the space instead. Acme Cabinet Doors has inexpensive MDF doors that are customizable to any size.

To get the door size, take the opening dimensions and add 1″ to the width and 1″ to the height. This will allow the door to overhang the rough opening by a 1/2″ on all sides.

For painting tips, see my blog post here for the steps to paint the cabinet door properly.

The final step is to assemble all the pieces.

1. Attach the cabinet door to the tray
2. Add the hinges and cabinet pull
3. Insert the trash can cabinet into the opening and attach the hinges to the frame
4. Finally, install the magnetic latch and the stop block

Once all the build steps are complete, you’ll have a more functional solution for your trash!