As a long-time RV owner, I have combatted all kinds of bad smells that come with RVing. Bad odors are a part of life but the good news is they don't need to be a permanent part of your RV lifestyle.

Yes, the various RV tanks and fridge that gets turned on and off do tend to emit a foul odor. But, it is possible to alleviate and even completely get rid of these smells.

Here are some great RV deodorizing tips that will help you prevent and get rid of unwanted odors.

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10 RV Deodorizing Tips for a Clean Smelling RV

Unsurprisingly, the list of most common RV odors begins with toilet-related smells. So, we're going to cover that, but also cover the less in-your-face and more unexpected smells that come along with camping.

1. Use a Quality Black Tank Treatment

Most of your unpleasant smells are going to come from your RV's black tank. This is the tank where the liquid and solid waste from your toilet goes.

That is, of course, if you have a traditional RV toilet instead of a self-contained toilet. If you don't the differences, I recommend reading the 5 Most Common Types of RV Toilets.

If you do have a traditional RV toilet, then you'll want to use a chemical treatment. Jennifer and I highly recommend Happy Camper Holding Tank Treatment. A scoop of Happy Campers can make you a happy camper!

Recently, we've also been impressed with the Thank Tank. As far as RV holding tank treatments, I would begin and end your search with those two options.

However, if you want a homemade option, I have written an article on the best homemade RV black holding tank treatment known as the geo method.