f you live in a Travato (or any Class B), stuff slides when you drive. I don’t want to drill for every organizer or remote, so I use nano tape vs Velcro on purpose — each for a different job.
This nano tape vs Velcro Travato setup is what I actually use. No magic tape. Just an honest split.
Nano tape vs Velcro Travato: quick comparison
| Nano tape | Velcro tape | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Lighter mounts | Heavier stuff |
| Removing | Easier | Harder to peel |
| Longevity (for me) | Re-stick now and then | Lasts longer |
Light / might move later → Nano.
Heavier / want it to stay → Velcro.
What I use nano tape for in my Travato
- Mirror on the TV surface (same no-drill idea as my Travato TV to Mirror hack: https://trailnado.com/van-life/travato-tv-to-mirror-hack-easy-25-no-drill-upgrade )
- Maxxair fan remote
- Paper towel holder
Nano is easy to remove if I change my mind. Honest downside: I replace nano tape from time to time.
Nano (Amazon): https://amzn.to/4fxogFD
What I use Velcro tape for
- Kitchen organizer on the counter
- Decor on the countertop
Velcro holds more weight and lasts longer in my van. Tradeoff: harder to peel off. Heat can soften adhesive Velcro in a hot van — check anything in the sun.
Velcro (Amazon): https://amzn.to/4hGyFBA
How I choose nano tape vs Velcro in the Travato
- Is it light? → Nano
- Heavier or bad if it falls? → Velcro
- Clean the surface, press firmly, then tug-test before you drive
That’s my nano tape vs Velcro Travato system — same no-drill mindset as my bathroom door curtain hack: https://trailnado.com/van-life/travato-59k-bathroom-door-hack-curtain-instead-of-sliding-door
(If you saw the reel: the kitchen-flying opener is a dramatized “what if.” It hasn’t happened to me — I stick things down before I drive.)
Disclaimer
This is what works in my Winnebago Travato. I’m not a pro installer. Surfaces vary; use adhesives at your own risk.
What do you use for nano tape vs Velcro in your Travato or Promaster? Comment below.
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— Nan | Trailnado