27 RV Upgrades & Mods You HAVE To See (Plus How-To Guides)

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under-the-counter spice rack

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time to complete: ​less than minutes

time to complete: 2

time to complete: less than hours

check out this guide by conor mcmillen of thriving minimalist to learn how to install a solar panel kit on your rig

time to complete: less than minutes

backing into a campground site is a pain in the butt. hell

time to complete: less than minutes

you also install some nice colored lights under your awning to give you some better lighting at night

time to complete: minutes

some fifth wheels have an island which gives you more space to prepare and cook your food

time to complete: hours

new storage bay locks

time to complete: less than minutes

this is especially important if you live in your rv and plan on staying at lots of campgrounds across the us

time to complete: less than minutes

led bu consume up to less power than incandescent bulbs and have up to a 22-year life span

they're also eco-friendly

bulk up your inverter

time to complete: an hour

time to complete: depends on how many batteries you decide to get

difficulty: medium-hard

rv tip: even if you don't want to bulk up your battery life - we recommend purchasing at least one spare batteries before hitting the road. you never know when you'll need it

time to complete: less than hours

unless you buy a brand spanking new rv

diy towel rack

time to complete: less than minutes

i'm not complaining though. towel holders are incredibly easy to install and are super cheap. some towel holders simply hang over the door

time to complete: minutes

guys… this is a game changer. do you know how many times bill and i have tripped over each other's shoes? not anymore

time to complete: less than hour

rv shower are pretty terrible. the water pressure is dull and

time to complete: less than minutes

trust me… you don't want to be that person who forgets their full garbage is still out in your kitchen as you're cruising down the highway…

time to complete: less than hours

these are perfect to store extra totes

time to complete: less than hours

time to complete: between minutes

time to complete: between minutes

raise your hand if you've struggled to find room to store dishes

we'd suggest getting wire shelves - they're easy as pie to install. you also use them in your bathroom cabinets to hold towels and other things

time to complete: between minutes

this shampoo and conditioner holder is truly a game changer. bill and i weren't super lucky in the bathroom department

time to complete: a day

under-the-counter spice rack

time to complete: hours

time to complete: a day

time to complete: hours

time to complete: hours

time to complete: hours

our friends at love your rv installed a custom headphone jack that runs in the wall

over to you: leave a comment down below and share your own rv tips and tricks! are you going to implement some of the ones we've shared

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rv upgrades & mods you have to see

posted on april 25

buying an rv is a magical experience

but you know what's even more magical

customizing your rig to make it feel more like home

we found loads of fun ways to mod and upgrade both the interior and exterior of your rv f fun and a little more personalization

we share all these rv mods

from travel trailers to fifth wheels and motorhomes

let's dive in

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get a new rv mattress

ditch the carpet

solar power

wireless rv backup camera

let there be light… under the bed

counter extensions

chalkboard fridge door

switch out your lights

increase your battery capacity

digital thermostat

shoe storage

replace your shower heads

pull out garbage can

bumper mount

wifi extender

better stabilization

new and improved shelving

shampoo and conditioner holder

create the perfect workspace

upgrade your sewer system

rvskampcan

upgraded vent fans

headphone jacks

rv upgrades too to pass up

get a new rv mattress

recommended

custom rv mattress

dual zone adjustable

fits any rv

far more comfortable than rv matresses

check price

difficulty: easy

cost: $

if you've spent any amount of time in an rv

value mattress

premium memory foam mattress

dual zone mattress

interested? click here to get a custom rv mattress quote now

ditch the carpet

difficulty

cost: $2-$

used rv

our friends over at the fun times guide share how to remove rv carpet correctly

solar power

difficulty

cost: $

if you're a huge fan of boondocking

not only will these solar panels charge your rv battery while boondocking

wireless rv backup camera

difficulty

cost: $50-$

want to compare prices & reviews

click here to see our best-rates rv backup cameras

while a rear view camera may be a bit pricey

there are tons of rear view cameras you could purchase

here's the best-rated camera on amazon

let there be light… under the bed

difficulty: easy

cost: $

in most rvs

however… there aren't any bu under the bed

installing a will help you navigate your way around when it's a bit darker outside. especially if you have a toy hauler and like to take your toys out at night

counter extensions

difficulty

cost: $

my biggest gripes when it comes to rvs is the lack of counter space in the kitchen. i love to cook

chalkboard fridge door

difficulty: easy

cost: $

the first things bill and i did when we our rv was use chalk paint on one of our rv fridge doors

it came in handy when we were packing up the campsite

we used this type of chalkboard paint

related reading: camping enthusiasts reveal their favorite camping gear

difficulty: easy

cost: $20

not but your storage bins might be open to the general public…

…at least

our friends at motor homes go wrote an article explaining how to properly change out your current lock

here's an example of what you'd want to get to differentiate your lock from the rest

switch out your lights

difficulty: easy

cost: $

if i were you

difficulty

cost: $

increase your battery capacity

cost: $

while most rvs come

it's pretty self-explanatory as to why you'd want multiple batteries while traveling - you don't want to run out of electricity

plus

these batteries are awesome to have and are definitely worth the price. if you need help installing them

digital thermostat

difficulty

cost: $

digital thermostat is able to give you more power temperature control in your rv

while there are plenty of thermostats to choose from

difficulty: easy

cost: $

you may have seen this one in our rv accessories post - but it's one that we couldn't leave out here

apart from the kitchen counter flaw

there are tons you choose from

shoe storage

difficulty: easy

cost: $

the installation

we purchased a coat and hung our shoes up onto it! we totally recommend this )

replace your shower heads

difficulty

cost: $

what does that mean? upgrade! this shower worked perfectly

pull out garbage can

difficulty: easy

cost: $

off the road

this pull out garbage is what we use now and we love it

bumper mount

difficulty

cost: $

if you're not towing a car behind your rv

this bumper mount is one of the best and holds up we definitely recommend picking one up

unlimited wifi

recommended

road unlimited rv wi-fi

get wi-fi from almost anywhere

unlimited data plans starting at just $

easy to install

check price

use code "wanderingrv

difficulty

cost: $

unlimited wifi was a must

not only you get unlimited data when you buy a togo roadlink

they're pretty easy to install

better stabilization

difficulty

cost: $

luckily

these exact stabilizers be purchased here

new and improved shelving

difficulty: easy

cost: depending on how man you purchase

us too. it used to be a daily struggle! one day

this mod may be but it's definitely significant

related reading: check out our rv storage ideas guide f space-saving rv mods and upgrades

shampoo and conditioner holder

difficulty

cost: $

we did

you get one pretty cheap too! this one in particular comes

create the perfect workspace

difficulty

cost: in total over $

difficulty

cost: $

this rv mod came from our friends over at lumber jocks and we're so in love

hell

upgrade your sewer system

difficulty

cost: $

our friends at love your rv have some genius ideas when it comes to rv mods. this one

dealing

rvskampcan

difficulty

cost: $

it's no surprise that our rv floors collect more dirt than we'd like them to. thanks to this awesome company

it's fairly easy to install and you're able to em it at any time

upgraded vent fans

difficulty

cost: $150-$

rv vent fans become worn

headphone jacks

difficulty

cost: $

if you've ever wished you could use headphones to watch your trailer's tv

you just need an extension cable

that brings us to the end of our rv mods and upgrades

conclusion

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