Easy Budget RV Mods!
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- čas přidán 23. 07. 2024
- RV Mods can make a world of difference for RVing and make it more yours. Here is a list of Budget RV Mods that are easy to do and worth doing. These will help you with a lot of things from RV Lighting, Door upgrades and pluming upgrades with more tips in between.
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I hope some of these Mods help you or get you thinking about Your Own Mods. Here are the links to the things in the video.
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Screen Door Handle. amzn.to/44jTTuU
RV Door Window Shade. amzn.to/3CLDSlP
Thin Shade insert. amzn.to/3NoIlje
Velcro Door Shade. amzn.to/3r6Mgtp
LED Lights. amzn.to/43VtlAv
LED Black Track. amzn.to/3COY0DH
Under Cabinet Lights. amzn.to/3r0gVbV
12v Switch. amzn.to/3pj4uaP
Feet under Air Fryer. amzn.to/46psVEf
Nano Tape. amzn.to/42SLopG
Paper Towel Holder. amzn.to/3NoIH9y
Blindster.com
Shower Head. amzn.to/3r3H61y
Water Shutoff Video
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Vent Cover. amzn.to/3CNcZho
Bath Faucet. bit.ly/3COZ7Dn
Command Hooks. amzn.to/3mnDpiz
Wire Shelfamzn.to/3glQDZC
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USB Wall Charger. amzn.to/3Ntajup
Wago Connectors. amzn.to/3NLWV5N
Black out blinds link please.
The most impactful modification I've done only cost me maybe $50 for some PEX and fittings. I re-ran all the fresh water lines under the cabinets up inside my camper instead of in the underbelly. Now they can't freeze in the winter so long as the interior is warm. I went through temperatures as low as -15 (with a -30 windchill) over the winter and had 0 issues with frozen lines.
I have a 22' travel trailer. Since I am a solo traveler and sometimes work while on the road, I decided that I didn't need a queen bed. So, I removed the platform for the bed, which opened up a lot of space where I could put in a small desk with a mounting arm for two 24" monitors. The mounting arm allows me to tilt down the monitors, put pillows underneath them, and use bungee cords to secure them for travel. I removed the very uncomfortable jackknife sofa and put in a twin mattress. What's left of the bed platform was turned into a "closet" covered by a curtain, where I keep my laundry basket, extra blankets/linens and a few other items. Now, if I ever decide to sell this trailer, I can reverse everything I did to return it to its original layout (all of the parts are in storage). But, these modifications were easy and work much better for me and how I travel.
Great vid! And thats a well worn bible on your bed side table!💕🙏✝️
Yes! Thank you!
I would love a video showing how you connect to existing electrical, especially with the Wago connectors, from start to finish! Love your ideas!
Your cat is just saying hello. Both of our cats do the same thing. Cute.
Dexter always has his salty pants on when we come through the door as well 😹 Great mods, we’re taking notes!
Glad to hear our cat isn't the only one.
As for the holes using wood putty…call the manufacturer and ask for the matching seam tape. You see it on each 4 foot panel covering the panel seams.
Not a bad idea to have on hand.
One of our favorite mods is having a type of temperature gauge that allows you to read the inside temperature of the refrigerator without opening the refrigerator door. Loved the well-loved Bible on the nightstand.
Thank you! Good mod idea as well.
Great idea; do you happen to know the name of the fridge temperature sensor?
@@neilrankin9945 The name of the temperature gauge: SensorPush. It is a small device (around the size of a matchbook) that sets inside your refrigerator. You read the temperature on the company's app. The price is around $50 for one sensor/device. It is helpful because the less times you open the refrigerator door, the cooler your refrigerator will stay.
We have small dogs, and what I did for our screen door was to simply cut a plate of plexiglass about 18-20" high from the bottom and used strong double sticky tape to fasten the edges. This has worked out extremely well for us and has lasted for several years (since we purchased our RV). It was super easy to do and super easy to install.
Great mod for dogs!
One of my favorites is also a weight saving one, to put a shelf in a large storage bay, buy a folding table the size that will fit horizontally in the bay and just make support legs using the table as the shelf making it double duty and not having the added weight of a sturdy shelf.
Our most important mods were to rid our trailer of traditional RV products, such as Dometic appliances and WFCO converter. We replaced our AC, stove, refrigerator, and charger/converter. We also added lithium batteries, MPPT solar charger, marine battery charger, and DC2DC alternator charger. While expensive, these have had the most lasting and important impacts. For medium cost mods, the Froli Travel system for our queen mattress is great. On the lower cost end, our mods have been screen door towel bar, replacing MaxFan controller, LED step light (marine deck light), and additional USB charging ports.
Like the air fryer install and it looks like you may vent to the outside from the rear of the appliance. I’m researching replacing a microwave in a cabinet but don’t have the 2-4” rear clearance required by most manufacturers and no vent. Be careful with air fryers y’all
the rubber feet for the air fryer is GENIUS! thanks, that might solve a few problems for me! And I have the same paper towel holder, works great for one-handed use, too
Before we splurged on the window replacement, we got a snap on shade from LatchIt. You just replace the 4 corner screws in the window frame with the provided snap head screws. Snap on the blackout screen and you're done.
Thanks! I like that better than the Velcro option.
@@AllAboutRVs It is really nice and easy to install and to use. And yes, much better than the Velcro IMO. Glad to help! ❤️
We found putting a second grab bar just above window height on the screen door and then hanging a curtain on it. It is much easier than opening the screen door to adjust the window shade on the door..
That’s a great idea, so simple and effective.
Counter space is rare. Bought a 12 x 18 bamboo cutting board and installed it at end of counter with foldable brackets. Flip up when door is shut and have some extra countertop. Can also use it to cut on.
Top mods for us have been the addition of an accumulator tank and acoustic isolators on the pex around the fresh water tank pump. Also adding R-6 polyiso foam insulation in the storage bay, now the area around the murphy bed/love seat is much warmer in the winter.
Great mods!
I love how you liberally use the word "we", like my wife does. We both know the we is really pronounced "me". Thanks!
Another cheap mod we did was use one of those velcro on door window covers on the skylight in the shower. It really cuts down on the amount of light/heat coming it, which helps a lot when camping in open areas in the summer. Another thing we did was bought a bunch of multi-socket outlet extenders/surge protectors with high output USB plugs on them. Put them everywhere in our RV. At $15 each they helped a lot. Plus it's now easy to charge up a phone or other device with just a USB cable. And those command strip hooks make awesome fishing rod holders. I put them on the ceiling and hang my rods up there out of the way when not in use.
I like it those are very helpful!
We have only done a couple of mods. #1 was a master disconnect switch off the battery. 2nd was to mount a whole home canister filter like you’ve done in the wet bay. Last, and this is the $5 one, we cut up some pool noodles to put around the bottom of the factory blackout curtains so that when we sleep with the windows open, they don’t bang.
Another favorite is we’ve got some mini pull out shelves in the cabinet above where your table is.
I especially like that switch out of the air fryer! Great idea.
Hey Jared,great channel, do you have a dedicated video on tying your strip lights into the power source? Just curious.
Nice set of mods. I did basically the same thing with adding those USB charging ports in the bedroom. I used the ones with USB-A and USB-C ports. Like you, I took it apart and used electrical tape to cover the LED. I also added one of these to each bunk in the bunkhouse. Now the kids have better access to charging ports. And I recently added vent covers to all the vents. That is a life saver when boondocking and it is raining or, like you said, to always be able to have ventilation in the bathroom.
I just put that same outlet over my dinette table this week. Yea, I try to make the bedroom as DARK as possible too once I learned about serotonin, melatonin, diurnal cycles etc. I think we're supposed to sleep in pure darkness.
My husband found some matching wood and put a really nice handle next to our stairs. Looks great and has prevented many a fall down the steps to the bedroom.
You nailed it when you said "it's just a cat". Love the shades idea, thank you for the video.
these videos are so helpful to us full-timers. Wish I could hire you to do a once over on my rig and ask you some advice. Thank you for sharing your skills & talents!
Thank you!
Thanks for the info! My favorite mods I have done were replacing the screw on low point drains with pex shut-off valves, adding USB chargers above the bed, and replacing the two 5 million lumen factory reading lights above the bed with marine lights that are softer and have a touch dimmer. Much better on the eyes now!
We placed inexpensive puck lights with motion sensors in the cabinets. You can buy the rechargeable USB version or simple AAA battery version. The light stays on for about 15 seconds once the door is closed. It was a game changer! We also added vent covers. I never understood why they arent standard issue from the factory. Command hooks (decorative) for hoodies, towels, etc. Command makes great bathroom accessories that have held up for 2 years. Impressive considering the temperature changes. Bed lift struts saved us a lot of aggravation. Worth the effort. Simple, small free-standing shelves in our pantry worked well too. Thanks for all the useful tips!
Another great video Jared! Thanks for the many great ideas!
Bought a AP sunroof shade for under $40 on ebay. You just remove screws put sunroof shade up and tighten screws, no need to drill new holes etc. Blocks a lot of light and makes trailer look more upscale and is actually well built. Another mod I did, Cost $17. In my bedroom I have a 4 inch duct for ac. I removed directional cover, left the rest, installed a square 4 inch fan with adjustable speed knob. The holes line up perfect, just needed longer screws. Now the duct puts out much more air, fan says 160cfm but before fan I could barely feel air. Total cost was $16 for fan shipped and $1 for 4 longer screws. I happen to have a ceiling plug for tv right next to vent, so was easy 5 minute install.
My water heater, pump and filter are inside the pass through storage door on the left side, but the only switch to control the pump was inside the trailer, in the kitchen. Siphoning antifreeze to winterize meant lots of running back and forth, and bashing my knee once too often on the coupler as I went by. So I installed a second toggle switch the cargo bay, in series with the first.
Not a cheap mod but worth it so far. makes a huge difference when you can drink clean tasteless water from your holding tank while boondocking.
Acuva- UV Water Purifier, Under Sink Water Filter System with Smart Faucet
Love that your cat Mobrick is the star. Lol
She does get a lot of attention.😉
The paper towel rod you chose is the best!!!
Great video, thanks for posting. Puck lights w/motion sensors for dark cabinets.
That door bar is a game changer, really like it! I need to study up on the led lights, and the tracking for them. I think this is one of your best videos Jerod! Thank you sir! Happy camping!!🙂
Great video. I use alarm system reed switches and add LED lighting to closets and cabinets. The light comes on when I open the door and goes off when closed.
Thanks for these terrific tips and for the continued inspiration. I use a Command broom clip on the bathroom wall (vertically) for my curling iron. I wait until it has cooled to hang it but I am happy that the curling iron is not in a drawer or cupboard. I also have an adhesive cord holder on the wall so it is a complete curling-iron system that works very well.
awesome tips . thanks. first time rv purchase next week. have pets and wife so door and shelving already got me going! thanks for sharing info, experience and insights!
Great suggestions! Perhaps the best tool of all was the well used Bible. Don’t leave home without it it!😀
I think so too! So true!
Excellent ideas!!
I put motion-detector night lights in the bathroom, bedroom, and hallway, and next to the front door, so I have a little bit of light when it is dark if I get up at night or when coming into the RV.
Great idea.
Thank you ❤
The cat is saying get inside dummy 😂
thanks Jared, my cat does the same, but she does mimic like when she see's a bird.. kinda funny
one thing I helped with in my folks rig and plan on doing in mine, is with the pantry and a few other cabinets is build a roll our rack so instead of having to reach all the way in and search for what I need, everything slides right out, nice and organized and I grab what I need. Makes life easier.
Your cat is asking if you were raised in a barn! Get off the steps and close the door. The AC is on. lol
Your cat is greeting you when you're making eye contact. Mine do the same thing.
I want to upgrade both the faucet and the tiny sink in our bathroom!
Nice, good information.
Thanks, glad it was helpful.
Something is moving you, and I believe I know what it is. I hope that “something” continues to move you. You are clearly directed in a positive direction. My best to your family. Thank you Jerrod. B
Yes! Thank you!
For all your electrical mods, did you just cut holes and fish around for wires? Or did you pull off something where you knew the wires were and go from there?
I would say the modification to the AC unit has been my favorite. Only cost about $30 with some insulation board and some tape. Because I have ductwork I was able to close off the main flow to the Living Area in force everything out of the ducts. My living area is so much more quiet. Now it’s amazing. And the flow of air that comes out of the ducts is incredible. I only have one Duct in my bedroom and it was always hot nowadays it’s much better.
That is a great mod.
We only had one small round AC vent in our bedroom, so knowing our unit was prepped for a second AC I added two more matching round vent on each side of the roof vent into the race duct. So now we have 3 AC vents in the bedroom and it is much cooler.
@@STF68 that’s interesting 🤔 was it hard to do?
Likewise. Cuts the sound in half and 30-40% better airflow. I usually DIY this kind of thing, but I went ahead and got this mod from the RVAirflow folks. I have a shorty Class A and although I have ducts my ceiling was thinner than most so they modded it precisely for me. $150 after discount code. Now to replace that loud a$" stove vent fan lol...
Not quite a light or cheap mod, but our bunkhouse came with a corner shower/tub. we replaced it with a full glass residential corner shower that was actually 20lbs lighter since the tub base was heavy fiberglass. we also installed a thermostatic single handle shower faucet so you don't have to fight the temperature.
Cats saying "close the darn door!"
Another great video well done! You have made that Reflection one of a kind, maybe bring it to the Hershey show to share all the upgrades?
Thanks!
Cat is saying hello and acknowledging you.
The wife won’t let me watch your channel anymore because I use your suggestions and spend $. But when she see and uses the improvements then she relents and lets me watch again..😀
Haha, that's great.
Its a vicious cycle 😂
You can easily take white putty and then add a darker putty until you get a closer match to your desired color.
Yes great tip.
Thanks for this video. It was imformative. I don't have an RV yet, but it is on order. However, I noted that the first thing you were talking about is the pet screen and that you have a gorgeous cat! My question is about "how do you travel with a cat onboard?". I have two ragdolls, they are definitely indoor cats, but I haven't figured out how to travel with them. I can't just let them roam free inside and I really don't want to cage them. Any ideas/tips?
On travel days she does go in a carrier in between our sons in the back. She does really well and usually only complains if the AC isn’t on.
Changing all lighting to led bulbs..inside and out
That’s a good one.
Great video and ideas!! When you installed the charger in the bedroom, how did you access power from the existing lighht?
He didn’t say, but if you pull the light fixture off, you’ll access the wires. Switch to led bulbs to free up some capacity.
Make sure there’s no framing between light fixture and where you want to place the socket. Safest would be right below it. Then fish a wire inside the wall to your opening for the usb socket. You might have to make the hole behind the light a bit bigger for fishing. Hope this helps.
Did you have to worry about the venting of your new air fryer I noticed it had good space around it. Great idea about the feet
Have you thought about O-3 "ozone" water purification system? WE travel all over the USA, Canada and winter in Mexico so water quality is always top of mind. I"d rather not carry jugs or burkeys etc when i have 100 gallons of water on board. We filter our water with the clearsource virus guard 3 filter system a portable water softener, and have UV at the drinking spigot. I recently came across some articles on ozone being used over bleach etc for sanitizing. what i was thinking of using was the spare built in filter bucket on our class a for the area where we would bubble in the ozone, excess ozone would just vent out of our fresh tank over flow.
One thing I will tell you is that Ozone breaks down plastic. And it sounds like you already know not to breathe it.
I just found your channel and i am working on remodeling my motorhome. Do you know where I can get a new interior door for the front door? The one i have is fine (no holes) but I want to upgrade it preferably on a budget. I liked your video on changing out the fan in the roof. I plan to learn a lot from this channel. 😊
Great video Jared. We need a Jared & Mark reunion video soon, It's been awhile. Oh, and just incase I forget, Merry Christmas.
I was wondering the same thing about your air fryer install… What about the heat/exhaust from the air fryer? I would love to discard the microwave in my rv (it doesn’t have “convection “ option) and replace with an air fryer! …😊
I would like to put in the under cabinet lighting, do you have a how to video on it?
Are those blackout shades reversible so you can have white facing out when it's hot and black when it's cold?
But the blinds that are next too the stovetop are to be metal because its code due to the heat from the stove top.
Just wondering if ya plan on visiting the Tetons this year. We are volunteers at String Lake in the Tetons and are provided a free spot at GVCG. Just curious if you all plan on a visit. Would enjoy saying hi in person.
I tried the command hooks and wire shelving but the hooks didn't hold. I used the heavy weight versions just like you. I am assuming either the temperature change inside an RV or the vibration of traveling caused them to come loose.
I have a water filter question. What is the best inline water filter for part time RV’ers?
I bought a couple of the same USB ports and hate it. The plugs don't seem to seat well and one of them just broke on me after 6 months. I have some of the round ones that are much more substantial, but require a larger hole.
I replace my door window with the Lippert window with the pleated shade. The problem I have is the pleats don't fold up correctly when you open it. Any suggestions?
can you post link for black out blinds please
My travel trailer came with the thin shade in the entry door. I really, REALLY did not like that thing. It never hung straight, it is not even remotely impervious to rain, and … let’s say it’s starting to get dark and you want the extra privacy. How do you open both the exterior door and the screen door, step outside, close the screen door, step up to pull down the shade, then reopen the screen door and reclose both doors withOUT letting every gnat and mosquito in the area inside your RV?! Such a horribly bad design. I removed the shade and installed privacy clingfilm and, now, I have privacy without all the bugs.
Thin shades are great, but they only last a few years and have issues staying in the frame.
Save ur 50$ plus money and make your own out of reflective material.
Reflectix window coverings are a good one. We made them for our windows but typically only use them when we are trying to control extreme hot or cold.
Hi Jared
QUESTION: You're the only guy that I can actually trust to tell me what to do. Jared I had to stop being a nomad traveling all over America because I became disabled on the road bummer. Now I am plugged in to shore power And I have 2
6 volt batteries for the house. They have an on and off switch so I knew that if I let the electricity I'm plugged into go to the batteries And leave that switch on the on position it would charge up the batteries. Then some RV guy told me No you are going to OVERCHARGE your house batteries. He said turn the house battery switch to off, and once a week turn the swith to ON for 5 hours then back to off. Do this once a week.
Then I saw him yesterday and he said he thought about it and it doesnt matter if the swith is always off or always on.
Jared I am so CONFUSED. I am a 65 year old Nomad who cant travel anymore.
I am Super Stupid about this. Can you tell me simply what to do?!?!? Thanks so much
Most RVs now have a multi stage converter charger in them and you can leave it plugged in and the battery connected without worrying about over charging the battery bank. We leave ours connected when on shore power all the time.
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Grab bar hits the fold up stairs...will not work...ask me how I know 😢
Ball valve shut off on your low point draine valves using sharkbytes.
How about showing how you gain access to wiring in a wall when making modifications?
Halfway through this video are some tips of my process of running new wires. czcams.com/video/hEwiBPWXTT4/video.html
Thanks!
I have not been a fan of the Thin Shade. It never folds up correctly without much help. Our favorite cheap mods are knife rack, vent covers, usb outlets, and my personal favorite...the Lippert Solid Step. And we can't live without x-chocks but thats more of an accessory than mod.
Nice list the Solid steps are very sturdy.
@@AllAboutRVs The best tool IS that Bible. And the price was paid.
She’s greeting you….hello dad
You can't train cats bro 😂 they do what they want 😂
I've wanted to go to Waco connectors but don't know what size rv wiring is. What do you suggest?
Wago 221 comes in a variety of sizes for 2 wire or 3, 4 , 5 wire. each wire has its own connection spot. 24 awg up to 12 awg on same connector.
@@merlpriester thanks for the information. Will order.
2:50 Cat is broken. Replace with dog.
Cats like to greet people and other cats.
Taking the lock off the outside shower. Use it twice is much now
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Pet Me feed Me.
She is telling you to close the door. You're ur letting the air out.
me god all america risk to lost deam hauses and you talk haw cip to live in rv like you me god