Easy Budget RV Mods!

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.

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!

can you post link for black out blinds please

I would like to put in the under cabinet lighting, do you have a how to video on 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. 😊

She is telling you to close the door. You're ur letting the air out.

The paper towel rod you chose is the best!!!

Thank you ❤

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

I would love a video showing how you connect to existing electrical, especially with the Wago connectors, from start to finish! Love your ideas!

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 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?

Hello, I am a lithium battery manufacturer from China. We mainly produce and export lithium batteries for RVs, with product voltages of 12V, 24V, and 48V. The battery capacity is available in single units of 100AH, 200AH, 300AH, and can be used in parallel. A single battery comes with a Bluetooth monitoring app, and GPS modules can also be customized according to customer needs. The continuous current of the BMS protection board can reach 250A, but we suggest that the battery discharge current should not exceed 1C. I hope to have the opportunity to serve you.

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.

But the blinds that are next too the stovetop are to be metal because its code due to the heat from the stove top.

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.

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..😀

thanks Jared, my cat does the same, but she does mimic like when she see's a bird.. kinda funny

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.

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

I want to upgrade both the faucet and the tiny sink in our bathroom!

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

Taking the lock off the outside shower. Use it twice is much now

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.

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?

You nailed it when you said "it's just a cat". Love the shades idea, thank you for the video.

Excellent ideas!!

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?

The cat is saying get inside dummy 😂

You can't train cats bro 😂 they do what they want 😂

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.

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!!🙂

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.

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.

Dexter always has his salty pants on when we come through the door as well 😹 Great mods, we’re taking notes!

Your cat is asking if you were raised in a barn! Get off the steps and close the door. The AC is on. lol

Hey Jared,great channel, do you have a dedicated video on tying your strip lights into the power source? Just curious.

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.

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.

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.

Great video, thanks for posting. Puck lights w/motion sensors for dark cabinets.

Grab bar hits the fold up stairs...will not work...ask me how I know 😢

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.

Your cat is greeting you when you're making eye contact. Mine do the same thing.

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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.

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.