50 RV MODS & UPGRADES done over 2 years of FULL TIME RV Living

After 3 years of owning our Grand Design Solitude, 2 and a half years of full time RV living in it, we are showing you our 50 RV mods, upgrades and products we’ve done to make RV full time living easier. Some of these are simple RV modifications we’ve made to our fifth wheel, others are RV products to make fifth wheel living simpler and some are RV upgrades we’ve made to improve our fifth wheel.
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[@WhyWait]

Comment down below on your favorite RV modification or upgrade you’ve made to your rig? We are always up for more ideas!

[@zackfuentes177600]

Hey where did you get that Dragon Fly battery?????

[@WhyWait]

@@zackfuentes177600 came with RV, the guy who owned it before me had it installed I guess. Pretty much same as Battle Born from what I understand. Same company

[@chucknSC]

Great idea on the freezer plastic sheets however, that panel in the back is for heat transfer to the air in the freezer. It would seem like covering it would reduce the cooling in the freezer and add more work to the cooling system.

[@WinesPinesandCanines]

Great job on this! Fantastic ideas and mods - hard to get through 50 so quickly! We always enjoy seeing the set up of others and we are always looking for a new gadget haha!

[@WhyWait]

For sure, I was even trying to make the video a bit shorter. Lots of the items and ideas I have other full videos on so I was trying to just touch base on these. Thanks for watching as always guys 👍🏼

[@JarheadAndGingersJourney]

Great mods! We love our spice rack that Jarhead installed in our Momentum. One upgrade we need to do is a soft close toilet seat that’s solid underneath so it is easier to clean.

[@WhyWait]

Thanks. Yes spice racks of some sort are key to save pantry space. We have a soft close like that plus it detached easily to clean up even easier. 👍🏼

[@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS]

well done Chris, nice list. some very smart mods I have never seen before. Keep them coming bud.

[@WhyWait]

Yes sir 👍🏼

[@LivingtheSilverLife]

You guys have made some awesome modifications. We'd still like to do the modification to the AC to cut down on the noise.

[@ThriftyAngela]

Really great tips and mods/upgrades. I think you have thought of just about everything... lol! My favorite was putting the cutting boards in the freezer to make defrosting a lot easier. So smart! I guarantee this video will help a lot of people. Thanks for sharing! 😃👍

[@WhyWait]

Appreciate the kind words. Definitely hoping this video gives others ideas to help them out. 👍🏼

[@user-zz9bf9mh2k]

Thank you! Going to use several of your ideas.

[@WhyWait]

Sure thing. Just some things, ideas and mods we’ve done over 4 years to help out with this lifestyle. Appreciate you watching! 👍🏼

[@budjamaenelson4836]

Several really great ideas! Thank you so much!!!!

[@WhyWait]

Your welcome. Thank you for watching and I’m glad some of it helped 👍🏼

[@Travel.with.jafari.]

Hello my friend 🙋‍♂️🤝🙋‍♂️🇨🇭🇨🇭 Very beautiful vidéo Soper like 👍👍

[@SkewU]

Anytime I see 50 things to learn and the video is only 15 minutes long I’m in! That’s someone who doesn’t want to waste my time

[@WhyWait]

Hahaha right! I try to always keep things condensed and to the point. Sometimes it is hard though when I feel like I’m leaving out important information. Appreciate you watching 👍🏼

[@SkewU]

@@WhyWait you could always do the the quick one then find which one is most commented on and do a specific video on that topic. Appreciate the great idea! We’re moving my mother into an rv at the house and these were very beneficial

[@AsManThinketh]

You're on KZbin... literally wasting time like the rest of us

[@Reneellinedance]

Excellent video learned a lot going to implement some of these changes on my RV which I just got. Newbie to the RV world so watching a lot of videos so I can learn how to take proper care of my RV.

[@WhyWait]

Good deal 👍🏼 Be sure to check out our 20 essential RV items for beginners video and our popular RV maintenance 101 video. Both can really help you out. Ever have any questions feel free to reach out. Thanks for watching and safe travels.

[@brandond7043]

Great video man keep it up!

[@WhyWait]

Awesome. Appreciate the kind words 👍🏼

[@JohnBorgen]

TPMS has been the best peace of mind for me. The custom workstation I built is one I like the most.

[@WhyWait]

Yeah those just add a comfort when towing for sure, we love ours as well. Your workstation sounds interesting, something I’d like to see. Thanks for watching

[@ourlifeunanchored]

Great video you guys picked up some great ideas. We really want to get a water softener system for our trailer next.

[@WhyWait]

Thanks, we need to upgrade to the double model, we have to do the regeneration process to often on this one, but yeah they are nice to have 👍🏼

[@keeplifemoving]

I've watched so many hack videos and this was awesome... ty

[@WhyWait]

😊That’s great to hear! Definitely appreciate you stopping by and watching 👍🏼

[@keeplifemoving]

Great stuff.. as always

[@WhyWait]

Thanks! We appreciate the watch and comment as always too 👍🏼

[@RUsure]

Great stuff

[@WhyWait]

Thanks. It seems to always be an evolving process

[@MayflowerAndMayhem]

Lots of great modifications but I got most excited about the flag pole hahaha I was literally trying to figure something out for one the other day. I'm gonna have to check that out

[@WhyWait]

Good deal! We love it and keep it up 24/7 unless it gets gusting in the 40s...no point chancing it. Plus that little DIY suction cup flag holder is nice. Thanks for watching 👍🏼

[@thejagfamily08]

wow you have done a lot of upgrades, Ill have to save this video for some future upgrades to our RV

[@WhyWait]

Yeah living full time there’s always another item out there to make life easier. Thanks for all the love in the videos 👍🏼

[@manuelguzmanjr6622]

excellent! tips!

[@WhyWait]

Appreciate it! 👍🏼

[@micah119]

Great videos and a lot of help. Some of these things we have already done already. Me and my wife just started full time rving about a month ago. Emphasis should be put on the moisture that gets in can be a huge issue or problem! Dehumidifiers are a must!

[@WhyWait]

That’s awesome. Right about moisture though, I’m pretty sure we’ve brought up our dehumidifiers in a few videos now stressing it. Thanks for watching and feel free to reach out with any questions. Safe travels and thanks for watching 👍🏼

[@HintonTheTrail]

Was wondering how you were going to fit 50 items into 15 minutes! Very well done. Gave us a few ideas for things we need. Thanks for helping spend more money!!😂😂

[@WhyWait]

Haha right! I was even trying to make the video shorter. Have fun spending!! 🤣🤣

[@tomballard4794]

Like the puck lights. And here is a quick mod for your rear bumper caps. A couple of stainless steel screws in the side of the caps or use hitch pins. You dont want that stinky slinky waving to people as you go down the road.

[@WhyWait]

Good tip for sure. I’ve seen those open before too!

[@nepatswin]

Thanks!

[@WhyWait]

Sure thing. Hope some ideas helped out.

[@RealQuickComics]

Great tips!

[@WhyWait]

Thanks for watching! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@TilFurtherNotice]

Hi Chris! We need that screen defender . D rings- brilliant! Extra sewer hose holder, yes! Hope to have solar some day. Weather sensor. Love that! Been meaning to get the gallon counter thing. Making a list now 😂 we have the same lp sensors! TPms a must! Such a great video. Love our step covers and so does our pup! Need the key code too! Need that reflective material too! Cutting board in the freezer is genius! That tube under the slide 😮perfect idea!! Great mods, great video thank you for sharing 🤗

[@WhyWait]

Appreciate it! Sounds like it might of given you guys a few ideas 👍🏼 Definitely appreciate you stopping by and watching 😊

[@TilFurtherNotice]

@@WhyWait more than a few 😉

[@BrokenDreamsReborn]

Wow, y'all have all the gadgets!😀 We really need those water sensors! Are the pantry puck lights battery operated? We are using your freezer tip with the plastic cutting boards too! ~ Shion and Matthew

[@WhyWait]

Yeah those water sensors can be a game changer. The pantry puck lights are battery operated, I use energizer rechargeable batteries so I don’t have to replace them. I have the same motion sensor puck lights in my basement too. They make USB rechargeable puck lights now too! Cutting board trick is nice. Thanks for the watch guys!

[@proceedingonwardinamerica]

Wow great video and great upgrades most of them we did already when we got our fifth wheel and they was needed 😂🤣

[@WhyWait]

Thanks! Theres always something that needs to be done 👍🏼

[@PWN_Nation]

and that's a sub!

[@tammyc2136]

Thanks for sharing. Where did you get that 90 degree power cord adapter? We just underpinned most of camper and that would be perfect for the power cord, which is the part we have left to do.

[@WhyWait]

We got it right off of Amazon. Everything in the video is linked in the video description below. Here’s the 90 degree adapter link. Thanks for watching! 50 amp 90 degree elbow adapter: amzn.to/3luXtyO

[@WeSometimesRV]

Great Mods. Really enjoyed them. I did get an idea that I need more info on. The suction cup flag holder. I see the suction cup in the description, but what is the other part for the flag pole to go into? Amazon link for this?

[@WhyWait]

Thanks. Here’s a video where I talk in detail a bit more about both style flag holders. Plus the link should be in this video description. It’s just a standard flag pole holder that you would mount to the side of your house. I used some U-bolts to attach it to that suction cup. 👍🏼 FLAGPOLE BUDDY INSTALLATION & REVIEW | (Full time RV living) kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJyYnIVpnN2SnK8

[@WeSometimesRV]

@@WhyWait Hi Chris, after seeing the small flagpole with the suction cup, I decided to create one and try a mod for a tv mount in the same manner. Was wondering if I could mention you and your channel in my video as to where the idea came from?

[@coffeeskier]

Nice job listing some great mods and upgrades. One question, where did you get the foam tubing that you put under the slides? Thanks!

[@WhyWait]

Thanks. You can just get that stuff at any place like Lowes or Home Depot. Even on Amazon. Try to get the thickest possible for a good deal. Cement foam backer rod

[@kennethbenoit3493]

@@WhyWait what size diameter Backer Rod did you use or suggest?

[@WhyWait]

@@kennethbenoit3493 pretty sure it was the 3/4 inch which works well for the midbunk and sides. But it’s a bit looser under the kitchen slide than I’d prefer. Get the thickest you can. Here’s a link to 1” backer rod. amzn.to/3VWRKBy

[@timallen1262]

Hello, nice video, do you have a link to the bathroom faucet extension? Would like to do the same! TIA!!

[@WhyWait]

Unfortunately that’s something I think we just got at Lowe’s. You can type in bathroom faucet swivel extender on Amazon and options will come up for similar ones with the same idea. If you pull on ours it turns to a spray as well. Appreciate you watching!

[@josephgermain2003]

wait wait wait....repeat them all!!! I know I know, watch it again tool! Fine sir, I shall.

[@WhyWait]

That’s a lot to tackle all at once. Definitely a good 3-4 years of mods and projects we are showing here. Thanks for watching as always 👍🏼

[@dje7335]

Where did you source the carpeted material shown in the storage compartment? Thanks in advance! ✌️

[@WhyWait]

My basement wall just came like that from the manufacturer 👍🏼

[@dianabrown4100]

Where did you get the flag pole at your ladder area?

[@WhyWait]

Here a video of the Flagpole Buddy we use. FLAGPOLE BUDDY INSTALLATION & REVIEW | (Full time RV living) kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJyYnIVpnN2SnK8

[@Bikicat]

Looking for the video about that A/C mod. Can you send me the link?

[@WhyWait]

Sure thing. Here you go. RV A/C Modification that will DOUBLE the Output & BOOST Performance! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHOkhqiDpKlgm8U

[@darcargyle6946]

Which brand of washer dryer do you have

[@WhyWait]

It’s the stackable washer dryer units by Splendide. Going on over 4 years now and they’ve been great.

[@michelefliginger8910]

How long did your propane monitors last? I bought some and loved but only lasted a year😢

[@WhyWait]

Not bad, one crapped out. Here’s a link to a video where we talk about previous videos and products and we mention these around the 12 min mark. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3e9npeuYrVni8Usi=I-PH4uWp2fYT_FhV

[@brodylechman1195]

Best Flags a person can possibly fly 🇺🇲🐍

[@WhyWait]

Right on 👍🏼

[@jameshartley6315]

Does the water softener make the water drinkable?

[@WhyWait]

No it’s not a water filter of any kind, but we have a great video on the special water filters that we do use so that we can drink the water. And it’s not a crazy expensive water system or anything like that. Check it out with this link. A Cheaper MORE Effective RV Water Filtration System kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5fVZGV9q7Frn7M

[@jeevesme]

Why would you put the shades for privacy on the OUTSide? Seems pretty pointless since anyone can just come up and lift them up.

[@WhyWait]

I guess you are referring to the slim shade on our front door? It’s not on the outside hahaha It’s on the inside of the door.

[@ps3pspgoandroid]

I'm not even watching the VDO.But if you need to make 50 mods....Well I think you should have sale your RV and buy one that fit your needs.

[@WhyWait]

Hahaha, mods, products and upgrades. Lots of items like washer/dryer, solar, water softener…things like if that sort that don’t come with RVs.