25 RV Modifications: Were They Worth It?

[@AllAboutRVs]

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[@stantonstevens7279]

Hey there, We definitely use DVD's still. We do not have Starlink , so we find ourselves in the boonies and the ability to put in a movie is awesome. Love your videos, keep them coming!

[@-_.._._--_.-.-_-_-_-...-.-]

Solid State Memory. Far superior.

[@DaveB4529]

Agreed. I upgraded my iRv AM/FM radio to a iRv DVD/CD/AM/FM player this past season and watched a ton of DVDs during the rain showers...I camp where antenna TV reception and Wi-Fi are pretty much non-existent, and a PILE of DVDs & CDs that were going to go to Goodwill were pulled back into my collection.

[@anthonyb2334]

We keep a DVD player and a few DVD’s in our rig “ just in case”. Maybe boondocking, no cell or WiFi service.( We don’t have Starlink). You may be stuck inside with heavy rain, or not feeling well, so we have it . Good modifications. Thank you.

[@AllAboutRVs]

Thanks for sharing!

[@TeachAllNations]

To help insulate my windows I basically made a reflect-x sandwich. I glued reflect-x on both sides of a sheet of corrugated plastic that was cut to fit snugly in each of my windows. So, when it is hot or cold outside these panels just fit into the metal frame of all my windows and I pull the shade over them. When not using them they simply set on the floor under the window they go to or they slide behind a door that is always open.

[@jarredwoodard9395]

Are you able to provide an image of that? That sounds interesting

[@MFAB-fab]

Interesting…I’ve successfully used only one layer/slice of reflect-x in my windows. Does using the rest of the sandwich make a noticeable thermal difference ? How did you seal the perimeter edges? Thx!

[@TeachAllNations]

@@MFAB-fab I never tried a single layer so I can't speak to that. I cut the corrugated plastic and the reflect- x to fit snuggly into the window frame so there is no gap to fill. I just press them in and they stay tight. Then I pull the shade. 👍

[@ericbartoszak5211]

Ceramic window tint would have worked even better and you Wouldn’t have to do anything with it.

[@DeepDoseMusic]

Oh my god, the command hook shelves!! You just solved a riddle for me. My wife will be happy with her closet

[@imaginetravelsGD]

We still have a dvd player on board, actually sometimes 2 of them as we have one just for watching movies outside with the projector on occasion. We also have a media library on hard drives thru a raspberry pie, this enables us to have a few hundred of our favorite movies or TV shows in a very small space(I have them stuck on the wall behind the TV with velcro).

[@timf6916]

Yes, I use my DVD a lot in the bedroom. We camp a lot in the Forest with no cell or tree free skys. The wife reads and I watch a little video.

[@grit5133]

A DVD player is good for those of us who camp less and don't have starlink or extra mobile plans. DVDs being outdated means they are cheap at thrift stores. Also our TV is so small you don't notice the quality issue.

[@AllAboutRVs]

Nice!

[@thomaschen8674]

Thank you. ❤. We do the same. I am very happy to remove the microwave. And install same air flyer. Really appreciate that.

[@dougwilliams2890]

Mod 23, we use a Micca h.265 player, converted and shrank all our DVD's and BluRay's to files and put all of them on a portal hard drive, entire library of stuff offline and portable, frees up bandwidth, or works where internet is slow, intermittent, or absent. Took a while to convert them all but we didn't lose all our great disc movies, just the space they took up.

[@AllAboutRVs]

Love that, I might have to do the same!

[@molonlabe7750]

Good choice! Microwave is killing you anyways! But then again, so is the airfryer.

[@DeepDoseMusic]

Love your videos. RV mods are my current obsession having just upgraded to our second new-to-us 5th wheel. Its nice enough for me to finally do all the upgrades ive daydreamed about for years. Theres never been a better time for it either, with amazing and cheap solar and batteries, so many 12 volt gadgets, charge ports, dimmable recessed lights, keyless entry, propane gens that can run off the onboard tank...so fun for DIY

[@HUMINT1]

I’m not sure what type of metal those windowsills are made out of but I’d guess aluminum. So you may have to glue a flat magnet to the windowsill and then one to the reflect-X. ✌🏽

[@Itsa_Mea]

He could just remove one of the screws and reinstall it with a flat washer behind it. Then the magnet would have something to attract to.

[@richardg8651]

I agree with the shower curtain swap with lighter weight, easier cleaning and less maintenance issues.

[@bobbymckee261]

We have not used our microwave for about 4 years and only set the clock on it. We have talked about getting rid of it both in the RV and in the house. Great idea for use of that space.

[@AllAboutRVs]

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[@XLSLife]

I'm super excited for the new inverter ACs. I can't wait for models compatible with ducted systems and wall thermostats to come out. I like my "smart" RV thermostat and with how the floorplan is on my model the bedroom wouldn't cool very well without the ducts to dump cool air into there. But I've had an inverter mini-split back home for years and I love it, so I can't wait for the technology to finally make it to RVs.

[@grantcampbell3264]

Like the shelf in the closet.

[@AllAboutRVs]

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[@Itsa_Mea]

Definitely taking the Ammo can idea. Mostly for the odd ball sewer stuff like the Y connector. Thanks in advance.

[@Freightmeister]

Great list Jared. We removed our glass shower doors too; they rails we a real pita to clean and was also surprised by the 85 lbs we shed getting rid of them. Shower curtain is much easier to deal with.

[@AllAboutRVs]

Thank you!

[@timothyculliver1993]

Great video Jared, we love all your mods!

[@JJ-Journeys]

Great video. Yes, we have a blue-ray/DVD player and we use it. Our biggest mod was adding 600 watts of solar w/ 3-100 amp lithium batteries, using all Victron components. Also, adding 2-5" square PVC attached to the under belly of the RV for our sewer hoses. Adding the Valterra gate valve to the end of the Black/Gray pipe for dumping tanks definite plus. Keep the videos coming.

[@AllAboutRVs]

That is awesome! Thank you!

[@wmcnett]

The front power inlet has been my favorite mod. Although, I didn’t consider the safety hazard of having a hot inlet when I use the other inlet until I watched your video where you installed a selector switch. 😬

[@lmiller1413]

Your wife is so lucky. Im drooling. I end up doing most of the maintenance in our home. I hope your wife appreciates you. But I like the glass doors and she likes the shower curtains... so she is the perfect wife. Where were all of you handy men types on these comments when I was young???? Ill catch you later at home depot by the Makita cordless tools!

[@placesonthelist]

I upgraded my radio and the new one that has a DVD player included. My TV is next to the radio, so just a short wire and sound comes from main speakers.

[@ehudgavron9086]

Plex server with 16TB. Backup copy on a 16TB hard drive and $100 PC. If internet exists (Starlink) use the former. If not, plug in the latter. Generally great modes, and good ideas. I'd put a shelf on for grill/burner/smoker outside and put whatever appliance on it. Love your ideas - great starting points!

[@JohnSmith-cn4cw]

I don't do streaming, but with a few raspberry pi, I created a media server/client system for my RV. Works very well.

[@morpheouswarlord]

Nice to see a well worn Bible on the nightstand

[@pinkturtle8375]

I’ve done the command hooks with wire shelf. One of my favourite mods.

[@matthewburns1554]

Use a server rack shelf for the blackstone. It is metal and perforated on the bottom for ventilation. Easy to remove the blackstone and swap with something else. Another benefit is that if the rig is not level, you are not stuck with a sloping griddle, just shim the legs.

[@AllAboutRVs]

Love that idea. I’m going to try that.

[@keefr128]

New subscriber with two suggestions: 1. Consider a marine quality (explosion proof) engine compartment blower for the electrical compartment. Wire it to a thermostat that starts it at a certain temperature and also add a thermal cut-off in case of fire. 2. Instead of DVDs, get a small tablet like the Amazon Fire and a streaming service that allows you to download movies and music. Load your entertainment into the tablet. Use the Screen Mirroring function between the tablet and the TV to pipe it to your TVs. It can also be used with your stereo or headphones via Bluetooth. This will enable you to have the equivalent of streaming even when there is no internet access.

[@johnjorgenson6714]

Love the mods, I have several new ideas for my unit. We do not have Starlink and we spend most of our time in state parks with little or no reception. We absolutely use DVDs for bad weather days, grand kids sleep over, etc. I am consonantly looking at clearance bins and Dollar general to add to the library.

[@triggerjim13]

Pretty awesome list of mods. On the DVD topic, I don't have Starlink and I still had an old TV/DVD combo laying in the garage, so I use that to watch movies. Sometimes when I'm out on the road, I'll stop by a thrift store and browse through their DVD collection.

[@davidsnapp3145]

Great video - lot's of good ideas. We do not use a DVD player - if I know we'll be out of coverage - I'll download a few shows from the streaming services to my phone or an ipad and then use that with an HDMI cable to the TV - works great. You can always refresh the shows when you get into coverage.

[@HoldenMcRotch]

Great content! 🤙 Surprised you didn't mention the IRVWPC2 water pump controller you installed. That is one of my favorite mods I've ever done to my RV.

[@AllAboutRVs]

Can’t believe I forgot to put that in. Good one!

[@AllAboutRVs]

I somehow missed it last week too, I think it’s made in Canada.

[@HoldenMcRotch]

@@AllAboutRVs yes it is. I found out about it from your channel.😎

[@kakelso]

On the DVD/Streaming question, I have a NAS hooked up to my wifi with a lot of movies and TV (converted from DVDs). Even if I'm somewhere that doesn't have internet, I can connect to my wifi and access those.

[@garryhammond3117]

Thanks Jared - I have made some of those mods myself. - My biggest one was adding solid steps to my 2014 TT - yours probably came with them.

[@AllAboutRVs]

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[@JohnnyRacerX]

Great video Jared. I still use the DVDs - we don't camp enough to justify the spend on Starlink and the monthly fees and we also try not to be watching TV/videos when we camp (of course when raining it's a good option). I like that the DVD does not require ANY external connection - we don't want to get too dependent on connected services, especially when boon-docking...

[@XLSLife]

I put reflectix over my door window and the roof vents, to provide some privacy and shade respectively, but I haven't used it on my windows. My camper came with vinyl light-blocking curtains so I didn't really need to block out light. I do use plastic over the windows to help insulate though. I had trouble getting the double sided tape to hold well because of the profile of the window "trim" but I found VHB tape was thick enough to stick out past that little lip and hold it well.

[@tpaul340]

I have wireless hdmi transmitters, so all of my main entertainment equipment is in the living room where it's used the most. But I can also watch it outside, in the bedroom, or wherever I want to put the TV. I built my own portable battery station before they made the ones available today, so I'm not stringing cords everywhere outside.

[@patricksydlik1893]

love my DVD, always works, no ads, and I love to be able to watch tv before bed.

[@GoogleDoesEvil]

We buy DVDs/Blu-rays, convert them to video files, and pick what we want to watch from the TV. Works without service but requires technical knowhow. Kodi displays the videos with a streaming-like interface.

[@Ardell804]

We still use DVD’s but I bought 2 TV / DVD combo’s. Also I prefer shower curtains, I have one of those shower curtain arm that unfolds outwards to give you about 8 more inches inside the shower.

[@kentwicker6818]

I added a smart Blue ray player so I can stream too. I don't travel enough to have star link and find cell reception seems to never be good enough to stream in campgrounds I go to so I think watching movies on DVD/Blue ray is still good to have.

[@AllAboutRVs]

👍🏼 yes good idea to have it be a smart player as well.

[@MikeMcGuire-wt4yc]

Jared I love your video's and the great information you share. I Pray for safe travels for you and your family

[@theroadtraveled6778]

In regards to the dvd player, we have a smart tv but use an external hard drive that’s got tons of movies on it for those boondocking trips or if you just don’t want to use internet. Hard drive plugs right into the usb on tv. 👍

[@rivstg13]

Yes we use dvds. We boondocks camp a lot…little to no cell coverage so it’s the only way we can watch shows

[@gushemingway]

Hey Jared, to mount our reflextex I use snaps, or buttons. You can screw the male side into one of the screws that holds the window frame in place, and the female side can mount directly to the reflextex. As for DVD player. We actually went with a Blu ray as it’s a bit more modern. We’re not full time, and we only use the TV to help entertain on the rainy days. Otherwise we’d rather pay attention to outside. We often camp in areas that don’t have good cell coverage so streaming isn’t really an option. My firm belief is if you have a hard copy of media (movies, music, games), it can not be lost to the digital deletion gods.

[@scottkindley]

@AllAboutRVs ditch the little ding dong sound when the thumbs up/down thing pops up. Took me a few minutes to check my iPad and iPhone trying to figure out what that sound was . Jeez😂

[@johndoe-oi7bq]

Modification 1 has a hidden benefit, if a thief is snooping around your rv looking for a hidden key they might end up opening that, get grossed out and leave lol

[@judegypsywoman3934]

I still have my DVD player. I full time and volunteer for different state and federal agencies at visitor centers or park entry stations. They give me a full hook up site in exchange for my hours. Many of the sites are in very wooded areas or cell signal is bad. In this case I check out DVDs from local libraries or rent from red box and watch movies whenever I want.

[@RamTravel-1]

Can you please share the tv wall mount model?! Everything I find is kind of cheap.. thanks 👍

[@paulastewart7973]

We replaced the TV that came with our RV with a built in DVD player in the TV. Works great

[@frebersfix-it7202]

Thanks for your time in creating the content! It's definitely food for thought. For Mod #10, I mounted the shade so that it has to come up instead of being pulled down. I leave it down about 2 inches from the top so that I can see who is at the door, without them staring at my boxer shorts if the curtain had to come up from the bottom... I recently changed the light switches to "lighted" versions, so that I don't inadvertently leave the front cap lights or the bright side lights on at night, the glowing light is quite the reminder.

[@rodloscalzo5478]

DVDs are great when you don't have a good signal and you can pick them up at Thrift stores for $1. Yes we still use DVDs.

[@dalboltv9747]

I'm excited to hear about the new air conditioner technology mentioned at 7:05? Can you share anything now?

[@bertkelly7650]

Have DVD TV. Thanks for showing your mods!

[@AllAboutRVs]

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[@crphillips1120]

Hi Jared, Like your videos. One thing I was interested in is the door window blind. I didn't see a link where you got it. It looks real nice and it looks like it fits good. I am thinking about putting a ammo can in. Keep your great videos coming.

[@kurtanderson1701]

No microwave?!? Where the heck do you store bread and hamburger rolls? 😂

[@bryansprenger]

I have the same key less door lock, I took it apart and put 2 pieces of duct tape on the beeper so it is not loud.

[@Treeplanter73]

DVD, absolutely. On rainy days, we watch movies, easy peasy.

[@AllAboutRVs]

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[@dougandrussellsadventures6710]

You always have THE BEST tips!

[@AllAboutRVs]

Glad you liked them. You’re too kind.

[@EarlBalentine]

Great Video. Keep them coming.

[@firenrescue34]

Just purchased 1st unused travel trailer. Have few things I didnt realized are bad one is the slide lil lower on one side. Forrester surveyor hybrid. The slide has one motor in center on a track w roller on each side. It is lower on the back side. Can't afford to take to a shop but noticed an adjustment but like yours the so called wood must be damp, wet.. wanted details on the plating idea. Thank you Brian

[@KelvinAung95]

For the front bay cooling I have the same vent but I attached a 12v bilge fan used a thermal switch that turns it on and off. But ultimately ended up using a switch. Plan now is to connect try to my cerbo gx to trigger fan. Will probably use a relay for this.

[@williamhines5829]

Yes to the dvd. Camp to many places with no signal.

[@DavidHBurkart]

You tips are some of my favorites Jared. Thanks again.

[@AllAboutRVs]

Thanks David! I appreciate that.

[@jannettedavis4670]

We use DVD's where we camp as they have awful internet. I like the idea of taking the shower door off. Thanks for the great ideas.

[@youcanthide004]

Hey, there’s some great information here. How about those stick on little black plastic feet that lock in the ninja toaster….?

[@stitchg6060]

Jared I’ll take you dvd and beaker if you don’t want them or need them lol… I need one but have not found one that small. I have a little trailer so every space saving thing helps. Loved the hanging shelves. As always awesome job on this video!😊

[@DebbieDogg]

For cooling/ventilation look at AC Infinity. They have some nice temp regulated fans. Also I love DVDs and we have a Free Signal TV with built in dvd that works great. P.S. another excellent video 👍👍 thanks

[@TBizzell68]

I use my microwave…to store bread chips etc.

[@rogerrossman5124]

I got a chuckle out or your comment about using magnets to hold the reflextex to the window. I have yet to see a magnet that wild hold the the aluminum frame.

[@TraconWizard]

I think he'd glue a "+" to frame and glue a "-" to panel. I'm sure it would work, but expensive.

[@AllAboutRVs]

Yes I would have a magnet adhered to the window frame and the other sandwiched in the window cover.

[@slngblde]

@@AllAboutRVsI stick the magnets to the screws holding the windows in.

[@katieschaeffer561]

Love the shower curtain rod mod. We’ve been wanting to do that.

[@stuff3508]

As always, excellent!

[@timaz1066]

I do have a DVD player in my motorhome and prefer buying DVDs over buying them from a stream service that could someday just delete your bot videos. Thanks for the video Jared.

[@AllAboutRVs]

Great point.

[@marcolara-x5h]

Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@astrodb4487]

DVD YES

[@AllAboutRVs]

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[@marktocci6171]

I stole your ammo can idea for the sewer connections and I also added 2 ammo cans, one on each side to store my wheel chocks adjacent to the axles. Thanks for the idea

[@AllAboutRVs]

Great idea for the wheel chocks!

[@bryansmith6508]

Enjoyed your modification video. Thanks. I noticed you have a couch/love seat where the leather (?) has deteriorated. I have the same problem, mine is significantly more serious than yours. Are you going to repair it, have it done, if so please show a video. Thanks.

[@jamesbowen4814]

Thanks for all the advice

[@TimSmith-ud3yn]

Do you get water/road spray coming in through that vent on the front passthrough? Would a side mount be an option? Also, flexible magnets might be an option for the Reflectix.

[@chrish31576]

The blinds you have at the 5:50 mark, where did you order them from ?

[@ohioclassCcamper]

We have a DVD player that we still use. Do alot of state parks, no internet so no streaming. We don't work from RV so can not justify expenses internet solution like star link just for TV. So free DVD from library for evening TV or rainy days.

[@AllAboutRVs]

State Parks are some of my favorite places to stay.

[@alanjohnson2853]

We stream movies occasionally when we are in a cell area,but we usually are out of cell service, so, we sometimes use DVDs, still.

[@brettc585]

awesome videos! do you have a video of the second shore power plug install? just ordered a hardwire power watchdog and want to add a shorepower plug to the front of the camper at the same time. thanks! and keep up the great vids!

[@noworriesrving3743]

Where did you get the "feet" for your air fryer to keep it in place while traveling?

[@AllAboutRVs]

I printed them on a 3D printer.

[@noworriesrving3743]

@@AllAboutRVs Did you find the plans on Printables or Thingiverse or did you create the print file yourself?

[@reallymatt6494]

Love dvd’s especially when areas with limited WiFi. Starlink is a hit and miss for us.

[@tomzuriramsey4380]

We have that same air fryer! Actually 2…one for the house and one for the RV. Where do you get those little feet to keep it from sliding around?

[@CardelliFamof8]

Awe do DVDs, mainly cause we have a few we like to put in a rainy day but more of a backup to streaming. Starlink and Cellular does not work everywhere.

[@GirdHerd]

We have a BluRay DVD player in our travel trailer but we seldom turn on the TV. One mod that I made before I installed 4 LiFePo4 batteries and a 3000w inverter was a Jensen 12vdc TV. We've never liked it because the volume is too low and very tinny so I will be swapping it back out for the the original 120vac TV that we still have.

[@AllAboutRVs]

Good thing you still had the TV👍🏼

[@larrycox6614]

Great mods Jared! Really appreciate your ability to know only think these out, but to accomplish them. BTW, what did you do with your shower doors? eBay, give-away?

[@AllAboutRVs]

I tried to sell them but when that failed I recycled the Aluminum.

[@charlesklaus6290]

Another great video! Did I miss the links for the shower curtain rod and mounts and curtains/hangers? Thanks! 😊

[@phill4435]

Do you have more info on running your propane generator off of your quick disconnect? Was that a special adapter you created @ 5:30 in the post?

[@phill4435]

Woops - I just found your video "RV Quick Disconnect Modification For RV Propane Generator". Thank you.

[@JandAReview1]

We still have a DVD. Mainly because we may not have service for streaming or can’t pick up tv stations.

[@AllAboutRVs]

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[@MicheleHeinyScott]

For the DVD question, maybe a Raspberry PI Movie Server, with some SD cards instead of DVD's. Wired or Wireless. Plus, with wrieless, movies would be available to all tv's and smart phones. Just an Idea. I'm currently working on converting as much low amperage appliances to DC plugs (mostly USB-C) from AC/brick plugs. Yes, when using a genertator, your AC outlets work, but the loss from Converter to Invertor to converter (brick) is a waste. As always, great content!! You've helped me so many times. Thank you!!!

[@MicheleHeinyScott]

oh question? Why do the manufacturers split the grey outlets? I have a 2002 Thor of California Jazz 2770 RK, with 2 greys, one Bath forward, one Kitchen aft. Both pipes join to the black, then dump out the same valve. I have great clearance, nothing too low that it drags. No clogs in the about 15' length. Just seems like something that makes sense. Or, am I missing something?

[@rdrose61]

I utilize a PC as a media streaming server. I can play DVD\blu-ray from it besides streaming. We have Starlink as well as cellular hot spots but utilize our own wifi router to maintain consistent local network connections with better network features and security.

[@skiimountaineer]

Hi Jared, great ideas as usual! I see you have SOK batteries, I think I may have missed the video!

[@AllAboutRVs]

I did a video on new trends in batteries and talked about them a bit but I wanted to see how they perform. I haven’t had any problems with them. I’m trying to compile a list and do real testing to put together a battery guide. There are so many now compared to a handful of years ago. Here was that video I mentioned them. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHmoq4dueLeke8Usi=g6ndWvyO3-OoGSfQ

[@snowchel]

Always great info! Thank you. Did you know you can put shower liners in the washing machine?

[@DennisWintjes2]

Thanks Jared! Like 2.4K+

[@campinwill9977]

With all your 110v stuff, you have to RV Park or annoy your neighbor by running a generator? I swapped out my 110v TV and 110v DVD with a dual voltage 110v / 12v TV with DVD combo from amazon. Runs on 12v. The sound is not the best, so I use my JBL Charge 4 as a sound bar under the TV. I don't understand the speakers on the side of RVs, unless you like to annoy your neighbor. I use the JBL Charge 4 for personal listening. Small, light and sounds great!

[@AllAboutRVs]

Yes a 12v TV would be more efficient but with our inverter on board and solar we can use things like the TV and DVD players without a generator or shore power.

[@trishaurban6695]

Hello Jason, this is Trisha, met when you stayed with us at the Talkeetna Salmon Center. We have a Thor 2022 Class C. It has a quick attach and release for connecting the unit’s propane tank to our Webber grill. Problem - propane not coming through the line!!! Any thoughts on this? Thanks, Trisha Urban. Hope you and the family are doing well. ❤❤

[@adoublezproduction4038]

Do you have a video on how you did the shower curtain mod?