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37 RV MODS & UPGRADES we have done in 2 years of Full Time RV Living



We both love to optimize things, including our living space so over the years we have done lots of mods and upgrades to our Outdoors RV 21RBS travel trailer to make full time RV life more comfortable for us. In this video we share them all!
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We filmed this in April 2020, before we remodeled it! Here are all the mods listed with the video timestamps and the relevant links to our blog posts or directly to products:

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00:00 Intro
00:06 Mod #1: Door latch https://www.adventurousway.com/blog/installing-an-rv-door-holder-latch?utm_source=yt&utm_medium=aw&utm_campaign=rv-mods
00:45 #2: Mesh screens over outside vents https://amzn.to/3hsefKF
01:13 #3: Propane quick connect https://www.adventurousway.com/blog/installing-propane-quick-connect?utm_source=yt&utm_medium=aw&utm_campaign=rv-mods
02:24 #4: Extra insulation in the storage bay.
– Our video of how we did the mod: https://youtu.be/Mh7BAfa79Wc
– Our Outdoors RV Factory tour video where we see this mod in production: https://youtu.be/4-OJhQtROtg
03:29 #5: Anderson connector for portable solar panel https://www.adventurousway.com/blog/rv-solar-part-2-renogy-100w-portable-solar-panel?utm_source=yt&utm_medium=aw&utm_campaign=rv-mods
03:54 #6: Storage box on the tongue: Plano tote, we found it at Walmart
04:20 #7: Welded lock point
04:51 #8: Anderson connector for DC-to-DC charger https://www.adventurousway.com/blog/rv-electrical-upgrade-part-3-dc-charger-truck-12v-socket?utm_source=yt&utm_medium=aw&utm_campaign=rv-mods
05:15 #9: Quick attach emergency brake cable
05:55 #10: DIY portable solar panel https://www.adventurousway.com/blog/diy-portable-solar-panel?utm_source=yt&utm_medium=aw&utm_campaign=rv-mods
06:50 #11: Diamond plate inside the storage bay
07:31 #12: Contact sensors
08:12 #13: Slide topper https://amzn.to/3ljmnzq
09:23 #14: 600W of solar panels on the roof https://www.adventurousway.com/blog/perfect-off-grid-rv-solar-system?utm_source=yt&utm_medium=aw&utm_campaign=rv-mods
09:50 #15: Knife valve for sewer connector https://amzn.to/3hsTDlx
10:31 #16: Rear observation camera. https://amzn.to/2YAe5t5 (newer model)
11:04 #17: Welded hitch & tire carrier for 2nd truck spare
12:33 #18: Door grab handle https://amzn.to/3aZQN4P
13:01 #19: Extra 12V outlets for AeroGarden & laptops https://www.adventurousway.com/blog/aerogarden-harvest-elite-in-our-rv?utm_source=yt&utm_medium=aw&utm_campaign=rv-mods
https://www.adventurousway.com/blog/installing-12v-outlets-in-our-slide-out?utm_source=yt&utm_medium=aw&utm_campaign=rv-mods
14:43 #20: Cut out Reflectix for each window
15:47 #21: Wall-mounted Pepwave router
16:43 #22: 12V fuse block behind TV
18:00 #23: Google Home Mini https://www.adventurousway.com/blog/mounting-google-home-mini-rv?utm_source=yt&utm_medium=aw&utm_campaign=rv-mods
18:25 #24: Smart Wifi thermostat https://www.adventurousway.com/blog/upgrading-to-a-smart-wifi-rv-thermostat?utm_source=yt&utm_medium=aw&utm_campaign=rv-mods
19:26 #25: Wall-mounted Dyson handheld vacuum
20:12 #26: Extra 12V outlet by the bed
21:53 #27: Maxx Air MaxxFan https://amzn.to/3b3969u
22:50 #28: Wall-mounted weather station https://amzn.to/3gtI2B2
23:30 #29: Bedside closet shelves
24:08 #30: LevelMatePRO https://www.adventurousway.com/blog/levelmatepro?utm_source=yt&utm_medium=aw&utm_campaign=rv-mods
25:34 #31: Dry erase fridge / freezer doors https://www.adventurousway.com/blog/installing-magnetic-dry-erase-rv-fridge-freezer-doors?utm_source=yt&utm_medium=aw&utm_campaign=rv-mods
26:31 #32: Paper towel holder https://amzn.to/3kTmhye
26:50 #33: Smart button to turn inverter on/off
27:12 #34: Kitchen faucet with filter https://www.adventurousway.com/blog/installing-a-double-kitchen-faucet-and-ultrapure-rv-water-filter?utm_source=yt&utm_medium=aw&utm_campaign=rv-mods
29:16 #35: Oxygenics showerhead https://amzn.to/2ECzgnq
29:53 #36: Dometic 310 toilet https://www.adventurousway.com/blog/dometic-310-toilet-install-review?utm_source=yt&utm_medium=aw&utm_campaign=rv-mods
31:42 #37: Lithium batteries & inverter https://www.adventurousway.com/blog/rv-electrical-upgrade-part-1-introduction-goals?utm_source=yt&utm_medium=aw&utm_campaign=rv-mods

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Filming dates: April 2020

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