Having the freedom to travel around the world in your Campervan is an incredible experience. Family holidays in a campervan are so practical and also create a sense of adventure you don’t get with other trips.

Campervan or RV travel can be thrilling, so if you're planning on taking your RV out on the road, you may want to consider making some of these changes to make your travel and living experience a lot more enjoyable. With these RV modifications, you can enjoy the van life to the most.

Replace Your Shower Head 

The first and easiest, but simple, upgrading option is to replace your shower head. The shower heads that come standard on RVs are appalling. They have very low water pressure and, despite this, use an excessive amount of water overall.

Replacement of your standard shower head with an Oxygenics shower head is very simple and will make a significant impact in the amount of time your hot water lasts, the effectiveness with which soap is removed from your hair, and the amount of gray tank space saved when boondocking.

Purchase a Convection Oven

More and more RVs are leaving the manufacturer with convection ovens these days. There's a valid explanation behind this. Compared to a standard propane RV oven, a convection oven is more compact and produces more evenly baked goods. Because the convection oven and microwave may be integrated into one device, you'll save even more room than usual.

The only drawback is that unless you have a lot of battery power or want to use the generator, a convection oven won't let you bake while boondocking.

If you don't mind going without baked goods while boondocking, we strongly suggest replacing your microwave with a microwave/convection oven and ditching your gas oven. Having new kitchen equipment to work with and additional storage space can make your life easier.

Make Your Locks Keyless

It's inconvenient to constantly search for your RV key when you want to go inside, and it's much more inconvenient to do so while swimming or hiking. With the exception of certain RV doors (particularly those on storage bays), many RV doors do not have unique keys. Because of this, any number of people might possibly unlock your RV doors while you are away from your rv.

Fortunately, all of these issues may be resolved. RV entrance doors and storage bay doors may both be equipped with keyless locks, which are fantastic additions to an RV. For security measures, check out 123.ie's tips on how to prevent keyless car theft. 

Invest in a Better Mattress

Nobody appreciates sleeping on the flat mattresses that come standard with rvs. In fact, we suggest that you take care of the beds in your RV before you ever set foot inside.

You can get a fantastic RV mattress at Mattress Insider. RV-specific mattresses are not the only thing this business offers; they can also create bespoke mattresses for beds with unusual shapes or sizes. Their mattresses are quite comfortable, especially when used on a daily basis, and they even provide a 121-day risk-free trial period for people who are unsure about the decision to make the move.

Make Sure Your Slide Is Protected

Slide-out toppers are often seen on RVs of all sizes. If your RV lacks this function, you should definitely consider installing it.

Because of its many advantages, slide toppers are a great option. They aid in the insulation of your mobile home, which is critical in an RV. They help keep the top of the slide dry by diverting rainwater away from it, a problem location that is prone to leaks.

The good news is that installing a couple of slide toppers to your RV is both straightforward and cost-effective.

You should also check to see if the roof has any leaks to help keep the heat in and of course, keep water out. Luckily, if you do find any, you could use flex seal for a simple solution to the problem. “Can flex seal repair an RV roof leak?”. Check this article to find out more!

Add Lighting to the Cabinets

Rummaging about in a dark cupboard without being able to see what you're doing can be downright infuriating. In-cabinet lighting is popular among RVers because of this.

If you wish to connect these lights to your RV's electrical system, it will be more difficult. However, if you use battery-powered puck lights when you're camping, you don't have to run any wires. This way, you can save battery power.

Puck lights are a low-cost, simple-to-install lighting option for those dreaded, deep-drawer cabinets that we all have to deal with. Including them in your RV is one of the most straightforward and practical enhancements you can make.

Replace the Batteries

The battery that comes with your RV is most likely in good working order. You should check into the advantages of using lithium batteries, especially if you're going to be off-grid for an extended period of time and don't want to deal with the hassles of regular maintenance that come with flooded cell batteries.

This battery replacement may need the installation of a new converter, but don't worry, the process is straightforward and the results are spectacular.

Use Hooks Whenever and Wherever You Can

Storage space in an RV is a valuable commodity. As a result, you'll want to make the most of the storage space you have and look for new methods to expand it. Utilizing the empty space between your doors and walls is a great way to expand your workspace.

You can hang whatever you want with Scotch Command Hooks, since they don't need any drilling at all! They are available in a variety of sizes, with the larger models being capable of supporting significant weight.

Over-the-door hooks are another fantastic way to maximize vertical space. Towels, coats, and a garbage bag can all be safely stored on the door of your bathroom cabinet with a hook.

Making the most of your available space might be as simple as adding hooks in every void you come across.

The amount of room you have while you're on the road in a recreational vehicle might be a challenge. You won't be able to squeeze as much in as you would if you were living in a home, apartment, or any other permanent residence. Fortunately, with a little planning, you can still bring some of your favorite things from home along for the voyage. It's still possible to dine like a king or queen by placing a magnetic board on the inside of your cabinets and magnetized spice containers.

As an alternative, you may try using shoe holders in the RV. You may use them to carry cutlery, cleaning supplies, cosmetics, hair dryers, and many other items in addition to shoes. Towel racks in your bathroom will keep your shampoos and shower gels in place so that you don't have to worry about them getting tossed about while you're driving. You'll have a better time in your RV if you're well-prepared and use common sense.

Optimize Your Tire Setup

We've already touched on the issue of RVs shipping with subpar beds and shower heads. As far as we know, RV manufacturers prefer to put risky and horrible tyres on their vehicles when they ship them out of the factory.

In order to keep your RV on the road for as long as possible, you'll need to upgrade your RV tyres. Replace your RV tyres promptly after purchasing in order to avert disaster. To make things as easy as possible, choose a mechanic near you and have the pros there fit some quality tyres at a reasonable cost.

Add a tyre pressure monitoring device after installing new tyres so that you can keep an eye on your tyres while you bounce from location to location.

Shade

One thing that might be a problem while waking up in an RV is the dazzling sunshine that floods the space and blinds everyone. With solar shades installed, you can shield yourself from the sun's glare. There are even translucent blinds available if you don't want to be cooped up in a pitch black RV all the time. Alternatively, you may purchase shades that will completely block out the light in your RV, allowing you to enjoy a good night's rest.

Multi use furniture

As previously stated, there is a limit to the amount of room available in your RV. Thanks to the ingenuity of certain designers, multipurpose furniture that does more than just what it says on the box can be found. Imagine having a dining table that, after it has served its purpose for the day, can be transformed into a comfortable sofa. If you want to spend a significant amount of time on the road in your RV, it's a good idea to invest in multi-purpose furniture.

As you can see, there are several methods to improve your RV, and there are perhaps many more that you haven't even considered. At the end of the day, your RV must be comfortable enough to allow you to live in it for as long as you are traveling (or even permanently if you choose). Try using any of these suggestions now and watch how much more enjoyable your RV travels become!

Disclosure: This is a collaborative post.