Essential Travel Trailer Customization

A little bit of customization can do a lot for your travel trailer experience. Whether it is aftermarket accessories, quick product swaps, or just a bit of DIY work, you can enjoy more comfort, more safety, and more years of service from an already excellent RV. Here are some of the customization options recommended by the camper experts at RV Outfitters of Texas.

Upgrade The Suspension

While your standard suspension should work fine, if you want a smoother towing experience, greater weight capacity, and less wear on the tow vehicle, a suspension upgrade is just the ticket. This is an oft-overlooked piece of travel trailer customization, but certainly one that is well worth it.

Swap Out The Traditional Batteries For Lithium Batteries

Lithium batteries are like LED bulbs. They are more expensive than the standard model but offer several advantages that can actually save you money in the long run. Lithium batteries have a longer lifespan, reduced maintenance needs, better heavy load capacity, and are lighter in weight.

Add Wheel Stabilizers

Wheel stabilizers can keep your camper secure and prevent it from rocking around when people move around inside it. You’ll be amazed at how much this simple upgrade improves your RV’s comfort factor. There are many types of wheel stabilizers, including X-Chocks or jack stabilizer systems. You can even spring for automatic stabilizing jacks, which can be operated via a control panel or smartphone app.

Improve The Roof Seals

Roof leaks are a common RV maintenance issue. If not caught early, they can cause thousands of dollars worth of damage. All it takes is some extra sealant over the original seals to greatly increase the lifespan and effectiveness.

Add An Under-Bed Storage Light

Travel trailers tend to be the smaller size, which means you need to take advantage of every bit of storage space you can find, including under the bed. Under-bed storage lights aren’t a huge upgrade, but they make it much easier to find anything you’ve stowed below your bunk. Under-bed lights can take any form you want: a battery-powered light or string of lights, or wiring and installing LED bulbs.

Add A Digital Thermostat

Not all travel trailers have a thermostat and those that do often use a traditional manual slider. Adding a digital thermostat allows you to manipulate your RV's temperature with one click of a button.

Add A Stick-On Backsplash

RV customization isn’t all about function. You can make aesthetic changes too! A stick-on backsplash is a simple way to change up your camper’s look. Best of all, unlike a new paint job, a backsplash is temporary. You can add it to any wall, whether it is your kitchen, living room, or bathroom, and remove it if you decide you don’t like it or have grown tired of it.

We here at RV Outfitters of Texas hope you have been inspired by these travel trailer customization ideas. For more on customization or to view our selection of travel trailer models, visit our dealership in Nacogdoches, Texas. We are proud to serve eastern Texas, and we welcome guests from all over, including local communities like Lufkin to come and take advantage of our repair, financing, and parts services.