RV Upgrade Checklist

Above, The Beast after the new awning fabric was installed. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Updating/upgrading and modifying a RV can be either very expensive and time-consuming or just simply done in minutes.

Do It Yourself RV has an article on "A Complete Checklist of RV Upgrades and Modificiations". I have done one item in the list, which falls in the "simple" category. Other than that, my 2015 Winnebago Minnie Winnie 22R is basically stock. (Well, I did have the awning fabric replaced two years ago as the original one was starting to tear. The new one should last longer since I keep the vehicle covered in its own shelter. I guess that might qualify as an "update/upgrade".)

They begin with:

Part of the fun of owning an RV is fixing it up to match your travel needs and wants.  Even if you purchase a brand new unit with all the bells and whistles, there are usually a few RV upgrades made to help personalize your home on wheels.  Regardless if you utilize your RV seasonally or year-round, investing in RV upgrades can make life on the open road more comfortable and stress-free.

RV upgrades encompass improvements in areas like energy efficiency, safety, technology and communication, water conservation, storage capacity, and overall aesthetics. The following is a comprehensive checklist of RV upgrades to consider for your brand new or new-to-you RV.  

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