DIY: 8 Trailer Modifications You Can Do Yourself
You don’t have to wait for a professional to do some amazing RV modifications!
Buying a trailer or RV is an expensive investment, so it's important to choose wisely. Most of them come with everything you would ever think of needing whenever you go on trips–but do they have everything you could want?
You might think that you have to take your trailer or RV to a specialist every time you want to add a new feature or aesthetic bell and whistle. We’re here to share, with much excitement, that you don’t have to rely on someone else to make your trailer or RV special to you.
You can customize your little slice of home to make it yours, without spending too much money. Who needs shiny new RV or camping accessories when you can make your ideal RV yourself and do it to your liking?
It’s in our nature to want to modify things to our liking and add a little bit of our own flair to our little slice of adventure.
Whether you’re frugal or handy, you can build clever enhancements that would make your camping or trailering experience unique, enjoyable, and rustic. All you need is a basic set of tools (drill, saw, socket set, and screwdriver), and a few ideas to get you started!
- Trailer/RV Awnings
How relaxing does this look? Your own welcoming shaded area, where you could lie back in your chair, enjoy some iced drinks–an awning for your trailer would be easier and more convenient to use than, say, tents that you would need to construct and set up. You can just fold this out and rest easy at your campsite.
This would be ideal year-round–for hot weather, summer trips, and even rain.
- TV Wall Mount
This just might be a travesty–watching TV when there’s enough entertainment to be had in the outdoors? But if you simply need your TV fix, you can conveniently mount your flat screen to a wall in your trailer. Whether you have kids who need their cartoons or you can’t bear to be without the latest episode of Game of Thrones (if you just started, we won’t judge), this is an easy enough DIY that can satiate your thirst for High Definition.
Plus, every pimpin’ pad has a wall-mounted flat-screen–why can’t yours?
- Tile Backsplash
You can give your tiny trailer kitchen an attractive facelift by renovating the backsplash with colorful tiles. This DIY requires some more work, but it would look adorable, homey, and cozy. By updating just this section of your RV, especially if it has old wallpaper, it would brighten up the interior and make you feel at home when you need to cook.
The smallest accents can make all the difference when you’re spending a lot of time in your RV, or having company over during your travels.
- Bumper Garden
This is perfect if you like to garden or enjoy growing your own produce–your own little garden hitched onto the bumper of your trailer or RV! What a beautifully rustic method of self-sustainability–that requires only a couple of cedar boards, bolts, seeds, and soil. When you’re on-the-go, getting fresh food can be a real challenge. We all love the occasional drive-thru value meal, but having fresh veggies ready to eat and free of charge? That’s something to brag about.
Whether you like to grow lovely flowering blossoms or fragrant herbs, you are sure to enjoy this mini gardening area.
- Fold-Down Table/Desk
This is an ingenious way to save up some space in your trailer, and would also make a great work or office area if you need one. This desk folds up when you put it away, and folds down when you need it. You can also make some shelving space for your office needs–it’s an attractive way to classy up your RV joint; it would be useful for kids and adults alike.
Using space wisely is the most crucial part of making your RV or trailer the best it can be, and using a fold-down table can save you space while giving you more versatility.
- Secure Shelf Organizers
Shelves are a must for storage, but it’s likely that once on the road, your things get disorganized and sometimes even fall. This nifty DIY shelf has a dowel rod inside that you use with your containers to prevent your things from tumbling. You’ll need some wood, a dowel rod, fasteners, wood glue, and plastic storage containers. It is simple to make and you don’t have to spend too much money on creating more storage space.
This easy DIY can save you some serious headache from constantly picking up things that have fallen while in transit and create more space to enjoy without stressing about leaving any important items behind.
- Cabinet Door Message Boards
Chalkboard is all the rage right now–and this just shows to prove how you can utilize every inch of your trailer or RV and put it to good use. This is a fun way to personalize the interior and scrawl hidden surprise messages. Plus, you certainly aren’t limited to using chalkboard on the insides of cabinet doors, but also wherever you’d like–perhaps parts of walls or the fridge. You also aren’t limited to using a chalkboard, either; you can also try whiteboard vinyl.
When you’re on the road, things get crazy! This cool and useful modification will help you remember things on your to-do, or journal your travels each day.
- Tic Tac Spice Rack
This is a clever, cost-effective, and space-saving way to store your spices. If you love to cook, you should know there should be no excuse to not have a fully stocked kitchen area, even with the limited space in your trailer. Simply save your Tic Tac containers, fill them up, label them, and organize them all in a convenient storage container–perhaps even store that in the shelf organizers mentioned above!
Between your fresh product garden and this spice rack, you might have to open a food truck from your RV ;).
With some work, you can make your trailer truly your own and treasure it for years to come. You’re spending so much time there, and now you know that there are fewer limitations than you thought.
Making your own add-ons and accessories will also help you utilize the smaller space, make additional space, and also customize your trailer to make it look welcoming, attractive, and most of all, yours. You didn’t get your trailer or RV to fit into a box, you’re unique and you can show it with just a little elbow grease and the right guide.