What clever modifications or upgrades have you made to your caravan?

[Malky]

I’m always interested in seeing what other caravanners have done to improve comfort, convenience, or tech on board. Big jobs or small tweaks — it all counts.

For example, I’ve just replaced the old cigarette‑lighter style 12V sockets in my van and fitted modern USB charging points instead. It’s a simple upgrade, but it’s already made life easier.

I’d love to hear what others have done, such as:

• Upgrading the radio to DAB or Bluetooth
• Adding Wi‑Fi or a 4G/5G system
• Improving taps, pumps, or plumbing
• Carpet or flooring upgrades
• Extra USB or 12V sockets
• Lighting changes (LED strips, dimmers, spotlights)
• Storage mods, shelving, hooks, organisers
• Heating or ventilation tweaks
• Security improvements
• Any DIY fixes you’re proud of

What have you changed, why did you do it, and would you recommend it to others? Photos are always welcome.

 

[borderbilly]

Year's ago I changed wife, best thing I've ever changed 👍

 

[birdman101]

Every new Caravan we buy before it’s first ever used,I change shower to a thermostatic controlled valve

 

[noggin16460]

I added a motor mover bypass switch, so that I could park van up at home, due to space restrictions the mains plug and MM switch being on the off side was impossible to access so added key switch to nearside, allowing mains to be plugged in before final positioning using motor mover, then plug van into mains.

 

[Andy Norfolk]

I'm not technical so I've added things I can do. So a set of coat hooks to the back of the bathroom door. Two shelves in the kitchen area to keep cups when we set up. Another shelf at the end of the bed for an illuminated clock.

 

[otherclive]

A couple of extra shelves in an overhead locker. Small fan to assist fridge cooling in hot weather. Removed sliding bedroom door which kept falling off, and installed a flexible curtain combined with waist height dig guard; saved weight too. Installed external tv and sat point. Replaced el cheapo rear skylight with quality Heki type. Removed Alko wheel carrier.

 

[Malky]

I added a motor mover bypass switch, so that I could park van up at home, due to space restrictions the mains plug and MM switch being on the off side was impossible to access so added key switch to nearside, allowing mains to be plugged in before final positioning using motor mover, then plug van into mains.

This is one i have in mind, i have the same issue, i thought of a remote switch, save wiring.

 

[Malky]

A couple of extra shelves in an overhead locker. Small fan to assist fridge cooling in hot weather. Removed sliding bedroom door which kept falling off, and installed a flexible curtain combined with waist height dig guard; saved weight too. Installed external tv and sat point. Replaced el cheapo rear skylight with quality Heki type. Removed Alko wheel carrier.

I manufactures=ed my own cooling kit from internet parts, worked well.