What are your top 3-5 mods or additions?

[switters]

Here are mine for our 2025 Trade Wind:

1. Duxtop 1800w induction burner. We use it both inside and outside (we plug it into the external outlet and set it on a table). Heats water/food quickly and doesn't emit gas fumes. Great to use to cook rice or veggies outside while grilling (see next item).
2. Weber Traveler Grill. It's big and takes up space in the truck bed. But worth it for us—we use it for everything from pancakes (we got the griddle attachment) to burgers to grilled corn on the cob.
3. Blu Tech MR Water Filtration System - MR3 3-stage water filter. This filters the water coming into the trailer. We also use a travel size Berkey water filter inside of the trailer for drinking water. And I love the Blu Tech 50-ft coiled water hose! Best water system we've had.
4. LevelMate Pro app and leveling blocks. Makes leveling so easy.
5. Breville Bambino Plus Espresso Machine and Breville SmartGrinder Pro. These take up some space but are relatively compact. Worth it for us because we love our coffee!

A very close runner-up would be the CarGenerator. Turns your tow vehicle into a generator that can power your trailer. Quieter and less stinky/polluting than typical generators, and you get 60-80 hours with a full fuel tank.

[Piggy Bank]

Best mod-Oxygenic shower head. Great shower pressure and uses hardly any water.

Best addition-The little walnut step stool I got on Etsy. I am not that tall, so this makes it much more comfortable to sit at the dinette and work on my laptop or eat. We also use it to load and unload, or for stops during travel. Very stable, and very nice appearance. Mine is 8 inches tall. Etsy store is EastbrooksTreeWorks


Best purchase for interior organization: These hooks. They fit over the drawers, cabinet doors, and the wardrobe. Use for towels, wet jackets, hats, hot pads.https://www.containerstore.com/s/kit...uctId=10022153

[Al and Missy]

1. Replaced 15" wheels and GYMs with 16" wheels and Michelins
2. Replaced axles (rubber rods had taken a set, restricting motion)
3. Converted to disc brakes
4. Added lift kit
5. Replaced flooring with vinyl plank
6. Replaced gaucho sofa with recliners
7. Rebuilt dinette - covered bases with oak veneer and rebuilt cushions

[uncle_bob]

Hi

Short list:

1) Lift kit

Longer list if you started with lead acid's:

2) Convert to lithiums

Optional add on items:

3) Go to a hybrid inverter / charger.

4) Upgrade the mattresses

Other than cosmetic stuff and maintenance items ( = tires / brakes ....) , that's the full list in 7 years of ownership.

Bob

[switters]

Originally Posted by uncle_bob

Hi

Short list:

1) Lift kit

Longer list if you started with lead acid's:

2) Convert to lithiums

Optional add on items:

3) Go to a hybrid inverter / charger.

4) Upgrade the mattresses

Other than cosmetic stuff and maintenance items ( = tires / brakes ....) , that's the full list in 7 years of ownership.

Bob

We liked the mattress in our Flying Cloud but find the one in our 2025 Trade Wind to be too hard. We added a latex topper, which helped, but it's still not as comfy as I'd like.

Who makes replacement mattresses that are the correct size? The measurements are not the same as a typical queen.

[BigAl]

Hey Bob,
We got ours from Douglas mattress in Canada. We love it.

[LilBird]

Short list:
- 8” twin mattresses from AS Supply Co, with 2” toppers. Bliss!
- 4 drawer locking built-in for closet, to store (heavy) pots and pans

Next up:
- Lift kit
- Ceramic coating
- New television

Fortunately, the previous owners did the big stuff

[switters]

Originally Posted by LilBird

Short list:
- 8” twin mattresses from AS Supply Co, with 2” toppers. Bliss!
- 4 drawer locking built-in for closet, to store (heavy) pots and pans

Our 2018 Flying Cloud had drawers underneath the bedroom wardrobe closet. Our 2025 Trade Wind has cabinets in those positions, which we find far less useful.

You mentioned a 4-drawer unit for the larger closet. Are you building that yourself or getting it somewhere? I'd like to see if I can replace these cabinets under the bedroom wardrobe with drawers.

[10Smiles]

Our list for 2005 Classic Limited 30, owned since 2011:
1. 16 inch wheel upgrade
2. Maxim skylights
3. Acuva water purifier
4. Lithium batteries (3 at 100ah each)
5. Solar on roof (600W)
6. Dinette redone by Ultimate Airstreams

Picture of dinette:

[Mollysdad]

1. Battery disconnect:



2. HaloView cameras in rear window:



3. 24" 'cocktail table' but keeping all the stock parts too:



4. Grab bar inside door. Work in progress, I think it needs to be black:

[Rosey Jet]

3” lift
2” receiver
1-up bike rack
2” mattress toppers from Airstream supply
Soft Starts - can run everything all at once with generator and quieted the abrupt start-up noises,
Easy Touch thermostat
Countertop Ice machine
Propane monitor from Mopeka
Level mate Pro

Next
ZipDee screen walls for awning
Replace Magic Fan with Maxaair
Stainless steel utility covers
Chrome locks
Clear glass in door

[bolerama]

Our most useful mod was the removal of our microwave and the addition of a huge drawer. We use this drawer for pots, pans, kitchen tools, and small appliances (vintage coffee percolator and rice cooker). This mod was done by Can-Am in London, Ontario. We've been full-time since 2017 and this mod has made our galley so much more user-friendly.

[ckronvall]

A little older trailer, so a few more items than some with newer models.
1. Li Batteries--(3X100) we were able to go 11 days without power and poor suitcase solar without using a generator in Glacier in August
2. Haloview Rear view camera--I like to see what's behind me and it really helps me with backing up
3. MaxxAir Fans, with Maxx Shade on the fan over the bed
4. Ocean Shades
5. Lightweight Adhesive paper towel holder over the sink--makes the wife happy!
6. Andersen Levelers plus level bubbles on the front and by the door--being "precisely" level is underrated in my book.
7. Suitcase solar--looking to add rooftop once I can find an installer I trust
8. B/c we're a bit older-converted all the lights to LED and did a complete load study to know which lights/switches/devices use how much electricity

[Fungus]

Difficult to come up with a short list.

3-inch lift
Air filter wall-mounted at bedroom television location
New television
MaxxFans replacement of Fantastics
Inside pillow covers for MaxxFans
MicroAire easy start
Locks on overhead sliding doors
Rear and street-side awnings
HVAC registers
Shower head with separate (complete) cutoff

[Runamuk13]

1. Replace lead/acid batteries with Lithium Battery (230ah) with Progressive Dynamics Converter.
2. Replacing the horrible stock furnace thermostat with a digital thermostat wired to control the furnace and air conditioner. See Link.
3. Adding a Hypervent pad under the mattress to combat mold and running up the wall about 12" to block the cold air coming from the aluminum wall. The portion coming up the wall we covered with a soft fleece.
4. Teak mat in the shower.
5. Replacing the kitchen faucet.
6. Adding more USB outlets and a 12V charging port (cigarette lighter style) for CPAP machine.
7. Purchasing Solar Suitcase. Along with #1 above, we can boondock for days.

[aftermath]

1. Level Mate Pro
2. Houghton AC
3. Dometic porcelain toilet
4. Rec Pro Range (Furion wannabe)
5. New composite flooring


Since I have had this since 2009, most of these things really needed to be replaced. The Level Mate Pro is probably my most favorite improvement.

[uncle_bob]

Originally Posted by switters

We liked the mattress in our Flying Cloud but find the one in our 2025 Trade Wind to be too hard. We added a latex topper, which helped, but it's still not as comfy as I'd like.

Who makes replacement mattresses that are the correct size? The measurements are not the same as a typical queen.

Hi

Ours came from Airstream supply. They are a *significant* up grade over the stock mattresses.

In the van, we still play with foam toppers.

Bob

[switters]

Originally Posted by uncle_bob

Hi

Ours came from Airstream supply. They are a *significant* up grade over the stock mattresses.

In the van, we still play with foam toppers.

Bob

I just ordered the Caravanner mattress. I am virtually certain that will become a top 3 mod for us. Thanks for the tip.

[SuperTrouper]

Short List for our 2008 27FB.
1. Warm white LED light bulb replacements
2. Lithium battery (460AH Epoch heated Bluetooth)
3. Solar on roof (510W) w/BlueSky charger/shunt
4. Maxim skylights
5. Seagull IV water filter
6. 16 inch wheel upgrade
7. Ikea bjarnum folding hooks https://www.dwell.com/product/ikea-b...-hook-57ef9241

[emelaich01]

Some minor for convenience' sake; some for safety:


1) Center brake/taillight

2) LED indicator lamps on water heater switches, outdoor lights and one for water pump by door. I can't see the one under the counter unless I stoop!

3) 3" lift kit + 16" wheels/tires

4) Progressive hardwired 50A EMS

5) Replaced all A/C registers w/plastic generics, painted to match. BIG difference in airflow!