Check Out These Great RV Efficiency Upgrades!

You spent plenty of time shopping around for the RV with all the features that you wanted, but that doesn’t mean that your work is done! The next step is to start making upgrades. Every home buyer moves into their new home with plenty of big home improvement ideas, and plenty of people spend all their extra income tricking out their cars. Why not do the same thing with your RV? Here are some great ways to upgrade your RV, and to also help you reduce your carbon footprint. If you have any questions, visit us at Broadmoor RV in the Tri-Cities of Pasco, Kennewick, and Richland, Washington. We also serve RV Lovers in Seattle and Spokane, Washington.

Solar Panels

Many home improvement companies are offering deals and incentives on solar panels for the home, but they might not have the capabilities to properly install them on RVs. Fortunately, you can find plenty of guides and tutorials to help you learn how to obtain and install solar panels for the roof of your camper. A wind power generator can also work well in place of or in addition to solar panels. You should consider where you intend to do your camping when choosing the most effective options.

Energy Efficiency

If you haven’t already switched out your cabin light bulbs with low-energy LED bulbs, that’s an easy upgrade that will only take a matter of minutes. You can also find solar lighting that uses a small, single solar panel. It won’t produce as much power as a full solar array, but every little bit helps. If you do a lot of winter camping, a wood-fueled stove, wind turbine or efficient electrical heaters can make your RV more eco-friendly without sacrificing any comfort on cold nights.

Skirting and Insulation

When you purchase pre-fabricated skirting you can get exactly what you want, but you can also make your own from reclaimed plastic or metal sheeting. It might not look very attractive, but it can keep you warm and save you some money. Replacing your RV’s insulation is a DIY project better suited to a owner who's pretty handy, but you can also shore up gaps with wool, newspapers or foam insulation. You don’t have an electric bill to worry about when you’re at a campground with hookups, but if your air conditioner runs constantly it will put excess wear and tear on the unit. 

For more information and to see our current inventory of new and pre-owned RVs for sale, visit Broadmoor RV in the Tri-Cities of Pasco, Kennewick, and Richland, Washington. We also serve campers in the Seattle and Spokane, Washington, areas.