EZ Snap Exterior RV Window Shade Installation

EZ Snap RV Window Shade Install Feature Photo

My wife and I spend our RV summers backed onto a beautiful Vancouver BC salt water estuary. We enjoy peaceful scenery and abundant wildlife viewing through the large rear picture window of our Keystone Cougar fifth wheel trailer. Unfortunately, the window faces southwest. During the late afternoon/early evening, the sun pours into our rig, and we roast. … Read more

Removing and Resealing RV Slide Out Window

Removing and Resealing an RV Slide Out Window Feature Photo

In this video, I pull out one of my slide-out windows and inspect it for any leaks or water damage. Then I remove the old butyl tape sealant, clean, and reseal with fresh butyl tape from Alpha Systems. The job is fairly straightforward, and the window was small enough to do myself. First, I unscrewed … Read more

10 Cool Tips for RVing in a Heat Wave with No Shade

10 Tips for RV Living in a Heatwave Feature Photo

The last week of June 2021 saw an unprecedented heatwave in the Pacific Northwest. Even here in the usually mild oceanside town of Campbell River on Vancouver Island, the temps reached over 100 degrees Fahrenheit. To combat the abnormally extreme heat in a campsite with zero shade, I had to use all my RV cooling … Read more

RV Winter Skirting – Propane Safety Concerns?

RV Skirting Propane Safety Feature Photo

In this video, I discuss my RV winter skirting and possible safety issues in the event of an LP gas leak under the RV. During a recent cold snap, I placed a space heater under the skirt to keep the RV plumbing from freezing. The heater has a bimetal relay-type thermostat, and it got me … Read more

LYRV Affiliate Links

Love Your RV Affiliate Links Page Feature Photo

Some of the links on the Love Your RV! website are affiliate links meaning I earn a small commission when you buy the product or service from the site I’ve linked to. I only link to products I use myself or highly recommend. Here is a list of my current affiliate links. Lion Energy Products … Read more