Demo and installation of an interesting new RV refrigerator vent fan from Titan. Unlike most RV fridge cooling fans that are similar to computer case fans, this fan is more like a blower fan found in furnaces. The long, narrow design allows for easy mounting on the inside of the fridge’s vent grill. This fan … Read more
Three years ago, I installed several different RV cooling fan products from a Taiwanese company called Titan. The fans weren’t exactly on the cheap side but decent quality and rated IP55 for water and dust resistance. They have performed well over the 3 years, helping to keep our absorption RV refrigerator cooling well even during … Read more
Several months ago a company called Titan contacted me offering to send out a sample of their multi-purpose rack fan. The idea is to use cooling fans to reduce heat buildup that happens in the back of absorption style RV refrigerators. More air flow through the fridge’s ventilation stack improves cooling performance, especially on hot … Read more
In this video, I repair my Dometic DM2652 RV refrigerator. It was having trouble maintaining a cool enough temperature. 40-42F degrees was as cold as it would get in the fridge compartment, and that was on the top shelf, usually the coolest location. Normally, it’s between 32-36F there. Luckily, it turned out to be a … Read more
In this video, I go through nine different items I installed or reviewed in the last year or two and give you an update on how they have performed longer term. Most of them I use when camping off-grid. I spent over eight months boondocking without water or electric hookups this past year, providing an … Read more
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
In this video, I disassemble, inspect, and clean behind my RV refrigerator access panel. I remove and clean the LP Gas burner assembly. Then reassemble, test the gas lines for leaks and inspect the burner flame. Our fridge is a Dometic model DM2652. Along the way, I show how I have installed fans for better … Read more
In this video, I give a quick overview of our 500 watts RV solar power system. You can see the full detail explanation and diagrams in the past post and video – Detailed Look at Our DIY RV Boondocking Power System I go through all the things it powers in the rig. From devices, we plug … Read more
If you take a look at the Love Your RV! mod/upgrade and product review archives you’ll find some long lists. With our rig now going on eight years of full-time RV living, its seen its fair share of upgrades, mods, and repairs. Every so often I like to do a roundup post letting folks know how these … Read more
Currently my husband John and I own a 2002 Thor Wanderer 21.5RL fifth wheel trailer and tow it with our 2002 GMC three-quarter-ton truck. We’ve been RVing for over three decades. With the continued drop in the value of the Canadian dollar compared to the U.S. dollar this year (with further decline predicted), this is a … Read more