This video gives a short update on how our 2018 Ram 3500 ST truck is doing after hitting 25,000 miles (40,000 km). Overall we are pleased with the Ram and have had very few complaints. There has been one factory safety recall to get fixed, and we had one breakdown. One day the transmission shifter … Read more
In this video, I give you an update on how our 2018 Ram 3500 truck has performed after 35,000 kilometers. We’ve used twice now on snowbird trips to the southwest USA and back to BC. So, I imagine its seen somewhere between 16,000 to 20,000 kilometers of towing our 10,000 lb 2011 Keystone Cougar fifth-wheel … Read more
Now that our 7-month-old Ram 3500 truck has crossed 10,000 total miles and about 5000 towing miles I’m back with a review update. We have just completed our annual winter RV snowbird journey from British Columbia down the west coast and into the southwest desert and back. It’s been a good test for the truck … Read more
In this video, I’m back with a long-term update on the EcoFlow Delta MAX portable lithium power station and its 400W optional folding solar panel. I’ve had the system for nearly a year and used it for many months of boondocking. I’ll go through how it has performed and my likes and dislikes. My Use … Read more
In this video, I demo and explain the installation of the Guta TPMS booster device that came in my 8-sensor kit. When I first reviewed the Guta tire monitor, I found it worked fine without the booster. But things have changed, and the booster is required, or I lose connectivity to the passenger side trailer … Read more
Well, I’m back with another truck update video after four years and nearly 60,000 kilometers (37,282 Miles). About half those kilometers have been while towing our 10,000 lb fifth wheel trailer in western Canada and the USA. So lots of hilly, mountainous terrain. The Ram 3500 with the 6.7L Cummins diesel engine and Aisin transmission … Read more
In the video, I install, demo, and review a TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) from a company called Guta. I was interested in reviewing the Guta TPMS because it so closely resembled my current EEZTire TPMS. The kit I got contained 8 sensors/transmitters that attach to the tire’s valve stems and an LCD for the … Read more
Recently our Big Blue 2018 Ram 3500 pickup truck suffered its first breakdown and required a tow. Luckily it’s still under full warranty, and I was not far from where I bought it. I went to leave a parking space and reversed out, but when I went to put the shifter into drive, it wouldn’t … Read more
In my latest RV mod, I install a high amperage 30A 12VDC port into the bed of my 2018 Ram 3500 pickup truck. I also test out using an old Bogart SC2030 solar charge controller I have laying around for alternator charging. Disclaimer: Working with electricity can be dangerous. The following is for entertainment purposes … Read more
In this blog post, I kick off a new video series where I’ll be reviewing products for our tow vehicle and RV from a website called etrailer.com. The first four are badly needed additions to our new truck: Mudflaps – Tailgate Shock Absorber – Floor Mats – Window Visors. Disclaimer: I received the products in … Read more
In this video, I show you our path south from Astoria, Oregon all the way south to California, near Sacramento. During the 652 miles (1049 km) of travel south, we overnighted a 4 different free dry camping locations. 2 casinos, an air museum, and a Camping World store lot. 1) Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum … Read more
In this video, I show you a new gadget I purchased for our 2018 Ram Cummins diesel truck. The product is called a BlueDriver OBD2 Pro Scan Tool. The Bluedriver hardware plugs into the trucks OBD2 (On-Board Diagnostics) port and sends data from the truck’s computer via Bluetooth to a smartphone or tablet app. The … Read more
In this video, I update you on a problem I was having with disconnecting my new Ram M20 fifth wheel hitch. In my 2018 Ram 3500 Truck Review After 2000 Miles of Towing, I noted that the hitch was finicky to uncouple. Well, I listened to tips from several commenters and have tried a few … Read more
Just over two months ago we took possession of our new 2018 Ram 3500 diesel pickup truck. During that time we have already racked up over 4000 miles on it. About 1/2 of that has been added while towing out 9400 lb Keystone Cougar fifth wheel trailer. We have traveled down the west coast from … 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