Listing of all the posts and videos on the LYRV website in chronological order.
Snowbird Trip 21/22 Update (BC to Southern California)
In this video, I detail our 2021 snowbird RV trip so far from Victoria, British Columbia down to Southern California near Bakersfield. I show you our route and let you…
Truck Cockpit View When Towing – Gauges, GPS and Cameras
In this video, a quick look at the dashboard view in our 2018 Ram 3500 truck set up for when I’m towing. I go through all the different items I…
Yaquina Bay Bridge & Yaquina Head – Newport, Oregon
As we made our way down the Oregon coast in Nov 2021, we camped at South Beach State Park for a few days. This was the third time we had…
Canhang – RV Gadget for Easily Hanging Items off the RV
In this video, I give you a look at and demo an interesting new RV gadget some fellow full-time RVer friends have developed. The Canhang enables you to use an…
HiBoost Cell Amplifier Installation – Travel 4G 2.0 OTW Signal Booster Kit
In this video, I install a HiBoost Travel 4G 2.0 OTW Signal Booster Kit onto my fifth-wheel trailer. The kit contains a 50 dB cell amplifier and whip-type trucker antenna…
SRNE 40 Amp MPPT Solar Charger – Features, Install & Demo
Last spring, I installed and tested an inexpensive 40 amp MPPT solar charge controller sold online by BougeRV. So far, it’s been working well. Recently I was contacted by the…
Aolithium Battery Demo & Review – 100Ah 12V LiFePo4 with Bluetooth App
In this video, I demo and review a 100 amp-hour 12V lithium battery from Aolithium. The battery looks well made and utilizes quality components like grade “A” CALB brand lithium…
Replacing Old Winegard Batwing Antenna with New KING Jack
In this video, I replace our old Winegard batwing TV antenna with a lower-profile KING Jack HDTV Directional Over-the-Air Antenna including the optional mount and signal finder add-on. The compact,…
FlowJet RV Macerator Pump Demos and Review
Usually, a couple of times a year, Anne and I visit my sister and her family at their home in Victoria, BC. We can park our RV in the driveway…
BougeRV 180 Watt Solar Panel Review
In this video, I demo a 180W solar panel from a company called BougeRV. I have reviewed their 170W panels in the past, but this is the newer, more powerful…
2 Simple Boondocking Water Tips – WH Temp and Fresh Top Up
A couple of little boondocking tips to do with water. First, a quick and easy way to top up gravity fill freshwater tanks using a siphon hose called a FloTool….
Fall Visit to Paradise Meadows Loop Trail – Vancouver Island, BC
In this video, Anne and I make a return trip to Mount Washington located on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. This time we take in the fall colors with a leisurely…
2 Year Update – Safari UT1300 Lithium Batteries and Energizer Gas Generator
I thought now would be a good time to publish an update on a pair of my core RV boondocking products I have previously reviewed. First, the heart of our…
Fall Camping at Miracle Beach Provincial Park – Vancouver Island, BC
In this video, I give you a look at the beautiful forested campground at Miracle Beach Provincial Park located near Campbell River, British Columbia. It’s early October 2021, and the…
Fall Visit to Pacific Rim National Park, Vancouver Island BC
Late September 2021, we headed out to explore Canada’s spectacular Pacific Rim National Park. Located on the west coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, the park is home to scenic…
Power Pro Max Portable Pressure Washer – Camping Demo
In this video, I demo a lithium battery-operated portable pressure washer from Lippert called the Power Max Pro. The Power Max Pro is Lippert’s new replacement to the previous Flow…
Reviewing the LiONCooler Solar Freezer w/removable Lithium Battery
In this post, I demo and review an interesting portable fridge/freezer product from ACOPOWER. Their LiONCooler portable fridge/freezer has the ability to be powered by an AC outlet, DC car…
Guta RV Tire Pressure Monitoring System – Install and Review
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…
30 Amp RV Power Transfer Switch Installation – Go Power! TS-30
In this video, I demo and then install a Go Power! TS-30 transfer switch into my 2011 Keystone Cougar fifth-wheel trailer. I’m using the transfer switch to automatically and safely…
25000 Mile Ram Truck Update – New Cooper Tires & DEF Question?
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…
Lion Energy Safari ME Off-Grid Power Station Review – Portable RV/Camping Solution
In this video, I review the Safari ME portable power station from Lion Energy. This isn’t my first time reviewing a Lion Energy product. In fact, two years ago I…
Minor Wood Rot Repair and Reseal on the Rear of the Old Cougar
Over the 2021 summer months, I’ve been applying loads of TLC maintenance to our 10-year-old Keystone Cougar fifth-wheel trailer. Projects have included a new slide-out roof membrane, a new air…
Shaker Siphon Tip – Inexpensive Tool for Liquid Transfers
In this video, I show off my latest little gadget called the Flowtool Shaker Siphon. The shaker siphon is a handy low-cost tool for transferring liquids via gravity siphon. Recently…
Installing 12V RV Fridge and Vent Cooling Fans from Titan
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…
Removing and Resealing RV Slide Out Window
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…
10 Cool Tips for RVing in a Heat Wave with No Shade
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…
RV Cooling Tip – Cover the Skylight with Exterior Shade
After cutting up the EZ Snap shade material for my RV windows, I had a little bit leftover. So, I used a small rectangle of it with 6 snaps to cover my…
(LED-UV) RV Water Purification System Review – Acuva ArrowMAX 2.0
I was recently contacted by a company called Acuva and asked if I would be interested in being an affiliate for their LED-UV water purification product. I said possibly but…
RV Roof Reseal and Refresh – Alpha Systems Top Coat, Lap Sealant, and Roofing Tape
Our Keystone Cougar fifth wheel recently turned 10 years old. Over the years, I’ve always done a decent job of cleaning and maintaining my roof. Spending a lot of time…
Nature Break – Multiple Bald Eagles + Baby Deer Hopping in the Estuary Grasses
A little nature break for you from all my recent RV product reviews, mods, and upgrades. 🙂 The Bald Eagles put on a show the other night, and this morning…
