Listing of all the posts and videos on the LYRV website in chronological order.
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…
Installing (LED-UV) RV Water Purification System – 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…
Shifter Transmission Cable Failure – Ram 2018 3500 Truck
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…
Bluetti AC200P Off-Grid 2000W Portable Power Station Review (Real World Tests!)
Over the years, I’ve reviewed several portable lithium battery power stations, often referred to as solar generators. For example, the Jackery 1000 and Himcen 740P. I found both were well…
12 Volt Wireless Switch Mod for my 40A DC-DC Charger
In this video, I install an inexpensive 12VDC wireless switch to turn my Renogy 40 amp DC-DC charger on and off remotely. This will be a nice option to have…
Repairing Broken String on RV Day/Night Shade
In this video, I remove a valance and a set of RV day/night shades from one of my slide-out rooms windows. Recently the blind stopped functioning correctly after one of…
RV Bug Stop – Screen Door Upgrade
In this video, I install a gadget called the RV Bug Stop onto my Challenger RV screen door. Then give you a quick demo of it in action. The device…
Removing Cracked Faded RV Graphics from our Cougar Fifth Wheel
This video shows you how I remove old faded, cracked decals from our 2011 Keystone Cougar fifth-wheel trailer. First, I hit the decal with a bit of heat from my…
Checking out Lippert RV Entrance Door Friction Hinges
In this video, I attempt to install an aftermarket Lippert friction hinge onto my Keystone Cougar fifth-wheel trailer’s entrance door. Unfortunately, the hinge turns out to be incompatible with my…
RV Wireless Remote Control Module Replacement & Upgrade – Lippert Linc System
Recently I repaired my broken RV wireless remote control system by upgrading it to a newer generation called the Lippert Linc system. To do it I had to upgrade both…
Screen Shot RV Door Closer Installation + Mod for Challenger Door
In this video, I install an auto RV screen door closing device called the Screen Shot. The Lippert Screen Shot is designed to fit right-hand hinged Lippert screen doors. It…
New RV Fresh Water Hose Review – Camco EvoFlex
In this video, I give you a quick look at my new Camco EvoFlex fresh water hose and discuss my reasons for choosing it. My old Apex NeverKink hose will…
Simple to Install Exterior Window Shades for a Cool RV
In this video, I install several more exterior window shades. This time on the passenger side of the RV, which is exposed to the mid-day sun at our summer campsite. Outside…
9 Recent RV Mods – Update Video on How They Are Performing
I know from viewer feedback over the years that people appreciate it when I do longer-term updates of my various product reviews, repairs, upgrades, and modifications. Sometimes when a mod…
Boondocking Power Upgrade – Added Separate 500W Solar Panel Ground Array
In this video, I go through the current state of my RV boondocking power systems. Over the last year or so, I’ve added more solar panels, a 40 amp DC-DC…
Replacing RV Slide Out Secondary Rubber Seals
In this video, I replace worn secondary rubber seals on our 10-year old Keystone Cougar trailer’s main slide-out room. I show how to install the new slide seal and discuss…
RV Air Conditioner Maintenance – New Gasket Seal + Clean & Lube
In this video, I replace the sponge gasket the seals our Cougar fifth wheel’s rooftop air conditioner. Our RV is now 10 years old, and recently I spotted a few…
Alpha Systems SuperFlex Roof Installation – Replacing RV Slide Membrane
Last spring, I teamed up with Lippert to install and review RVing products as what they call a “Lippert Brand Ambassador.” Over the course of the summer of 2020 and…
Major Leak – RV Fresh Water Tank Gravity Fill Line
In this video, I locate and repair a major leak on my RV freshwater tank gravity feed line. I had drained the tank for the winter and was refilling it…
End of Winter Update + Upcoming Spring RV Maintenance Projects
In this video, I remove the EZ Snap winter skirting and pack up the other winter RVing stuff to take to our storage room. I update you on the skirting…
Testing out a Cheap 40A MPPT Solar Charge Controller from BougeRV
Last spring, I reviewed a couple of items from an online seller called BougeRV. I had a look at their 170W solar panels and AC/DC portable fridge freezer. Though both…
Beagles Glad to Be Back on West Coast as 2011/12 Trip Ends
We head back in time to early June 2012, during our first year as full-time RVers. For one full year, we traveled around North America. At the time, I didn’t…
Ivation 19 Pint Desiccant Dehumidifier Review
With our usual winter snowbird trip canceled this year due to the ongoing virus restrictions, we will be hunkering down here on Vancouver Island. Winter weather is relatively mild on…
