Listing of all the posts and videos on the LYRV website in chronological order.
Squealing RV Water Heater Fix – Failed Check Valve
In this video, I locate and replace a faulty brass 1/2″ check valve (one-way valve) in the RV water heater output piping. It turns out the rubber o-ring had split,…
Flow Max 40V Portable Power Cleaner – Demo and Review
In this video, I unbox, demo, and give you my review of the new Flow Max 40V Portable Power Cleaner from Lippert Components (LCI) Disclaimer: Love Your RV! received this…
RV Plumbing Repair Using Shark Bite Fittings
Recently I have to repair a leak in my RV fresh water piping and was having a hard time finding the OEM replacement part. So I decided to remove and…
Panasonic HomeHawk Window Camera Review (RV Security)
In this video, I demo and review a new security camera from Panasonic called the HomeHawk Window. What intrigued me about the product was the unique design. Unlike most security…
DIY Adjustable Dimmer Mod – 12V RV Bedroom Light
A few months ago, an LYRV forum member posted about adding a dimmable light switch in his new Grand Design fifth wheel. He said it worked great to dim the…
RV Power/Tow Cable Tip – Fix Pulled Away Cord Covering
Here is a quick little tip for repairing a power or tow cable where the outside jacket is slowly pulling away from the plug. A fellow full-time RVer named Greg…
New RV Awning Fabric Installation – Solera Universal Replacement from LCI
In this video, I remove my Keystone Cougar fifth-wheel trailers original 10-year-old and badly worn Dometic 9100 power awning vinyl material. I replace it with a new Solera universal fit…
Lippert Floë Automatic RV Drainage System – Quick & Simple Winterizing
In this video, I unbox, install, and demo the Floe 636 Induratec 12V Automated Drainage System. I also open the cover to give you a look inside at how it…
Review of the Thomas Payne RV Mattress (LCI)
Next up on my list of Lippert Component (LCI) RV product reviews is the new Thomas Payne dual foam mattress. The mattress is specially designed for RVs. It comes in…
10 More Must-Have RV Gadgets
In the last nine years of fulltime RVing, we have tried out a great many RVing related products and gadgets. Back in 2016, I put out a list of my…
JT’s Strong Arm Trailer Stabilizers Install and Review
When choosing which Lippert Components (LCI) RV products I would like to install and review the JT’s Strong Arm stabilizers were high on the wishlist. Disclaimer: Love Your RV! received…
SOK Lithium (LiFePO4) RV Battery – Demo, Tests, and Initial Review
In this video, I demo, test, and give my initial review of the new SOK SK12V100 12V lithium battery. I test charging, discharging, and check it’s overall amp-hour capacity. I…
LCI Flow Max Stainless Steel RV Faucet Installation + New Sink
In this video, our Keystone Cougar kitchen gets a significant upgrade. I remove the 9-year-old dual plastic faucets and replace them with beautiful looking single stainless steel unit. The Flow…
Aftermarket Power Lumbar Install – 2018 Ram 3500 Truck Seat
In this video, I install the Rostra ComfortSeat Lumbar Support System. This is an aftermarket addon for our 2018 Ram 3500. We went for the bare-bones interior option when we…
BetterWeigh Mobile Towing Scale Review
Welcome to my review of the BetterWeigh Mobile Towing Scale by Curt. I’ve decided to split the review into two videos. This first one will cover the installation of the…
Meguiar’s Dual-Action Polisher – Power Drill Attachment
The other day I decided to do my wife Anne a favor and wash and wax her boat Snoopy. Snoopy is her pride and joy! An Arima Sea Chaser 17….
Installing the LCI Solid Step Lift Assist Kit
In this video, I install a companion product to the Lippert Components Solid Step RV entrance door stairs. The Solid Step Lift Assist mounts next to the RV entrance doorway,…
Installing the Solid Step Storage Box from Lippert Components
The LCI Solid Step Storage Box is designed to fill the opening left if you remove the old OEM folding RV steps. It goes hand in hand with the LCI…
Installing the LCI Solid Step RV Entrance Stairs
In this video, I install to the Solid Step RV entrance stairs from Lippert Components. The Solid Step is designed to replace traditional fold-out or accordion-style RV stairs. The Solid…
Exploring the Vancouver Island Tide Pools – Willow Point Reef
Vancouver Island is home to hundreds and hundreds of miles of gorgeous ocean coast to explore. Some of it is sandy, but for the most part, it’s rugged and rocky….
LCI Solera RV Awning Screen Room Installation
In this video, I unbox and install a Solera RV awning screen room from LCI – Lippert Components Inc. The screen room attaches to the existing OEM RV awning. It’s…
Testing RV Water Supply for Total Dissolved Solids
In this video, I test out a new water testing gadget I recently picked up off Amazon. The HM Digital Com-80 Hydrotester can quickly test water for both Electrical Conductivity…
TireMinder i10 RV Tire Pressure Monitor System Review
In this video, install, setup, and review a wireless tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) made by a company called Minder Research. TireMinder is one of the most popular TPMS out…
RV Fire Safety Tips and Advice
We’ve all seen those horrific photos and video footage of RV fires. The way they construct RVs and the materials used helps them burn quickly. If inside, you may only have…
Lithium Battery Charge Test – Can You Use a Lead Acid Converter/Charger?
In this video, I do an experimental test by charging my Lion Energy UT1300 batteries using my regular OEM lead-acid converter charger and my InteliPower PD9260 converter with the optional…
Portable AC-DC Fridge/Freezer Review
In this video, I review a 50L mobile AC-DC fridge/freezer, model F40C4TMP. The product was mainly of interest to me for off-grid camping (aka boondocking). Since it is capable of operation…
Repairing Cracked RV Shower Head Holder (Oxygenics Fury RV)
In the past seven years, we have now gone through 3 Oxygenics RV showerheads. I love the stream they put out. They are famed for good pressure, even at lower…
Advice on Things to Check When Buying a Used RV
Over the years I’ve been contacted by numerous people asking “What things should I check when buying a used RV?“. To help folks out, I decide to write up this checklist style…
Deluxe RV Water Filter System Review – Clearsource Ultra (Three Stage)
A few years ago, a company called Clearsource contacted me and asked for a LYRV review of their dual-stage water filter system. They claimed it was built from the ground…
10 Reasons Why We Chose a Fifth Wheel Trailer
One of the most asked questions I get as a full-time RVer is “Why did you choose a fifth-wheel trailer instead of a motorhome?” Rather than constantly rewriting the same…
