Listing of all the posts and videos on the LYRV website in chronological order.
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…
BetterWeigh Mobile Towing Scale Review – Part 1
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…
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…
Footage from the Estuary below our RV Site – Thunderbird RV Park, BC
The other day I decided to play around a bit and try to capture some of the wildlife and tidal scenes behind the RV park. There is a saltwater estuary…
Lithium RV Battery DEEP FREEZE Test (Lion Energy Safari UT1300)
In this video, I perform an informal, unscientific test of the Safari UT1300 lithium batteries cold-weather performance. Charge/discharge tests, how low can you go? I put the battery inside a…
Early Morning Walk on Tyee Spit, Campbell River, BC
I hope you enjoy this bit of a beauty break during a rough time for the world. In the video, I take you along on my relaxing early morning walk….
LA’s Totally Awesome Cleaner – RVing Tip
In this quick RV tip video, I show you 3 inexpensive but terrific cleaners for around the RV. An all-purpose liquid spray cleaner, powdered detergent, and concentrated cleaning vinegar all…
Haloview RD10 Rear View Mirror RV Camera System
In this video, I demonstrate and review Haloview’s new RD10 Rear View Mirror Camera system. The kit contains a 10″ rearview mirror mounted display featuring touch screen adjustments, built-in DVR,…
Akaso DL12 Rear View Mirror Dash Cam Review
In this video, I unbox, install, and demonstrate the new Akaso DL12 Rear View Mirror Dashcam. I then take it for a little drive and let you see what the…
Jackery Explorer 1000 Portable Power Station + SolarSaga Folding Solar Panel
In this video, I demonstrate and review the newly released Jackery 1000 portable power station and the companion SolarSaga folding 100W solar panel. This Jackery box comes with a built-in…
BougeRV 170 Watt Solar Panel Review
In this video, I review a 170-watt solar panel from a company called BougeRV. First, I check over the build quality and inform you of the dimensions, weight, and rated…
Update on My Fluid Film & Boeshield T-9 Reviews
In this video, I update you on the performance of two products I have recently reviewed for corrosion prevention and lubrication. Both products worked well at preventing rust on the…
Replacing Faulty RV City Water Connection – Weeping Check Valve
In this video, I replace a faulty RV fresh city water input connection that has been leaking when I use the water pump and onboard freshwater tank. When dry camping,…
2018 Ram 3500 Truck Review Update – 35,000 KM (21,748 Miles)
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…
2019/20 Snowbird Trip Comes to an End – 14 Day Self Isolation
Our yearly snowbird trip to the southwest and back has come to an early conclusion as we hit the road back to Canada to self isolate for 14 days and…
Cape Blanco State Park on the Oregon Coast
In this video, I update you on our latest movements as we head back north to British Columbia. I show you around our latest camping spot Cape Blanco State Park,…
Boondocking at Dove Springs OHV Area in California
In this video, I give you a look at the Dove Springs OHV area located in southern California. It’s on the eastern side of the Sierra Nevadas, a little north…
Goodyear Endurance Trailer Tires & EEZRV TPMS – Review Update
In this video, I update you on how my Goodyear Endurance trailer tires have performed after 3 years and around 15K+ miles towed. Overall I’m really pleased and have just…
Visit to the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, Nevada
In this video, I update you on where we have camped for the last 2 months then show some video clips and photos from the gorgeous Red Rock Canyon National…
Renogy 40 Amp DC-DC Charger Installation and Demo
A few weeks ago, I played around with repurposing a spare Bogart sc2030 solar charge controller as a DC-DC charger to increase charging from my truck alternator to my trailer…
RV Fridge Maintenance – LP Gas Burner Cleanup
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…
Alternator Charging Mod +Truck Bed (High Amp) 12V Power Port
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…
