Listing of all the posts and videos on the LYRV website in chronological order.
PEI – Beagles Love Red Sand Beaches! (Throwback Video August 2011)
We head back in time to August 2011, our first year as full-time RVers. For one full year, we traveled around North America. At the time, I didn’t have a…
Ten Gift Ideas for the RVer on Your List
As Christmas, approaches people are wondering what to gift the avid RVers in their lives. Or maybe what to put down on the old wishlist to Santa. Over the years,…
Quebec City & Whale Watching on the St Lawrence – Throwback Video (July 2011)
We head back in time to July 2011, our first year as full-time RVers. For one full year, we traveled around North America. At the time, I didn’t have a…
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore – Throwback Video (July 2011)
We head back in time to July 2011, our first year as full-time RVers. For one full year, we traveled around North America. At the time, I didn’t have a…
Devils Tower, Black Hills and Badlands NP – Throwback Video (July 2011)
We head back in time to July 2011, our first year as full-time RVers. For one full year, we traveled around North America. At the time, I didn’t have a…
The Palouse and Glacier NP – Throwback Video (June 2011)
In this video go back in time to June 2011 our first year as full-time RVers. For the next year, we traveled around North America. At the time I didn’t…
More Winter RVing Prep – Wireless LP Gas Level Meters & AC Weather Cover
In this video, I continue my 2020/2021 winter RVing preparations with installations of an air conditioner cold-weather cover and Mopeka wireless LP gas level indicator for my two 30 lb…
LCI RV Product Review Updates + Sneak Peek at Next Install
In this video, I give you some quick updates on the various LCI RV products I have installed and reviewed over the last summer and some from 5 years ago….
Relaxing Wildlife Montage Video from Tyee Spit, Vancouver Island
In the past six months or so, I’ve collected many short video clips of the abundant wildlife surrounding the Thunderbird RV Park in Campbell River, BC. It is located on…
Input RV AC Power Meter Install Mod – Displays Total AC Amperage Draw
In this video, I install a Drok AC Amp/Volt Meter into my 2011 Keystone Cougar fifth-wheel trailers power distribution panel. Disclaimer: Working with electricity is dangerous. The following installation mod…
More Winter RV Prep – 3M Window Film and Heated Water Hose
I continue my Winter RVing preparations by adding 3M plastic film insulation to the RV bedroom windows in this video. Then hook up my new Camco heated freshwater hose rated…
Camping at Rathtrevor Provincial Park, Vancouver Island, BC
In this video, I give you a look around beautiful Rathtrevor Provincial Park on Vancouver Island, BC. I take you along on a morning walk around the park showing some…
RV Water Heater Not Fully Heating – Failed 130 Degree Thermostat
Last week my wife complained that the hot water ran out during her shower. I blew her off, thinking it was due to the groundwater getting cold as we hit…
Country Smokers Traveler – Portable Electric Wood Pellet Grill
For my recent birthday, Anne completely surprised me with a Country Smokers Portable Electric Wood Pellet Grill. I guess she knew for a few years now I had been mentioning…
LYRV hits the 75000 YouTube Subscriber Milestone – Thank You!
Well, the LYRV YouTube channel has just hit a milestone of 75,000 subscribers! As a way to celebrate and say thanks I’m giving away some of my product review samples…
Demo and Review of our Outland Fire Bowl – Portable Propane Gas Fire Pit
In this video, I give a demo and review my new Outland Fire Bowl. It’s an LP gas fire pit with lava rocks to produce a fairly realistic little campfire….
Beautiful Buttle Lake Campground in Strathcona Provincial Park, BC
In this video, I take you along as we head out to nearby Strathcona Provincial Park here on Vancouver Island. We recently spent a few days in October 2020 camped…
Demo & Teardown of the Ivation 19 Pint Desiccant Dehumidifier
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…
200W Lensun Solar Blanket – Ultra Portable Solar Power System
In this video, I demo and review a compact and lightweight complete solar system from Lensun Solar Energy. The kit includes a 200-watt semiflexible solar panel array that folds up…
Installing the Haloview Ultimate RD7R Wireless RV 4 Camera System
In this video, I give you a quick look at Haloview’s new flagship RV wireless rearview camera kit. Then install it on my Keystone Cougar fifth-wheel trailer. Over the years, I’ve…
EZ Snap RV Winter Skirting Installation and Demo
For the upcoming winter, I’ve decided to install RV vinyl skirting from a company called EZ Snap. I’ve been using EZ Snap RV window shades for over three years now…
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…
