Listing of all the posts and videos on the LYRV website in chronological order.
Flushing Out the Stinky Galley/Kitchen RV Waste Tank
Everyone knows the RV black waste tank can be a stinker, but as veteran RVers know, the kitchen, often called the galley grey tank, can sometimes be worse. Rotting food…
Replacing Squeaky RV Shower Faucets in Our Keystone Cougar Trailer
In this video, I replace squeaky white RV 1/4 turn shower faucets with new brushed nickel ones from Dura Faucet. Then show how to fix the squeak and explain the…
Progressive Industries EMS Alerts Me to Low RV Park Voltage Problem
Today I found myself staying in an older RV park campsite with relatively low voltage on the AC power pedestal feed. If I ran anything more than about 1500 watts,…
Replacing 7 Pin (RV Type) Trailer Tow Cable Assembly
The other day, I replaced the 12-year-old 7-pin towing cable on my Keystone Cougar fifth wheel. I elected to buy a new one that includes a plastic junction box with…
Beautiful Views from aboard BC Ferry Salish Orca – Comox to Powell River
Video footage from an early September 2022 BC ferry voyage from Vancouver Island to the Sunshine Coast aboard the Salish Orca. Included are dashcam videos of boarding and unboarding and…
Our 2018 Ram 3500 6.7L Diesel Pickup – 60,000 KM (37,282 Miles) Update
Well, I’m back with another truck update video after four years and nearly 60,000 kilometers (37,282 Miles). About half those kilometers have been while towing our 10,000 lb fifth wheel…
Akaso Brave 8 Waterproof Action Camera Review
Reviewing Akaso’s current flagship action cam model, the Brave 8. First, I unbox and go through the features and included accessories and improvements versus my 3-year-old Akaso V50 Elite model….
Furrion Chill 14.5k BTU AC Installation and Review – Replacing Old Coleman Mach
The other day I removed our 12-year-old OEM Coleman Mach 3 air conditioner and installed a new Furrion Chill 14.5K BTU unit from Lippert. The Furrion replacement model comes in…
RV Roof Reseal & Refresh – Alpha Systems Top Coat, Lap Sealant & 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…
Reviewing the Blu Tech R3 Three Stage Water Filter System w/Off-Grid Filter
About five years ago, I reviewed a dual cylinder water filtration system from Clearsource. Then two years ago, I checked out the three-cylinder system with the extra virus guard filter….
New Test Gadget – Koolertron Battery Monitor w/400AMP Shunt & Bluetooth App
A quick look at an inexpensive new test gadget I purchased to help me review RV battery and power systems. The Koolertron (aka Junctek) battery monitor has a 400 amp…
DFUN Lithium Battery Review – Sub $500 Model (12.8V 100 Amp Hour)
Update Jan 2023. Its come to my attention that DFUN is on longer selling this battery The DFUN battery rep has been after me to review their LiFEPO4 battery for…
Bluetti AC200MAX Portable RV LiFEPO4 Power Station Review
Last summer, I extensively reviewed a portable lithium power station from a company called Bluetti. The model AC200P boasted impressive power with a 2048-watt-hour LiFePO4 battery pack and a 2000W pure…
Thinkware X800 Dash Cam + Multi Camera (Side and Rear) Installation
In this video, I installed the newly released X800 Thinkware dash cam along with 3 other cameras by utilizing the Thinkware multiplexer unit. With the multiplexor, you can install up…
Aolithium 100Ah LiFEPO4 Battery Demo & Review – *Updated* New Model
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…
Testing & Install of 3000W Power Inverter + 30A Auto Transfer Switch
I needed a high-wattage inverter to help with my lithium battery reviews, but I didn’t want to spend too much money. The Motomaster Eliminator 3000W looked to fill the bill….
9 More RV Product Review Updates after Longer Term Usage
In this video, I go through nine different items I installed or reviewed in the last year or two and give you an update on how they have performed longer…
7 Pin Tow Cable Charging Tests using Lithium RV Batteries
A few years ago, I installed a Renogy DC-DC charger for improved charging power from my truck alternator to my trailer batteries. My truck has an optional 220-amp alternator, so…
Guta 8 Tire RV TPMS – Install & Review + Longer Term Update
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…
Handy Mod to Keep My Truck Starter Batteries Charged Up When Parked
In this video, I use a spare 40 amp MPPT solar controller to help cobble a system together to keep my truck batteries topped up. I utilized an existing 100W…
Lithium Battery Giveaway (Physical Pick Up Only) 3 Used Lion Energy UT1300s
As I was heading back north this spring, I stopped off for a visit to the Lion Energy headquarters in American Fork Utah to meet the team and check out…
DOA Clamp On Amp-Meter/Multimeter Repair – Kaiweets HD206D
In this video, I do a quick repair to a brand new model HT206D amp meter from a company called Kaiweets. The dead-on-arrival unit was sent to me by one…
Reviewing the BougeRV 40A MPPT Solar Controller w/Bluetooth App
In the last couple of years, I’ve tested and reviewed several items from a company called BougeRV. There was a portable 50L AC/DC fridge freezer, 170 & 180W solar panels,…
RV Camping at French Beach Provincial Park on Vancouver Island, BC
In this video, I give you camping information and show you around French Beach Provincial Park. French Beach is located about 60 kilometers (40 miles) west of Victoria, BC, on…
The 2021-22 RV Snowbird Season Travel Recap – Route, Stops and Costs
Hey, folks, here is a quick recap of our most recent Snowbird trip, 2021/22. This will be the 10th time since starting our full-time RVing journey in 2011 that we…
Haloview BT7 Rear & Side View Wireless RV Camera System Review
I recently replaced my existing Haloview Ultimate RD7R wireless RV rearview camera system with the new Byte Tango model BT7 Plus. The RD7R system has worked perfectly for almost two…
Checking out Cathedral Grove’s Giant Trees in MacMillan Provincial Park, BC
Nature break for you as Anne and I visit a remarkable Vancouver Island natural attraction located along Highway 4 between Parksville and Port Alberni. Cathedral Grove in MacMillan Provincial Park…
WFCO Auto Detect (Lithium or Lead Acid) Converter Charger Review
Recently WFCO Electronics contacted me and asked if I’d like to test and review a new product they are releasing. It’s a power converter charger that can auto-detect whether the…
RELiBATT Lithium Battery Review (Self Heating for Low Temp Charging)
In this video, I demo and review a 12V 100AH self-heating lithium battery from RELiBATT (Model RE12-100BL). I was interested in testing out a lithium RV battery with low-temperature charging…
2021/22 Snowbird Trip Concludes – Spring Greenery in Oregon & Washington
The 2021-2022 snowbird season travels wind up with a visit to the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area in Oregon. We stayed at Memaloose State Park near Hood River, OR,…
