Posts that are helpful to fifth wheel trailer owners
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 designed to be a universal fit and can be attached to many different sizes and brands of awnings. I’ll be installing it on my 19′ … Read more
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 there, so I was curious to give it a try. The TireMinder kit I’m reviewing is the i10 model for RVs. *Fair Disclosure* I received … Read more
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 seconds to escape. To hopefully keep that from happening to you, I decided to publish some common sense RV fire safety tips, essential advice for … Read more
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 Charge Wizard pendant. The Charge Wizard allows me to override the normal lead-acid charging algorithm and put the charger into 14.4V manual boost mode. I … Read more
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 water flow rates. Perfect for water conservation when we are dry camping. The only problem I’ve encountered with them is a poor holder design. Each … Read more
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 OBD2 port device and a look at the companion smartphone app. Once I get the BetterWeigh device and app up and running, I perform several … Read more
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 blog post. Hopefully, it will give you a starting point on your road to a “new to you” RV. This list is based on my … Read more
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 up with RVers in mind. The water filter hardware incorporated stainless steel connections and oversize canisters along with a powder-coated steel stand. The unit looked … Read more
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 answer over and over again, I thought I would consolidate my reasons into a blog post to share. When buying our RV we checked out … Read more
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, and a forward-facing dashcam. Also included is an extended-range wireless rear observation camera for the back of the RV. With the 36 foot cable and … Read more
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 metal parts of the RV and both have excellent lubricant properties. Overall though I have to give the nod to Boeshield T-9 as my favorite … Read more
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, it drips due to a worn o-ring in the check valve. I’ve fixed it in the past by disassembling and reseating the o-ring, and it … Read more
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 installed a brand new set on our Keystone Cougar fifth-wheel trailer. I also provide updates on the EEZRV wireless tire pressure monitor system and my … Read more
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 batteries. The experiment worked, but my results were lukewarm. So, I decided to buy, install, and review a charger designed for the purpose, the Renogy … Read more
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 leaks and inspect the burner flame. Our fridge is a Dometic model DM2652. Along the way, I show how I have installed fans for better … Read more