Posts that are helpful to fifth wheel trailer owners
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, I’ve been lucky enough to receive some awesome stuff from my lovely wife Anne, and a few self gifts. 🙂 This year, I’ve decided to … Read more
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 LP Gas (propane) cylinders. The AC cover will help protect the unit from the freezing weather and reduce cold drafts inside the RV. With the … Read more
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 the fall season. Later, when I noticed my dishwater was only lukewarm, I sheepishly apologized and admitted she was right. Disclaimer: Working with LP gas … Read more
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 the Canadian west coast but can be extremely wet. Moisture build-up in the RV can be a major problem leading to mold and mildew, and … Read more
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 and found the snaps and shade material have held up well. So, when shopping for winter skirting, they were a natural option for me to … Read more
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 redo a section of piping with Shark Bite fittings and steel braided hose. Video Detailing the RV Plumbing Repair Shark Bite connectors are super convenient … Read more
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 LED lights that were just too bright. Reading his post got me thinking. Maybe I could use the same little PWM motor controller box that … Read more
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 clued me into this repair. First, you heat the cord either by leaving it in the sun or with a heat gun. Next, add some … Read more
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 replacement from Lippert Components. Disclaimer: Love Your RV! received this LCI product sample free of charge for the install. (See the Solera Universal Awning Fabric … Read more
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 works. Basically, the Floe is a little air compressor with a preset max PSI pressure switch and various valves and piping. It gets installed inline … Read more
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 the various sizes RVs may require like, for instance, short queen, short king, and narrow king. A new RV mattress has been on the wishlist … Read more
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 10 Must-Have RV Gadgets, and it was extremely popular. RVers love gadgets! So I’m back again with ten more of my must-haves. These are items … Read more
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 this LCI product sample free of charge for the install and review. I’m an early riser, and my lovely wife Anne isn’t. It’s always been … Read more
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 also take the top cover off and give you a peek inside. Disclaimer: Love Your RV! received this SOK product sample free of charge for … Read more
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 Max RV faucet I chose is made from 304-grade stainless steel and comes with a pull-down faucet head and two flow patterns. Disclaimer: Love Your … Read more