Reviews of things found on the outside of the RV
In this video, I install several more exterior window shades. This time on the passenger side of the RV, which is exposed to the mid-day sun at our summer campsite. Outside window shades block heat/UV before it enters the windows keeping the RV cooler plus enhancing our privacy. I again went with the EZ Snap window … Read more
In this video, I replace our 10-year-old RV porch light that had become quite yellowed looking with a fresh new LED model. I chose one from a company called Kohree since it came with a built-in power switch. The RV came with an inside porch light power switch. However, a second one is required for … 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
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 how I wanted the little Traeger pellet grill. Turns out, though, that particular grill has been discontinued, and prices for Traegers in Canada are quite … Read more
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. The model I got is 870, which they call the premium package. It includes an electric starter plus a metal storage lid and strap. The … 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
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 LCI product sample free of charge for the review. However, I did have to pay around $100 CAD in cross border fees. In my opinion, … Read more
The other day I decided to do my wife Anne a favor and wash and wax her boat Snoopy. Snoopy is her pride and joy! An Arima Sea Chaser 17. She has had it since new 14 years ago and likes to keep it looking ship-shape. (check out a few boat trip videos) However, at … Read more
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 (EC) and Total Dissolved Solids (TDS). First, I test the TDS found in our current RV Park water supply, and then I check the water … 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
In this video, I give you a look at my new 22-foot RV ladder flag pole and the mounting hardware kit. What’s included, features and how it mounts. Recently Anne gifted me a new weather station that is also pole-mounted, so I repurposed my previous flag pole holder hardware for it. Since my old flag … Read more
In this video, I show myself dumping our Keystone Cougar’s 3 RV holding tanks at a rest stop dump station. I show how quick, clean and efficient the task is with my custom sewer system setup. The OEM sewer arrangement has been modded to allow my Waste Master sewer hose to always be connected, by … Read more
A little while ago, I received an email from some long-time RVers. They offered to send me out a sample of their new product for hanging things off the RV called the Ladder Gadget. I usually get offered gadgets like these, and they look cheaply made and flimsy, and I pass. However, this one seemed … Read more
A couple of weeks ago I installed a product called EZ Snap exterior RV window shades on several of our Keystone Cougar fifth wheels windows. Rather than do the review right away I wanted to live with the product a little while. This way we could experience the shades over time during our day to … Read more
This last winter I was approached by the GenTent company and asked if I would like to test out and review their tent-like portable generator cover. I was interested, but since I was traveling the southwest desert for months to come, I asked if they could wait until we headed back up the coast in … Read more