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Outside the RV

Reviews of things found on the outside of the RV

Guta 8 Tire RV TPMS – Install & Review + Longer Term Update

Guta Wireless RV Tire Pressure Monitor System Review Feature Photo

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 closely resembled my current EEZTire TPMS. The kit I got contained 8 sensors/transmitters that attach to the tire’s valve stems and an LCD for the … Read more

Categories Electrical-Outside, FW Upgrades, Ram 3500 Truck, RV Product Reviews

Canhang – RV Gadget for Easily Hanging Items off the RV

CanHang Feature Photo

In this video, I give you a look at and demo an interesting new RV gadget some fellow full-time RVer friends have developed. The Canhang enables you to use an ordinary broom or wash brush pole to place the hanger onto the RV roof gutter rail or slide-out edge.  Canhang is a patent-pending system for … Read more

Categories Lifestyle, RV Product Reviews

FlowJet RV Macerator Pump Demos and Review

Flowjet RV Waste Macerator Pump Review Feature Photo

Usually, a couple of times a year, Anne and I visit my sister and her family at their home in Victoria, BC. We can park our RV in the driveway and hook up to power and water, but no sewer. Not having a sewer hookup limited our stay. Once the waste tanks filled up, we … Read more

Categories Boondocking, Plumbing-Outside, RV Product Reviews

BougeRV 180 Watt Solar Panel Review

BougeRV 180W Solar Panel Review Feature Photo

In this video, I demo a 180W solar panel from a company called BougeRV. I have reviewed their 170W panels in the past, but this is the newer, more powerful panel. Overall, it looks like an OK panel build-wise and puts out close to the max-rated watts in my tests. I tested charging a 12V … Read more

Categories Boondocking, Electrical-Outside, RV Product Reviews

Power Pro Max Portable Pressure Washer – Camping Demo

Lippert Power Pro Max Portable Pressure Washer Feature Photo

In this video, I demo a lithium battery-operated portable pressure washer from Lippert called the Power Max Pro. The Power Max Pro is Lippert’s new replacement to the previous Flow Max I reviewed last year. Now that we are back out doing some RV traveling again, I’ve been able to test it out more. It … Read more

Categories Boondocking, Maintenance, RV Product Reviews

Simple to Install Exterior Window Shades for a Cool RV

Installing EZ Snap RV Window Shades Feature Photo

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

Categories FW Upgrades, Outside the RV, RV Product Reviews, RV Tips & Tricks

Installing LED Porch Light + Important Update on Awning Switch Mod

Porch Light Replacement Feature Photo

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

Categories FW Repairs, FW Upgrades, Maintenance

More Winter Prep – Mopeka Wireless LP Gas Level Meters & AC Weather Cover

Propane Level Meter Install Feature Photo

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

Categories Electronics, FW Tips and Tricks, On the Roof, RV Product Reviews

Country Smokers Traveler – Portable Electric Wood Pellet Grill

Country Smokers Traveler Wood Pellet Grill YT feature photo

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

Categories Boondocking, Lifestyle, Outside the RV, RV Product Reviews

Demo and Review of our Outland Fire Bowl – Portable Propane Gas Fire Pit

Outland Fire Bowl 870 Feature Photo

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

Categories Boondocking, Lifestyle, Outside the RV, RV Product Reviews

EZ Snap RV Winter Skirting Installation and Demo

EZ Snap Skirting Feature Photo

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

Categories FW Tips and Tricks, Outside the RV, RV Product Reviews, RV Tips & Tricks

Flow Max 40V Portable Power Cleaner – Demo and Review

Flow Max Portable Pressure Washer Feature Photo

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

Categories Boondocking, Maintenance, RV Product Reviews

Meguiar’s Dual-Action Polisher – Power Drill Attachment

Meguiars DA Polisher Review Feature Photo

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

Categories Maintenance, RV Product Reviews

Testing RV Water Supply for Total Dissolved Solids

TDS Water Meter Feature Photo

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

Categories Plumbing-Outside, RV Product Reviews

Deluxe RV Water Filter System Review – Clearsource Ultra (Three Stage)

Clearsource Ultra 3 Stage RV Water Filter Feature Photo

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

Categories FW Upgrades, Plumbing-Outside, RV Product Reviews
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