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 install and tell you a bit about my latest RV gadget, the new WF-2030 WiFi add-on module for my Bogart Trimetric Battery Monitor System. The WiFi module installs easily beside the battery monitor via a data cable and a pair of power wires. Once installed it allows me to access performance … Read more
In this video, I review the new Warrior X Pro tactical flashlight from a company called Olight. I find having a good handheld flashlight a necessity for our RVing adventures and my mods & repairs. For the last few years, I’ve been using a similar size flashlight called a Slyde Light by Nebo. I use … 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 test out a cheapie portable gas leak detector to see if it works. It actually did a pretty decent job on a small LP gas leak and also could detect butane. I’ll add it to my existing RV gas leak detection tools which also includes an electronic manometer, a good old … Read more
In this video, I update you on how ten of my recent repairs to our RV are making out. Did the work, or didn’t they? First and foremost, the rotted slideout floor repair and the cracked waste tanks, along with many other minor ones. Our Keystone Cougar fifth wheel is nearing the 9-year-old mark, and … Read more
In this video, I update you on how it’s going with the new Lion Energy UT 1300 batteries now that I have been doing some real-world tests boondocking in the southwest. I’ve been able to charge the batteries perfectly well with my existing Bogart solar controller and my Intelipower PD9260 converter charger by using its … Read more
In this blog post, I kick off a new video series where I’ll be reviewing products for our tow vehicle and RV from a website called etrailer.com. The first four are badly needed additions to our new truck: Mudflaps – Tailgate Shock Absorber – Floor Mats – Window Visors. Disclaimer: I received the products in … Read more
In this video, I detail my new Ambient Weather station’s feature list and go over how I installed it onto our Keystone Cougar fifth-wheel trailer. The station was a recent Christmas gift from my wife after we lost our old Lacrosse unit to an extreme wind gust while camped in Mohave, CA about a month … Read more
In this video, I review the Energizer 2000 watt generator. (Model eZV2000P) First, we have a look at the controls, features, and included accessories. Then we remove the covers and have a look inside. After a tour inside, I perform various comparison tests against the larger eZV3200P 3200-watt model and my 8-year old Champion 2000 … Read more
In this video, I introduce you to a new to me RV maintenance product I’m testing out called Beoshield T-9. It’s a rust and corrosion prevention + lubrication product developed for Boeing Aircraft back in the day. Earlier this summer I applied for another similar product called Fluid Film which I bought myself on a … Read more
I finally bought myself a Kill-A-Watt meter. For me, it will be an additional tool for my RV product reviews testing arsenal. If you haven’t heard of it before, it’s an inexpensive but handy gadget for checking how many watts or amps a particular appliance draws. Extremely useful when trying to figure out how much … Read more
In this video, I give you a quick look at the new Lion Energy UT 1300 lithium RV battery. I’m swapping out my model UT 1200s for this latest offering. The new model is the same footprint but about 3 lbs heavier. However, the capacity has been upped from 90 amp hours to 105 hours … Read more
In this video, I install the TOGO Roadlink C2 by Winegard WiFi Booster and 4G LTE router on the roof of the RV. Then I go over the product setup and operation and give it a quick 4G data speed test. The TOGO device comes with an exclusive cell data plan offering from AT&T. For … Read more