Over the course of the last nine years RVing in our Keystone Cougar Fifth Wheel Trailer I have made a fair number of improvements. As you live in a trailer full time you begin to want to make it better suited for your unique RVing lifestyle.
I like to call these “Mods”. Here is a list of all my mods and upgrades I’ve made to the rig so far. The more time we spend in it the more I start to come up with things I can change to improve it. I’m sure this list will grow.
Alpha Systems SuperFlex Roof Installation – Replacing RV Slide Membrane
Last spring, I teamed up with Lippert to install and review RVing products as what they call a “Lippert Brand Ambassador.” Over the course of the summer of 2020 and…
Major Leak – RV Fresh Water Tank Gravity Fill Line
In this video, I locate and repair a major leak on my RV freshwater tank gravity feed line. I had drained the tank for the winter and was refilling it…
SpaceX Starlink Satellite Dish Internet Review
In this first video, I’m excited to get my new Starlink satellite internet dish set up on the roof of our RV and check out some of the amazing speeds!…
RV Winter Skirting – Propane Safety Concerns?
In this video, I discuss my RV winter skirting and possible safety issues in the event of an LP gas leak under the RV. During a recent cold snap, I…
10 Things that Help Us Winter in Our RV – Reviews & Updates
Well, it’s now mid-February, and frigid air from the polar vortex has even spilled out onto the west coast of Canada, dropping our usually mild winter temps down under the…
Installed a Lighted Magnifier Mirror in our RV Bathroom
In this video, I show you my latest handy mod I did in the RV bathroom. For Christmas, I bought Anne a lighted magnifying mirror for over the RV bathroom…
Setup a Solar Bird Bath Fountain with Cool Beach Rocks
This video shows you a cool new campsite decoration I made using a solar-powered water fountain. Then to jazz it up a bit, I added pretty rocks and stones I’ve…
Drain Master Electric Waste Tank Valve Installation with 1 1/2″ Adapter
In this video, I upgrade the old manual push rod galley waste tank valve to a Drain Master electric valve. Back in the summer of 2018, I upgraded both my…
Installing LED Porch Light + Important Update on Awning Switch Mod
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…
LCI Solera Awning Light Install + Extra Power Switch Mod
In this video, I install a Solera LED awning light kit from LCI (Lippert Components Inc.) The LED light strip slides onto a special bead sewn into the Solera awning…
LCI RV Product Review Updates + Sneak Peek at Next Install
In this video, I give you some quick updates on the various LCI RV products I have installed and reviewed over the last summer and some from 5 years ago….
Input RV AC Power Meter Install Mod – Displays Total AC Amperage Draw
In this video, I install a Drok AC Amp/Volt Meter into my 2011 Keystone Cougar fifth-wheel trailers power distribution panel. Disclaimer: Working with electricity is dangerous. The following installation mod…
More Winter RV Prep – 3M Window Film and Heated Water Hose
I continue my Winter RVing preparations by adding 3M plastic film insulation to the RV bedroom windows in this video. Then hook up my new Camco heated freshwater hose rated…
Installing the Haloview Ultimate RD7R Wireless RV 4 Camera System
In this video, I give you a quick look at Haloview’s new flagship RV wireless rearview camera kit. Then install it on my Keystone Cougar fifth-wheel trailer. Over the years, I’ve…
EZ Snap RV Winter Skirting Installation and Demo
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…
RV Plumbing Repair Using Shark Bite Fittings
Recently I had 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…
DIY Adjustable Dimmer Mod – 12V RV Bedroom Light
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…
Lippert Floë Automatic RV Drainage System – Quick & Simple Winterizing
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…
JT’s Strong Arm Trailer Stabilizers Install and Review
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…
LCI Flow Max Stainless Steel RV Faucet Installation + New Sink
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…
Aftermarket Power Lumbar Install – 2018 Ram 3500 Truck Seat
In this video, I install the Rostra ComfortSeat Lumbar Support System. This is an aftermarket addon for our 2018 Ram 3500. We went for the bare-bones interior option when we…
Installing the LCI Solid Step Lift Assist Kit
In this video, I install a companion product to the Lippert Components Solid Step RV entrance door stairs. The Solid Step Lift Assist mounts next to the RV entrance doorway,…
Installing the Solid Step Storage Box from Lippert Components
The LCI Solid Step Storage Box is designed to fill the opening left if you remove the old OEM folding RV steps. It goes hand in hand with the LCI…
Installing the LCI Solid Step RV Entrance Stairs
In this video, I install to the Solid Step RV entrance stairs from Lippert Components. The Solid Step is designed to replace traditional fold-out or accordion-style RV stairs. The Solid…
LCI Solera RV Awning Screen Room Installation
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…
Lithium Battery Charge Test – Can You Use a Lead Acid Converter/Charger?
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…
Repairing Cracked RV Shower Head Holder (Oxygenics Fury RV)
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…
Deluxe RV Water Filter System Review – Clearsource Ultra (Three Stage)
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…
2018 Ram 3500 Truck Review Update – 35,000 KM (21,748 Miles)
In this video, I give you an update on how our 2018 Ram 3500 truck has performed after 35,000 kilometers. We’ve used twice now on snowbird trips to the southwest…
Renogy 40 Amp DC-DC Charger Installation and Demo
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…