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.
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…
Alternator Charging Mod +Truck Bed (High Amp) 12V Power Port
In my latest RV mod, I install a high amperage 30A 12VDC port into the bed of my 2018 Ram 3500 pickup truck. I also test out using an old…
New WiFi Add-on for the Trimetric Battery Monitor (Installation and Demo)
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…
10 RV Upgrades We Use All the Time
We bought our Keystone Cougar fifth-wheel trailer almost 9 years ago and have been full time living in it pretty well ever since. Over those years I’ve done a ton…
Adding Four Helpful Truck Accessories to our 2018 Ram 3500
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…
Boondocking Power Upgrade – 200 Watts + Wiring Update & Mods
In this video, I add two more Renogy 100-watt solar panels to go with my existing 5 for a total now of 700 watts. I explain how I mounted and…
Christmas RV Goodie! – Deluxe Weather Station for the Rig
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…
RV Cell Signal Booster Installation (American Booster Voltex 50)
I this video, I show what’s included in the American Booster Voltex 50 RV Plus cellular signal booster kit. Then I detail its installation into our 2011 Keystone Cougar fifth-wheel…
Haloview RD7 Wireless Rear View Camera Kit (Extended Range)
In the video, I demo a new wireless camera system offering from Haloview. The RD7 Range Dominator kit is designed for extra-long vehicles such as a large motorhome, fifth wheel,…
How to Use a Multimeter for RVers
Several people have requested that I publish a video explaining the basics of how to use a multimeter. So, here is a video demoing some of its many uses when…
Wireless Camera for Hitching Fifth Wheel Trailer
In this video, I demonstrate how I have repurposed one of my Haloview side-mount cameras. I have a large toolbox, and solar panel mounted in front of my hitch blocking…
RV Bathroom Fan Upgrade – Heng’s Vortex
In this video, I replace a defective OEM bathroom roof vent fan with a Heng’s Vortex fan. The Vortex fan is quite a bit larger with a more powerful motor…
Remote Solar Power Disconnect Switch Installation
In this video, I install a remote disconnect switch for my 500-watt solar panel array. I wanted a solar disconnect switch so I can manually disconnect the charging current to…
Update on the Many Little Mods I’ve Made to Our RV
In the video, I update you on the many mods I’ve done over the last few years to our RV a Keystone Cougar fifth wheel. Letting you know how they…
Rotted RV Slide Out Floor Repair + Fixed Manufacturer Flaw
In this video, I get busy repairing a rotten section of my main slide-out room floor in my 2011 276RLS Keystone Cougar fifth wheel. A roughly 17″ x 45″ section…
RV Digital Thermostat Upgrade Mod *Explained*
I swap out my OEM Coleman Mach manual slider type thermostat for a battery-operated Honeywell RTH5100B digital with auto heat and cooling changeover. I’ve done this particular upgrade a few…
New Tool for Love Your RV! – Milwaukee Hackzall
A quick look at the cool new tool I picked up yesterday for a repair job I about to do. Our slide has had some water intrusion, and I’m going…
Upgrading Lead Acid RV Batteries to Lithium – Lion Energy Safari UT
In this first video, I introduce you to Lion Energy’s Safari UT battery that I will be installing in our Cougar fifth-wheel trailer. The Safari UT is a 12V 90AH…
Hiding Various Truck Dash Accessory Power Wires
In this video, I remove the center dashboard bezel in my 2018 Ram 3500 Tradesman truck and run various dash accessory power wires behind it. I have a GPS, Dashcam…
DIY RV Security Camera using Haloview Wireless Backup Camera
In this video, I used an extra Haloview wireless backup/rearview camera I acquired and repurposed it as my RV entrance door security camera. I mounted it over the RV entrance…
Replacing My Fifth Wheel Trailer Tail Lights
In this video, I replace my 2011 Keystone Cougar trailers rear signal lights. Over the years the plastic mounting brackets have become brittle and failed in several key locations. The…
Wireless RV Rear View Camera Review (Haloview Model MC5111)
In this first video, I unbox and do a quick test of the new Haloview MC5111 wireless RV backup/rearview camera monitor system. I show all the included parts like mounts…
Quick and Easy Tip for Connecting Wires – Wago Lever Nuts
In this video, I show you a neat little product called Wago Lever Nuts to help make connecting wires a snap. No soldering or crimping needed. The only tool required…
Basement RV Storage Door Upgrade – Metal Catches
In this video, I upgrade the three basement storage door catches on my 2011 Keystone Cougar fifth wheel trailer. I upgrade from the OEM plastic type catches to ones made…
Quick and Clean RV Waste Tank Dumping Setup
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…