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.
Minor Wood Rot Repair and Reseal on the Rear of the Old Cougar
Over the 2021 summer months, I’ve been applying loads of TLC maintenance to our 10-year-old Keystone Cougar fifth-wheel trailer. Projects have included a new slide-out roof membrane, a new air…
Installing 12V RV Fridge and Vent Cooling Fans from Titan
Three years ago, I installed several different RV cooling fan products from a Taiwanese company called Titan. The fans weren’t exactly on the cheap side but decent quality and rated…
RV Cooling Tip – Cover the Skylight with Exterior Shade
After cutting up the EZ Snap shade material for my RV windows, I had a little bit leftover. So, I used a small rectangle of it with 6 snaps to cover my…
Installing (LED-UV) RV Water Purification System – Acuva ArrowMAX 2.0
I was recently contacted by a company called Acuva and asked if I would be interested in being an affiliate for their LED-UV water purification product. I said possibly but…
RV Roof Reseal and Refresh – Alpha Systems Top Coat, Lap Sealant, and Roofing Tape
Our Keystone Cougar fifth wheel recently turned 10 years old. Over the years, I’ve always done a decent job of cleaning and maintaining my roof. Spending a lot of time…
12 Volt Wireless Switch Mod for my 40A DC-DC Charger
In this video, I install an inexpensive 12VDC wireless switch to turn my Renogy 40 amp DC-DC charger on and off remotely. This will be a nice option to have…
Repairing Broken String on RV Day/Night Shade
In this video, I remove a valance and a set of RV day/night shades from one of my slide-out rooms windows. Recently the blind stopped functioning correctly after one of…
RV Bug Stop – Screen Door Upgrade
In this video, I install a gadget called the RV Bug Stop onto my Challenger RV screen door. Then give you a quick demo of it in action. The device…
RV Wireless Remote Control Module Replacement & Upgrade – Lippert Linc System
Recently I repaired my broken RV wireless remote control system by upgrading it to a newer generation called the Lippert Linc system. To do it I had to upgrade both…
Screen Shot RV Door Closer Installation + Mod for Challenger Door
In this video, I install an auto RV screen door closing device called the Screen Shot. The Lippert Screen Shot is designed to fit right-hand hinged Lippert screen doors. It…
Simple to Install Exterior Window Shades for a Cool 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…
9 Recent RV Mods – Update Video on How They Are Performing
I know from viewer feedback over the years that people appreciate it when I do longer-term updates of my various product reviews, repairs, upgrades, and modifications. Sometimes when a mod…
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…