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.
Squeaky Dirty FanTastic Fan – Cleaning and Lube Attempt
A little over 4 years ago I installed a 12 VDC FanTastic RV roof vent fan in the main living area of our Keystone Cougar trailer. I installed it mainly…
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…
Rick’s RV Tips – Better Cell Service, Pin Box Connection and Insulation Tricks
Recently a reader and fellow RVer named Rick emailed me three smart little RV tips. He has kindly allowed me to reprint and share these handy tips on Love Your…
20 More RV Product Review and Repair Updates
If you take a look at the Love Your RV! mod/upgrade and product review archives you’ll find some long lists. With our rig now going on eight years of full-time RV…
More RV Gadgets – Candle Powered Lamp & 12V 360 Degree Fan
In this video, I unbox, demo and review two new RV gadgets in my collection. Both are from a Canadian based company called Caframo. One is the JOI candle-powered LED lamp…
Haloview Wireless RV Backup Camera Review
Two weeks ago I published a blog post and video detailing the installation of my new Haloview Model MC7108 wireless backup camera. Well since that time we have journeyed from Vancouver…
Installing a Haloview Wireless RV Backup Camera – Model MC7108
Two years ago I installed a Tadibrothers wireless RV backup camera system. I found the backup camera remarkably useful, but not so much as a backup camera. I found the…
Added Reflective Tape to the RV Entrance Steps
Quick little safety mod. I add some white reflective strips to the RVs entrance steps for better visibility at night. With darkness coming earlier and earlier now I thought I’d…
RV Heating Upgrades – DIY Furnace Filter and Wireless Thermostat
In this video, I show you a neat little wireless thermostat for our RV electric space heater and my DIY mod to install a filter in the RV gas furnace’s…
Reinstalling the Cougar Fifth Wheel Underbelly
In this video, I give you a look at the underbelly area of our 2011 Keystone Cougar 276RLS trailer. I show you two large square sections that I have cut…
Repairing Cracked RV Waste Tanks with Plasti-Mend
A few weeks ago while I was testing my RV holding tank capacities, I discovered two small cracks. One of the cracks is in the black waste tank and the…
Upgrading the RV Drain System with a HepvO Valve *Updated*
A little while ago I released a blog post explaining the operation of a plumbing part called an Anti-Siphon Trap Vent Device (ASTVD) and how a failure of it could…
Installing Titan RV Fridge and Roof Vent Cooling Fans
Several months ago a company called Titan contacted me offering to send out a sample of their multi-purpose rack fan. The idea is to use cooling fans to reduce heat…
Installing Drain Master Electric RV Waste Tank Valves
Ever since I installed the Waste Master sewer system, I’ve had it in the back of my mind to also upgrade to electric dump valves. Quality electric valves are not…
Winegard ConnecT 2.0 Installation and Review (WiFi Extender + 4G LTE)
About a year and a half ago I installed and reviewed a new offering from Winegard called the ConnecT. The ConnecT is a WiFi extender designed to take weak WiFi…
VIAIR 450P-RV 12VDC Air Compressor Review and RV Hookup Mod
Each year just before Christmas I make sure to publish a wishlist of RVing goodies and gadgets I’ve been pining after. I figure you never know Mrs. Claus may be…
DC to DC Buck Converter Mod to Reduce the RV 12 VDC Supply to 4.5 VDC
In this video, I install a device called a “buck converter” in my RV to power my Lacrosse Weather Station display. By doing this, I will no longer need to…
20 Love Your RV Product Reviews – How They Have Performed Over Time
It’s almost seven years now since we purchased our 2011 Keystone Cougar fifth wheel trailer. Over the years as I could afford it I’ve been adding, modding and upgrading things….
Installed La Crosse Weather Station with Wind Speed on the RV
A few months ago I received a new wireless weather station for the RV. Our old one an Acurite works well but is quite basic. It reports inside and outside…
State Stickers Decal Map Kit For Our RV
As a fun stocking stuffer, this Christmas Santa delivered a set of US State and Canada Provincial decal maps for the RV. The idea is to add the blank map…
RVLock Keyless Entry Door Handle Install and Review
This Christmas, my lovely wife Anne, surprised me with an extra present I wasn’t expecting. It was a bit of a bonus, the RVLock V4.0 keyless entry door lock. The RVlock replaces our regular…
Clearsource RV Water Filter Review and Install Mod
I was contacted recently by an RV water filter system manufacturer called Clearsource. Being a newcomer to the market, they were looking for feedback on their RV water filter system. I headed…
RV Ladder Gadget Review
A little while ago, I received an email from some long-time RVers. They offered to send me out a sample of their new product for hanging things off the RV…
Arrgh! Mouse Jammed in our RV Furnace Fan
1:30 AM and it sounds like a freight train is in our RV! Both Anne and I bolt out of bed. What the heck is happening!? I quickly deduce it’s coming from…
RV Shower Stall Repairs New Door Sweeps and Reseal
With over six years of full time use our RV shower stall seals were starting to look a little shabby. Some of the silicone caulking around the bottom was moldy, and…
LevelMatePro RV Leveling Aid Added On Off Switch
A little over a year ago I reviewed a product called the LevelMatePro. The LevelMatePro is a digital RV leveling aid accessed through an app running on your smartphone or…
Replacing Damaged Portable Solar Panel Plus New Mounting
Last year I reviewed a flexible type solar panel for a company called Lensun. In exchange for the review, I received the 100-watt panel and controller free of charge. But,…
Installed a Catastrophic Fuse on My RV Battery Bank
Over the years as my boondocking power system has evolved I’ve tried to make sure things are safe. I’ve installed fuses or breakers on each non-grounded wire run. A little…
RV Gas Stove Upgrade Mod Push Button Igniter
One thing I’ve hated about our Atwood Wedgewood Vision RV gas stove top is the manual turn sparker. It functions OK but is quite loud. I get up much earlier…
Building a Simple RV Propane Leak Tester U Tube Manometer
When working on the RV, I sometimes have to disconnect an LP gas line. When I reconnect the line, I will do the usual bubble test using gas leak detector solution….