Traveling and living fulltime in our fifth-wheel trailer we use a great many different RV related products. In this section of the website, you’ll find all my RV product reviews. I even did a full review of the entire Keystone Fifth wheel trailer after 18 months of use.
Please be aware that some of the products reviewed were sent to me free of charge by various companies as promotional items. In these cases, I will let you know upfront – Ray
3 Year Review Update – Xantrex 240Ah LiFePO4 Batteries and Inverter/Charger
I’m back showing another piece of my boat’s off-grid power setup. After covering the solar panels and one lithium house bank, this time I’m looking at the second bank made…
BougeRV 60A Sunflow Solar Charge Controller Review
In this video, I give you a look at the new BougeRV Sunflow 60 amp MPPT solar controller installed into my fifth-wheel trailer off-grid power system. The 60 amp controller…
Our Boat’s Solar Panel Setup – 1440 watts on a CHB 34 Foot Trawler
We’re enjoying ourselves on the boat again, cruising the BC coast, and I thought it was a good time to update you on this season’s solar panel setup. We made…
BougeRV Portable On-Demand Propane Camping Shower Review
In this first video, I go over the main features and demonstrate a new, lightweight, portable, on-demand propane camping shower from BougeRV. I think this little unit is going to…
BougeRV Portable F01 & F02 Fans – Demo and Initial Review
I’m back with a quick review of a couple of new fans from BougeRV, the F01 and F02, which should be perfect for keeping us cool this summer on the…
Bluetti Elite 300 Power Station Review – Big Power in Small Package!
I’m back with another review for Bluetti, this time on their new Elite 300 series portable power station. I’ve previously checked out their smaller AC70 and Elite 100 models, which…
DJI (Power 1000 Mini) Portable Power Station Review
I’m back with another DJI product review (Link to my DJI Power 2000 Review), this time on their new Power 1000 Mini. They call it the smallest 1,000-watt-hour power station…
Portable Suitcase 12VDC Winch Review – Rugcel Tank TK4500
This year, I picked up a simple mechanical rope winch as a backup for our boat’s anchor windlass. With 30 meters of heavy chain and a 44-pound anchor, retrieving everything…
Haloview Wireless Trailer Axle Temp Sensors – Install & Demo
In this video, I’m checking out a new product from Haloview, the same folks who make the wireless rear monitoring system and cameras I use on my RV. I’ve tested…
Testing Out Renogy’s New ShadowFlux “anti-shading” Solar Panels
This month, I’m testing a new Renogy solar panel called the ShadowFlux. It’s designed for better shade tolerance with 16 bus bars and 28 bypass diodes, plus it offers higher…
RV 30A Power Connection Upgrade – SmartPlug Combo Plug/Receptacle
Today, I’m upgrading the 30-amp power inlet connection on the RV to a SmartPlug. I’ve been wanting one for a while. I already have one installed on our boat, and…
DJI Power 2000 Portable Power Station Review
In this video, I’m checking out a new power station from DJI, the company famous for drones. They have the Power 500 and Power 1000, but this is their new…
Crimping DC Lugs for my RV & Marine Off Grid Power Systems
In this video, you will see how I put together my cables for my off-grid systems in the RV and especially on the boat. I’m crimping some common sizes today,…
Cool New Gadget! VFLEX Universal USB-C Power Adapter Demo
Werewolf (Tundra Labs in Green Bay, Wisconsin) sent me their VFLEX gadget to test. It’s a small USB-C adapter that lets you program the output voltage to power devices, like,…
Bluetti Charger 2 DC-DC Power Station Charger Review
I’m back with a first look at Bluetti’s new Charger 2 DC-to-DC charger. If you remember, I reviewed their Charger 1 last winter, did a couple of videos on it,…
TOPDON Thermal Imaging Camera Demo & Review
In this video, I check out the Topdon TC004 Mini thermal imaging camera. It’s a compact, budget-friendly option. I’ve used their Tornado 30000 battery charger before and love it. I…
Hydraulic Wire Lug Crimper Demo AMZCNC – Model YQK120
In this video, I demonstrate my new hydraulic wire crimper. I needed to buy a new crimper because my old one couldn’t crimp the 4/0 lugs needed for a new…
BougeRV T1 Telescopic Adjustable LED Camping Light Review
In this video, I check out a cool new BougeRV T1 telescopic camping light. Looks very handy for both RV and boat life! This thing puts out up to 3,000…
Renogy Off Grid RV Power System Installation
Over the years, I’ve had requests to do a video series showing the installation of a typical boondocking system from start to finish. Something a little more basic than the…
Cool Tool for the RV/Boat – Articulating Borescope Camera
Today I’m checking out this handy KAIWEETS articulating borescope camera, great for peeking into tight spots on the RV or boat. It’s got a 5-inch screen, a 5+ foot flexible…
GOGOJO Thermal Monocular Imager Demos & Review
In this video, I take a look at an interesting thermal imaging gadget from GOYOJO. The G210 thermal monocular detects different levels of heat and displays them as a visual…
450W Folding Portable Solar Panel Review – ZOUPW
In this video, I take a look at and demo a 450W folding portable solar panel from ZOUPW. The panel is very similar in design to the Renogy 400W I’ve…
Replacing a Damaged RV Shower Skylight
Took advantage of a gorgeous mid-January day, sunny, dry, and not too chilly, to finally replace the cracked shower skylight on the RV roof. The old one developed a large…
BougeRV 600W DC-DC Alternator to Power Station Charger Review
In this video, I tested BougeRV’s new DC-to-DC alternator charger (model DC600) for charging portable power stations from your vehicle’s battery. They call it a charger, but in reality, it’s…
TV Sound Upgrade – OXS Sound Bar Features & Demo
Today I’m checking out the OXS S3 soundbar. Figured it’d be perfect for our RV’s 43-inch TV with those puny built-in speakers, a significant upgrade for movies and shows. Fair…
Xtreme Heater Demo – Winter Freeze Protection for Boats & RVs
I’m back at it, testing another winter RVing product (or for boating). This one is a heater from the folks at Xtreme Heaters, built just right to tuck in RV storage bays…
Bluetti Elite 100 V2 Portable Power Station Review – Big Power in Small Package!
In this video, I review the latest offering from Bluetti, the Elite 100 V2 portable power station, a new power station set to release on July 1, 2025. I’ve been…
Sunster Diesel Heater with Auto Temp Control + CO Detector
I’m back with another diesel heater to test. This one’s an interesting new offering from Sunster. I’ve been running a BougeRV brand heater under the rig to heat the area…
Vtoman X7 Air Compressor Jump Starter Combo Review
In this video, I dive into the Vtoman X7, a budget-friendly combo jump starter and air compressor that packs a punch for under $100. In the past, I purchased the…
Haloview BT10 RV Rearview Monitor + TPMS Review
Today, I’m unboxing and testing the new Haloview BT10 rearview monitor for my RV. It’s got a 10-inch mirror-style display with built-in dash cam and TPMS. The BT10 is similar…