Having RV’ed a fair amount of time I’ve picked up many neat little “Tips and Tricks” along the way.
In this area of LoveYourRV.com, you’ll find all sorts of quick little tips to make the RV lifestyle a little easier. Don’t forget to Pin or Share your favorites. Thanks!
Removing Cracked Faded RV Graphics from our Cougar Fifth Wheel
This video shows you how I remove old faded, cracked decals from our 2011 Keystone Cougar fifth-wheel trailer. First, I hit the decal with a bit of heat from my…
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…
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…
Replacing RV Slide Out Secondary Rubber Seals
In this video, I replace worn secondary rubber seals on our 10-year old Keystone Cougar trailer’s main slide-out room. I show how to install the new slide seal and discuss…
RV Air Conditioner Maintenance – New Gasket Seal + Clean & Lube
In this video, I replace the sponge gasket the seals our Cougar fifth wheel’s rooftop air conditioner. Our RV is now 10 years old, and recently I spotted a few…
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…
End of Winter Update + Upcoming Spring RV Maintenance Projects
In this video, I remove the EZ Snap winter skirting and pack up the other winter RVing stuff to take to our storage room. I update you on the skirting…
Ivation 19 Pint Desiccant Dehumidifier Review
With our usual winter snowbird trip canceled this year due to the ongoing virus restrictions, we will be hunkering down here on Vancouver Island. Winter weather is relatively mild on…
Leaky RV Entrance Door Window Repair
A short video explaining a recent repair I had to do to fix a leaky window on my RV entrance door. Simple little repair, unscrew the frame and remove old…
9 RVing Products that Turned Out to be Duds
Recently one of my YouTube viewers commented that it would be helpful to post a list of RV products that may not be worth buying. That got me thinking, and…
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…
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…
Ten Gift Ideas for the RVer on Your List
As Christmas, approaches people are wondering what to gift the avid RVers in their lives. Or maybe what to put down on the old wishlist to Santa. Over the years,…
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…
RV Water Heater Not Fully Heating – Failed 130 Degree Thermostat
Last week my wife complained that the hot water ran out during her shower. I blew her off, thinking it was due to the groundwater getting cold as we hit…
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…
RV Power/Tow Cable Tip – Fix Pulled Away Cord Covering
Here is a quick little tip for repairing a power or tow cable where the outside jacket is slowly pulling away from the plug. A fellow full-time RVer named Greg…
New RV Awning Fabric Installation – Solera Universal Replacement from LCI
In this video, I remove my Keystone Cougar fifth-wheel trailers original 10-year-old and badly worn Dometic 9100 power awning vinyl material. I replace it with a new Solera universal fit…
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…
10 More Must-Have RV Gadgets
In the last nine years of fulltime RVing, we have tried out a great many RVing related products and gadgets. Back in 2016, I put out a list of my…
RV Fire Safety Tips and Advice
We’ve all seen those horrific photos and video footage of RV fires. The way they construct RVs and the materials used helps them burn quickly. If inside, you may only have…
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…
Advice on Things to Check When Buying a Used RV
Over the years I’ve been contacted by numerous people asking “What things should I check when buying a used RV?“. To help folks out, I decide to write up this checklist style…
10 Reasons Why We Chose a Fifth Wheel Trailer
One of the most asked questions I get as a full-time RVer is “Why did you choose a fifth-wheel trailer instead of a motorhome?” Rather than constantly rewriting the same…