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!
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…
Shaker Siphon Tip – Inexpensive Tool for Liquid Transfers
In this video, I show off my latest little gadget called the Flowtool Shaker Siphon. The shaker siphon is a handy low-cost tool for transferring liquids via gravity siphon. Recently…
Removing and Resealing RV Slide Out Window
In this video, I pull out one of my slide-out windows and inspect it for any leaks or water damage. Then I remove the old butyl tape sealant, clean, and…
10 Cool Tips for RVing in a Heat Wave with No Shade
The last week of June 2021 saw an unprecedented heatwave in the Pacific Northwest. Even here in the usually mild oceanside town of Campbell River on Vancouver Island, the temps…
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…
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…
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…
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…