Lensun SG510 Solar Generator Review
About four years ago I reviewed a small so-called “solar generator” power box called a Renogy Firefly. The Firefly had meager power output and a small 16 amp hour …
Tag: Electronics
Cell Phone/Internet Plans We Use as Canadian RV Snowbirds
I get a lot of emails from fellow Canucks asking how we stay connected on the road while traveling in the USA. Things like cell phone plans, internet access, …
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 …
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 …
Afternoon Boat Cruise Near Campbell River, BC – Orca Sightings!
In this video, I join my wife Anne and our beagle Angie on a late August 2018 afternoon boat cruise. We board her 17.5 foot Arima Seachaser runabout and …
Love Your RV! Gets a New 4K Camcorder – Sony FDR-AX53
After six years of heavy use, I figured it was time to upgrade my trusty old Sony HDR-CX190 camcorder. I bought it to document our RV adventures and share …
Soldering Tips, Tricks and Tools – How to Make a Reliable Connection
Often in my many RV mods and upgrades, I use solder instead of butt or crimp connections for my wiring jobs. I guess it’s a personal preference from having …
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 …
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 …
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 …
EEZRV TPMS Unboxing, Installation and Real World Review
A decent quality TPMS (tire pressure monitoring system) has been on the old RV wishlist for many years now. I guess by practicing good tire maintenance and testing, with …
Winegard ConnecT RV WiFi Extender Review
Back in December, I installed and setup the Winegard ConnecT RV WiFi booster on our Keystone Cougar fifth wheel trailer. Now 5 1/2 months later I’m ready to put …
Garmin RV GPS Review After Thousands of Miles Traveled
A Garmin RV GPS has been on the old RVing wishlist for a few years now, but with a price tag in the $400 range, I held off. We …
weBoost Drive 4G-X RV Cellular Booster Kit Review
Last fall I installed and reviewed a cellular signal booster kit put out by a company called weBoost. The package is called the Drive 4G-X OTR and came with …
Tadibrothers Wireless License Plate Backup Camera Review
Last fall I published installation and review posts for a Tadibrothers brand wireless backup camera system for our RV. Recently Tadibrothers offered to send me another of their products. It’s an easy …