In this first video, I unbox and do a quick test of the new Haloview MC5111 wireless RV backup/rearview camera monitor system. I show all the included parts like mounts and hookup options and give you a look at the picture quality. The MC5111 is comparable to the MC7108 that I’ve used during this past … Read more
Now that our 7-month-old Ram 3500 truck has crossed 10,000 total miles and about 5000 towing miles I’m back with a review update. We have just completed our annual winter RV snowbird journey from British Columbia down the west coast and into the southwest desert and back. It’s been a good test for the truck … Read more
In this video, I share a collection of 10 little RVing tips and tricks I’ve gathered over the last couple of years. Each wasn’t enough for a video, but all together they may be helpful. 1) Hitch Hookup Height – measure and cut 1×2 lumber to use for indicating the correct height to hookup up … Read more
In this video, I update you on a problem I was having with disconnecting my new Ram M20 fifth wheel hitch. In my 2018 Ram 3500 Truck Review After 2000 Miles of Towing, I noted that the hitch was finicky to uncouple. Well, I listened to tips from several commenters and have tried a few … Read more
Just over two months ago we took possession of our new 2018 Ram 3500 diesel pickup truck. During that time we have already racked up over 4000 miles on it. About 1/2 of that has been added while towing out 9400 lb Keystone Cougar fifth wheel trailer. We have traveled down the west coast from … Read more
In this video, I show you how I have the 8-foot bed of our new 2018 Ram 3500 truck organized for life on the road as full-time RVers. It took me a few tries, but I think I have everything sorted out the way I want it. My primary goal was to have easy access … Read more
In this first video, I take a closer look at the factory Ram M20 fifth wheel hitch. Then Anne and I hook up our new 2018 Ram 3500 truck to our fifth wheel. Everything goes well, yay! Afterward, I check the bed rail and tailgate clearances and discuss a bit about the trailer level and … Read more
After waiting over three months for our factory ordered 3500 Ram pickup truck, we finally got it! We had decided to factory order since we had the time and wanted to get just the features we wanted at the lowest cost. Oh, and we wanted Blue. 🙂 So many dealer lot trucks these days come … Read more
Each year we spend summers mostly stationary on Vancouver Island in beautiful British Columbia. However, once the temps begin to drop in the fall, we become snowbirds and fly south for the winter. The winter half of the year is spent on the road traveling down the west coast and into the sunny US southwestern … Read more
Over the course of seven years of full time RVing we’ve endured our share of powerful storms and winds. During that time I’ve learned ways to help combat the high winds and stay safe in our RV In the video, I go through 10 tips and tricks helpful for dealing with extreme wind events in … Read more
This eBook is a digest of fifth wheel related blog posts I’ve published over the course of the last 5 years. Inside you’ll find 29 chapters containing content I feel may be helpful to RVers who like myself travel with a fifth wheel trailer. Chapters are divided into 4 main categories: General Tips Maintenance/Howtos Towing Related Tips … Read more
A few years ago one of our Keystone Cougar fifth wheel landing legs completely failed. The leg no longer went up or down and couldn’t support any weight. It ended up being a stripped collar nut in which the worm gear threads. We were on the road at the time, but I was able to order … Read more
Some of the most often ask questions I get from readers of Love Your RV! are regarding trailer tires. Things like “What brand do you use?” “How old is too old?” “How much PSI do you inflate to?“, etc. I’ve always been leery of writing a tire advice post since they are such a critical part … Read more
We have owned our 2011 Keystone Cougar model 276RLSWE since it was brand spanking new. After traveling in it for 18 months, I published a full review. Now, after living in the rig as full-time RVers for six years, I thought it was a good time for a return visit. We have tons more RVing experience, … Read more
7-Way Plug Cover I just received a product sample from a company called GR Innovations LLC and after looking at it I can’t believe it isn’t standard equipment. It’s a plastic cap that fits over the fifth wheel trailers electrical plug for lights and brakes when not in use. The 7-way receptacle on my pickup … Read more