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 into the fall, I installed/reviewed about a dozen different items. This spring, they have reached out again. They asked if there are any other products … Read more
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 performance, etc., and take a look at how the 3M nonresidue duct tape worked out after 5 months. Then I give you a peek at … Read more
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 cracked and dried-out butyl tape. Clean up and apply new Dicor butyl tape, reassemble.
In this video, I upgrade the old manual push rod galley waste tank valve to a Drain Master electric valve. Back in the summer of 2018, I upgraded both my black and bathroom waste valves to electric. Both have performed well. Link to those install videos This installation makes all my waste tank valves electrically … Read more
In this video, I replace our 10-year-old RV porch light that had become quite yellowed looking with a fresh new LED model. I chose one from a company called Kohree since it came with a built-in power switch. The RV came with an inside porch light power switch. However, a second one is required for … Read more
In this video, I replace multiple worn OEM suspension parts on our Keystone Cougar fifth-wheel trailer. They get swapped out with heavier-duty replacements from Lippert Components (LCI). First, the OEM Trail Air EquaFlex equalizer gets upgraded to the beefier LCI Road Armor EQ. Next, the regular bolts are replaced with greaseable bolts along with bronze … Read more
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 the fall season. Later, when I noticed my dishwater was only lukewarm, I sheepishly apologized and admitted she was right. Disclaimer: Working with LP gas … Read more
In this video, I unbox, demo, and give you my review of the new Flow Max 40V Portable Power Cleaner from Lippert Components (LCI) Disclaimer: Love Your RV! received this LCI product sample free of charge for the review. However, I did have to pay around $100 CAD in cross border fees. In my opinion, … Read more
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 redo a section of piping with Shark Bite fittings and steel braided hose. Video Detailing the RV Plumbing Repair Shark Bite connectors are super convenient … Read more
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 clued me into this repair. First, you heat the cord either by leaving it in the sun or with a heat gun. Next, add some … Read more
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 replacement from Lippert Components. Disclaimer: Love Your RV! received this LCI product sample free of charge for the install. (See the Solera Universal Awning Fabric … Read more
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 works. Basically, the Floe is a little air compressor with a preset max PSI pressure switch and various valves and piping. It gets installed inline … Read more
The other day I decided to do my wife Anne a favor and wash and wax her boat Snoopy. Snoopy is her pride and joy! An Arima Sea Chaser 17. She has had it since new 14 years ago and likes to keep it looking ship-shape. (check out a few boat trip videos) However, at … Read more
In this video, I test out a new water testing gadget I recently picked up off Amazon. The HM Digital Com-80 Hydrotester can quickly test water for both Electrical Conductivity (EC) and Total Dissolved Solids (TDS). First, I test the TDS found in our current RV Park water supply, and then I check the water … Read more
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 blog post. Hopefully, it will give you a starting point on your road to a “new to you” RV. This list is based on my … Read more