Torque Wrench for RV Maintenance Tip As a full timer, snowbird and even a regular vacation type RV user it’s a good idea to carry and know how to use a torque wrench to maintain proper tightness on critical nuts and bolts. As our motorhomes, trucks, tow vehicles, and trailers are rolling and sometimes bouncing … Read more
Found During Routine Service My 2011 Keystone Cougar 276RLS went in for routine service last week at Triangle RV in Sidney BC. The work to be done was an axle bearing inspection, clean and grease repack. Also new seals were to be installed and if necessary new bearings. While they were at it I instructed … Read more
Introduction After spending the summer stationary in one RV site this year I had many things to do while preparing the RV for snowbird season down south. Our journey down to the US southwest will see us cover several thousand miles in a short time so the truck and trailer need to be inspected and … Read more
Ten tips to keep your RV working smoothly Taking the time to do a few preventative measures to our RVs will pay big dividends down the road. Just like you take your car in on a regular basis for a tuneup and oil change, don’t forget about our good old motorhome or trailer. Most maintenance procedures … Read more
RV Waste Tank Valve Tip I’ve just finished replacing the black waste tank valve on my Keystone Cougar 276RLS fifth wheel and have a little tip for you. The main reason my black tank valve needed to be replaced was due to a crack forming near the pull rod output hole. I believe this was … Read more
RV Waste Tank Valve Replacement A little while ago when running some wiring to install a headphone jack in the Cougar I decided to have a peek inside all areas of the underbelly. As I inspected the area where the gray and black tank valves are located I noticed the black tank valve was developing … Read more
This is a story of a near RV fire scenario which lucky for me and a few burns on my hand didn’t happen. My old 1989 Ford Camper Van that we affectionately call “Daisy” started to act a little strange and sometimes drain the starter battery. It was no big deal as I carry a … Read more
Introduction Being that we aren’t yet famously wealthy and unable to work the six months we spend down south visiting the United States during the winter, we really have to watch our budget. In the last four years traveling full time in our RV, we have figured out some ways to be frugal and save … Read more
In the summer after a winter spent down south as a snowbird doing lot of boondocking my pair of 73536i Champion Generators need some tender loving care. I like to pick a nice sunny day, strip off the covers and perform the manufacturer’s suggested maintenance. This includes: Changing the oil Cleaning the fuel filter Cleaning … Read more
Tips for the RV Life eBook I’m very excited my first eBook Tips for the RV Life is finished! All monthly newsletter subscribers receive a *free* copy! The LoveYourRV.com newsletter is also being changed from basically a weekly blog update to a full-fledged newsletter. Plans are to include the most popular blog post excerpts, a … Read more
Living in our RV Full Time means we need compact, lightweight appliances to take along with us. One piece of equipment that’s been a great addition to the RV cleaning arsenal is the Bissell Little Green Portable Steam Cleaner. I found this unit while researching for a compact portable unit with enough power to tackle … Read more
I’m often asked what tools and maintenance items I carry along while pursuing the Full Time RV Life. While organizing the RV this spring I pulled out all my tools and thought this would be a good time to show to you the stuff I carry. When RVing there is always the balance between carrying … Read more
Introduction With the complexity of the modern RV comes a need for a fair amount of maintenance to keep it running smoothly and safely. Below you will find my personal Fifth Wheel RV Maintenance list. No RVers list will be the same as there are many variables that go into what needs done and when. … Read more
Rather than buy nasty and expensive chemicals for the waste tanks try using a 1/2 cup of good old Borax laundry detergent and 1/4 cup of water softener. The Borax detergent helps control odor and cleans the tank. The water softener makes the water softer and more slippery, preventing waste from sticking to the walls of the … Read more
For lifting your heavy tandem wheel trailer to change a tire or check bearings and brakes nothing is as easy as using the Trailer Aid Plus. I picked up one to use on my 9000 lb Keystone Cougar fifth wheel trailer. It makes it easy to check the brakes and bearings and change a flat. Just … Read more