Quick video on this neat gadget I grabbed for my Starlink V2 square dish. I used to set it on the ground or strap it to a roof vent for extended stays, but now I’ve got a compact pole mount that clips right onto my existing flagpole. The mount is smaller and lighter than Starlink’s … Read more
In this RV mod/upgrade, I installed a USB outlet plate in this video into my RV. The Wattcycle USB power panel features a USB-C and USB-A outlet with blue backlighting, a hinged cover, and a power switch. The installation was pretty straightforward, only requiring a hookup to 12VDC. An additional fuse may be required depending … Read more
I’ve begun the DC battery rewiring upgrades I have planned for Vestri so we can spend more time at anchor and improve the electrical system safety. I installed a new Xantrex 2000W Inverter/Charger in a recent video. Now I’m tackling the battery bank wiring, starting with the AGM engine starter bank. I removed about 20 … Read more
In this video, I do a couple of repairs to my RV screen door: replacing the bug screens and a broken lower hinge. Then I attempted to repair the cracking wall inside my outside door with plastic paint, plus upgraded my RV Lock to the latest version. I also give some long-term reviews of the … Read more
In this first video, I install the new Haloview Byte Tango 12 (BT12) wireless RV rearview camera system, featuring a dash cam, Carplay/Android Auto, a 10″ touchscreen display, and much more. I’ll use it in my Ram 3500 towing our 30′ fifth wheel trailer for about a month and return with a full review. *Fair … Read more
I swap out my OEM Coleman Mach manual slider type thermostat for a battery-operated Honeywell RTH5100B digital with auto heat and cooling changeover. I’ve done this particular upgrade a few times in the past. First I upgraded to a Hunter 42999B and then to a Honeywell Focus Pro 5000 series. The Hunter worked well but … Read more
In this video, I remove the center dashboard bezel in my 2018 Ram 3500 Tradesman truck and run various dash accessory power wires behind it. I have a GPS, Dashcam and RV rearview camera display and all have power wires with 12-volt plugs on them. To simplify and streamline things I place. the 3-way 12-volt … Read more
In this video, I used an extra Haloview wireless backup/rearview camera I acquired and repurposed it as my RV entrance door security camera. I mounted it over the RV entrance door using the porch light wiring to supply 12VDC power. The Haloview wireless camera system records to a micro SD card located on the LCD … Read more
In this video, I upgrade the three basement storage door catches on my 2011 Keystone Cougar fifth wheel trailer. I upgrade from the OEM plastic type catches to ones made of metal. They have a stainless steel mounting plate with an aluminum catch. To install, I unscrewed the old catches, cleaned off the old sealant … Read more
In this video, I show myself dumping our Keystone Cougar’s 3 RV holding tanks at a rest stop dump station. I show how quick, clean and efficient the task is with my custom sewer system setup. The OEM sewer arrangement has been modded to allow my Waste Master sewer hose to always be connected, by … Read more
A little over 4 years ago I installed a 12 VDC FanTastic RV roof vent fan in the main living area of our Keystone Cougar trailer. I installed it mainly to help keep us cool when off-grid camping (aka boondocking) and for quickly removing excess moisture and cooking odors from the RV. Overall I’ve been … Read more
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 the killer application for it was as a rearview camera. I love having a clear view of exactly what’s behind me when towing the rig down … Read more
In this video, I show you a neat little wireless thermostat for our RV electric space heater and my DIY mod to install a filter in the RV gas furnace’s cold air return grill. For the furnace filter, I used a sponge type I picked up a Home Depot here in Canada. It can be … Read more
In this video, I give you a look at the underbelly area of our 2011 Keystone Cougar 276RLS trailer. I show you two large square sections that I have cut out of the Coroplast plastic underbelly cover. To make working on my RV sewer and plumbing easier, I have cut out the two sections. I … Read more
A little while ago I released a blog post explaining the operation of a plumbing part called an Anti-Siphon Trap Vent Device (ASTVD) and how a failure of it could lead to waste tank odors making their way into the RV. At that time, I indicated plans to install what’s called a HepvO valve as … Read more