In this first video, I go over the main features and demonstrate a new, lightweight, portable, on-demand propane camping shower from BougeRV. I think this little unit is going to be quite handy aboard our boat this summer. After using it for a while, I’ll be back with a full review video. Built-in constant temperature … Read more
In this video, I diagnose and repair my faulty RV 12VDC freshwater pump. Turns out the microswitch, part of the water pump’s pressure switch assembly, was intermittent. A new inexpensive microswitch solved the problem. Installation was straightforward, only requiring unscrewing 4 screws to access and replace.
In this video, I check out the Topdon TC004 Mini thermal imaging camera. It’s a compact, budget-friendly option. I’ve used their Tornado 30000 battery charger before and love it. I have also tested other thermal imagers on the boat to spot hot spots in wiring, monitor the diesel engine, and more. They are super handy … Read more
In this video, I install a UVC purification faucet on our vintage CHB trawler that we use as a liveaboard home in the summers on the British Columbia coast. With the combo of the GoBluTech 3-stage filter system and their drinking water faucet, we will have clean water for drinking and cooking. To install, I … Read more
If you’ve been following me, you know we spend a lot of time camping off-grid. This winter, we’re in the desert for about four months of off-grid camping. During the summer, we spend another four months on our boat, mostly anchored off-grid as well. With limited hookups, getting good water is critical, especially since Anne … Read more
This video is a quick tip about a lubricant I use on my Drainmaster electric waste valves and rubber seals. The product is called MolyKote 111 from Dupont and is a food-grade lubricant. It is a thick, non-flowing, grease-like lubricant that provides low volatility, low vapor pressure, wide service temperature range, and water resistance. Related … Read more
I use West Systems’ G/Flex 655 thickened epoxy to repair hairline cracks in my RV waste tanks. This product is ideal because it doesn’t drip, has a low odor, and retains some flexibility. First, I roughened it with a sanding stone on my Dremel tool and cleaned the tank surface really well. Then, I applied … Read more
In this video, I will detail how I replaced my non-working black tank sprayer nozzle. Over the years, it can clog from hard water deposits and debris. I’ve pulled it out and cleaned it before but this time I thought I would swap it out for a brand new part. The OEM installed a flushing … Read more
Recently, I wanted to examine the various systems underneath our 2011 Keystone Cougar 267RLSWE fifth-wheel trailer. I removed the coroplast underbelly for maintenance and a thorough inspection. In this video, a look at what I found and explanations of the various systems hiding under there. Related Posts: Water Tank Bracket Repair Water Tank Filler Hose … Read more
Today, I decided to tackle some plumbing maintenance on my RV, specifically focusing on a leak I noticed around my water heater connections. Over the last few weeks, I’ve seen some weeping where the plastic meets the metal on both the hot and cold connections. This issue became apparent because I mostly boondock, using my … Read more
In this video, I demo a pair of inexpensive liquid transfer pumps from Magam. One is a macerator pump for draining our RV waste tanks, and the other is a water transfer pump for filling the fresh water tank. They are much less expensive than my Flojet and USA Adventure Gear pumps. We’ll see if … Read more
In this video, I repair a crucial piece of boondocking equipment, my Flojet macerator pump. After a routine cleaning, I noticed a drip from the motor end developed the next time I used it. Some troubleshooting lead me to a worn-out rubber shaft seal. Rather than order and replace it, I decided to order what’s … Read more
Quick look at some of the stuff I have added to and modded in our RV shower. Our trailer is a 2011 Keystone Cougar fifth wheel. Related Links: Shower Racks Corner Bars Shower Cut-off Valve – Fury RV Shower Head – Shower Pan Patch Video Faucet Replacement Video
Winterizing the Plumbing Systems In this video, I describe how I prep our boat’s plumbing systems for winter storage on the BC coast. This region of Canada is known for reasonably mild winters by Canadian standards, but it still gets below freezing, sometimes to as low as -10 Celsius or more (14F). First, I drain … Read more
In this video, I cut open a Membrane Solutions RV water filter to see what is inside. It resembles the filters people typically use in RV parks and campgrounds. I found it had a pair of soft foam pieces holding a selection of charcoal and, at one end, a more dense foam layer. It is … Read more