In this video, I’m checking out a new product from Haloview, the same folks who make the wireless rear monitoring system and cameras I use on my RV. I’ve tested several of their models, including the BT10 model, but I really prefer the BT7 with its square design over the long rear-view-mirror style. One cool … Read more
Today, I’m unboxing and testing the new Haloview BT10 rearview monitor for my RV. It’s got a 10-inch mirror-style display with built-in dash cam and TPMS. The BT10 is similar to the BT7 that I’ve used for the past 10 months. Sent as a free review sample, it arrived loaded with the following features: 1080p … Read more
I recently upgraded the deck lighting on my boat to enhance safety, particularly when anchoring in dark conditions. I chose 45-watt LED floodlights from Amazon, called Jaslites, with 5,500 lumens for bright, stable illumination. They’re designed for harsh marine environments, featuring waterproof DT connectors, an IP67 rating, and aluminum heat sinks for enhanced durability. I … Read more
In part one of this review, I unboxed, set up, and demonstrated Reolink Argus 4 Pro Wireless Security Cameras. I have also reviewed and used the Reolink GO and Argus 3 Pro models with excellent results. I often use the footage in my RV and boating travel videos. I especially love the easy time-lapse feature. … Read more
Recently, I installed an LED light bar onto my 2018 Ram 3500 pickup truck. Sadly, the OEM headlight’s performance is lacking, especially when we go off the grid. Finding the trail or dirt road back to our camper can be difficult. So, I picked up a Nilight brand LED light bar kit from Amazon. (ZH410 … Read more
In this video, I demo and review a pair of meters from a company called TOPTES. They supplied me with samples of their Gas Detector and Moisture Meter. Both will be handy to have around our RV and boat. Both worked well in my tests. The only negative was the display on the gas detector … Read more
A look at and demos of the Argus 3 Pro wireless WiFi security camera from Reolink. About 4 1/2 years ago, I reviewed the Reolink Go camera and have been using it successfully ever since. The reason I’d like to swap it out with the Argus is the Argus uses WiFi vs Cellular for its … Read more
In this video, I repurpose a Haloview RD7R Wireless Rear View Camera System for my RV for use on our old CHB trawler boat. I hooked up three cameras to monitor different views of our boat’s Ford Lehman diesel engine. The fourth camera I mounted up high on the mast for a clear view of … Read more
I continue my electrical upgrades to our 1976 CHB trawler by installing an all-in-one AC surge protector, power monitor, and soft starter device from Active Controls. The ActiveStart device gets installed directly in line with our incoming 30 amp shore power connection. It can help reduce inrush current up to 50% when high amperage loads like … Read more
RV Overloading It’s one of the easiest things to overlook regarding RV safety. RVs can be substantially overloaded but not outwardly show it like a car or truck when it is obvious the back end is riding low. So unless you weigh your RV, you may never know it may be dangerously overloaded and a … Read more
In this video, I demo and explain the installation of the Guta TPMS booster device that came in my 8-sensor kit. When I first reviewed the Guta tire monitor, I found it worked fine without the booster. But things have changed, and the booster is required, or I lose connectivity to the passenger side trailer … Read more
In this video, I unbox, demo, and review a dash cam offering from Kingslim. The Kingslim model D4 is a dual dash cam kit containing both front and rear cameras. Fair Disclosure: The review sample was sent free of charge. However, I didn’t receive any monetary compensation for the video. Top features besides dual cam … Read more
This video is my first update for our 2022/23 RV Snowbird trip. We are only about a week into it, but it has already been an adventure, mainly due to the weather. The Black Ball Ferry crossing from Victoria to Port Angeles went smoothly with sunny weather and low winds. We arrived in PA at … Read more
In this video, I take a new set of LED trailer tail lights and tear them apart to cannibalize their flat light panels. Then with a few mounting and wiring modifications, I installed the LED panels into my existing OEM incandescent tail lights. I’ve previously tried replacement LED bulbs with poor results, so I needed … Read more
Today I found myself staying in an older RV park campsite with relatively low voltage on the AC power pedestal feed. If I ran anything more than about 1500 watts, the AC voltage began to drop dramatically. For example, if I attempted 3000 watts, the voltage sagged to around 101 VAC. I thought this would … Read more