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If you own an RV you know that something always seems to need fixing. I had an issue with my RV's vinyl-covered ceiling which at first...
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Lou
- Aug 19, 2022
- 4 min
Affordable RV Lithium Battery Upgrade - Unowix LiFePO4
If you watch videos of RVers upgrading to lithium batteries you may think you can never afford that. Many of these systems include a new...
393 views
Lou
- Jul 22, 2022
- 3 min
Wireless Bluetooth RV Leveling System - RVLevelerPRO By Rhino Storm - Level Your RV In Minutes
I am no stranger to using a wireless Bluetooth leveling system to help me level my RV. I have been using one since they were introduced...
565 views
Lou
- Jun 5, 2022
- 3 min
Bluetti EB55 Portable Power Station - LiFePO4 Battery Backup - RV Gadgets - Solar Generator
I researched a small battery power station for longer than I care to admit. I finally decided to go with the Bluetti EB55 Portable Power...
239 views
Lou
- May 13, 2022
- 2 min
BougeRV RV Windshield Cover For Ford E350/E450 Class C RV Motorhome
Having a Class C RV motorhome I have always been presented with the dilemma of the windshield when parked. For one, you need to create...
144 views
Lou
- Apr 29, 2022
- 3 min
SetPower RV45S Portable 12 Volt Refrigerator Freezer for RV, Overlanding, camping, and more
Unboxing and review of the SetPower RV45S Portable 12 Volt Refrigerator Freezer
121 views
Lou
- Oct 2, 2021
- 2 min
Repairing A Keyless Electronic RVLock - PCB & KPD Circuit Board
I installed a keyless electronic lock from RVLock on my Class C RV about 14 months ago. Recently the lock had a total electronic failure...
166 views
Lou
- Sep 29, 2021
- 2 min
How To Repair A Chipped Windshield Using Permatex Repair Kit
I'm sure most everyone has dealt with a chipped windshield at some point. This is especially true for RV'ers that tow a vehicle behind...
129 views
Lou
- Sep 12, 2021
- 3 min
RV Water Heater Ignition Control Board Replacement - Dinosaur Electronics UIB 64
I have an Atwood 6 gallon electric/gas water heater, model# GC6AA-10E, on my RV. I routinely maintain the water heater. You can check...
308 views
Lou
- Jun 27, 2021
- 2 min
King Extend Go Multi-Use Portable Cell Signal Booster KX3000 For More Than The RV
If you have seen some of my videos or read my articles on antenna equipment you know I'm a big fan of King products. King is an American...
329 views
Lou
- Apr 10, 2021
- 2 min
Replacing the Hardwired RV LP Gas / CO Detector
RVs have long since come with hardwired LP Gas Detector Alarms. Today it is more common to see combination propane gas and CO (carbon...
1,123 views
Lou
- Feb 19, 2021
- 2 min
Haloview Handy 7 True Wireless RV Camera System - Backup and Observation
I have always wanted a camera system that could adapt easily to my needs. I have a hard-wired rear and side camera system in my RV but I...
589 views
Lou
- Nov 15, 2020
- 2 min
AVS Hood Bug Deflector II And Vent Visors For Class C RV – RV Upgrades
I have a 2016 Ford Chassis Class C RV. I recently purchased two products from Auto Ventshade. The first was an AVS Hood Bugflector II. ...
416 views
Lou
- Aug 23, 2020
- 3 min
RV Water Heater Not Igniting Or Staying Lit - RV Maintenance And Cleaning
I have an Atwood 6 gallon electric/gas water heater, model# GC6AA-10E, on my RV. Recently I started experiencing an issue when trying to...
1,424 views
Lou
- Aug 8, 2020
- 3 min
Bestop Sunrider For Jeep Hardtop - The Best Of Both Worlds - RV Toad - Jeep Upgrades
I only have a hardtop for my Jeep Wrangler. The soft top was handed down to my son for his Jeep. As many already know the Freedom...
313 views
Lou
- Aug 1, 2020
- 2 min
Solar Power RV Security With Ring Video - Install And Review - RV Mods
A year or two ago I added a generic brand video doorbell to my RV. It worked out great for added security when away from the RV. I...
321 views
Lou
- Jul 25, 2020
- 2 min
Ford Keyless Entry Wireless Keypad Installation And Programming - Class C RV Ford E-Series
If you own a Class C RV on a Ford E-series chassis cutaway they come with just basic options. RV manufacturers install some bells and...
1,199 views
Lou
- Jul 11, 2020
- 2 min
SumoSprings Front Helper Springs Installation - 2016 Class C RV Ford E-Series Cutaway
I have a Class C RV on the Ford E-series cutaway chassis. Although it drives very well the front was a little soft and I experienced...
507 views
Lou
- Jul 4, 2020
- 3 min
5 RV Utility Upgrades And Mods - RV Upgrades #1
Upgrading your RV is a great way to personalize your rig. Here are some upgrades I would classify in the utility group. Each upgrade...
463 views
Lou
- Jun 20, 2020
- 2 min
How To Replace And Install An RV Kitchen Faucet – RV Upgrades
Most RVs today come with a pretty decent kitchen faucet. The one in my RV was of decent quality but was small which made it difficult to...
2,368 views
Lou
- Jun 13, 2020
- 3 min
Replacing A Fuel Filter On A Cummins Onan RV Generator - RV Maintenance
General maintenance is imperative to keep the Onan RV generator running smoothly. I change the oil every year or 150 hours, whichever...
2,046 views
Lou
- Jun 6, 2020
- 4 min
Keyless RV Entry Door Handle Lock For Your Motorhome - RVLock Install
I have wanted a keyless RV lock for the entry door of my RV for a while now. There are really only two main options for those of us with...
572 views
Lou
- May 30, 2020
- 3 min
Changing The RV Propane Regulator - RV Maintenance
If you're like me the RV propane regulator never crosses your mind. Why should it, the propane works, so it must work. They do however...
645 views
Lou
- May 23, 2020
- 2 min
How To Replace And Install An RV Bathroom Faucet – RV Upgrades
Many RVs come with a plastic bathroom faucet that leaves much to be desired. In addition to being plastic and generally flimsy, they are...
694 views
Lou
- May 16, 2020
- 2 min
Label & Post The RV Height, Switches, Connections, Slides – 5 Minute RV Tips Tricks Mods & Upgrades
When I purchased my RV there were large ugly stickers everywhere. From stickers saying electricity can kill you to open window here. ...
217 views
Lou
- May 9, 2020
- 2 min
RV Awning Canvas And Arm Alignment - How To Adjust And Fix In Under Five Minutes
RV awnings have one thing in common, the canvas, vinyl, or fabric can become misaligned over time. This is usually just caused with age...
2,134 views
Lou
- May 4, 2020
- 2 min
Camp Chef Flat Top Grill And Griddle - FTG600 - Assembly, Seasoning And First Cook
I use my Camp Chef VersaTop Flat Top so much at home I decided to upgrade the home flat top and put the VersaTop back in the RV. I...
708 views
Lou
- Apr 25, 2020
- 2 min
How To Change An LED Ceiling Puck Light In The RV
If you have ever needed to change an LED bulb in the RV's ceiling puck lights you quickly realize it is more than you may have bargained...
1,082 views
Lou
- Apr 18, 2020
- 2 min
Custom RV Stove Top Cover - Noodle Cutting Board
If you're an RV owner you are no stranger to RV stove covers. Unless you own a high end rig the stove top cover is either glass or even...
1,286 views
Lou
- Apr 11, 2020
- 2 min
RV Bedding Made Easy With This Comfortable Upgrade - Zipper Bedding
If you own an RV you are probably no stranger to the difficulties in making the bed. The tight spaces and sometimes slide-outs make...
2,466 views
Lou
- Apr 5, 2020
- 2 min
RV Window Tint and Shade Film - Increase Privacy and Reduce Heat
The master bed is at the rear of my RV. Due to the lack of space, the emergency escape window is in place of where the headboard would...
353 views
Lou
- Mar 25, 2020
- 2 min
How To Build A Custom Wood RV Dinette Table Top - DIY
Building a custom wood RV dinette table top
846 views
Lou
- Feb 18, 2020
- 2 min
Cordless High Pressure Inflator Air Pump for Car, Truck, and RV Tires
Anyone who knows me will tell you I love great gadgets. Recently I met someone who showed me his Ryobi Cordless Inflator. I was amazed...
469 views
Lou
- Nov 16, 2019
- 2 min
Brining And Smoking A Turkey on the Davy Crockett Green Mountain Grill – How To – RV Cooking
Smoking a turkey is much easier than you would think. It can be as easy as throwing on some rub, getting it into a smoker and just let...
2,621 views
Lou
- Oct 6, 2019
- 3 min
Installing A Full Function RV Battery Monitor From AiLi
You can spend thousands of dollars on RV battery upgrades and accessories. There are many choices out there for RV battery monitors. ...
15,539 views
Lou
- Sep 14, 2019
- 2 min
Hershey RV Show 2019 – America’s Largest RV Show – 2020 Model Tours
If you're in the Northeast in September then going to America's Largest RV Show in Hershey, PA has to be on the list of things to do. I...
130 views
Lou
- Sep 2, 2019
- 2 min
Replace And Upgrade The RV lighting With Chandelier Fixtures And 12 Volt LED Lights – Install Tips
I had two small puck lights under the kitchen cabinet that were beginning to fail. Instead of simply replacing them with new puck lights...
497 views
Lou
- Aug 25, 2019
- 2 min
Replace The Ugly RV Door Window With AP Products Thin Shade Upgrade - How To Install Tricks And Tips
Did you ever notice the RV industry comes out with new and better innovations every year? How do you think they get you to trade in the...
1,327 views
Lou
- Aug 19, 2019
- 2 min
Replace The Stiff RV Shower Hose With A Flexible Hose From Camco
I wrestle with the shower hose in my RV every time I shower. If you have an RV you know exactly what I mean. The shower hose is a stiff...
604 views
Lou
- Aug 3, 2019
- 2 min
Keep Rats and Mice Out of the RV Engine - Ultrasonic Under Hood Animal Repeller – Easy Install
If you're like me every time the RV is parked longer than a week the engine compartment attracts rodents. I continually find mouse...
628 views
Lou
- Jul 27, 2019
- 4 min
Top 5 Must Have RV Gadgets When Driving an RV and Towing - Tips, Tricks, and Mods
While driving my RV there are several gadgets I consider must-haves. A few are for safety and others for pure convenience. Some came...
936 views
Lou
- Jul 4, 2019
- 2 min
CAMP CHEF VERSATOP - With Flat Top Griddle, BBQ Grill Box and Artisan Pizza Oven – Complete Unboxing
I know how popular flat top griddles are these days. The small ones are especially popular with campers and RVers. Camp Chef has come...
644 views
Lou
- Jun 29, 2019
- 3 min
How to Cook the Best Ribeye Steak You Will Ever Eat! - Smoked and Seared with 5 spices – RV Cooking
I’m always looking for a better way to cook a steak. If you search “How to cook a perfect steak” you’ll find hundreds of recipes and...
412 views
Lou
- Jun 22, 2019
- 2 min
King Falcon WiFi - Automatic Directional Antenna and Router for the RV
I have been a fan of King RV products for some time. I have and use several of their products including their OmniGo HDTV Antenna and...
841 views
Lou
- Jun 8, 2019
- 2 min
Green Mountain Grill Davy Crockett - Best Portable and WiFi GMG Pellet Smoker
I'm no stranger to smoking good BBQ. However, I am not an expert and don't fancy on using an old school smoker that needs to be watched...
647 views
Lou
- May 27, 2019
- 3 min
RV SnapPads - The Easiest Install for the Best RV Upgrade - Bigfoot Leveling Jacks
I first heard of SnapPads a few years back and thought, what a fantastic idea. SnapPads are made from recycled tires here in the USA. ...
671 views
Lou
- May 12, 2019
- 3 min
Replacing and Installing AGM 12V Deep Cycle Batteries in the RV
My RV is a Class C and like most Class C's the batteries are located below the entrance steps. As you can see the location held two...
2,160 views
Lou
- May 5, 2019
- 4 min
Should I Buy an RV Extended Warranty? Your Questions Answered
I am constantly being asked by fellow RVers should they purchase an extended warranty for their RV. I always reply this is a personal...
282 views
Lou
- Apr 20, 2019
- 2 min
RV Cabinet Door Modification Upgrade Using Blum 170 Degree Hinges – How to Replace and Install Tips
My RV had a cabinet door under the kitchen sink that drove me crazy. The area is tight and the cabinet door had 95 degree hinges. As you...