In this video, I demo a new RVing repair and maintenance gadget a friend gave me to try out. It’s a digital manometer for testing the RVs LP gas system. It measures gas pressure by the Inches o...
https://www.loveyourrv.com/leak-testing-my-rv-propane-system-with-a-digital-manometer/
In this video, I disassemble a Shurflo 4008 water pump to show where the check valve is located and how to replace it if damaged. The primary function of the check valve is to stop the back feedi...
https://www.loveyourrv.com/rv-water-pump-check-valve-function-and-replacement-how-to/
A few years ago, I installed a Renogy DC-DC charger for improved charging power from my truck alternator to my trailer batteries. My truck has an optional 220-amp alternator, so I was able to go ...
https://www.loveyourrv.com/7-pin-tow-cable-charging-tests-using-lithium-rv-batteries/
In this video, I show you a truck safety accessory I recently picked up for our travels with our fifth-wheel trailer. We are full-time RVers carrying large amounts of stuff with us. I don’t lik...
https://www.loveyourrv.com/quarantine-restraints-interior-cargo-safety-system/
This video shows you how we pack the truck and trailer as full-time RVers who take extended trips. Then I break down how our actual real-world weights compare to our truck and trailer max weight ...
In this video, I show off my latest little gadget called the Flowtool Shaker Siphon. The shaker siphon is a handy low-cost tool for transferring liquids via gravity siphon. Recently I needed to r...
https://www.loveyourrv.com/shaker-siphon-tip-inexpensive-tool-for-liquid-transfers/
After cutting up the EZ Snap shade material for my RV windows, I had a little bit leftover. So, I used a small rectangle of it with 6 snaps to cover my shower skylight. It makes a huge differen...
https://www.loveyourrv.com/rv-cooling-tip-cover-the-skylight-with-exterior-shade/
This video shows you how I remove old faded, cracked decals from our 2011 Keystone Cougar fifth-wheel trailer. First, I hit the decal with a bit of heat from my heat gun set on low. If I can, I t...
https://www.loveyourrv.com/removing-cracked-faded-rv-graphics-from-our-cougar-fifth-wheel/
In this video, I remove the EZ Snap winter skirting and pack up the other winter RVing stuff to take to our storage room. I update you on the skirting performance, etc., and take a look at how th...
https://www.loveyourrv.com/end-of-winter-update-upcoming-spring-rv-maintenance-projects/
With our usual winter snowbird trip canceled this year due to the ongoing virus restrictions, we will be hunkering down here on Vancouver Island. Winter weather is relatively mild on the Canadian...
https://www.loveyourrv.com/demo-teardown-of-the-ivation-19-pint-desiccant-dehumidifier/
In this video, I continue my 2020/2021 winter RVing preparations with installations of an air conditioner cold-weather cover and Mopeka wireless LP gas level indicator for my two 30 lb LP Gas (pr...
https://www.loveyourrv.com/more-winter-rving-prep-wireless-lp-gas-level-meters-ac-weather-cover/
For the upcoming winter, I’ve decided to install RV vinyl skirting from a company called EZ Snap. I’ve been using EZ Snap RV window shades for over three years now and found the snaps and sha...
https://www.loveyourrv.com/ez-snap-rv-winter-skirting-installation/
Recently I had to repair a leak in my RV fresh water piping and was having a hard time finding the OEM replacement part. So I decided to remove and redo a section of piping with Shark Bite fittin...
https://www.loveyourrv.com/rv-plumbing-repair-using-shark-bite-fittings/
Here is a quick little tip for repairing a power or tow cable where the outside jacket is slowly pulling away from the plug. A fellow full-time RVer named Greg clued me into this repair. First, y...
https://www.loveyourrv.com/rv-power-tow-cable-tip-fix-pulled-away-cord-covering/
We’ve all seen those horrific photos and video footage of RV fires. The way they construct RVs and the materials used helps them burn quickly. If inside, you may only have seconds to escape. T...
Over the years I’ve been contacted by numerous people asking “What things should I check when buying a used RV?“. To help folks out, I decide to write up this checklist style blog post. H...
https://www.loveyourrv.com/things-to-check-when-buying-used-rv/