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RV 30A Power Connection Upgrade – SmartPlug Combo Plug/Receptacle

Ray — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:24:23 +0000

Today, I’m upgrading the 30-amp power inlet connection on the RV to a SmartPlug. I’ve been wanting one for a while. I already have one installed on our boat, and they’re so much safer than the old twist lock style you see on a lot of boats and RVs. Recently, my twist lock arced, so ... Read more

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DJI Power 2000 Portable Power Station Review

Ray — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:26:15 +0000

In this video, I’m checking out a new power station from DJI, the company famous for drones. They have the Power 500 and Power 1000, but this is their new Power 2000. They asked me to review it. I’ll split it into a few videos. This first one covers the main features and tests the ... Read more

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Crimping DC Lugs for my RV & Marine Off Grid Power Systems

Ray — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:43:05 +0000

In this video, you will see how I put together my cables for my off-grid systems in the RV and especially on the boat. I’m crimping some common sizes today, 2/0 gauge and 6 gauge, using my new hydraulic crimper that makes a nice clean hex crimp. It’s fast and does a really solid job. ... Read more

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Thunderbird RV Park on Vancouver Island – Winter Stay Review

Ray — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 17:24:47 +0000

We’ve just wrapped up our five-month winter stay at Thunderbird RV Resort in Campbell River on Vancouver Island, and I wanted to share a quick review. It’s one of our favorite spots. We’ve spent many summers here over the years, and the off-season is especially peaceful with friendly neighbors. We had a great site right ... Read more

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Cool New Gadget! VFLEX Universal USB-C Power Adapter Demo

Ray — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:43:53 +0000

Werewolf (Tundra Labs in Green Bay, Wisconsin) sent me their VFLEX gadget to test. It’s a small USB-C adapter that lets you program the output voltage to power devices, like, say, for example, 12V gear common in RVs and boats. Fair Disclosure: I received a free review sample of the product The starter kit included ... Read more

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BougeRV Portable Propane Camping Shower Review

Ray — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:16:28 +0000

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

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Historic CorilAir Mail Flight Out of Campbell River, BC

Ray — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 23:33:17 +0000

On a lovely March day, Anne and I took a thrilling ride aboard an iconic De Havilland Beaver floatplane out of Campbell River, BC. Located on Tyee Spit, CorilAir offers ride-alongs aboard its historic mail flight, with stops at several remote little post offices scattered across the scenic Discovery Islands. This past December, CorilAir offered ... Read more

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Bluetti Charger 2 DC-DC Power Station Charger Review

Ray — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:26:34 +0000

I’m back with a first look at Bluetti’s new Charger 2 DC-to-DC charger. If you remember, I reviewed their Charger 1 last winter, did a couple of videos on it, and we ran it all summer on the boat with great success. I was able to draw up to 500 watts from the engine alternator ... Read more

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TOPDON Thermal Imaging Camera Demo & Review

Ray — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:17:24 +0000

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

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Hydraulic Wire Lug Crimper Demo AMZCNC – Model YQK120

Ray — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:32:49 +0000

In this video, I demonstrate my new hydraulic wire crimper. I needed to buy a new crimper because my old one couldn’t crimp the 4/0 lugs needed for a new off-grid power system project I’m working on. I chose one from a company called AMZCNC. It came with a large selection of dies, ranging from ... Read more

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BougeRV T1 Telescopic Adjustable LED Camping Light Review

Ray — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:43:10 +0000

In this video, I check out a cool new BougeRV T1 telescopic camping light. Looks very handy for both RV and boat life! This thing puts out up to 3,000 lumens total from three LED panels. That’s way brighter than a regular 60W household bulb, which is around 800 lumens. It lights up a decent ... Read more

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Renogy Off Grid RV Power System Installation

Ray — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 22:30:55 +0000

Over the years, I’ve had requests to do a video series showing the installation of a typical boondocking system from start to finish. Something a little more basic than the complex systems I usually show. In this first video of a multi-part series, I begin a fresh installation of a Renogy-based off-grid power system for ... Read more

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Cool Tool for the RV/Boat – Articulating Borescope Camera

Ray — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 23:55:09 +0000

Today I’m checking out this handy KAIWEETS articulating borescope camera, great for peeking into tight spots on the RV or boat. It’s got a 5-inch screen, a 5+ foot flexible cable with a camera tip you can bend and twist using the big red dial (it folds right back on itself for 360 views), bright ... Read more

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Oil Filled Space Heater Repair – Faulty Thermostat Switch

Ray — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:36:43 +0000

In this video, I troubleshoot and repair a faulty oil-filled space heater. The power light was on, but no heating was taking place. Turns out a thermostat switch (125V 16A 90C) had arced internally and was no longer functioning. The repair was an easy switch replacement requiring minimal tools. I like this little heater because ... Read more

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GOGOJO Thermal Monocular Imager Demos & Review

Ray — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 23:48:41 +0000

In this video, I take a look at an interesting thermal imaging gadget from GOYOJO. The G210 thermal monocular detects different levels of heat and displays them as a visual image on an internal screen or phone app screen. A photograph or video recording can be taken and stored on 16GB of internal memory. There ... Read more

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450W Folding Portable Solar Panel Review – ZOUPW

Ray — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:15:20 +0000

In this video, I take a look at and demo a 450W folding portable solar panel from ZOUPW. The panel is very similar in design to the Renogy 400W I’ve been using for the last couple of years. In my mid-January test, it delivered up to 360 watts to my Bluetti Elite 100 power station, ... Read more

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