Soft Start or Easy Start? External or Hard Wired?
When it comes to adding a soft / easy start to your RV air conditioner, there are a few options to choose from. With the addition of SoftStartRVs new “SoftStartUP” external device, you no longer need to climb up on your roof, take apart your AC housing and hardwire into the compressor.
Why You Need a Soft Start for Your RV Air Conditioner
Living in Texas, one of our most important priorities of RV life is the ability to run the air conditioner no matter where we are or what power source we have available.
SnapPads, An Essential upgrade for our Leisure Travel Van & Airstream
One of the very first upgrades we did on our Leisure Travel Van was to put SnapPads on our auto leveling feet. This has been fantastic, as I’ve never had to fish out any plastic or wooden blocks for better support, or to protect the ground or feet of my levelers.
Meet Our new RV. It’s “Riveting”!
It’s been two years since our 2020 Leisure Travel Van Unity FX was delivered, and Janet, the dogs and I have had a blast in it. In fact, we had so much fun RVing in our LTV that we wanted to get a totally different RV experience, so we started looking at towables, fifth wheels in particular.
2023 Leisure Travel Vans, What’s New for Unity & wonder?
The updates to the 2023 Leisure Travel Vans Unity and Wonder have been revealed and we go over each one of them step by step.
Avoid Buying Too Much! RV Essentials for Getting Started
Don't make the mistake of buying everything you think you will use or enjoy in your new RV. First, only get the essentials and camp a few times so that you don't make beginner mistakes of over buying things that might not fit or you won't use.
Lithionics Lithium Battery & 3000 Watt Inverter Install Tutorial
Ready to DIY an electrical transformation to your Leisure Travel Van or RV? Watch as Sandy Johnson installs a Lithionics 315ah lithium battery, Xantrex 3000 watt inverter and moves the breakers to the inverted side of the coach.
Starlink for RVs. What you need to know
Starlink is a fantastic solution for some RVers, and for others, it's just not necessary. In this video, I go into three things you need to consider if you are thinking about adding Starlink to your RV internet arsenal.
Two Year Review of owning a Leisure Travel Van
We took delivery of our 2020 Leisure Travel Van Unity FX in May of 2020, just two months after putting in our order (lucky, I know). This was when the pandemic was in panic mode, and no one knew if the world was going to ever be the same again.
Interview with Dean With Leisure Travel Vans
I had the opportunity to sit down with Dean recently and talk about how their company culture drives their quality, what is happening with supply and demand and more.
Leisure Travel Van Price Increases. How Much More in 2022 than 2020?
When I purchased my Leisure Travel Van in 2020, I got most of the options including leveling jacks and diesel generator.
So how much more would the exact same build cost in 2022? I dive into the Leisure Travel Van website and build the same LTV and compare my buyers order with the MSRP on the website.
Upgrade your Lithionics Firmware & Best Practices with 3000W Inverters
Lithionics has discovered a potential issue with High Capacitive Inverter Inrush with 3000W and above inverters. If you have a Xantrex or Kisea 3000W inverter, a simple firmware update on your battery and making sure you have an on/off switch between your battery and inverter is sufficient.
An Easy Fix for Leisure Travel Van Bay Door Supports
My two larger storage bay doors would not stay open on my Leisure Travel Van. So I did a simple upgrade and now it’s perfect!
Why We Love Our Leisure Travel Van Unity
Why do we love our Leisure Travel Van? Here’s five of our top reasons we wouldn't want to live without our 2020 Unity FX.
5 Things We can’t Live Without in Our Leisure Travel Van
It’s so easy to load up your RV with “things”. We soon found out that many of the items we thought we would need, wasn’t necessary at all, but there were a few things that are now absolute “must haves”.
Storing My Leisure Travel Van Indoors at NIRVC
We are fortunate to have a National Indoor RV Center near us with the ability to store our Leisure Travel Van Unity FX inside, plugged in and safe from the elements. With valet service, it's a breeze to grab our coach, leave our car and take off.
Lithium Upgrade Guide for Leisure Travel Vans & RVs
The Lithionics 315ah battery gives us the ultimate freedom. We don’t have to be handcuffed to a power pole anymore.
Leisure Travel Van VS Winnebago View, Navion - How much price difference?
If you are looking at options for 25 foot motorhomes on the Mercedes Sprinter chassis, then you probably have Leisure Travel Vans and a Winnebago Navion / View on your radar.
Six things to consider with a small RV like a Leisure Travel Van or Winnebago Navion
Many people see Leisure Travel Vans on YouTube, and may not get the correct perspective of owning a small RV. There are so many benefits to the smaller footprint of the Leisure Travel Van, but there are also many things to consider.
Propane or Diesel. Which Generator is Best for Leisure Travel Vans?
When it comes to choosing diesel or propane for your generator, most people will be totally overwhelmed about which option to go with. The diesel is twice as much as the propane, so it must be twice as good, right? Here I talk about my choice for my Leisure Travel Van Unity FX and why I made the wrong decision.