Drew Callahan · May 14, 2026
I’m Drew Callahan, and after traveling over 80,000 miles across North America in three different rigs, I’ve seen my fair share of issues with RV air conditioning systems. Right now, I’m holding a run capacitor that came out of a DRV Mobile Suites. The metal cylinder is visibly swollen at the top, and there’s a … Read more
Drew Callahan · May 14, 2026
Hey there, I’m Drew Callahan. After spending over 80,000 miles across North America in three different rigs, I’ve encountered my fair share of AC problems. Recently, I got a message from Sarah, who was camping in Arizona, dealing with a 104-degree heatwave. She texted me, “Drew, my AC fan is making this grinding noise and … Read more
Drew Callahan · May 13, 2026
Here I am, Drew Callahan, standing under the Brinkley Model Z, multimeter in one hand and the AC unit shroud already removed. I can hear the compressor struggling to cycle, almost like it’s caught in a fight with itself. The fan is spinning, but there’s no real torque behind it. Just three hours earlier, the … Read more
Drew Callahan · May 13, 2026
Last summer, I found myself facing a hefty dealership quote of $380 just to diagnose and replace the AC capacitor on my Forest River Impression. With labor costs at $220 and parts around $45, I realized that I had to close the gap between what a shop charges and what I actually needed to spend. … Read more
Drew Callahan · May 12, 2026
As I reflect on my journey covering over 80,000 miles across North America in three different rigs, I often find myself thinking about the little things that can make a big difference in our RV experience. One of those things is the rooftop AC unit, which many RV owners treat like a black box: it … Read more
Drew Callahan · May 12, 2026
I’m Drew Callahan, and after racking up over 80,000 miles across North America in three different rigs, I’ve seen my fair share of AC units acting up. If your Grand Design Reflection’s AC is grinding, hesitating on startup, or blowing lukewarm air, you might suspect the capacitor or something worse. Here’s the deal: a worn … Read more
Drew Callahan · May 12, 2026
Hey there, I’m Drew Callahan. After traveling over 80,000 miles across North America in three different rigs, I’ve learned a thing or two about keeping my gear in top shape. It was late July, and the thermometer hit 105 degrees somewhere outside Barstow — not exactly the ideal spot to have your AC quit on … Read more
Drew Callahan · May 11, 2026
As I, Drew Callahan, reflect on my journey of traveling over 80,000 miles across North America in three different rigs, I find myself diving deep into the common issues that can arise, particularly with the Keystone Sprinter. One of the most frustrating experiences is walking into a Keystone Sprinter with a dead AC. You’ll hear … Read more
Drew Callahan · May 11, 2026
Hello, I’m Drew Callahan. After traveling over 80,000 miles across North America in three different rigs, I’ve learned a thing or two about keeping my RV’s systems running smoothly. One of the most common issues I’ve encountered is with the Alpine’s rooftop AC unit. If yours starts acting up, it will typically show you one … Read more
Drew Callahan · May 10, 2026
As Drew Callahan, I’ve traveled over 80,000 miles across North America, navigating the ins and outs of RV life in three different rigs. One thing I’ve learned along the way is that KZ Durango owners often face issues that aren’t covered in the manual. If your rooftop AC starts grinding, hesitates on startup, or fails … Read more
