Drew Callahan · May 10, 2026
The whine hit my ears before I even opened the roof hatch—a high-pitched grinding that shifted into a rattling buzz the moment the compressor tried to engage. After spending over 80,000 miles across North America in three different rigs, I’ve heard that sound too many times to ignore: the capacitor was shot, the fan motor … Read more
Drew Callahan · May 9, 2026
As someone who’s traveled over 80,000 miles across North America in three different rigs, I’ve learned a thing or two about RV maintenance. Most RV owners, including myself at times, often walk away from their AC unit thinking it’s either going to work or it’s going to die—there’s no in-between. What I’ve discovered is that … Read more
Drew Callahan · May 9, 2026
I’m Drew Callahan, and as someone who’s racked up over 80,000 miles across North America in three different rigs, I know the importance of a reliable AC unit. Right now, my Crossroads Redwood is parked in a pull-through site, and I’m looking up at the rooftop AC unit—the same one that has kept me cool … Read more
Drew Callahan · May 8, 2026
As someone who’s logged over 80,000 miles across North America in three different rigs, I, Drew Callahan, have learned a thing or two about RV maintenance. Most RV owners don’t think about their furnace igniter or control board until it’s too late—like when it dies in subfreezing temperatures. At that point, a $120 part can … Read more
Drew Callahan · May 8, 2026
Drew Callahan here, and as I sit with a New Horizons furnace control board in my hand — the same one I pulled from a rig last week — I can’t help but notice the cracked solder joints on the back. It’s a classic case. This board has endured years of freeze-thaw cycles from campgrounds … Read more
Drew Callahan · May 8, 2026
“Drew, my AC fan is making this grinding noise and the compressor barely kicks on anymore. Is that a capacitor thing, or am I looking at a whole new unit?” I get that question at least twice a month from Cougar owners, usually sometime in mid-summer when the heat’s already unbearable. Here’s the thing: it … Read more
Drew Callahan · May 7, 2026
Hey there, I’m Drew Callahan. After logging over 80,000 miles across North America in three different rigs, I’ve learned a thing or two about RV maintenance. Today, I’m standing in front of a DRV Mobile Suites with the furnace panel already open, flashlight illuminating the circuit board nestled inside the combustion chamber housing. The board … Read more
Drew Callahan · May 7, 2026
I’m Drew Callahan, and after logging over 80,000 miles across North America in three different rigs, I’ve learned a thing or two about RV maintenance. Recently, I faced a hefty $1,200 quote from a dealership to diagnose and replace a failed furnace igniter and control board on my Forest River Impression. The labor alone was … Read more
Drew Callahan · May 6, 2026
Hey there, I’m Drew Callahan. As someone who has racked up over 80,000 miles across North America in three different rigs, I’ve seen my fair share of RV furnace issues, especially with the Brinkley Model Z. Many owners don’t realize that the furnace control board can fail without any warning signs—no spark, no heat, and … Read more
Drew Callahan · May 6, 2026
Hey there, I’m Drew Callahan, and as someone who has clocked over 80,000 miles across North America in three different rigs, I’ve encountered my fair share of furnace issues in Cedar Creek units. If your furnace is clicking but not igniting, or worse, shutting down in the middle of a frigid night, you’re likely facing … Read more
