Drew Callahan · July 3, 2026
I’m crouched next to the wet bay, flashlight between my teeth, running my fingers along a split fitting that’s wept enough water to soak the insulation below. The owner’s standing behind me asking how this happened. Here’s what I tell them: some RV work is genuinely DIY territory. Other jobs—anything involving propane lines, 120-volt circuits, … Read more
Drew Callahan · July 3, 2026
RV Slide-Out Motor and Gear Replacement A shop quoted me $1,200 in labor alone to swap out a failed slide motor on a Forest River Arctic Wolf last summer—that’s before parts, taxes, or the week-long wait for a service appointment. The motor and gear assembly is what typically fails on these rigs when you hear … Read more
Drew Callahan · July 2, 2026
RV Awning Fabric and Motor Replacement Most Arctic Wolf owners wait until their awning is already broken before they look at the fabric closely. By then, UV damage has already made the material brittle, the motor’s been grinding harder to compensate for friction in a damaged track, and what could’ve been a single Saturday job … Read more
Drew Callahan · July 2, 2026
So you’re standing in front of a Class B van you’re thinking about buying—or you already own one and something just quit working—and you need to know: what’s actually going to break on this thing, and can you fix it yourself without calling a dealer? The honest answer is that you absolutely can, but only … Read more
Drew Callahan · July 1, 2026
It was mile forty-three out of a remote BLM area in Utah, the temperature had just dropped below freezing overnight, and I’d learned—too late—that boondocking without a solid plan for your waste water doesn’t just mean inconvenience. It means you’re stranded. The gray tank froze solid. The black tank sensor had stopped reporting honestly about … Read more
