Drew Callahan · May 15, 2026
As I sit down to share some insights from my travels, I’m reminded of my time on the road—over 80,000 miles across North America in three different rigs. It’s been a journey filled with lessons, especially when it comes to maintaining the essentials of my RV. One area where I’ve gained significant insight is the … Read more
Drew Callahan · May 15, 2026
Right now, my Airstream Rangeline is parked in front of me, and I’m staring at the cramped battery box nestled under the wet bay. It’s a tight fit—barely large enough for what Airstream managed to cram in there from the factory. When you pop that lid on any stock Rangeline, you’re met with a single … Read more
Drew Callahan · May 15, 2026
Hey there, I’m Drew Callahan. After traveling over 80,000 miles across North America in three different rigs, I’ve seen my fair share of RV setups, and one thing stands out: if you skip the battery management system setup on your Jayco Terrain lithium install, you’re not just leaving charging capacity on the table. You could … Read more
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 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
