Rolling Rambles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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, 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

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