Drew Callahan · July 29, 2026
Before you buy a pump, a glow plug or a control board, spend five minutes on the part that costs the least and fails the most. Why heater fuel filters clog early and what else lives in the same fuel path.
Drew Callahan · July 29, 2026
A grinding heater that shuts itself down on an overheat code is usually a tired combustion air fan. How to tell bearing wear from a blocked duct before you pull the unit.
Drew Callahan · July 29, 2026
White smoke and a flame-out code usually mean fuel is arriving but nothing is lighting it. How to test a glow plug properly — and why the combustion screen behind it is the part that actually failed.
Drew Callahan · July 29, 2026
A diesel heater that spins up but never lights is usually a fuel delivery problem, not a dead controller. How to tell whether the dosing pump is actually failed — and the three cheaper things that mimic it.
Drew Callahan · July 4, 2026
⚠️ Safety Disclaimer: This guide is for informational purposes only. Working under a diesel pusher involves crush hazards, hot driveline components, and pressurized systems. Always chock the wheels, set the parking brake, and consult a certified RV or chassis technician for safety-critical service. Most Dutch Star owners are diligent about the house side of the … Read more
Drew Callahan · July 4, 2026
Safety Disclaimer: This guide is for informational purposes only. Slide topper assemblies use spring-loaded roller tubes under significant torsion that can cause serious injury if handled incorrectly. If you have never worked on a spring-tensioned awning before, have the work done by a certified RV technician. What Does an RV Slide Topper Actually Do? A … Read more
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
