Drew Callahan · June 4, 2026
Eight years ago, my partner Jen and I sold most of what we owned, bought a 28-foot travel trailer, and pointed the truck west. We were convinced we had done our homework. We had watched the YouTube videos. We had…
Drew Callahan · June 3, 2026
Key Takeaways Thor Chateau Class C motorhomes are factory-equipped with either Dometic/Carefree of Colorado or Lippert/Solera power awnings, and end cap replacement parts are not interchangeable between brands.Cracked or missing awning end caps expose the motor housing and fabric roller…
Drew Callahan · June 3, 2026
Key Takeaways The Jayco North Point uses the Lippert OneControl smart hub system, where each power awning is governed by a dedicated electronic node (control module) that communicates via a CAN bus network.A failed awning node typically presents as an…
Drew Callahan · June 2, 2026
Key Takeaways Most Keystone RV models — including the Cougar, Montana, Alpine, Bullet, Sprinter, and Passport — are factory-fitted with Lippert-sourced awning systems, many of which share components originally engineered by Carefree of Colorado or Dometic.Fabric replacement is the most…
Drew Callahan · June 2, 2026
Key Takeaways The Fleetwood Discovery Park’s parking brake system uses spring-actuated air brakes controlled by a dash-mounted push-pull valve — most commonly a Bendix PP-1 or PP-7 — on the Freightliner XC chassis.A failed or leaking park brake valve will…
Drew Callahan · June 2, 2026
Key Takeaways The Tiffin Allegro Bus uses the HWH hydraulic leveling system — one of the most reliable in the industry, but still vulnerable to low fluid, blown fuses, and failed solenoid valves.Low hydraulic fluid is the single most common…
Drew Callahan · June 1, 2026
Key Takeaways The Cummins ISL 8.9L engine in the Tiffin Allegro Bus has six primary coolant leak points: the water pump weep hole, coolant filter housing, EGR cooler, charge air cooler, hose connections, and freeze plugs.A cooling system pressure test…
Drew Callahan · June 1, 2026
Key Takeaways Most Jayco models — including the Eagle, Jay Flight, North Point, and Pinnacle — use either Lippert Schwintek in-wall or Lippert rack-and-pinion slide systems, each requiring a different replacement motor.Identifying the correct motor requires locating the system type…
Drew Callahan · May 31, 2026
Key Takeaways Most Thor Class C and Class A models — including the Chateau, Four Winds, and Quantum — use Lippert/Solera power awnings with a replaceable 12V DC cover motor (Lippert part number 266149, also cross-referenced as 373566).Thor awning cover…
Drew Callahan · May 31, 2026
Key Takeaways Most Thor Motor Coach Class A models — including the Venetian, Aria, Tuscany, and Palazzo — use the Lippert Schwintek in-wall slide-out system as their primary slide mechanism.The Schwintek system relies on dual IG-42 gearmotors and rack-and-pinion gear…
