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 · June 28, 2026
The air dryer cartridge is one of the maintenance items most Class A diesel pusher owners either forget entirely or push past its service interval because the brakes still feel fine. They feel fine until the desiccant saturates and moisture starts accumulating in the brake lines, which is when “fine” turns into degraded stopping distances … Read more
Drew Callahan · May 28, 2026
Key Takeaways Winnebago diesel pushers like the Forza and Journey use full air brake systems — not hydraulic — meaning the vehicle cannot move safely until system pressure reaches a minimum of 100 PSI.A properly functioning air dryer (typically a…
Drew Callahan · April 24, 2026
I’ve got the engine compartment of a 2019 Newmar Dutch Star open on a cold November morning, and I’m staring at what should be a straightforward fuel filter swap that turned into a three-hour diagnostic because the Onan Quiet Diesel generator wouldn’t turn over cleanly — battery terminals are clean, fuel lines are pressurized, but … Read more
