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 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
Drew Callahan · March 9, 2026
Most RV owners assume their awning fabric will outlast the rig itself—it’s canvas, right? It should be bulletproof. That assumption costs people money. The Prime Time Avenger 27DBS comes with factory awning material that degrades faster than the rest of the trailer, and by the time you notice the fraying or spot actual tears, you’re … Read more
Drew Callahan · March 4, 2026
So your KZ Sportsmen Classic 160RBT’s awning fabric is shot — torn, faded, or so sun-damaged it’s practically cardboard — and you’re wondering if this is a $500 dealer job or something you can tackle yourself. The answer: it’s doable on your own, but only if you know what fabric actually survives more than a … Read more
Drew Callahan · February 17, 2026
“Drew, my awning fabric is basically falling apart—water’s pooling in the wrinkles, and I can see mildew growing where it’s pulling away from the roller. Can I swap it myself, or am I looking at a dealer bill?” I got that text from a friend who’d been full-timing her Bambi 16RB for two seasons, and … Read more
Drew Callahan · February 3, 2026
Roof Leak Repair and Resealing for WINNEBAGO MINNIE WINNIE “Drew, I’ve got a 2015 Minnie Winnie I’m thinking about buying, but there’s this water stain on the bedroom ceiling that the seller swears was from ‘one time a vent cap came loose.’ How bad could that actually be?” That question came through my inbox last … Read more
Drew Callahan · February 2, 2026
Roof Seal and Skylight Leak Repair for THOR FOUR WINDS A Thor Four Winds with a weeping skylight will cost you $1,200 to $1,800 in labor alone if you take it to a service center — and that’s before they open up the ceiling to see what the water has already done to your framing. … Read more
Drew Callahan · January 29, 2026
Roof Leak Repair and Resealing for JAYCO GREYHAWK Most Greyhawk owners assume the rubber membrane roof itself is what fails first — but it’s not. The real culprit is the sealant that holds everything together: the bead around every vent, the joint where the fiberglass cab rises up, the seams running the length of the … Read more
Drew Callahan · January 28, 2026
Roof Leak Repair and Resealing for LEISURE TRAVEL VANS UNITY “Drew, my Unity’s been sitting for a couple months and I just found water stains all along the bedroom ceiling—how do I know if I can patch it myself or if I need to call someone?” That was Jake from Oregon, texting me a photo … Read more
Drew Callahan · January 26, 2026
Roof Leak Repair and Resealing for TIFFIN WAYFARER I was three weeks into a loop through the Pacific Northwest when I noticed the water stain — a faint yellow-brown bloom spreading across the headliner above the dinette, right where the roof seams run. It had rained hard for two days straight, and the rig had … Read more
