Drew Callahan · June 29, 2026
Introduction Every fifth wheel brand carries its own failure signature — the Montanas blow out slide motors by year four, the Solitudes tend to weep at the roof seams, the Arctic Wolfs develop awning creep that no amount of tensioning fixes. Once you’ve spent enough time elbow-deep in different chassis, you stop seeing generic “RV … Read more
Drew Callahan · June 22, 2026
Where Is the Water Pump Located on a Keystone Cougar? the 12V fresh water pump on Keystone Cougar fifth wheels (model years 2015–2024) is typically mounted in one of two locations: either beneath the dinette seating area (accessed by removing cushions and the dinette frame) or in an external pass-through storage bay on the driver’s … Read more
Drew Callahan · June 13, 2026
If you’ve ever tried to walk across your fifth-wheel while it’s parked, you know the feeling. Every step sends a shudder through the whole rig. Coffee sloshes. Cabinet doors rattle. And if your partner is trying to sleep while you’re…
Drew Callahan · May 14, 2026
I’m Drew Callahan, and after traveling over 80,000 miles across North America in three different rigs, I’ve seen my fair share of issues with RV air conditioning systems. Right now, I’m holding a run capacitor that came out of a DRV Mobile Suites. The metal cylinder is visibly swollen at the top, and there’s a … Read more
Drew Callahan · May 13, 2026
Here I am, Drew Callahan, standing under the Brinkley Model Z, multimeter in one hand and the AC unit shroud already removed. I can hear the compressor struggling to cycle, almost like it’s caught in a fight with itself. The fan is spinning, but there’s no real torque behind it. Just three hours earlier, the … Read more
Drew Callahan · May 13, 2026
Last summer, I found myself facing a hefty dealership quote of $380 just to diagnose and replace the AC capacitor on my Forest River Impression. With labor costs at $220 and parts around $45, I realized that I had to close the gap between what a shop charges and what I actually needed to spend. … Read more
Drew Callahan · May 12, 2026
As I reflect on my journey covering over 80,000 miles across North America in three different rigs, I often find myself thinking about the little things that can make a big difference in our RV experience. One of those things is the rooftop AC unit, which many RV owners treat like a black box: it … Read more
Drew Callahan · May 12, 2026
I’m Drew Callahan, and after racking up over 80,000 miles across North America in three different rigs, I’ve seen my fair share of AC units acting up. If your Grand Design Reflection’s AC is grinding, hesitating on startup, or blowing lukewarm air, you might suspect the capacitor or something worse. Here’s the deal: a worn … Read more
Drew Callahan · May 12, 2026
Hey there, 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 gear in top shape. It was late July, and the thermometer hit 105 degrees somewhere outside Barstow — not exactly the ideal spot to have your AC quit on … Read more
Drew Callahan · May 11, 2026
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
