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 7, 2026
I’m Drew Callahan, and after logging over 80,000 miles across North America in three different rigs, I’ve learned a thing or two about RV maintenance. Recently, I faced a hefty $1,200 quote from a dealership to diagnose and replace a failed furnace igniter and control board on my Forest River Impression. The labor alone was … Read more
Drew Callahan · November 20, 2025
RV Slide-Out Motor and Gear Replacement I was parked outside Moab in late October when my bedroom slide started making a sound I’d never heard before — a grinding that got worse each time I extended it. By the third cycle, it wouldn’t move past halfway. That’s when it hit me: I was looking at … Read more
Drew Callahan · November 20, 2025
RV Awning Fabric and Motor Replacement I’m standing on a ladder with the awning rolled halfway out, fabric bunched in one corner like it’s been punted by a toddler, and I can already hear the motor grinding underneath. This is the moment I realize that knowing how to fix what’s broken isn’t just about staying … Read more
Drew Callahan · November 19, 2025
RV Water Heater Thermostat and Heating Element Replacement The Suburban water heater in a Forest River Impression sits tucked behind the galley, running on both propane and 120-volt electric — and that dual-fuel setup is exactly why a lot of owners either call a tech or end up chasing phantom problems for weeks. A bad … Read more
