Drew Callahan · November 10, 2025
RV Awning Fabric and Motor Replacement I’ve got the end caps off a Highland Ridge Open Range awning, and what I’m seeing is the cascading failure that catches most RV owners completely unprepared. The fabric is shredding from UV damage, sure — but that’s just the visible problem. Behind it, the motor is grinding through … Read more
Drew Callahan · November 9, 2025
RV Water Heater Thermostat and Heating Element Replacement A shop quote landed in my inbox last week: $680 in labor alone to swap out a failed thermostat and heating element on a Highland Ridge Open Range, plus another $240 for the parts themselves. That’s nearly a grand to do work that takes about two hours … Read more
Drew Callahan · November 9, 2025
RV Slide-Out Motor and Gear Replacement Most Highland Ridge Open Range owners don’t realize their slide-out motor is burning itself to death until the moment it quits—and by then, you’re looking at a wall of your house that won’t budge. The Lippert rack-and-pinion system these rigs carry is bulletproof on paper, but the OEM motor … Read more
