Drew Callahan · May 11, 2026
Hello, 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 RV’s systems running smoothly. One of the most common issues I’ve encountered is with the Alpine’s rooftop AC unit. If yours starts acting up, it will typically show you one … Read more
Drew Callahan · May 4, 2026
Hey there, 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—especially when it comes to those stubborn furnace issues. If you own a Keystone Alpine furnace, you might have noticed that the owner’s manual doesn’t exactly spell out what … Read more
Drew Callahan · November 12, 2025
RV Water Heater Thermostat and Heating Element Replacement I was parked near Flagstaff, about six days into a run, when I turned on the shower and got a trickle of lukewarm water instead of the hot stream I’d been counting on. The water heater was running—I could hear the faint hum of the electric element … Read more
Drew Callahan · November 12, 2025
RV Awning Fabric and Motor Replacement Most Alpine owners ignore their awning until it breaks, then they’re shocked at how expensive the fix becomes. I’ve walked up to dozens of Keystones where a small tear or a stuck motor sat untouched for months, moisture crept in, UV light did its damage, and what should’ve been … Read more
Drew Callahan · November 12, 2025
RV Slide-Out Motor and Gear Replacement I was elbow-deep under an Alpine frame at a boondocking spot near Moab, my work light clamped to the slide rail, when I realized the motor had seized completely—the bedroom slide locked halfway open to a cold desert night. No cell signal, no mobile tech within two hundred miles, … Read more
