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 5, 2026
When I first dove into the world of RVing, I never expected to learn so much about my Keystone Arcadia furnace. After logging over 80,000 miles across North America in three different rigs, I’ve seen my fair share of furnace failures. If you call a Keystone dealership, you might get one story, but if you … Read more
Drew Callahan · November 16, 2025
RV Slide-Out Motor and Gear Replacement “Drew, my Arcadia’s bedroom slide grinds halfway out and then just stops dead. The dealer quoted me $1,800 labor plus parts, and I can’t get an appointment for three weeks. Can I do this myself?” That text came in last month from a fellow traveler parked in New Mexico, … Read more
Drew Callahan · November 16, 2025
RV Awning Fabric and Motor Replacement $2,100 is what I watched a shop quote for a complete awning replacement on a Keystone Arcadia that came in with sun-rotted fabric and a motor that wouldn’t move. The actual failure wasn’t sudden—it was the accumulation of neglect. Every used rig inspection I run starts with the mechanical … Read more
Drew Callahan · November 15, 2025
RV Water Heater Thermostat and Heating Element Replacement A shop quote landed in my inbox last week: $480 in labor alone to pull and replace a water heater element on a Keystone Arcadia, plus another $120 for the part itself. That’s $600 for work that takes me 90 minutes flat — and the difference isn’t … Read more
