Drew Callahan · May 8, 2026
“Drew, my AC fan is making this grinding noise and the compressor barely kicks on anymore. Is that a capacitor thing, or am I looking at a whole new unit?” I get that question at least twice a month from Cougar owners, usually sometime in mid-summer when the heat’s already unbearable. Here’s the thing: it … Read more
Drew Callahan · May 2, 2026
“Drew, my Cougar’s furnace won’t light at all. I’ve got heat in the morning or it shuts off mid-cycle. Dealer wants $1,400 to even look at it. Am I looking at a full furnace swap, or is this something I can actually fix?” That message came through on a Tuesday afternoon from a guy in … Read more
Drew Callahan · November 6, 2025
RV Slide-Out Motor and Gear Replacement The grinding started three years into full-time travel — a metallic scraping noise every time the slide retracted, getting louder and slower each week. I ignored it for longer than I should have, until one morning near Bend, Oregon, the motor just stopped mid-extend. The slide hung there, half-open, … Read more
Drew Callahan · November 6, 2025
RV Awning Fabric and Motor Replacement I’ve watched a $300 awning fabric failure spiral into a $2,000 repair bill more times than I can count on Keystone Cougar and Cougar Sport units—and it always starts the same way: UV-damaged OEM fabric, weak motor connections, and one season of neglect turning a functional system into a … Read more
Drew Callahan · November 5, 2025
RV Water Heater Thermostat and Heating Element Replacement Let a water heater thermostat or heating element fail mid-trip, and you’re not just cold—you’re stuck managing a family’s shower schedule at a campground while figuring out whether to pay a service call or tear into it yourself. I’ve pulled into enough campsites where someone’s been without … Read more
