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
