Drew Callahan · May 10, 2026
As Drew Callahan, I’ve traveled over 80,000 miles across North America, navigating the ins and outs of RV life in three different rigs. One thing I’ve learned along the way is that KZ Durango owners often face issues that aren’t covered in the manual. If your rooftop AC starts grinding, hesitates on startup, or fails … Read more
Drew Callahan · May 4, 2026
I was standing outside my Durango one November morning, waiting to hear that familiar *whoosh* of the igniter catching—and instead got nothing but a soft *click*, then silence. The furnace fan would spin up, the blower would push cold air through the vents, but no flame. I’d already ordered a new igniter electrode based on … Read more
Drew Callahan · November 11, 2025
RV Slide-Out Motor and Gear Replacement A stuck slide-out on a KZ Durango isn’t just an annoyance—it’s a cage. You lose half your living space, your bedroom becomes inaccessible, and if it jams in the extended position, you’re towing a sail down the highway until you fix it. Skip this repair or botch the diagnosis, … Read more
Drew Callahan · November 11, 2025
KZ Durango – Awning Fabric and Motor Replacement I can hold up the old fabric strip in one hand—what’s left of it anyway. The UV has cooked it so thoroughly that it crumbles between my fingers like burnt toast. The edge where it used to seal into the roller tube has separated completely, and the … Read more
Drew Callahan · November 10, 2025
KZ Durango – RV Water Heater Thermostat and Heating Element Replacement I’ve got my hand on a heating element that’s sitting loose in the tank—it spun out with barely any resistance, which tells me it’s been cycling on fumes for weeks. The rubber gasket came away brittle, almost crumbling, and when I test the element … Read more
