Drew Callahan · May 14, 2026
Hey there, I’m Drew Callahan. After spending over 80,000 miles across North America in three different rigs, I’ve encountered my fair share of AC problems. Recently, I got a message from Sarah, who was camping in Arizona, dealing with a 104-degree heatwave. She texted me, “Drew, my AC fan is making this grinding noise and … Read more
Drew Callahan · May 8, 2026
Drew Callahan here, and as I sit with a New Horizons furnace control board in my hand — the same one I pulled from a rig last week — I can’t help but notice the cracked solder joints on the back. It’s a classic case. This board has endured years of freeze-thaw cycles from campgrounds … Read more
Drew Callahan · November 23, 2025
RV Awning Fabric and Motor Replacement I’ve got a piece of sun-rotted fabric rolled up in a storage bay right now — I pulled it off my own rig last month. The UV damage is so severe the material splits if you flex it, and the motor that was supposed to retract it just grinds … Read more
Drew Callahan · November 22, 2025
RV Water Heater Thermostat and Heating Element Replacement “Drew, my New Horizons water heater won’t heat past lukewarm, and the dealer quoted me $850 just to look at it. I pulled the access panel and it looks pretty straightforward—can I swap out the thermostat and element myself?” That’s the text I got last month from … Read more
Drew Callahan · November 22, 2025
RV Slide-Out Motor and Gear Replacement I’m lying on my back under the slide frame with my phone flashlight wedged between my teeth, watching the drive gear spin freely on a shaft that’s doing absolutely nothing to push the rack anymore. The motor’s still getting power — I tested continuity twice — but the internal … Read more
