Drew Callahan · June 6, 2026
Eight years ago, my partner and I sold almost everything we owned, bought a 28-foot travel trailer, and pointed the truck toward a road we had never been down before. We had done our research — or so we thought….
Drew Callahan · June 6, 2026
Propane detectors aren’t a forever component — they have a finite lifespan, and when they reach the end of it, they’ll let you know. If you’ve been woken up at 3 a.m. by a chirping alarm with no apparent gas leak in sight, your detector has likely expired and is signaling that it’s time for … Read more
Drew Callahan · June 5, 2026
Our first summer as full-time RVers, we parked in an Arizona Walmart lot in late June because we thought it would be a quick overnight stop on the way to Sedona. It was 114 degrees outside. Our rooftop AC unit…
Drew Callahan · June 5, 2026
It was a Tuesday morning somewhere outside of Albuquerque, New Mexico, when I turned on the kitchen faucet and watched what came out. I would not call it water. I would call it a warning. It was slightly yellow, carried…
Drew Callahan · June 4, 2026
Eight years ago, my partner Jen and I sold most of what we owned, bought a 28-foot travel trailer, and pointed the truck west. We were convinced we had done our homework. We had watched the YouTube videos. We had…
Drew Callahan · June 3, 2026
Key Takeaways Thor Chateau Class C motorhomes are factory-equipped with either Dometic/Carefree of Colorado or Lippert/Solera power awnings, and end cap replacement parts are not interchangeable between brands.Cracked or missing awning end caps expose the motor housing and fabric roller…
Drew Callahan · June 1, 2026
Key Takeaways Most Jayco models — including the Eagle, Jay Flight, North Point, and Pinnacle — use either Lippert Schwintek in-wall or Lippert rack-and-pinion slide systems, each requiring a different replacement motor.Identifying the correct motor requires locating the system type…
Drew Callahan · May 31, 2026
Key Takeaways Most Thor Motor Coach Class A models — including the Venetian, Aria, Tuscany, and Palazzo — use the Lippert Schwintek in-wall slide-out system as their primary slide mechanism.The Schwintek system relies on dual IG-42 gearmotors and rack-and-pinion gear…
Drew Callahan · May 29, 2026
Key Takeaways A Tiffin Allegro generator not getting gas is most commonly caused by a failed fuel solenoid, a weak or dead fuel pump, a clogged inline fuel filter, or a low-tank vapor lock condition.Onan QG 5500 and QG 7000…
Drew Callahan · May 28, 2026
Key Takeaways Forest River RVs — including the Sunseeker, Solera, and Georgetown — use three primary slide-out systems: Schwintek in-wall, rack-and-pinion (BAL Accu-Slide), and hydraulic. Each requires a different motor replacement approach.Motor identification is the critical first step. Using the…
