Drew Callahan · May 23, 2026
Hi, I’m Drew Callahan. After traveling over 80,000 miles across North America in three different rigs, I’ve learned that the Thor Sequence diesel heater has a specific vulnerability that can catch many of us off guard. When the glow plug begins to fail or the fuel pump loses pressure, the system doesn’t just go quiet; … Read more
Drew Callahan · May 22, 2026
When I first started my journey across North America, I never imagined I’d put over 80,000 miles on three different rigs. There’s a lot to learn on the road, and one of those lessons came when my Winnebago Travato’s diesel heater quit firing on a frigid morning. The owner’s manual didn’t mention it, but I … Read more
Drew Callahan · May 22, 2026
It was around mile 340 of a high-desert loop through Nevada in February when I first heard it—that unmistakable click-click-click from beneath the Jayco Terrain’s floor, followed by the unmistakable scent of unburned diesel wafting up through the vents. The heater would attempt to fire, struggle for maybe three seconds, and then completely shut down. … Read more
Drew Callahan · May 21, 2026
Hey there, I’m Drew Callahan. After traveling over 80,000 miles across North America in three different rigs, I’ve learned a lot about the ins and outs of RV living. One of the challenges I’ve faced is dealing with diesel heaters, particularly when they refuse to light on those chilly mornings. Many folks assume that if … Read more
Drew Callahan · May 15, 2026
As I sit down to share some insights from my travels, I’m reminded of my time on the road—over 80,000 miles across North America in three different rigs. It’s been a journey filled with lessons, especially when it comes to maintaining the essentials of my RV. One area where I’ve gained significant insight is the … Read more
Drew Callahan · May 14, 2026
I’m Drew Callahan, and after traveling over 80,000 miles across North America in three different rigs, I’ve seen my fair share of issues with RV air conditioning systems. Right now, I’m holding a run capacitor that came out of a DRV Mobile Suites. The metal cylinder is visibly swollen at the top, and there’s a … Read more
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 13, 2026
Here I am, Drew Callahan, standing under the Brinkley Model Z, multimeter in one hand and the AC unit shroud already removed. I can hear the compressor struggling to cycle, almost like it’s caught in a fight with itself. The fan is spinning, but there’s no real torque behind it. Just three hours earlier, the … Read more
Drew Callahan · May 12, 2026
As I reflect on my journey covering over 80,000 miles across North America in three different rigs, I often find myself thinking about the little things that can make a big difference in our RV experience. One of those things is the rooftop AC unit, which many RV owners treat like a black box: it … Read more
Drew Callahan · May 12, 2026
I’m Drew Callahan, and after racking up over 80,000 miles across North America in three different rigs, I’ve seen my fair share of AC units acting up. If your Grand Design Reflection’s AC is grinding, hesitating on startup, or blowing lukewarm air, you might suspect the capacitor or something worse. Here’s the deal: a worn … Read more
