Drew Callahan · April 13, 2026
“Drew, my View’s AC fan just stopped dead. The unit hums when I flip it on, compressor seems to be running, but nothing’s coming out of the vents. Should I be looking at a new motor or is there something simpler?” That’s the call I got from a friend outside Moab last week — and … Read more
Drew Callahan · April 13, 2026
I’m bent over the furnace compartment of a Winnebago View right now, multimeter in hand, tracing the path from the igniter electrode back to the control board mounted in the shadows behind it. The igniter’s corroded—I can see the carbon buildup on the probe tip from here—but that’s not what concerns me. What concerns me … Read more
Drew Callahan · January 16, 2026
Water Pump Replacement for WINNEBAGO VIEW “Drew, my View’s pump just died — I turned on the faucet yesterday and heard nothing. Not even a hum. Tank’s full, battery’s good. Am I looking at a service call, or is this something I can handle myself?” That’s the question I got from a fellow full-timer outside … Read more
Drew Callahan · January 15, 2026
Roof Leak Repair and Resealing for WINNEBAGO VIEW I’m standing on top of a View’s rubber roof right now, one boot on the air conditioning unit, running my fingers along a seam that’s wept stains down into the galley below. The old factory sealant is chalky, crumbling away in pieces when I press it with … Read more
Drew Callahan · January 15, 2026
Slide-Out Motor Replacement for WINNEBAGO VIEW A Lippert IG-42 replacement motor runs about $280–$350 depending on where you source it, but a service call to have a dealer swap one out will cost you $600–$900 in labor alone, plus the part markup. More importantly: that’s just the financial hit. A slide-out that won’t retract turns … Read more
