By Tim Shephard
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It’s time. After over 16 and a half years I’m retiring from theVAP. We’ve had a great run. Much longer than any of us thought. I like to think that we have helped hundreds, if not thousands make their Airstream...
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-Stanton or Stanton -Who’s stocking who? -No 73’s? -Trenching a ground rod -Hail storm for Rob -Dometic recall story -Airstreams were designed to work -Trout Stream -Frank’s Dometic story -I’ll bet you a buck -Running wires in the bellypan...
Colin attends the Tin Can Tourist Rally Flying Astradome Colin’s motorcycle on the back of his Ambassador LP and CO detectors, replace every 5 years Verify our airstream age 76 Tradewind with no bathroom vent Podcast updating issues
TCT 103rd Convention Cracker Barrel boondocking WifiRanger Osprey video first look https://youtu.be/4JwXorJgbKY WFRVAP 5% discount for WifiRanger 1965 Avion truck camper door latch Lifting Ambassador by crane to work on it
eStream prototype Electric towing thoughts 1974 Airstream panel replacement Consulting options for new buyers 70’s Overlander OEM refrigerator Troubleshooting bad flame on fridge
Cold in NY! Colin experiments with AdvanTech for sub-flooring AdvanTech https://www.huberwood.com/advantech/subflooring#about WifiRanger Osprey Thor’s eStream concept
Interview with Wally Byam theVAP Listener Survey Colin’s restoration update Listener’s question: How to service a deadbolt? Rob’s trailer door commits suicide! Doohickey to save doors bent on self destruction AS suicide door poppings explained Zolatone paint 101 Paint spray guns explained: siphon feed, gravity feed, and pressure...
Cold is coming! Time to winterize if you haven’t Tim’s Mr Heater Black Friday deals Assessing a rubber torsion axle Asbestos issues in restoration projects? Axle mounts on a new frame construction Windows parts for a ’69 1961 Avion Door issues
n A Toaster Moon – Ric Seaberg Rob’s Sweet Sovereign Blog Vintage Vagabond Podcast? Review of Airstream’s book: Wanderlust – Airstream at 75 Colin’s restoration update Leg-O-Matic chairs Cooking a five course meal while camping Is your propane system a pro pain? – Tips on checking out...
NorCal Rally 2021 with Louie the Airstreaming dog Trailer temperature monitor needed for Louie Micro-Air EasyTouch RV Thermostat (Easy15 discount code) (https://www.microair.net/products/easytouch-rv-thermostat) EasyTouch RV Thermostat has temp alerts and remote control WifiRanger update (Works!) Wifi camera to check on Louie the Airstreamer dog’s separation anxiety Power outage...
Pros weigh in on the Winick design Colin's restoration update Listener's question: Sewer hose connections Valterra's universal adapter Rob's road kit: tow lights, nylon rope, floor jack Tim's advice: sometimes you gotta walk away Safety chains & tow ball sizes Rob's road test, using the wrong ball...
Fun discussion and music from Alumapalooza 11!
Getting our trailers ready to rally! Colin trailer upgrades 1954 Door in a door hinge replacement Airstream Factory lowering production by 15% due to covid-related issues 1970 Overlander sprung door Adding a deadbolt 1976 Door handle missing!
Front end separation Outriggers rubbing through belly wrap Spare tire carrier add on 56 Hehr hinge issues 68 Overlander corning window replacement
Colin’s museum car Replacing tail lights on a 1954 Safari Butyl tape Tank venting Working the belly pan Fabricating a 1954 Safari frame
Tim’s Oregon Camping Trip New Intern Louie the chiweenie WifiRanger Everest happenings Tree smash English Wheel work Prep for AC when skins are off AC Tips
Custom ’73 Safari build Give us a call 707-533-4827! 1997 Excella loose hinges COOSA Boards No rot Sovereign Adding a rear door Emergency exits Replacing a range vent
Colin’s shop zolatone work Multi-holed outriggers POR-15 Lock tight on lug nuts? Argosy with wood 2x4” frame parts
VAP Hacked? Subscribe to our New YouTube channel! WifiRanger Everest First Look Video Install a front hitch receiver Vent gasket leaking Wifi options Vintage Trailer Supply
WifiRanger Everest (https://wifiranger.com/shop/bundles/everest-pack/#outdoor-router-color) Roof mounted tent (https://roofnest.com/product/condor/) Adding lock tight to lug nuts? Why weight distribution Calculating weight/axles Mice vs insulation
In A Toaster Moon – Ric Seaberg Rob’s Sweet Sovereign Blog Vintage Vagabond Podcast? Review of Airstream’s book: Wanderlust – Airstream at 75 Colin’s restoration update Leg-O-Matic chairs Cooking a five course meal while camping Is your propane system a pro pain? – Tips on checking out...
theVAP Talks with Pee Wee, cousin of Airstream inventor Wally Byam. Pee Wee recounts his time with Wally, and his mother Helen Schwamborn, a major part of the WBCCI.
Colin’s shop life Mobile Glide work continues 1954 Safari door hinges Painting a 1960’s tub 1977 Sovereign tanks GM Futureliner Vixen RV
Peru NY Colin’s 1946 Mobile Glide gets traction Replacing safety chains Converting a fresh tank to grey. Routing drain lines through crossmembers Cleaning up stains on vinyl siding Paint or not to paint
More social distancing Dealing with COVID-19 Use the time to work on your trailer project Tim’s swaps his toilet live on Facebook 1954 Safari front window gaskets Camera’s on Airstreams Call for questions/comments
Thump thump thump Colin gets stuck on the road Where’s the driveshaft! Should we camp during social distancing? Good people in times of trouble My frame as a split 10 years is too old! Wash your hands
About 130 trailers attending Bands, meals, open house RV Blind Spot (rvblindspot.com) Installing an inverter Fogged double pane windows Outdoor shower install https://www.libertecaravans.com
Warm vs. Cold Picking a pro Document with photos All pro's aren't profesional Many ways to do it right, more ways to do it wrong Ask for references Follow up and check in often
