The Vintage Airstream Podcast

Join host Tim Shephard and Panel Pro Colin Hyde as they discuss this weeks topics. New VAP Store Growing pains Need to rewire a trailer 50’s trailers didn’t use grommets on wires Scotch 33+ electrical tape Fluke multimeter Intermittent shorts could be mice Armored BX Cable for AC use Replace breakers and boxes Invest in a good voltmeter 12vdc distribution Wire gauges for different loads Welding cable for inverters Control wires for relays Learn about relays RG58 for am/fm Speakers wires LMR400 cable for amplifying cell/wifi signals CAT5/6 for wifi antennas Solar pre-wire Add a rally switch

Join host Tim Shephard and Panel Pro Colin Hyde as they discuss this weeks topics. National Park free entrance days http://www.nps.gov/findapark/feefreeparks.html Cleaning a vista view window Plywood types Making new wheel wells 2” coupler vs 2 5/16” Underfloor tank vs above floor Type of tanks Should you heat the aluminum to remove dents?

Join host Tim Shephard and Panel Pro Colin Hyde as they discuss this weeks topics. Happy New Year! Colin’s shop expansion What to look for when looking How to pick an airstream for restoration Picking for a restoration vs camp-ready Should I get it inspected? Appliance inspection Airstream Construction Inspecting for floor rot Examining the outside shell and windows

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 your propane system How to get those hard to ignite gas appliances lit Do you have a flair for flare pipe fittings? Trailer weather tight? Better make sure your propane connections are leak free

Join host Tim Shephard and Panel Pro Colin Hyde as they discuss this weeks topics. Solar Panel testing Summer vs winter on solar Sun’s angle effect on charging Multiple charging sources Solid vs stranded wire Fixing license plate light Aluminum F150 Truck 1969 aluminum

Join host Tim Shephard and Panel Pro Colin Hyde as they discuss this weeks topics. Scary Christmas Brock’s Mystery Sound 1968 Door hinge Boondocking do’s and don’ts Seeking buying advice How to pick foam for beds Where’s the VIN number? Inspecting a vintage trailer Choosing a shop Boondocking heating choices

Join host Tim Shephard and Panel Pro Colin Hyde as they discuss this weeks topics. Colin’s shop expansion Release the Zombie Flamingos! Tim’s Glamping Tri-Metric update Apple’s Carplay Addressing bent frames Patching small holes Air gap for insulation Rebuilding a front bed on a 2007 International Axles for a 1964 GlobeTrotter The cost of disc brakes Torsion arm angles Installing utilities Attaching bellyskin

Join host Tim Shephard and Panel Pro Colin Hyde as they discuss this weeks topics. West Coast Tin Can Tourist Putting a bellypan on after the shell on a ’63 Moving battery location Installing door gaskets Missing rivets. Worry? Refinishing hubcaps with polish Making cold contacts with people because of their Airstream Replacing propane lines

Join host Tim Shephard and Panel Pro Colin Hyde as they discuss this weeks topics. Tin Can Tourist Rally TriMetric 2030 and SC2030 Solar Charger Call for questions! 1969 Sovereign window gasket issues Using spray foam for insulation Matching tow vehicle tires to the trailer Not every trailer is a bomb waiting to happen Colin’s End Cap Kits

Join host Tim Shephard and Panel Pro Colin Hyde as they discuss this weeks topics. Colin’s camping trip Tin Can Tourist’s Rally Fix or replace holding tanks sensors RVGauge Keep the bugs out Seal bellypan seams? Keep it clean BugZooka

Join host Tim Shephard and Panel Pro Colin Hyde as they discuss this weeks topics with special Guest Randy of bestconverter.com. Randy of bestconverter.com Smart charger vs dumb charger The four stages of charging How to choose the right converter Converting from univolt to smart charger Boondocker charger? Colin go’s solar with Go Power! 70’s C-Channel ’72 Overlander floor removal Worry about oxidation?

Join host Tim Shephard as he talks with Ralph Hiesey of Bogart Engineering. In this episode we talk with the inventor of the Tri-Metric line of battery monitors from Bogart Engineering (website). They make a line of battery monitors that accurately reflect the current state of your batteries. Their latest model, the 2030 can be connected to a companion solar controller.

Join host Tim Shephard and Panel Pro Colin Hyde as they discuss this weeks topics. Recap on Tim’s Oregon trip with solar Inverter running a microwave “Simulated” Boondocking Evaporative cooling AC alternatives Minimum tow vehicle for a ’59 Tradewind Dealing with peeling clearcoat How high do you need to lift for shell-off Replacing a ’57 rear window Tire sizes Window rails on a ’69 Protecting a stripped Airstream

Join host Tim Shephard and Panel Pro Colin Hyde as they discuss this weeks topics with our guest Steve Malm of M4LED.com. Steve Malm of M4LED.com Different LED light colors Cool vs Warm vs Natural Custom LED lights for late 50’s and early 60’s Changing 120v to 12v fixtures LED running lights Fixtures and LED bulbs 5% off coupon code for VAP listeners = VAP5 Ambassador LED blog post and video

Join host Tim Shephard and Panel Pro Colin Hyde as they discuss this weeks topics with our guests Kristen and Jason Snow of Snowmads.com and Mark Spilsbury from GoPower! Kristen and Jason Snow - The Snowmads 65 Overlander Restoration Boondocking with solar Mark Spilsbury from GoPower! Solar Basics How much solar do I need? Flex panels vs traditional Mounting panels Wiring solar Can it run my air conditioner? GoPower Giveaway Colin is now a GoPower distributor