The Vintage Airstream Podcast

Join host Tim Shephard and Panel Pro Colin Hyde in a candid discussion of trailer hitches with Andy Thompson of Can-Am RV.

Join host Tim Shephard and Panel Pro Colin Hyde as they discuss the weeks vintage topics. Scary Airstream Stories What Ace found in his trailer Tim’s backup disaster Colin’s trailer vs. horse trailer Mark’s 1960 Tradewind from eBay turned scary VAP Flag pre-order now! Gluing the subfloor to the frame Thermal break on trailer skin Giuseppe’s outrigger Ryan’s 1971 Overlander fresh water tank Garage design for trailers

Join host Tim Shephard and Panel Pro Colin Hyde as they discuss the weeks vintage topics. On Golden Pond Rally GPS's aren't always right Converting a fresh water tank to grey water Fresh water tank ideas Do you have to spray zolatone? Fixing a toilet from a '65 Tradewind Refrigerator chimney issues Furnace ducting

Join host Tim Shephard and Panel Pro Colin Hyde as they discuss the weeks vintage topics. Wally Smilin' Tin Can Tourists Rally Colin's Mobile Glide update '65 Caravel tongue jack Removing black streaks

Join host Tim Shephard and Panel Pro Colin Hyde as they discuss the weeks vintage topics. 8th Year Anniversary Episode 1 available at theVAP Shop VAP Rap Collin's at a TCT Rally Rob's Flag Pole Holders theVAP Flag Design Ari's 1964 Globetrotter electrical Mobile Glide update Removing stubborn bellypan Tire sizes A/C questions

Join host Tim Shephard and Panel Pro Colin Hyde as they discuss the weeks vintage topics. A/C shroud repair Insurance Ari's 1964 Globetrotter Location of the black tank Gray tank drain lines Topcoating POR 15 Rear frame and trunk work Subfloor templates A/C prewired? Covering roof A/C openings Drilling exterior rivet holes Installing exterior panels theVAP Store Interior lighting upgrades

Join host Tim Shephard and Panel Pro Colin Hyde as they discuss the weeks vintage topics. Tim's Chevy dash mod Do you have to gut an Airstream to fix the floor? Unobtainium lock for a 1985 Sovereign Wet bath creation for a '56 Flying Cloud Drain pipe runs Replacing molding on a 1955 Flying Cloud Disc brakes available on Axis axles? Copper pipe sizes in Airstreams are wrong Checking your torsion axles Replacing hinge pins on a 1964 Globetrotter Powering an electric jack Sealing a new Fantastic Vent Dissimilar metals Replacing 1958 windows Chasing water heater leaks Seam sealing

Join Host Tim Shephard and Panel Pros Colin Hyde and Rob Baker as they talk vintage. -Apology please -Rob's baked bean polish -Cheap polish vs. good stuff -Trailer Jam '08 -Episode 83 the end of theVAP? -Grounding while boondocking -Rob's flag pole lightning rod -Vintage trailers may not have grounded outlets -Original Univolt vs modern converters (Link) -AGM vs wet cell batteries -Rob's fake international -Tri-state converters -Car battery vs. deep cycle -Parasitic loads -Golf cart batteries -Wiring batteries -Inverters -Wiring inverters -Charging while driving -Rob's boondocking rally -Dometic recall

Join host Tim Shephard and Panel Pro Colin Hyde as they discuss the weeks vintage topics. Book sales Moving trailers around shops Fresh water re-plumbing PEX and fittings Check valves Drain valves Water heater bypass Fresh water fill

Join host Tim Shephard and Panel Pro Colin Hyde as they discuss the weeks vintage topics. Tim's camping trip Backing into a court California Immoblizer Coupler lock Rogue airstream wires Pipe damage estimates Rear end sag repair Axle replacement Trailer names Colin's Mobile Glide aluminum floor Astradome-Ladeau Lifter Question Vintage trailer model

Join host Tim Shephard and Panel Pro Colin Hyde as they discuss the weeks vintage topics. Rally round up Ambassador's new tires (blog post) China Bombs New vintage owner What does CCD mean? Mounting generators Quick toilet install Adding rubber couplers to drain lines Using vinyl tape for dis-similar metals Rolling paint on endcaps Venting for catalatic heaters Adding a ceiling light when replacing vents Emergency exiting Axles and tires weight ratings Outrigger ripping through skin Outrigger shape Turnabond tape vs butyl tape Drains in the c-channel 60-70's vs current Airstreams Sealing a Fantastic Vent

Join host Tim Shephard and Panel Pro Colin Hyde as they discuss the weeks vintage topics. Alumapalooza 4 Wheel bearing castle nut adjustment See More Do More song - Live Live talk with rally attendees!

Join host Tim Shephard and Panel Pro Colin Hyde as they discuss the weeks vintage topics. -Wood cabinet repairs -Colin gets a new fridge -Platform step review -Swift Hitch Camera System -Black tank alternatives -Black tank pan mounting -Painting end caps in a '73 -50 - 60's Step construction -Restoration updates -How do you find time to work on your trailer? -Removing stripped screws -Use a 1964 Galaxy to tow a '69 Airstream? -Converting a fresh tank to a grey tank on a '73 -Removing a tub drain -Where to start when renovating?

Join host Tim Shephard and Panel Pro Colin Hyde as they discuss the weeks vintage topics. Region 8 presentation Vintage Airstream Academy recap New Airstream Dealer Trailer widths Rotisserie defined Axle weight ratings Tow vehicles Where to start new restoration

Join host Tim Shephard and Panel Pro Colin Hyde as they discuss the weeks vintage topics. Tim's NorCal Rally report Check in with Region 8 rally in Kansas Music events from Dancin' Hansen Bay Area Airstream Adventures opening Outrigger repair Removing window seals 12v lighting conversion Weather-stripping for the Astrodome and doors Owners manual for a '60 Ambassador How to hang cabinets in a '73 Tradewind How to avoid hitting wires when installing cabinets Wiring new A/C breaker panels Safe way to work on the roof of an Airstream Overlapping panels Public car washing an Airstream 70's era modifications to help prevent rot