Episodes
Front end separation Outriggers rubbing through belly wrap Spare tire carrier add on 56 Hehr hinge issues 68 Overlander corning window replacement
Published 08/06/21
Colin’s museum car Replacing tail lights on a 1954 Safari Butyl tape Tank venting Working the belly pan Fabricating a 1954 Safari frame
Published 07/09/21
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
Published 07/09/21
-Rob’s polishing update -Top 10 camping movies from KOA -Any clearcoat peeling solutions on new models -New book coming from David Winick -Floor rot common? -’76 glass replacement -Missing screen doors -Bearing greasing on a recovery mission -Umbilical cords -Colin’s polish secret… still a secret -Types of elevator bolts to use -How has the Twin Temp been? -Changing ride height -How to tell what type of wood work you have -How to care for the wood
Published 06/26/21
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
Published 06/12/21
Colin’s shop zolatone work Multi-holed outriggers POR-15 Lock tight on lug nuts? Argosy with wood 2x4” frame parts
Published 05/28/21
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
Published 05/14/21
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
Published 04/30/21
What happened to Rob? Timeless Travel Trailer with a Tesla charger What’s needed to order axles? Can I install my own axles? Painting interior of a ’72 Overlander Vintage trailer gaskets
Published 04/16/21
Removing the screen on a 1972 Overlander Are Airstreams appropriate for winter use? Interior panel installation order Weight distribution required? How to install a grey tank Blog.thevap.com What’s the rarest Airstream? How to take the body off for restoration?
Published 03/19/21
Call for questions New axle lead time Towing without inside skins Truma water heaters Heat and water Building with tongue weight in mind Weighing your trailer Weight saving is key future proofing Insulation R value Tesla 1000 free miles
Published 03/19/21
Rallies close due to pandemic Pandemic-era Airstream Airstream’s mobile office space Electric-Assisted Airstream
Published 02/26/21
Electric towing How to back up a trailer…like a man! Tim’s backing at Disney Fort Wilderness Colin’s perfect back in the dark Practice practice! Avion Rivets 3D Prints Custom extrusions
Published 02/12/21
What’s to see in your area? Jelly Belly Budwieser Twin temp questions Heating a belly pan Can you spray the interior shell with Line-x?
Published 01/28/21
What is the Vintage Airstream Club (VAC)? The VAC historian’s job: Airstream history not club history Preservation, Restoration, Refurbishment, and Modernization Most renovations are refurbishments Listeners question: What is the best way to maintain value, keep it original or change it? Take time to learn the trailers design, layout, and usage Colin’s restoration update Rob’s run in with Dicky Riegel, Group President of Thor Listener question: How is Rob’s trailer being polished? Fighting...
Published 01/08/21
Alumination Documentary preview 1971 Sovereign tanks Traps, valves, and expansion plugs (https://amzn.to/38VShyf) Retrofitting panoramic windows in an Airstream Cleaning sticky walls Forced air, ceramic or catalytic https://www.rvtravel.com/heater-wars-and-lessons-learned/
Published 11/20/20
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.
Published 11/06/20
Making.a Marvel-ous fridge California gumming propane Extra pieces during a restoration Reducing wall heat transfer Vista View parts Painting bathroom walls and cabinets
Published 10/23/20
NorCal Rally The Covid difference Tim’s Fantastic vent issue Tim’s musical propane tank Dual propane regulators Trailer wiring 101 1971 step issue Portable A/C installation
Published 10/09/20
Happy Anniversary Starting 16 years of theVAP Episode 1 Sept 14, 2005 New composite floors from Airstream Argosy test bed trailers Travelux vs. Airstream Shrink wrap and Airstream Happy Airstream tries new designs
Published 09/25/20
Colin boondocking 12vdc power jacks Connecting with cellular Remote Buisness 120vac shower?!?! Coverage? App Staying connected Lower your loads Water sources Keeping warm
Published 09/04/20
Tim’s leaking grey water Replacing a blade valve Rallies during Covid Ceramic coating a trailer Dual axle brake wiring Her window leaks
Published 08/14/20
-Colin’s goose -Tim’s aluminum black Friday purchase -John’s call on axles -Axis axles still available -Why did the Minuet aluminum flooring go away -What to look for in buying a trailer to renovate -Rob drooling over a ’48 and ’52 -Window restoration/maintenance -Call for show questions
Published 07/24/20
Call for questions Tim’s Tahoe trip Tim’s leaky valve Clay’s sewer hose saves the day 110vac water heat Polished trailer protection - Ceramic coating? AvalonKing.com Thermal breaks on trailer skin Colin’s trailer work on a smashed endcap
Published 07/10/20
Colin’s quarantine center Washing the Ambassador Power washing solar panels Adding a fridge vent on a ’73 Safari Sealant for a Globetrotter Subfloor orientation
Published 06/26/20