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 the polish: Filiform Corrosion
Request for DIY restoration comments and questions
A polished Argosy?
Rob’s Sovereign somewhere between a restoration and refurbishment
Period appliances restored offer boondocking benefits
Restore or refurbish with trailer use in mind
Your feedback
Thanks to the Trailer Park Troubadours for our theme music.
Running time: 52:52
Release date: 02-16-06
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Listen to me ramble about swapping two 100ah AGM batteries to a 280ah LiFeP04 battery. I tested with my 2000w inverter and talk about some things to consider.
theVAP Episode 367: The Clip Show
The Finale Clip Show!
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 dream come true.
Thanks to all our listeners! Hope to see ya down the road!
Thanks to the Trailer Park Troubadours for our theme music
Release Date: 04/29/2022
Running Time: 01:52:08
Episode 359: Rebuilder’s Question Marathon!
Join Host Tim Shephard and Panel Pro Colin Hyde, as they talk vintage!
Tire temperature/pressure monitor system
Steel door hinge repairs
Hehr window frame work
Elevator bolts and outriggers
Wrap that belly
Measure that axle right
Aluminum corrosion
Seam sealing
Solar wiring
Vista windows
Insulation recommendation
Tank position
Cardboard mock up
Thanks to the Trailer Park Troubadours for our theme music
Release Date: 11/12/2021
Running Time: 01:16:38
Episode 337: Ceramic Coating
Join Host Tim Shephard and Panel Pro Colin Hyde, as they talk vintage!
Tim’s leaking grey water
Replacing a blade valve
Rallies during Covid
Ceramic coating a trailer
Dual axle brake wiring
Her window leaks
Thanks to the Trailer Park Troubadours for our theme music
Release Date: 08/14/2020
Running Time: 01:05:15
