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Episode 50: Antsy for Airstreams

Join Host Tim Shephard and Panel Pro Rob Baker as they discuss this weeks topics.

Colin gone at the Woodsman Rally
Rob’s visit to Vintage Trailer Crazy
Women immune from Aluminitus
10th Wedding anniversary metal… Aluminum of course
Trailer Park Troubadour’s concert
Anty’s looking for an Airstream
How to locate a trailer
Patience is the big one
Listener email: Looking for an Airstream mistress
Rob’s new venture AirstreamMatchMaker.com
How to find the right trailer for you?
Vintage folks have to be handy

Are YOU right for vintage?
Try vintage
Start with your tow vehicle
Shorter trailers go fast, act quick
Shop when you’re not ready to buy
Rob’s decal obsession
The Ambassador’s Tahoe trip
TwinTemp keeps up with cold Tahoe water
RV-500 for Rob’s SOTR?
Is that new or polished?
South Lake Tahoe attractions
Rob’s not allowed in the casinos
Way Cool World

Thanks to the Trailer Park Troubadours for our theme music

Running Time: 50:50
Release Date: 08-04-2007

Episode 50: Antsy for Airstreams
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theVAP Episode 367: The Clip Show

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!

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Release Date: 04/29/2022
Running Time: 01:52:08

theVAP Episode 367: The Clip Show
Episode 359: Rebuilder’s Question Marathon!

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 359: Rebuilder’s Question Marathon!
Episode 337: Ceramic Coating

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

Episode 337: Ceramic Coating
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Great place to visit.

Hearst Castle in San Simeon is a great place to visit. Also near the ocean so you can get some time on the beach.

Camp sites may be a bit far from there because it’s right on the coast. Totally worth the drive.

Have you ever been?

Hello. Would be ok to take off the belly and make repairs and upgrades I want and later replace the axels? 1966 Tradewind.
Thank you,
Jerry

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