Join Host Tim Shephard and Panel Pros Colin Hyde and Rob Baker as they discuss Classic Motor Homes with Steven of ClassicmotorhomesOnline.com. -Colin s Woodsman s Rally -Rob would have done it -Another Suburban? -We need an rv -Took a year to find one -It feels vintage -The 454 rat motor -Ya, but he has a generator -At least we have less tires -I purchased it in 5 minutes on the phone -The Lot Lizard -A really old boat bolted to a really old truck -Now that its fixed, how s the reliability? -The Lunar Escape Module -Rebuilt like a CCD -Have you polished it yet? -Common motor home restoration problems -Low miles not necessarily a benefit -Hard to find parts? -Motor home as an investment -http://www.classicmotorhomesonline.com -Frank finds a mistress -Colin gets a new mistress too -Listener requests show dates -Two year anniversary show coming -Congrats to the new VAC Technical Advisor -Congrats to the new VAC 3rd VP -Be on the anniversary show, call now!

theVAP Episode 5
Join Host Tim Shephard and Panel Pros Colin Hyde and Rob Baker for an interesting discussion. This episode we talk with Steve Hingtgen owner of AirstreamDreams.com, also Rob’s Rally Report, black tank 101, dropping the belly pan, and the pitfalls of polishing.

theVAP Episode 14: Meet David Winick
TheVAP talks with David Winick of VintageTrailering.com. David was chosen by Airstream to design their 75th Limited Edition Custom Bambi trailer. We find out how he got started in vintage trailering and how he got the attention of both television and Airstream. -David buys a 68 caravel -All trailers have floor rot -The restored 68 received lots of attention -Monster House restoration -Winick Design Inc. begins taking on restorations -It s gotta be aluminum! -Spartan trailers are cool -Airstream CEOs tour the 68 -Trailers are FUN! -75th design is honest and feels good -Design comparison CCD vs. 75th Custom -Vintage philosophy returns -Design materials used -Dual usage of areas -Future of VintageTrailering.com -Listener s questions: Design process of the 75th -Aluminum extrusions source: Brunner Enterprises -Listener follow up: Batteries

theVAP Episode 34: It’s a Troubadour Christmas!
Join us for the special edition of the Vintage Airstream Podcast. This Christmas we give you a very special show. We talk with the “lead singer guy” Antsy McClain of the Trailer Park Troubadours. The Troub’s have been called the unofficial band of Airstream, having played twice at Airstream’s Homecoming rally. Antsy McClain answers a lot of questions about himself and the band in this hour long interview. He also introduces three songs from their new album Merry Christmas from the Trailer Park to help get you in the Christmas spirit! Be sure to visit the Troub’s website at unhiched.com.

theVAP Episode 20: The Shiniest Trailer on the Planet!
Join theVAP this week as we talk with Arlen and Shirley Manning, owners of the “Shiniest Trailer on the Planet!”. We discuss the many steps and dedication it takes to achieve that perfect polish! -Finding the perfect trailer -Not practical to have a polished trailer -Swift video inspiration -Nuvite polish of choice -Low speed compounding -Aluminum is porous -Altering aluminum: Abrading, Burnishing, Coating -Compounding horsepower reshapes the aluminum -Problems with wet sanding -The different polish grades -Which grade should I use? -Filiform corrosion explained -Acid etching for severe corrosion -Alumiprep 33 -Develop a polishing system -How to use a compounder -Learning the techniques -DeWalt DW-130 compounder high torque low RPM -Cyclo polisher The finishing step -Why people skip the compounding and go straight to the cycloing -What is a cyclo? -Sweatshirt material on the cyclo is the key -CycloWraps -Innovations: Compounding, Sweatshirt material, Micro fiber cloths -Cleanliness is very important for polishing -Prepare a polishing kit -Cyclo usage techniques -How much polish does it take? -The learning process -Tips and Tricks -Arlen and Shirley s website

theVAP Episode 24: For Members Only
Join host Tim Shephard and Panel Pros Colin Hyde and Rob Baker as they discuss this weeks questions. Learn about the many clubs available for trailer owners! -Another Vagabond -Rob hates snakes! -The Ambassador Update -Installing a Fantastic Vent -Bathroom disassembly -Picking floor coverings -Precision Temp s TwinTemp Jr. -Reese Product s Straight-Line Hitch -Rob s August Rally Report -Sand Airstream -Listeners question: Trailer Clubs? -Tin Can Tourists -Wally Byam caravan Club -The Vintage Airstream Club -Join a club and attend a rally! -Rob s Airstream support group -Another intra-club?

theVAP Episode 59: An Airstreamer’s Christmas List
Join Host Tim Shephard and Panel Pros Colin Hyde and Rob Baker as they talk about their Christmas wish list. -Panel Pro’s been naughty or nice? -Airstreamers xmas list -Winter camping -Time to winterize -Rob’s Airstream raffle -1955 Airlight -Mistress found -Newbie Restorer -Frank’s xmas wish list -Frank’s blog -The Panel Pro Challenge

theVAP Episode 28: Colinless
Join us this episode with Host Tim Shephard, and Panel Pro Rob Baker as they discuss what to do when your dream trailer turns into a nightmare. -Where’s Colin? -Rob s Sovereign update -Listener question: Adding a two-piece a/c -The Ambassador update -Sub-floor repairs -Elevator bolts from Fastenal.com -Removing the belly pan -Electric shears -Replacing the walls -Air hydraulic riveter -Oh no! Trailer fire! -New contributor! Formica -theVAP heard in over 20 countries -Rob s William Hung connection -When your dream trailer turns into a nightmare -Toaster Tales -Cherry Blossom Reality Rally -Vintage nightmare overwhelms -Rob s vs. Steve s -Rob s bad day -Vintage trailer boot camp -The key, think baby steps

theVAP Episode 30: The 30’s and 40’s
Join Host Tim Shephard and Panel Pros Colin Hyde and Rob Baker and special guest Fred Coldwell as they discuss Airstream’s early trailers! -Listener question: Remodeling a 05 Bambi -Ambassador Update -Installing Aluminum panels from AirParts Inc. -Need a rivet shaver! -Tub painted with epoxy paint -Refinished the cabinets with Howard’s -Vintage poop problem -Tim lacks fiber glassing skill -New black tank design -New contributor: All-Rite! -Not much known about pre-war trailers -Dr. Holman s 1935 Torpedo NOT a kit! -Airstream trailer production stopped during the war -Airstream builds wartime housing -Pre-war trailer amenities -Early Airstream competitors -Tube frames and wood interiors -Old granddad trailer at Jackson Center -Aliens from outer space -Too old to tow? -1936 Clipper $1,495 -Aluminum vs. Steel -Curtis Wright Clipper -After war Wally worked for Curtis Wright -1947 Wally leaves Curtis Wright -Rob s old 1948 Aero Flight Falcon -Why nautical names? Wee Wind, Trail Wind, etc -Flying Cloud name origination -1949 Airstream Liner News -Wider higher Liner -Pipe frame to ladder frame -Airstream’s optional piano -Early trailer production numbers -Late 40 s trailer amenities -Listener feedback request

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