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@LuvSubbinمنذ 3 سنوات Truer words have seldom been said: “Things are going to break in an RV. The only way to avoid it is to not use it”. Those is us that put a lot of miles under our belts accept this and learn to fix things ourselves. Great summary and we’ve experienced many of the same… ....وسعت 23
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@steves3688منذ 3 سنوات Just a little tip.when you are reinstalling screws that have loosened up take a toothpick and break it off in the hole and it will keep the screw tighter. id="hidden2" class="buttons"> Also works for stripped holes too.that way you dont have to relocate holes, especially where you cant make new holes. ....وسعت 14
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@gpchuba2منذ 2 سنوات Thanks for reassuring us that we are not the only ones that have similar problems with our 2019 28RB Flying Cloud. I discover the nuts had come off the id="hidden3" class="buttons"> bottom Door Hinge after finding it lose after our last cross country. The one posted video I was able to find had a guy cut holes in the inner Aircraft aluminum to access. If this happens to you (lots of miles and bumps) drill out the rivets and remove screws for any trim or in our case the bench seat. I was able to pull the aluminum away far enough for new stainless screws and lock nuts. No big holes required !! Used Blue Loctite in addition. Local True Value hardware had everything. New rivets and all back together. Lots of videos on shimming the door which was critical to success. Safe travels and thanks again ....وسعت 3
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@markbogacz8933قبل 11 أشهر Took delivery of our FB27 international Dec15 2022. That first night home in NH it rained and snowed heavily. Next morning went in to look round the inside id="hidden4" class="buttons"> of the door was a frozen icicle with a skating rink on tahoe floor. The top of the latch side of the door was not making contact with the gasket. i watched a video of guy from a Texas Airstream service department use a block of 2x4 in the door and a rubber mallet to basically end the door to the shape of the door opening. I just used my hands to push on the door while the 2x4 was between the door and frame until the door touched the gasket all around. I used a piece of paper to check that it was snug. in the Spring the maine dealer took the door apart to remove the wet insulation and lube all the moving parts. ....وسعت 1
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@6thwatergateplumberمنذ 3 سنوات You know it might just be me, but I recall my parents in the 70's buying a 27 foot Prowler trailer. Airstream was of course around then too, but I id="hidden5" class="buttons"> can't recall a time where nearly anything on that trailer broke or came apart or caused us consternation. Six kids, and my mom, and dad. My grandfather owned a 24 foot Coachmen. I have a feeling that attention to quality in these times is just not what it used to be, and while some things might break, you shouldn't have to address this many things on what was - at least at some time in the past - a very reputable well built trailer. To me, saying that things are going to break just excuses poor workmanship. ....وسعت 24
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@Predikantمنذ 3 سنوات Nice video, cool guy, no bad mouthing anyone! Very humble. 2
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@d.w.132منذ 3 سنوات Great video, very informative. We have had several other campers over the years. They all have had way bigger issues,than your Airstream . Hope we have id="hidden6" class="buttons"> as good of luck with our new Airstream that you have had with gives me an idea of some of the things to be on the look out for. 10,000 miles already WOW, safe travels..Thanks for sharing ....وسعت 3
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@broberts5243منذ 3 سنوات Good video. I am old, but have traveled via AS or other RV for over 50 years and try to do most repairs myself. We have a 2020 FC 28'. Of particular id="hidden7" class="buttons"> interests in this video is the front AC bolts. I had a noise, not a bad noise but a new noise. Try sealing the interior duct work, no joy. Then went up and found one bolt out, the other was ok, but not tight. I put the one in and tightented the other, but I am considering pulling out and putting lock tight in as I could not get a lock nut on either one. The second is the front door, both upper bolts came loose, I tightened using locktite, but after another 3,000 miles both had come loose and the bottom one is simply spinning - so time to take interior molding off and drill the dreaded 1" hole and replace with a stainless bolt and lock nut. Safe Travels. ....وسعت 2
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@brianpowers3814منذ 3 سنوات Great video, i am in the same camp as you are. I have become the DIY RV’er and chock it all up to all part of the traveling experience. Always feels good when a repair is completed. 2
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@candyalexander2196منذ 2 سنوات We're blessed with a 20 year Cherokee that still looks great and everything has always worked.. several flat tires but everything a ok.. greetings from NC..just one more mile 2
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@saullymanمنذ 2 سنوات Thanks for the informative view on your 2021 AS. We just placed our order for a 2023 classic 33FB. you made some great points on things to look out for. ! 1
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@DavidLaFerneyمنذ 3 سنوات We had the good fortune to buy a 10 year old AS that was meticulously maintained. So many issues had been dealt with. Still - sometimes covers fall off id="hidden11" class="buttons"> and doors swing open. If you aren’t “handy” don’t buy an RV. Seriously - no shame - it’s just not going to be good.
Everyone is aware of the supply chain and labor issues right now. So if you don’t want to deal with these kinds of things you should probably hold off until it sorts out. If it ever does.
This is a great “what to expect “ video. Good job. ....وسعت 3
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@ericstevenson2474منذ 3 سنوات I have had 2 valve stems that leaked, one was slow leak and other lost air fast, glad I had pressure monitor The rubber molding around the inside wall id="hidden12" class="buttons"> slide down on our rig as well, had it repaired under warranty. I had some few screws come lose as well on hard ware for drawers as well. ....وسعت 1
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@johnward5521منذ 3 سنوات Great video, I just subscribed. I was a little nervous to watch because we have a new airstream on order. 2
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@GothDogsمنذ 2 سنوات I really enjoyed your pretty easy going nature. After having it such a short time it does seem to have a lot of small issues. I would feel bothered by it (im not handy). Way to take it in stride. 3
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@WhereTheyWander22منذ 3 سنوات Fellow KYD insider here. Great video. Doesn’t matter which rig we all have it’s always maintenance 1
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@shauntoomey3299منذ 3 سنوات You could try some locktite on screws that have loosened or carry a tube of silicone Sealant apply to screw thread when you retightening. Silicon bead might hold that fridge trim on as well.
Best of luck. 2
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@ACF6180Tمنذ 3 سنوات Hey great video ! & yes they are just like a house that require periods of checking , & a maintenance schedule that comes in your owners manual id="hidden15" class="buttons"> & as You said most of the stuff is easy for the dyi person. I was fortunate enough to buy my Airstream in 2009 when the market was not so hot & demand was low , & I bought a 22 footer Safari Sport & the only problem I have had was a leak around the rear sky light/ exhaust fan & I took it in the dealer & they fixed it right away but I had leave for a few days back then so I can imagine what it's like now days ! & after that I made it a point of doing any repairs myself & the only other problem I have had is with the original tires which did't even make it 4 years so I went with a higher grade ply tires as well as speed rating & a different manufacture & the travel trailer has been quite trouble free since then ! I just wish they would install a hub meter so you know exactly how many miles your putting on the travel trailer , & thanks for the video. ....وسعت 2
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@tguthrie1121منذ 3 سنوات Great advice to watch out for these minor hassles along the journey. Thank you. Do you have any info on good RV parks you have stayed at? 2
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@dennisandmarilynhicks3324منذ 2 سنوات After MANY problems and ruined food we replaced out Dometic refrigerator with an Everchill 12 V compressor wired directly to battery. Maintains temp at id="hidden16" class="buttons"> a constant 38-40 degrees no matter the outside temperature. After putting snap pads on our 2019 Globetrotter I also put one on the tongue jack. Trailer is much more secure and I don’t use as many pads underneath ....وسعت 1
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@michaeldoherty2289منذ 3 سنوات You could drive your trailer up on to the tire change ramp to increase the height when you dump. That low tank exist is a total pain in the butt! 3
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@ericae9007منذ 2 سنوات You are the best aluminium guy out there! Thanks for inspiring us/me to do more work ourselves. BTW: we have a bathroom wall to adjust. You gonna be in N. AZ anytime soon? 1
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@kevinsewsمنذ 3 سنوات I have 4 spare cabinet latches. I suggest you do the same. They then to break when rolling down rough roads. 1
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@AF1USمنذ 3 سنوات Fridge - double sided 3M tape! I had that problem and the plastic across the top kept coming off, same fix. 2
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@curtisaitken7027منذ 2 سنوات Airstream are the best. But with any camper/trailer/driven RV you should make it a habit of every 3000 miles or so…just tightening everything in the unit. Screws/bolts plastic attachments etc. after first 300 miles also. 2
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@LeeH-Ranger83منذ 2 سنوات Great recap video. What are your thoughts on “Soft Start” add-on to your AC units. I added to both of mine a year or so ago and have had ZERO issues. 1
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@dannajohnson8850منذ 3 سنوات Thank you for your vlogs. We have a open range bumper pull that we have brought into dealer for service. One of the items we requested looked at was the id="hidden19" class="buttons"> furnace. When we go to turn the furnace on it turns on for awhile then stops. The dealer said that we needed to make sure to blow the lines out when we turn it on (which is exactly what they did and it worked but the dealer didn’t let it run long enough). I’m curious if you have had and problems or experience with furnace issues? It’s sounds like you might have some knowledge of it. To avoid bringing this back to the dealer could you bring some light on this problem. Thank you. ....وسعت 2
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@Wunderefulwilsonقبل 3 أشهر Would you recommend one brand over another? We’re going between airstream and two others. Besides the obvious, what we saw so far in the Airstream was the cupboards and countertops were solid and not the flimsy bottoms in the drawers the latches and hardware are solid just to begin. I’ve had to reinforce the drawer bottoms on my other campers and we now watch what shelves are made of, many were so flimsy i had to adjust how i stores things, even canned goods, because the shelves sag with any weight. ....وسعت 1
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@richardkemna2895منذ 3 سنوات Great video,what model and year is your airstream. Keep up great videos
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@jeffpittman7167منذ 2 سنوات Any idea where to source replacement Chrome strips for the door screw covers? 1
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@g-man2045منذ 3 سنوات My 20 27' FC with 2 AC's had the drip hose kinked closed from the factory build. I paid an independent shop to fix it because dealers are so backed up and sloppy workmanship 1
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@nomopms1منذ 2 سنوات I hope the tiny house builders are better. 1
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@deborahraymond4178منذ 3 سنوات Isn't there a waterproofing product from Rhino Linings you apply to the trailer roof. Supposed to last for 10+ years 1
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@dalooch121منذ 3 سنوات Would it help to use loctite on RV screws? 2
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@lancomedicمنذ 3 سنوات I wanted to look at your tools list but your links aren't working. 1
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@DrunkenRhinocerosمنذ 3 سنوات All RV's regardless of their supposed quality, will have problems like this. They're mass produced on an assembly line, and get shuffled thru quickly. id="hidden22" class="buttons"> I sold Winnebago, and as nice as they are, they are not immune from road vibration, plumbing issues and water leaks over time. ....وسعت 4
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@tagoooUمنذ 3 سنوات My air conditioner is noisy also, of course it's the original one on our 1972 Airstream. Gonna be 50 next August. Ha!! 2
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@michaeldoherty2289منذ 3 سنوات Why not use blue lock tite on those door screws? 2
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@SignalCore1منذ 2 سنوات Honestly that is nothing compared to the problems you would encounter taking a different trailer over a similar 10,000 mile journey. I guess Airstream id="hidden23" class="buttons"> trailers are higher quality. It is such a pain to breakdown on the rode that this better quality compared with much better value retention probably justifies the price premium, if you can afford it. ....وسعت 1
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@louisdriscoll2580منذ 3 سنوات Only paid $13,000 for a new 2019 toy hauler that I have modified to fit me and my lady friend needs….I can fix just about anything… safe travels and take some basic tools with you 2
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@Ram-re5emمنذ 3 سنوات All minor issues every RV will have you may not be the type of person that likes to RV. 2
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@chrisvaldez3483منذ 2 سنوات Started year ago the AC would throwing the breaker on the AC
So I replaced that
And than having a problem with the receptacle on the outside, id="hidden25" class="buttons"> burnt mark on the Hot leg, replace and notice corrosion on the wiring
Install new shore power inlet
Last summer getting ready for
Our trip that receptacle quit working
Only the front one work
Did know I had automatic switch
Behind the breaker box
We have 2011 flying cloud 27ft
I feel switch was the cause of my electrical problem for few years
Airstream electrical transfer switch
We travel a lot of rough roads
It's like an earthquake inside that trailer ....وسعت 1
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@isditsمنذ 3 سنوات No offense to you, but as much as those things cost you would think it comes with a maintenance man living underneath it. That's way too many issues id="hidden26" class="buttons"> for the money. I understand things break, but if I paid $2 million dollars for a house the door knobs better not be coming off in the first year. I mean what's the point in spending more if you're going to have just as many problems as someone spending far less?
Did you buy this trailer at the local stop and swap or a dealer? You would think manufacturers would watch videos like these and look for similarities with other owners to address common problems. Seems the only way to avoid these problems is to stop buying Airstreams in addition to not using them. But I do get your point. It's just BS for the money they want for these things. ....وسعت 5
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@coconeedham24قبل 9 أشهر The price you pay for an Airstream you shouldn’t have items falling apart! 1
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@2000talonمنذ 3 سنوات My 1962 globetrotter is built tough, one issue i have is my door not closing properly, is that because im not exactly level? 1
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@berniecontreras6697منذ 2 سنوات Did you screw down your solar brackets or glue them?
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@robmead3485منذ 3 سنوات somewhere.there is a RollsRoyce that failed to start this morning! Youre right.it will have problems if you use it,no matter how much $$$$$ you spend. 1
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@chrisvaldez3483منذ 2 سنوات Add to your list
The water inlet is plastic
Had water behind my toilet
>The water came from the water
Inlet inside the airstream behind
The closet back panel
It cracked from stress
And leak on when hook up to city water
And than if you have two shore
Power inlet one quiet working
Started with flickering light on the microwave
Had a bad relay in the panel box ....وسعت 2
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@henryxavier3751منذ 3 سنوات grew up in a bambi airstream not to nit pick but you guys need a home not a trailer. try living on a sail boat, between the stink of the ocean and smog over it constant nit picking always. 3
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@linf7637العام الماضي Easy enough when you work for an airstream dealer 1
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@berthaduniverseمنذ 3 سنوات Buying into the RV industry mantra of "its an RV, of course it's going to break" is why they keep selling crap that breaks. Almost everything id="hidden30" class="buttons"> you show here shouldn't happen to an 8 month old, sub 10k mile trailer. geez look at the split door frame! I love that this is a 15min+ video showing how bad the 2020± US RV trailer industry is. They were doing it bad before C19 and they are doing it after. Yugo's were more reliable than this premium line with the Airstream name on it. ....وسعت
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@Caocao8888منذ 2 سنوات No one should be surprised. The enormous demand for RVs. Major COVID-related worker and parts shortages. Barely trained factory workers. Pressure to meet id="hidden31" class="buttons"> the constant demand. It can take one year to fulfill existing orders. So of course quality control has taken a hit. Y’all are paying more, but receiving less. Enjoy. ....وسعت 2
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@jeffreycarter3066منذ 2 سنوات I love how you Airstreamers make excuses for how poor the quality is. AS is best in breed and they have poor quality control. It’s sad…. 1
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@therealcomment1811العام الماضي You pay all that money for the Airstream so you think you won't have these kinds of problems. 1