Steps to Take when Restoring a Vintage Airstream Part 2

The Tedious Tasks

After you have completed what I like to consider the grunge work of restoring your vintage Airstream, there are still some tedious tasks that need to be completed. These tedious tasks will make sure that you and your vintage Airstream are safe.

I am not going to take up a lot of time addressing the importance of fixing and or repairing these aspects of your Airstream, before you move on to the more glamorous aspects. I know that you can comprehend why you should tackle these jobs first, so let's get to what you still need to do
 to restore you vintage Airstream.

Before you can start on anything to do with the inside, you need to make sure that it is weatherproof. This area is going to have you taking a close look at the doors, windows and vents. Is the door airtight when it is shut? If not fix it or replace it if need be. What about the windows, are they in good working order? Do they open and shut appropriately with out any leaks when shut? If not fix or replace them as needed. Check out the Air Conditioner and vents also, to make sure this is all weatherproof.

If the Air conditioner and vents are not working you can replace them by checking out Atwood Mobile Products. They have great selection of products for your vintage Airstream.

Electrical wiring should now be addressed. If you are not an electrician I urge you to outsource this job to a professional licensed electrician. Electrical fires have claimed many lives, so for safety sake please let a professional do this job. Contract a licensed electrician to come out and rewire your vintage Airstream with up to code wiring.

So you now have your vintage Airstream weatherproofed and all electrical wiring and outlets up-to-date. Now we can move on to the inside of your vintage Airstream. Now you can start to have a little more fun with your Airstream.

 
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"These are not seen so they will not decrease the value of your vintage Airstream. Make sure all pipes are installed to prevent any leaking." Wow! Just because you can't see it means it is quality? Yeah have all your pipes "installed" you don't want all those random loose PVC pipes bagging around in there, right? Give me a break. This is a joke. I am in the process of renovating my own 1950 Silver Streak Clipper (prior to airstream) These campers need to be refurbished right the first time. Put in quality pluming! For goodness sake, let's just say you are in Wyoming in 22 below weather and your plastic pipes shatter. Yeah, what then? Yes, there are important steps in refurbishing a camper, they need to be taking one at a time in order, but this article is extremely short sided. You don't handle problems with leaking by buying new windows and doors! You fix the dang seals! Fixing up an airstream is already very expensive but not to the point of throwing money around like

Posted on 06/11/2009 at 12:06:57 PM

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