theVAP - The Vintage Airstream Podcast: Recent Episodes
Tim Shephard
theVAP discusses travel trailer, RV, motor home ownership, repair, maintenance, and travel. We also interview industry professionals and individuals of interest in the world of recreational vehicles.
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Check out my Airstream restoration book available at Amazon.com
Stream vintage episodes at thevap.locals.com
Check out my Airstream restoration book available at Amazon.com
Stream vintage episodes at thevap.locals.com
Check out my Airstream restoration book available at Amazon.com
Stream vintage episodes at thevap.locals.com
Check out my Airstream restoration book available at Amazon.com
Stream vintage episodes at thevap.locals.com
Check out my Airstream restoration book available at Amazon.com
Stream vintage episodes at thevap.locals.com
Check out my Airstream restoration book available at Amazon.com
It’s time. After over 16 and a half years I’m retiring from theVAP.
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!
http://blog.thevap.com/2022/04/thevap-retires/
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Episode 42: Cape Town to Cairo
Join Host Tim Shephard and Panel Pros Colin Hyde and Rob Bakeras they talk with 2009 Cape Town to Cairo organizer Burt Kalet.
Release Date: 04-15-2022
Running Time: 50:18
Colin returns from Florida
Just say no to hasps!
Gas prices
Uneven worn tires on my new restoration
1970 Caravel subfloor help
Colin attends the Tin Can Tourist Rally
Flying Astradome
Colin’s motorcycle on the back of his Ambassador
LP and CO detectors, replace every 5 years
Verify our airstream age
76 Tradewind with no bathroom vent
Podcast updating issues
TCT 103rd Convention
Cracker Barrel boondocking
WifiRanger Osprey video first look https://youtu.be/4JwXorJgbKY
WFRVAP 5% discount for WifiRanger
1965 Avion truck camper door latch
Lifting Ambassador by crane to work on it
eStream prototype
Electric towing thoughts
1974 Airstream panel replacement
Consulting options for new buyers
70’s Overlander OEM refrigerator
Troubleshooting bad flame on fridge
Cold in NY!
Colin experiments with AdvanTech for sub-flooring
AdvanTech https://www.huberwood.com/advantech/subflooring#about
WifiRanger Osprey
Thor’s eStream concept
Colin will be TCT Florida Bound
Colin’s shop rotisserie
Importance of design
Field find status
Texas junkyard with two Wee Winds?
DaviTo restore or not to restore 1962 Overlander?
Cold is coming! Time to winterize if you haven’t
Tim’s Mr Heater Black Friday deals
Assessing a rubber torsion axle
Asbestos issues in restoration projects?
Axle mounts on a new frame construction
Windows parts for a ’69
1961 Avion Door issues
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
NorCal Rally 2021 with Louie the Airstreaming dog
Trailer temperature monitor needed for Louie
Micro-Air EasyTouch RV Thermostat (Easy15 discount code) (https://www.microair.net/products/easytouch-rv-thermostat)
EasyTouch RV Thermostat has temp alerts and remote control
WifiRanger update (Works!)
Wifi camera to check on
Louie the Airstreamer dog’s separation anxiety
Power outage at the park
Mr. Buddy Heater saves the night (https://amzn.to/3vS3aui)
Used the inverter to watch DVD’s and microwave
GoPower solar charged the batteries back up @ 13 amps
Getting our trailers ready to rally!
Colin trailer upgrades
1954 Door in a door hinge replacement
Airstream Factory lowering production by 15% due to covid-related issues
1970 Overlander sprung door
Adding a deadbolt
1976 Door handle missing!