Episode 288: How to Vintage

Join Host Tim Shephard and Panel Pro Colin Hyde, as they talk vintage!

 

 

 

TCT Winter Convention
Nature's Head toilet
Finding tanks for my '73
Attach a mast to a '75
Decorative molding in bathroom
How to check for gas/LP leaks?
Identify the wood
Bumper trunk water issues
How to get started with an Airstream?

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Release Date: 02/02/2018
Running Time: 54:42

Episode 287 Polishing Plastic?

Join Host Tim Shephard and Panel Pro Colin Hyde, as they talk vintage!

 

 

 

5 Reasons for Solar
Tim's Go Power solar not charging
Polishing plastic panels?
Replacing taillights with LEDs
When is it too cold for AGM batteries
1957 Flying Cloud bellypan
Installation of a new axle
Broken vent on a '57 FC
Replacing the floor covering vs keeping original
Airstream Registry

 

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Release Date: 01/19/2018
Running Time: 54:42

 

Episode 286: Happy New Year

Join Host Tim Shephard and Panel Pro Colin Hyde, as they talk vintage!

 

 

 

Colin's Giant Tree
Colin's 2004 – 22ft Airstream
Why new axles?
Replacing windows on a '75
Dual pane vs single pane
Western Pacific
New AC/DC distribution
7 Way whips
What converter do we recommend?

 

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Release Date: 01/05/2018
Running Time: 59:45

Episode 285: It’s Just an Argosy

Join Host Tim Shephard and Panel Pro Colin Hyde, as they talk vintage!

 

 

 

Template for a rotted floor
Reusing a c-channel
Painting the Argosy interior
Replacing a panel on a Spartan Royal Mansion
Rivets vs rivets
Replacing a twin-lead antenna cable with coax
Fixing a tank wash

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Release Date: 11/10/2017
Running Time: 53:52

Episode 283: Escape Pod

Join Host Tim Shephard and Panel Pro Colin Hyde, as they talk vintage!

 

 

 

CA fires
Jackson Rally
Alternate subfloors
What kind of wires?
Wiring the grounds
Water heaters
'66 Overlander extrusion
Colin's new 'vintage' trailer

 

 

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Release Date: 10/13/2017
Running Time: 01:03:19

Episode 280: Yes, It’s 280!

Join Host Tim Shephard and Panel Pro Colin Hyde, as they talk vintage!

 

 

 

Anniversary coming
Call in and give us your anniversary thoughts
Swift Hitch Wifi Camera Review
Camera discount code theVAP12 good until 8/31/2017 (Amazon – http://amzn.to/2fkGZKb)
Where to get tambour door slides
’79 Excella wheel/brake issues
Restoration recommendation
Adding bunk beds on a ’72 Safari
Aging a panel replacement

 

 

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Release Date: 08/18/2017
Running Time: 56:56

Episode 279: Aloha

Join Host Tim Shephard and Panel Pro Colin Hyde, as they talk vintage!

 

 

 

Colin’s motorcycle camping trip
Tim finds Airstreams on Maui
Travelux insulation?
Supporting trailer body when off frame
Water and electrical
Sealing when polishing
What kind of belly aluminum
Converter power choices
A frame rust
Mark’s maiden voyage!
Keeping window and door latches
Craig’s crazy vent

 

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Release Date: 08/4/2017
Running Time: 53:31

Episode 277 Alumapalooza 8

Join Host Tim Shephard and Panel Pro Colin Hyde, as they talk vintage!

 

 

 

Alumapalooza 8
Opening Song
Adam – On bongos – 2002 Airstream prototype Class C
Carl – song writer, 66 Safari
Paul – 66 Globetrotter, got a new axle
Mike – On Mandolin – 64 Overlander, will use bowling ally wood for counter tops.
Nicholas – 1987 Airstream 290 motorhome.  
Michael – 2001 CCD International 22 Foot.  
Dave – 1985 Airstream frame off restoration
Closing song

 

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Release Date: 06/09/2017
Running Time: 43.01

Episode 276: New Bounder Buddy

Join Host Tim Shephard and Panel Pro Colin Hyde, as they talk vintage!

 

 

 

Colin off to Alumapalooza 8
How to change screens on a 1954 Cruiser
New Bounder Buddy, Old Airstreamer
Replacing window seals
Cleaning old tape gunk off trailer
Best practice installing drains
Working with PEX
Replacing a kitchen cabinet with new construction
Adding a front tank and getting water to the galley
Replacing the center ceiling aluminum
Colin’s failing fridge

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Release Date: 05/26/2017
Running Time: 53.01

Episode 275: Inside Out

Join Host Tim Shephard and Panel Pro Colin Hyde, as they talk vintage!

 

 

 

Cold dents
Replacing outriggers for the steps
Shower paneling
Building bulkhead walls
What’s a rivnut?
Missing gaucho 
Worth more to keep original?
Restoring the interior wood

 

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Release Date: 04/28/2017
Running Time: 51:40

Episode 274: 24 Pieces of RV

Join Host Tim Shephard and Panel Pro Colin Hyde, as they talk vintage!

 

 

 

His excellency wants RV’s
Painting interior panels
Replacing the gaucho
1949 Prairie Schooner rebuild
Do I need to seal rivets?
What can I replace window glass with?
How to rebuilt jalousie windows?
Running a fridge off solar?
Trailer power explained
Wood stoves for trailers

 

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Release Date: 04/14/2017
Running Time: 59:54

Episode 273: Question Marathon

Join Host Tim Shephard and Panel Pro Colin Hyde, as they talk vintage!

 

 

 

How to remove an hehr vent
Attaching a subfloor with screws and bolts
Leaky ’66 Overlander in a tornado
Repairing skin slices
Fixing a sagging door on a ’67
Swaying pucker moments
Buying restoration supplies
Modifying the frame
Toilet too high!

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Release Date: 03/17/2017
Running Time: 59:16

Episode 272: 2017 TCT Winter Convention

Join Host Tim Shephard and Panel Pro Colin Hyde, as they talk vintage!

 

 

 

117 Trailers
Opening tune from the campfire!
Jim and Patsy sing us a didy!
Tim turns 49.  Still vintage.
Lexi Kingsinton fulltimer
100 year anniversary in 2019
A large variety of vintage trailers
Karen – Sword swallow and graphic artist
Alice – 1948 Airstream Liner to restore and a 2004 Airstream International
Hunter Hampton – Airstream Courtesy Parking Facebook Page

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Release Date: 02/17/2017
Running Time: 51:01

Episode 271: Colin Goes Torsion!

Join Host Tim Shephard and Panel Pro Colin Hyde, as they talk vintage!

 

 

 

Colin’s new torsion axles
Tim’s battery test
Solar test.
Updating tank and voltage monitors
Installing a subfloor
Elevator bolts vs self-tapping screws
Adhesive on the subfloor to frame?
Seams in the subfloor
Towing with a six cylinder Tacoma
Single vs dual axle
Modifying a trailer for a toy Harley
Modifying a grey tank sensor
Compartment door not water tight

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Release Date: 02/17/2017
Running Time: 51:01

Episode 270: Battery Business

Join Host Tim Shephard and Panel Pro Colin Hyde, as they talk with guest Randy from BestConverter.com

 

 

 

Never rains in CA
Lifeline AGM’s last a long time
Colin’s Optima AGM lasted 9 years
Lithium converters available
Lithium battery advantages
Trailers still shipped with single-stage charger
Single-stage converter vs multi-stage
Six volt vs 12 volt
Buying multiple batteries at the same time
Compare batteries with amp-hours
Don’t discharge below 50%
TriMetric Battery Monitor
Solar panel offerings

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Release Date: 02/03/2017
Running Time: 48:16

Episode 269: I Killed Them!

Join Host Tim Shephard and Panel Pro Colin Hyde, as they talk vintage.

 

 

 

Tim killed his batteries and converter
Sourcing hard to find parts
Replace our leaf-spring axle or not?
Plumbing vent solutions
Seam and window sealant removal
Removing interior glue
C-Channel rivets on a ’57
Restoring lock mechanisms

 

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Release Date: 01/20/2017
Running Time: 48:16