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Airstream Heating Systems
It seems only fitting that we're writing this while watching the snow fall outside. There are a few different heating systems that we...
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Designing an Electrical System for Your Off-Grid Camper
Almost every trailer we have built out has been setup for boondocking ie. off-grid use. When a client comes to us with the desire to use...
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Concrete Countertops in an Airstream
We shared photos of Agnes the other day, and received a great deal of questions about the concrete countertops we put in this1983 31'...
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Tips & Tricks on Fabricating Interior Skins
Back in October '16 we were fabricating new interior skins for our first Airstream, Gilda. This was one of the most difficult tasks we...
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Insulating An Airstream
We've received many questions about insulation throughout our Airstream restoration process, partly because there are a few different...
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How To Buy A Vintage Airstream
We have now enjoyed the experience of purchasing two Airstreams, and have learned so much with each purchase. We have had quite a few...
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How We Tiled In An Airstream
With tiling in an RV, it's all about flexibility - from the way you build the wall/framing to the grout and additive you use.
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Setting the Plumbing
We ran PEX pipe from the fresh water tank to the on-demand hot water heater, then to all units needing water - shower valve, kitchen sink...
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The Art of Polishing!
We had every intention of polishing our own airstream upon interior completion, but after meeting Wally Hoffman and hearing his raving...
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Fabricating Interior Skins
When we purchased our airstream, we didn't really know what to look for, what to value when evaluating our new project. So we towed this old