Living the Airstream Life by Karen Flett

Author:Karen Flett
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 2017-09-04T04:00:00+00:00

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Assessing

Once you have your to-do list to get your trailer in tip-top shape, you need to start breaking it down: deciphering costs, learning how to fix things, finding where to get replacement parts, and deciding who is going to tackle each task.

Throughout your cleaning process, you have more than likely come across things that are mysterious to you. As previously mentioned, there really aren’t great records of all models and features, but fortunately you have just entered into a very passionate and supportive community of people who are more than happy to help and share their knowledge.

Air Forums is a great place to start. It can be a little hard to navigate and find exactly what you need, but if you can’t find it, feel free to start a thread and ask members your questions—they more than likely have years of experience tracking down the very same answers you are searching for. There are many members who have renovated and restored trailers and posted online tutorials, or tips and tricks to make a restorer’s life easier.

When you’re looking for replacement parts and design inspiration, a great place to start is Vintage Trailer Supply, an online store. They provide a range of era-appropriate features and replica replacement parts such as light casings and fittings, along with how-to guides, like an in-depth guide on how to polish your Airstream to a mirror shine.

If you are looking for something a bit different, you may also want to try the marine-grade fixtures and fittings used in the building of luxury yachts. These are also designed for small spaces, and they offer a range of unique design styles that may not be available in trailer catalogs.

Once you have exhausted all your online resources, it’s a good idea to check in with a professional. Get him or her to assess all your structural elements and systems. If you are going to spend any time out on the open road, making sure you are safe is priority number one.

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