best airstream knowledge based channel!!! thanks for your work and learning a lot!
@lindagoulder89344 жыл бұрын
Hi, Miller Garage: Thank you, for all of the helpful tips for restoring a vintage Air Stream. I'm planning a project in the near future and looking at possibly purchasing a vintage RV/Airstream for restoration for my vendor business. Keep on making those great restoration videos😀👍👍👍
@RightOnJonCrane3 жыл бұрын
Great videos on the airstream!!
@MillerGarage2 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@mudcrutched14 жыл бұрын
Use polar bear hair. Very thermally effective. Polar bears over heat. All the time.
@drklynoon5 жыл бұрын
Hey brother, great video as always. Watch out for galvanic corrosion between the stainless and the aluminum.
@MillerGarage5 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks! Yea, that's the only downside of the aluminum and having to use any other type of fastener.
@drklynoon5 жыл бұрын
@@MillerGarage Yes sir. I was probably a little off, I'm trying to remember stuff from 15 years ago when I was an aircraft mechanic. I love these videos and you guys are doing great work. Thank you
@MillerGarage5 жыл бұрын
@@drklynoon You are right, they can react with each other. I think water and rust make it much worse. Glad you enjoy them!
@robertohernandez32813 жыл бұрын
@@MillerGarage @Nathan Metzner so what you guys recomend? thank you
@lawrenceblue82073 жыл бұрын
I did not see you put the water and black, also gray tanks in between the trailer frame and subflooring?
@andymags2324 жыл бұрын
Is there a reason why you didnt fill the rest of the subfloor with Insulation? Looks like quite a bit of space left on top and almost seems like you could’ve double layered another bat on to top. Thank you!
@MillerGarage4 жыл бұрын
There around 1.5-2 inches left and I could have maybe stuffed another layer in. Its going to be a mobile coffeeshop in Florida so it wont be subjected to extreme weather temps. It still has a good r value with 3 inches of it, around r-10.
@superspeedway26343 жыл бұрын
Ian when do you put the tanks in and the plumbing?
@BrianHelmingcomp2 жыл бұрын
Was this year a curved C channel? Or was that U channel on the curved sections I saw... Where do you find the curved U channels for the years that use that?
@christoffer19734 жыл бұрын
Wouldn't the insulation keep and suck moisture? What about mold. That kind of insulation work as a sponge. Is it a reason you chose that instead of styrofoam?
@MillerGarage4 жыл бұрын
Mineral wool does not, it repels moisture. It is also a mold inhibitor. Styrofoam can't be formed to fill all the gaps well and sprayfoam prevents any future repairs and will powderize from the motion of the trailer.
@alii3034 жыл бұрын
where can u buy the front and back curved c channel pieces
@shanebono4 жыл бұрын
Also wondering this
@keithphillips96544 жыл бұрын
I’m concerned about eventual wood rot of the sub floors. Eventually water will find a way in somewhere. What did you use for subfloor and why? Also thanks for sharing your cool building video ideas!!
@MillerGarage4 жыл бұрын
I used bc sanded plywood completely coated with marine epoxy. You can get marine plywood as well that's a little better. The only way to completely avoid any wood rot is to use Coosa marine composite board but it is very expensive.
@gregbarnes10325 жыл бұрын
No tanks you lucky bugger! ;)
@MillerGarage5 жыл бұрын
The tanks will be above the floor for access and inspection. But yea, it made the subfloor easier. Funny thing, I had them all prepped and ready for instal the week that the deal was done to sell it. So most of the work had been done.
@stilltuckered3 жыл бұрын
What would you guesstimate that the shell weighed?
@mattcano26834 жыл бұрын
Hi Miller Garage: Thank you for all of the great content on renovating airstreams. Quick question: Can you replace parts of the subfloor without lifting the shell off the frame? Thanks!
@MillerGarage4 жыл бұрын
I know people have done it, I personally am of the idea that if you are going that far into it, just lift the shell and make any repairs to the frame. If a piece of the subfloor is rotted, there is a very good chance the frame has rust damage as well.
@mattcano26834 жыл бұрын
@@MillerGarage thank you!
@williamsullivan17525 жыл бұрын
Any chance you could share where you got the new c-channels? They look great!
@MillerGarage5 жыл бұрын
I got mine from DFW Airstream, dealership just down the road from me. I ordered it thru the parts department.
@casandradean61654 жыл бұрын
Is there a reason you couldn't/didn't use insulation boards like on houses?
@MillerGarage4 жыл бұрын
They done bend well to fit the curves of the walls and it would take much longer to fill in all the window spots, corners, etc. Rockwool works great, high r value, moisture and rodent resistant and cheaper than the boards.
@philipstreechon45234 жыл бұрын
Hi nice work, I have to wonder why the frame was not made as wide as the shell it would be stronger than that outrigger system, what were they thinking. The sad part this is the way it is still done also now they use about 1/3 of the rivets of course Airstream is owned by THOR AND THEY MAKE JACO JUNK ON WHEELS
@MillerGarage4 жыл бұрын
I guess they designed it according the the width of the axle. It is a bit of a strange design especially since the outriggers seem to be a weak spot. And yea, Thor has not helped Airstreams quality at all.
@philipstreechon45234 жыл бұрын
@@MillerGarage NO THEY HAVE NOT CAN YOU IMAGEN BUYING A BOAT TRAILER DESIGNED LIKE THAT WKAT IS UP WITH ALL OF TH
@superspeedway26343 жыл бұрын
Where did you source the C channel? Thanks for the content.
@PugzofSteel3 жыл бұрын
25:36 are you going to leave the plywood exposed like that? It will just rot.
@chase95583 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing, I’m sure Ian went back and touched them up before the C channel went on..👍🏼
@sophieshapeless39014 жыл бұрын
Is it necessary to lift the shell to replace the subfloor?
@MillerGarage4 жыл бұрын
To do it right, yes it is. I have seen people replace segments or try to do it without lifting but because the subfloor sandwiches between the frame and shell, the correct way where the structural integrity of the shell remains, the shell must be lifted.
@sophieshapeless39014 жыл бұрын
@@MillerGarage That makes complete sense, thank you for the response! I was in denial for a bit there. Not worth shortcuts with a project like this.
@allenwilson19945 жыл бұрын
What insulation did you use for the walls? I can only find rockwool in 3” and 3 1/2” locally.
@MillerGarage5 жыл бұрын
I purchased 3 inch rock wool from Home Depot and cut the bats in half making them the correct size for the walls.
@savydude14 жыл бұрын
When hot meets cold , you have condensation......closed cell spray foam eliminates the problem.
@arniehart86344 жыл бұрын
@@savydude1 That's what I thought also, but here's the reply I received from Miller Garage and I think he' right "Its too rigid. When the camper moves then the insulation will break up along the weaker areas, resulting in cracks and defeating the purpose. Im sure at some point we will create some type of insulation that is easy to install, is waterproof, malleable and breathable. We will see it soon I'm sure man. Game changer!"
@markmahan67685 жыл бұрын
Mucho caliente!
@christineanderson31933 жыл бұрын
When I watch this I can’t help wonder why? With this much renovation why not buy a new trailer? It must be very costly.
@JessicaStCyr5 жыл бұрын
Is there a specific name to the stuff you used for the c-channel? Is it just called c-channel? lol. We are totally replacing ours so if you have any links or anything so I know what I need that would be great! Thanks so much, and this AS is looking great!
@MillerGarage5 жыл бұрын
It is Airstream specific. You can order it thru any dealer, I used DFW Airstream. You can email Trish there, tray@airstreamdfw.com. Its a good idea to replace it!
@JessicaStCyr5 жыл бұрын
@@MillerGarage Awesome, thank you!
@tcollins6534 жыл бұрын
How did you get the interior so clean?
@MillerGarage4 жыл бұрын
Brake clean and scotch brite pads and rolocs. Cleaned well to get good seal with new sealant.
@lindaannfear96634 жыл бұрын
How did you bend the C channel? With the profile of it, is it difficult?
@MillerGarage4 жыл бұрын
I didn't bend it, I purchased the curved bow from DFW Airstream. I know people have cut and bend them but it compromises the integrity in my opinion.
@arniehart86344 жыл бұрын
Why not have it spray foamed?
@danielmoulder71454 жыл бұрын
Its too rigid. When the camper moves then the insulation will break up along the weaker areas, resulting in cracks and defeating the purpose. Im sure at some point we will create some type of insulation that is easy to install, is waterproof, maliable and breathable. We will see it soon im sure man. Game changer!
@arniehart86344 жыл бұрын
@@danielmoulder7145 I didn't think about that. Thanks for the insight
@danielmoulder71454 жыл бұрын
@@arniehart8634 No problem! We are community!
@deanfarina89684 жыл бұрын
I still think the pepperoni should go on before the cheese and THEN the onions...
@MillerGarage4 жыл бұрын
Well, I agree when making pizza.
@peterschur62012 жыл бұрын
Love your work and appreciate the videos. But too much time with chatter about the weather etc and often you dont show specially how you do something.
@MillerGarage2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback, Peter. We are working on bringing the production quality up but it does take a lot of extra work on top of the renovation process.
@christinadelrio90114 жыл бұрын
😗😗
@mainlawcafewv76814 жыл бұрын
All the air moving around and through the insulation defeats its insulative value.