FACELIFT: How We Turned Our 2003 RV into a 2020! :D

[@Ingrampc7963]

Enjoyed the video...picked our AS up from Ronnie a couple of days ago. What an amazing job he did with our lithium/solar upgrade. He was able to get the complete install done in a week. My only regret is due to current conditions, I couldn’t stay to watch and even help a bit. Ronnie is a great communicator and really nice guy. The trailer was immaculate when I picked it up so big thanks for that. Thanks for your original video that allowed me to connect with Ronnie, I highly recommend getting this done and Ronnie is your guy. If anyone would like to discuss our experience, don’t hesitate to contact me.

[@kristymichael]

So happy to hear that you are pleased! Ronnie is a great guy and does fantastic work! 👍🏻🙌🏼

[@airstreamnutsandbolts]

@@kristymichael Thank you!

[@airstreamnutsandbolts]

Thanks Pat, Enjoy!

[@cynthiasnedeker2981]

I am always in awe of people who can do this work. Yes I think you can pass for a 2020. Stay safe

[@airstreamnutsandbolts]

Thanks

[@scottadamson890]

Looks like LIV is all ready to head back to Alaska and test out those new rock guards. Another awesome video, thank you.

[@spliceoncharlie]

Looks great. Amazing the simple renovations that you can do to vastly improve the look of your trailer. Chrome is an extraordinary product. Instead of botox, I may just go with the chrome package. Instead of a wrinkled old man I can become the shinny old man. Those rock guards would help me during my walks with a few of the neighborhood dogs who think I am a walking chew toy. Be safe out there guys.

[@cynthiacantrell2037]

Please do more videos until this pandemic is over. I work at an "essential " place and my nerves are shot. I need to think about anything else. Funny anecdotes would be a God send.

[@gmmathews8761]

our next upgrade is to the new tankless water heater... seems that they are a BIG improvement over the old kinds... from what we see they have endless hot water... are more effecent and all... might want to look into it as a upgrade to your new 20XX airstream...

[@truckingkaiseradventures2366]

Just want to say love your channel and all of the very useful information you give. We just got a Class C and it is older and had no furniture in it so we are working on it. I have been watching all of the helpful set up info for things to do to make the RV as useful as possible. We are nearly done with getting the RV in shape to go somewhere now we just need things to settle down so we can.

[@adriannurse1502]

Looks great 👍 You can definitely tell campgrounds that the Airstream is a 2020. They are so timeless who would ever know the difference and you keep it in great shape.

[@randyrainwater983]

I just installed new upper and lower beltline chrome trim to our 2013 FC 30 RBQ last Friday. Actually a very easy one person job and took about an hour. What a difference it made.

[@geojbig]

One good part of this informative video was the dead air at the end. Made me take a good long look at myself thanks to my very mirror like screen on my new Note 10 plus and ponder making some changes. Eyebrows and nose hair trim. Thank you Sean!

[@kristymichael]

Ha! Sorry for the dead air! It's a KZbin glitch.

[@Birdsville2014]

Another excellent video! Great discussion on the Olympic rivet. Just glad you are not driving in outback Australia. My campertrailer has had its underside sandblasted by the gravel/sand roads we travel on. We generally find that the first windscreen to break is not the front but rather the rear windscreen of the tow vehicle. This collects the stones being deflected from whatever you are towing. Most RVers will protect this rear screen with a plastic cover. And finally your Airstream is looking much improved!

[@Joe-cu4hi]

Sean, I recently replaced the chrome trim insert. The middle section we went with the factory trim for $250+ but I found in the auto parts store they had the Cowles Custom Chrome trim same sizes for middle and lower banana trim for $15 a pack which we needed 4 packs. We saved a ton! And it was about 90% similar side by side

[@stankrieger3598]

Thank You I know where I am heading.

[@Joe-cu4hi]

Stan, we have the 19’ Bambi and as mentioned it took 4 packs and it looks beautiful. Of course it will take more if yours is longer. Been a year and looks great!

[@angelaklinger2951]

We have been denied a few times because we have a “truck camper”. Our Dodge 5500 with a custom camper utility bed and Arctic Fox camper was over 110,000. And yet we could see old rv’s that you could tell were old and hadn’t been moved in years. Always have enjoyed your videos.

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

Thanks Angela. Sorry to hear you got turned away. Those rules are for the birds.

[@oceanstatehd]

Love the vids. We just picked our 2020 up last week! In 17 years I'm coming back to this video. Thanks so much!

[@jennifergregory4310]

Nice video Sean. You probably already know this, but just in case. The new rock guards on the front of your airstream are aluminum, and the old guards were stainless steel. Stainless steel is harder and less prone to denting than the softer aluminum. That will make it even more important that you get effective mudflaps for your truck (if you don’t already have mudflaps). Like I said, with your experience, you probably already know this and have effective solutions already in place. Keep the great videos coming!

[@airstreamnutsandbolts]

Not correct. The segment protectors/Rock guards are stainless steel. New and old.

[@jennifergregory4310]

Airstream Nuts and Bolts Video was wrong...see 6:56. Nice to see with your correction that the new rock guards are stainless steel as well. Nice work!

[@athanschannel2995]

Sean, how about converting the markers and tail lamps to LED. And what about a full body buffing to really get Liv to shine?

[@stankrieger3598]

buffing is next on my list to do

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

ceramic FTW!

[@aldercamper9430]

WOW!!! Those rivets are so great!! Much better than Pop Rivets with ugly holes.

[@hiltonray4461]

Yeah we had a similar situation last year, we were in Panama City Beach Florida and they asked how old our toy hauler was, ours is in great shape so i may have told them it was a few years newer than it is.... we enjoyed our stay :)

[@adamanderson8631]

You need some rock guard mud flaps for the truck to help keep the rocks off the new rock guards.

[@weschilton]

Liv looks great. You two sweet people take care of yourselves!

[@aljano1976]

Hello Sean and Kristy- Thank you for another excellent video! Our 25ft Flying Cloud is a 2011 and we have no need to get a newer one. We did the replacement 3M banding as you did, and upgraded to the Endurance tires ( supported by what you were familiar with issues on the older Goodyear Marathon trailer tires). We live less than 10 miles from one of the oldest Airstream dealers in the country (Woodland) and lived in Elk Grove Vlg. IL (home to ZipDee) for two years! Guess we were destined to have an Airstream. Honestly, while we always appreciate the quality of our AS, but YOU help us enjoy it with all of your videos - whatever the subject or location. Be safe, and take care of yourselves and your family. Al and Cathy in Michigan. 🤗🤗🤗

[@themeez1000]

My wife and I have a 2019 40ft bumper pull trailer with a 2019 F350 Dually diesel quad cab. We call ours Bertha and the Beast

[@herveyforward5956]

You found a good friend and technician with Ronnie. I asked him before them shields went on is this not going to be an upgrade challenge?. Watching Ron on camera made it look easy. The tech in me was thinking oh man most likely a very stressful line up replacement. A think a huge "Thank You "to his best buddy and helper, Dad!

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

That is a great point. We should have given a proper shout out to Ron. We will correct this oversight in a future video. Thanks!

[@Aaron-P]

When they ask how old it is, say this exactly: "The 'Airstream' is a 2020." As long as you don't do air quotes they won't know you're referring to the brow badges. Not a lie, exactly, but a truthful answer to a question they didn't ask. Politicians do it all the time! 🤞😎👍

[@johncoumbs2222]

Nice upgrades, We named our trailer also "Kimino" it's a clean well cared for 2003 Flagstaff, I've been doing upgrades a little at a time, eventually we want to find a decent used trailer like yours, we really like the 25" Airstream with walk around bed, Stay safe friend.

[@cynthiacantrell2037]

Glad to hear from you two. Stay safe. God bless.

[@hoslogistics]

From SURPRISE, AZ - it’s a 2020, that’s my story and I’m sticking to it!

[@gakrazykajun]

Starting at 13:23 its just blank....that's the end of the actual content. The video was really interesting to watch, I didn't know how those rock guards worked.

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

My critics would say that's the best part of the video!!!

[@travelingsellvation]

Ha. Awesome! We think anyone that isn’t an airstream person wouldn’t know that it isn’t a newer airstream now. We renovated our 1999 Fleetwood Bounder inside and out.,,, we’re actually envying your solar set up right now though!!! : )

[@mark1966]

The English Pennliner is inspired and impressed, great video, thank you, glad I subscribed!

[@shekharmoona544]

Moving forward brought this up. I can understand their concerns. Moving forward adventures had briefly talked about it on their channel. The RV industry is looking at improving quality and may move to unibody construction and utilize Marine/automotive techniques to improve efficiency and reduce leaks.

[@tommcl386]

Your "2020" Airstream looks great. Thanks for sharing.

[@deanconstantine4866]

Well hell, yesterday we got the news that the black series trailer was now 8 month to a year away. So we went back with more money option. And first chose 2019 27ft Tommy Bahama with 500 miles. After watching you guys for 2 years we had to pull the trigger. Dean

[@GlenCannon239]

Love your 2020 Airstream Travel Trailer.

[@alwollerton5794]

Got our Tiffin Wayfarer out yesterday to clean it up and start the de winterizing though we don't have a clue if we can go anywhere. Going to check the local state parks to see if we can complete the dewinterizing process but just are not sure where we might go. Your revitalized Airstream looks really good.

[@johnragland1991]

Happy Easter to you and your family, Screwball! Send me pics if you get that gobbler! Hope to see you out on The Trail soon!

[@ronfeinberg]

Great job! Now, time to update the exterior lights to LED.

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

Agreed! We gotta do this... We have switched many to LED but not the running lights, turn signals, etc.

[@Masterchief68a]

As long as your rig isn’t falling apart and it looks good you should be able to camp anywhere. If it isn’t then I can understand why they wouldn’t want you trashing their campground!

[@StrawberryGarcia]

Hi guys, hope you have better luck with your chrome trim then I do with my 2017 Airstream lots of peeling on it after only three years. Great Vids!

[@christopherrasmussen8718]

I have a 2003 Wanderlodge LX that had 75,000 miles on it when I bought it last summer. It really is like new. It waa garage kept by one owner. We joined Thousand Trails at one of the higher levels. The few times we stayed at the resorts last Fall, we had to take time to explain what the coach is and we used the advice from the FMCA . Show the RVIA badge. Really? You and I know what we got.

[@cdlady54_95]

Great updates! Good luck on the next rv resort admission. Thank you for sharing.

[@jerryellis9322]

There is something like 4 minutes of black screen at the end of the video. Or am I missing something?

[@bobspamail]

Jerry Ellis it gives you time to reflect on what you just saw, the meaning of life and the vastness of the universe. 🤔😁

[@lennylivinglife9596]

We call that, "we can fix it in post!" in the editing biz -- oh wait, it's already out of post. :P

[@missdistress9176]

@@bobspamail Love this answer xD

[@jackmcgonegal8728]

I was waiting for Deadpool to appear and ask me why I was still watching

[@joelgoff4722]

It's a 2020 for all practical purposes to us. Looks great!

[@robertgullickson8758]

2020 vision. Beauty/age is in the eye of the beholder. It looks like a new rig. 😀

[@vindivergilio3482]

I may be dumb, but what's the 10 year rule? Sounds like a way to keep older rigs out of their lots to make the place basically look better. We once hit a snag like that with our boat in an overnight marina but it was more of a safety thing than anything. No boats with inboards or built in fuel tanks over 15 yrs old due to any possible unseen fuel leaks that would cause vapor build up under the canopy @ each slip. Even though ours is actually a 1966 hull, when we rebuilt/restored it, it was a 90% refurb so technically, it is now considered and registered as a 2015. Anyway, Liv looks good, almost brand new. Thanks and see ya'all in the next one.

[@michaeldoherty2289]

Thanks for this you two. I really liked the rivet tutorial. Very informative. Question: when do you become LoLoLoHo! We are all getiing on in years, not just Liv!

[@michaelwebb57]

Agree! 2020! Lookin' good!

[@charlesmetherd9136]

Nice upgrades to the trailer. I would like to know where that pull off by the stream is at the end of the video! Keep up the good work.

[@kristymichael]

That's Wind River Canyon, just south of Thermopolis, Wyoming. 😁

[@charlesmetherd9136]

@@kristymichael thank you. It is beautiful.

[@machfive916]

"Liv" could easily pass for a new trailer! Looks great!

[@marquepadley2715]

Wow she looks Awesome.

[@bradleypollack5658]

Great Video!! The Airstream looks great!!! Now the next time they ask you can say a 2020.

[@dennycappetta2035]

The trailer looks great. Good job. Please check the video though. The last four minutes or so are black.

[@campfirerob1089]

Looks great Sean

[@rogeeeferrari]

We have a 2006 safari, I always say it is 5 years old when asked by rv parks and have never been denied a spot. Upgrades look nice but is that beltline trim original , I can see you're having the same problem we are with the aluminum corrosion gremlins...

[@shekharmoona544]

Ronnie is brilliant.

[@airstreamnutsandbolts]

Thank you for your kindness. Vinnie taught me everything I know!

[@Svid1701D]

10yr rule is fairly common, and unfair, since some RVs age better and are better cared for than others. Some places will waive the rule if you email them a pic of your rig. Sad that campers would be put in a position where they might have to lie to stay the night. Regardless, your Airstream looked good before, and looks great now! Nice work on all the renovations and upgrades!

[@dianefalk4132]

We really enjoy watching all of your videos, informative and entertaining 👍❤️

[@BlueEyedIndian1]

Very cool idea make it your own

[@debbibobetty5620]

You did it that's a 2020 to me beautiful job traveler

[@johnvittie9571]

It looks like a 2020 to me! Great job!

[@alanlevine3984]

Great job. Good idea to upgrade exterior.

[@gregscott75]

Great video as usual! I would definitely fib about the year if it was an issue. Love the Motorola flip phone, I had one just like it back in the day.

[@markchristie5577]

What about the marker lights and tail lights on your trailer? I think that most of the new airstreams I have seen all have LED lights.

[@KJRitch]

We’ve came across some parks but we told them it was newer model year. Are you planning on getting Rock Tamers on the back of the truck to keep the rocks from your new rock guards. Do you have plans to recover the sofa?

[@nonrevhogan8938]

FANTASTIC!!! Thank goodness ...... A video without virus 🦠 info. YEAAAAAAAA. Thank you for a great 👍 info video. Enjoyable..... Airstreamnutsandbolts does such a great job. I did contact about solar stuff and he responded quickly. So when we get our trailer which has yep been delayed, I will get back in contact. Great job on refurbishment. I would absolutely call that baby 2020. Yes sir !! 👍👍

[@airstreamnutsandbolts]

Thanks, look forward to working with you.

[@bobpeg7457]

I always told them" it's eight years old". No matter what year it was. (Back in 2004). Also converted ALL the exterior and interior lights to LED. Yes, we did name our unit "The Duck"

[@2tmacisback]

Didn't you run a test on the lectric bike? If so I want to let you know I ordered one for my wife's birthday on April 24th. It may not arrive in time but it is still ordered. Thank you for the test ride.

[@Pack.Leader]

Wow! Smooth move. Now you can camp anywhere, unless you're freaked out about neighbors who actually have a 2020. I think it's stupid, the whole RV age thing. Very smart investment. And I loved the very end!!!

[@timinsandiego6979]

lol... think that's a great strategy! 2020 it is! Happy and healthy travels!

[@VJWLPN1]

Nice upgrades! Looks great!

[@brileyjf]

Reminds me of Johnny Cash's "One piece at a time" song. "Well, It's a '49, '50, '51, '52, '53, '54, '55, '56 '57, '58' 59' automobile...." A franken-airstream if you will.

[@raymondharding8443]

Looks like a 2020 to me. Nice update!

[@edwardbritt3076]

Up dates look great

[@jamietardif2168]

Agree. The airstream is almost ageless.

[@danwood2403]

The last of this video looked like the Wind River canyon outside Thermopolis Wyo. If so, and you didn't try the fishing, you missed some of the best Trout water in Wyo.

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

We missed the trout but we did do the hot springs. :)

[@jpatrickmoore5158]

It would be interesting to set up a spreadsheet to figure out the average age of your Airstream, and you could do that by the weight of items or by the cost. How interesting might be the relevant question, though...

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

Ha! That is an interesting concept. I will wait 10 years and ask my AI assistant to do the calculations. But that age does change every year....it's gets simultaneously older and younger every camping season.

[@deanconstantine4866]

Try linex oh the black bottom all the way around

[@FrankCastle-he8fl]

That guy is the Airstream Whisperer

[@mathewmccarthy9848]

Lookin' good. Shawn (Sean) needs to learn how to properly say Nevada. We don't pronounce it Ne-Vau-Da. No...it's Ne-VA-da. LOL. Great video as always. Thank you. From Matt, Tom, Theo the Lab, Oliver the Corgi, and TAM the Airstream....

[@josephstofan3107]

Sean, thanks for all you do. I have been wanting to do the chrome trim on my 1999 Excella and would like to know where I can get that trim and how much did you need,also the cost. Mine is 25 feet also. Thank you

[@Jean2235177]

We need to do a facelift on our 2007 as well.

[@NelloCambelli]

Heck yes! If the wine industry can vintage date with 75% of the wine of the year on label. Further, there are percentages for wthe appellation and more. Thus, your Airstream can be declared 2020 because of the stewardship care it has received. Keep on truckin down the road without opening the front door for the admission clerk.

[@richkemp8521]

Do you think mud flaps on the truck would work as well? It would not be easy to put a rock guard on my fifth wheel.

[@GoingPlacesOne]

It looks awesome!

[@anthonyhitchings1051]

Nice cosmetic upgrade

[@Five0Music]

Who loses by them turning you away? They do! Let it go and move on. I’m sure you (and I) would rather spend our money in places that have a better set of standards! I enjoy your videos, keep on traveling (even when you can’t)!

[@jimloth6091]

How's the solar going? I only ask since the last 4 minutes, 20 seconds of the video are MIA. 😎

[@markaustin4370]

Yes I noticed that as well.

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

That is a weird KZbin glitch! It seems to happen when I make a video with Ronnie. As for the solar, truthfully we haven't had much chance to test our new system in the wild. I would love to take our trailer down to Florida, but I think that trip will be postponed a few weeks. Parks have been closed, and there are major changes daily. As John Lennon wrote, strange days indeed... :D

[@jimloth6091]

@@LongLongHoneymoon Ah - so it's the Ca-Ronnie virus...

[@captlynhall]

@@jimloth6091 Funny :)

[@dkharris111]

I have never been asked about what year my Camper is. I have heard of it and know it exists but never actually experienced it

[@stankrieger3598]

I bet the moms and pops camps never ask. and most of the time they are more fun anyway.

[@steph01879]

The 10 year rule is definitely a stupid rule. I've seen 5 year old RV's that look trashed out, so what is wrong with a well kept classic design RV? Maybe they should just look at the RV before making a judgement. Love your channel.

[@jpmsave]

Yes I have older work & play I have hours and Money in waxing so it look good. At now like fine wine It 8 years old for ever

[@truckingkaiseradventures2366]

Look at all the great refurbished RVs and trailers you see that people bought because of their age and memories they might have had. Some of them look better than some I have seen that are just a few years old.

[@MRHEAT20]

I’m sure you have answered this before BUT - what happens when you guys want to get into a RV PARK that doesn’t want an RV older than 10 years - you can save this question for your camp fire chat :) Oh yeah thanks for a great talk 🍻oh crap that’s what I get for not waiting till the end to post

[@DoctorRennie]

Looks awesome! Where did you buy the Airstream sticker?

[@CITAP1]

Looks nice. Is there a special trick to viewing the last 4 minutes 15 seconds?

[@kristymichael]

Sadly, no. It's just a KZbin glitch that happened when we uploaded. Sorry!

[@thetraveltrailerguy]

Great video :) Did you know that the last 10 minutes or so of you video is a black screen?

[@damonzallar3256]

🤔 I wonder if I buy new rock guards and change my shirt if I’ll look 17 years younger?? Haha

[@wannabefulltimers]

Looks sharp with the new enhancements. Was that a Motorola razr phone?? :)

[@selena0ldenoughtoknowbette244]

I have watched your Generator videos. Is there a generator you would recommend at the moment.? I want a whole RV generator. We are not brand specific people. Thanks for your input. Love the LOLOHO nation.

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

That is a great question. Maybe it merits a Campfire Question video! (Spoiler alert: my current "budget friendly" recommendation is the Champion 3100W with remote start. amzn.to/2UIUTGZ If you have a bigger budget, there are other options. But really the Champ hits the sweet spot for most people.

[@patrickplumb4197]

Yup! It's definitely a 2020! -- Patrick

[@adventureswithgnomie6553]

What a beauty!

[@2021-j2d]

Too funny! I guess it is whatever you think it is but the title still says ‘03. The parks that turn away 10+ are too pretentious for us. Although I might keep going if I’d I stumbled into a park where they put me with a row of trash RV’s. Stay safe & wash your hands.

[@TexCynRVLife]

Looks good! Unfortunately, the 10 year rule is due to many folks that will not take care of their rigs. Bad power cords, which in turn, will damage power outlets. RV's that are falling apart at the seams. Unsightly RV's, etc. Typically, the aluminum RV's don't fall into that category, but it's not based on the manufacturer. It's based a history of bad maintenance.