One Year Review 2022 Airstream Interstate 19 / Class B RV/ Camper Van/ 4K

[@frumpywhale1784]

I love the playful back and forth between you and your husband. I'm a minimalist (OCD?) by nature and subscribe by the mantra of small and elegant as opposed to big and gaudy. You have a winner there with your Airstream. Your "layperson's" reviews and experiences are refreshing. Keep it up and all the best.

[@BamBamRVAdventures]

Thank you for your support! I am trying to be a minimalist to prepare ourselves for less things and more travels. 😍 I love simple elegant too.

[@robertherring217]

It was great running into you today. You both are genuinely nice as you are in your videos. Thanks for all the videos!

[@BamBamRVAdventures]

Hi Robert, It was a pleasure running into you. Hope you have a great shaking down trip. 🤗

[@kelliemckenzie3686]

Great video...thank you and your husband for taking the time to do this very informative and honest! Many more to come I hope :)

[@BamBamRVAdventures]

Thank you for watching Kellie. We enjoy making the videos to share our experiences and DIY projects. 🤗

[@JustUsVanlife]

Great video guys! We love your rig. We too have also learned you have be hands on in order to get things the way they should be. Safe travels.....

[@BamBamRVAdventures]

Thank you for watching! It helps to be handy when owning an RV. 🤗

[@christopherzimmer]

Phenomenal review! I can completely relate to the desire to explore a bit more! Thanks so so much for the honest, and, in the end, positive, review!!

[@BamBamRVAdventures]

Thank you Christopher! 🤗Can’t wait to explore ! 🤗

[@michaeltran7542]

Always love your videos!

[@BamBamRVAdventures]

Thank you Michael!

[@PlaneCDR]

You guys brought up some really great points. This was a very useful video. Thanks!

[@BamBamRVAdventures]

Thank you for watching PlaneCDR! 🤗

[@symonty]

GReat Video, THX so much. I am about to buy a 2023 with the E1 package, ( 3200W inverter ). I need to go and listen to the Air con now.

[@BamBamRVAdventures]

Thank you for watching Symonty! E1 package is nice. I talked to 2 owners of 2023 without E1 package about new AC. One said it is quiet and the other one listened to our upgraded Houghton AC and said her AC is loud. So you should listen to the new AC and see if it is quiet enough for you.

[@H8Mimes]

Great video. My 2021 is just a little bit different, but you covered the major +/- very well!

[@BamBamRVAdventures]

Thank you More Cowbell! Hope yours have less problems than ours. Lol

[@dougblalock5175]

👍👍👍 thanks for sharing another great video!

[@BamBamRVAdventures]

Thank you for watching Doug! 🤗

[@honeyreyes4384]

New sub 👋🏽 we were looking into trying out an airstream and landed on your channel. You both are very entertaining to watch and we couldn’t stop watching your videos! Thanks for all the info!

[@BamBamRVAdventures]

Thank you so much for watching and subscribing. 🤗 There weren’t many videos on the Airstream Interstate when we were looking into class B RV so we thought we make some videos to share our experiences and projects.

[@lizahermandez57]

Great video, thank you.

[@BamBamRVAdventures]

Thank you so much for watching Liza! 🤗

[@MJ-km3qz]

Wow! I love this channel and the hostess is gorgeous!!!

[@BamBamRVAdventures]

Thank you for watching MJ! You are very kind! 🤗

[@jncn1490]

Beautiful

[@BamBamRVAdventures]

Thank you! 😍

[@sjllee2588]

I would love to see and wait for the inverter upgrade for the next project😂😊

[@BamBamRVAdventures]

I am putting in a request for Thanksgiving weekend project. Lol My brother who has 24 GT upgraded his inverter to 3000 watts and added 2 lithium batteries. It’s a difficult project for him but he said ours should be doable since we are not adding more lithium batteries.

[@stevenannett1739]

Love the van and sir your wife is a cutie !

[@BamBamRVAdventures]

Thank you! 🤗

[@wenkueichiang1976]

I’m a contractor n to be honest it’s not about the quality u need to remember it’s not like a house which is stationary this van is constantly torquing n twisting down the road I have a work van similar to yours n I have steel shelving which is totally solid n there r squeaks those cabinets r made of mdf or particle board and paneling n other products even if u had steel cabinets which wood be the toughest it would still make noise if u can get rid of the noise that’s great RVs need to be taken with a grain of salt, also plumbing doesn’t do great when it moves , I believe even if u bought an Rv for million dollars there will still be issues just my thoughts great vids keep on camping

[@BamBamRVAdventures]

Totally agreed! It is a home on wheels so impossible for the built to be without problems. Knowing this we are able to adjust our expectations and take care of the problems as they arise. Just wish that Airstream would have better quality controls so buyers have a good experience when picking up the vans. 🤗

[@wenkueichiang1976]

I would agreed airstream is a reputable company to me they are amazing we have a forest River Rv a lower product but for me I’m lucky I can fix anything lol but I’d have to say you have done very good work on your Rv bravo! I have taken notice to some European rvs and their quality is also amazing I do which that the other companies in USA step up their game otherwise some people my try buying abroad happy camping

[@BamBamRVAdventures]

@@wenkueichiang1976 Happy camping……😎

[@CamusDuke]

Great experience sharing! You have upgraded a lot of facilities! Is this air conditioner easy to upgrade and install? In Canada Ontario, the summer is not that hot like in Ca. So we really don't use the air conditioner a lot. We use heat more often. Ha ha

[@BamBamRVAdventures]

Thank you Camus. We bought the AC and have it sent to local Airstream dealer to have it installed. We need AC here in CA for summer camping. Lol

[@wstafco]

Hello Bam Bam team, great video and good information! How has traveling been with the increased gas prices?

[@BamBamRVAdventures]

Thank you Wayne! We cringed every time we fill up but we kept filling up because we want to get out as much as we can while we can. Hopefully the diesel prices will go down soon by the time we have more time to travel long distances.

[@atclb2356]

Subscribed..went through the whole video, even though we don't own a RV :-) someday, wonder what the price is for one of these, wishes from Canada .

[@BamBamRVAdventures]

Thank you for subscribing and watching out video. We ordered it 3/21 and picked it up the end of Oct 2021 for $170K after tax. Ours was one of the first 2022 model picked up at the end if 2021. Our dream trip is going up to Canada and Alaska. 🤗

[@darkghost8475]

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[@BamBamRVAdventures]

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[@darkghost8475]

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[@darkghost8475]

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[@BamBamRVAdventures]

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[@darkghost8475]

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[@tiffanyhsiao2294]

Hi Bam Bam, thank you for your sharing. How do you get the email notification for the low chassis battery? We just brought the 2022 interstate 19 same as yours with TB relax edition.

[@BamBamRVAdventures]

Congratulations Tiffany on your new AI 19 TB. It’s a beauty! I love the etching of the fish. We saw the notification on the app and CZone. We didn’t set up for Mercedes app to notify us with email .

[@tiffanyhsiao2294]

@@BamBamRVAdventures Thank you. may I know what is the APP ?

[@BamBamRVAdventures]

@@tiffanyhsiao2294 it’s Mercedes Me Connect App.

[@BamBamRVAdventures]

@@tiffanyhsiao2294 it’s Mercedes Me Connect App.

[@atomic43]

Mine is very loud. I remember you had a video that mentioned some things you did to help the rattles. Do you have a specific video of the things you all did for the rattles

[@BamBamRVAdventures]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWLWd6t8h9d8fLM You can try these. I have a short clip that I recorded for a viewer but I can’t paste it on here somehow. If you can email me I can paste it in email. It’s for the bug screen and sliding door rattles.

[@atomic43]

I just finished my first service. They added screws or to it’s to the panels on the door that slides and turns out the curb side back wall wasn’t in all the way so it moved back and forth. Fixing those improved the sound

[@BamBamRVAdventures]

@@atomic43 that’s good to hear. The dealer fixed our screen panel by the sink after we said there was some noise there that we couldn’t fix . That was like 2 months after getting the van.

[@chrishk1200]

Hi, could you tell us the name of the upgraded a/c & heat system, how much it cost (including labor for the install), and how you had it installed (Airstream dealer, etc.)? Thank you!

[@BamBamRVAdventures]

Hi, thank you for watching. 🤗We bought th AC at RecPro website www.recpro.com/rv-air-conditioner-low-profile-13-5k-quiet-ac-with-heat-pump-remote-non-ducted/ The installation was at our Airstream dealer. At first they quoted $700 but when they received the new AC they said it was a more complicated install since they haven’t swapped the original out before. So they charged us $1100. Other people in Seattle had theirs installed with Airstream dealer also but just for around $700.

[@Mudbug2000]

Quality! If in a RV park when you are paying for utilities-why can’t you use Micro etc.

[@BamBamRVAdventures]

When we are at RV park with electric hook up we can plug in and use everything. We usually do dry camping without hook up at the state parks that have generator hours.

[@redmaple4559]

Have the same 2022 bug screen but wow does it rattle when driving on bumpy secondary road , does yours now that you fixed it ? And if so any tips to share on making it quiet please ?

[@BamBamRVAdventures]

Red Maple, You can email me so I can send you a short video on the bug screen. We don’t have signal at the RV park so I will check my email tomorrow

[@redmaple4559]

Can you share your email . I tried sharing mine but it appears. You tube deleted it 😢

[@BamBamRVAdventures]

@@redmaple4559 [e-mail]

[@rossklein8228]

Thanks so much. I’m about to purchase a late 2022. Was also anxious about the end cycle engines etc but agree tried and true can also be good. Thanks for all the insight and positive energy even with a black tank issue! Could I trouble you for the Houghton ac model number and can you advise how difficult the ac swap was? Thanks so much!

[@BamBamRVAdventures]

Hi Ross, thank you for watching. I am glad you found the videos helpful in your decision of purchasing the AI19. Here is the link for the Houghton AC. Since it is bigger than the existing Dometic AC, Airstream tech had to move the back solar panel further back and the antenna out toward the side a little but my husband said the AC does overlap the back solar panel a tiny bit so he thinks that decreases the efficiency of that panel. Are you in the Airstream 19 Interstate owners Facebook group?

[@rossklein8228]

Hi. Thank you! Not yet! Inks it saw there’s an upgrade video you did and will watch that today. Many thanks. Happy camping!

[@BamBamRVAdventures]

@@rossklein8228 www.recpro.com/rv-air-conditioner-low-profile-13-5k-quiet-ac-with-heat-pump-remote-non-ducted/

[@rossklein8228]

Thank you. The 1000 watt inverter and not being able to make coffee is the biggest obstacle for me. Lol.

[@rossklein8228]

Thank you. The 1000 watt inverter and not being able to make coffee is the biggest obstacle for me. Lol.

[@genegoldman547]

I think your videos are highly informative and crisply produced! I have the opportunity to place a deposit on a 2023 Interstate 19 4x4 with the E1 package. It would be delivered in March/April ‘23. My concern is that since the new Sprinter platform (twin turbo 4-cyl, 9-speed transmission, AWD) will be adopted by Airstream later next year or early in 2024, it would likely accelerate the depreciation of the current 6-cyl, 7-speed, 4WD platform. What are your thoughts on that? If you were in my position, given your experiences with the current chassis, what would you do? Buy the current platform since it is tried and true or wait for the new one? Some Mercedes cars already are built on the new platform but there is a huge weight difference with the Sprinter and the efficiency and reliability of AWD can be impacted by that. Thanks for any guidance you can provide!

[@BamBamRVAdventures]

Hi Gene, thank you for watching! I like the E1 package for 2023 and I don’t really know much about the chassis so I will have my husband chime in later. 🤗

[@BamBamRVAdventures]

Hi Gene, this is Vincent, Darlene's husband. This is just my personal opinion and I may be dead wrong on this. Personally, for me, when it comes to engines, size MATTERS. Maybe I am old school, but I would much prefer the current V-6 turbo than the new twin-turbo 4 cyl. I know the hp and torque numbers are almost same, but again, squeezing the same hp and torque from a smaller 4 cyl...there has to be some compromise somewhere.....maybe durability? I know that 9-speed gearing plays a major role in achieving these numbers, so there is that to consider. As for the AWD vs. 4wd, I hear that the AWD is much more modern than the decades old 4wd design. In our current 4wd, you have to engage it, and there is a specific procedure for doing it. We do not do any serious road climbing, so we really do not need 4wd or AWD, but we love the fact that it is about 4 inches higher than the 2wd version. In our last RV, which was based on the Promaster, we were always concerned our black tank would be damaged if we hit something while driving onto an unpaved campground. So for me, if we were buying a new Airstream, I think I would still prefer our current version, mainly because I prefer to have this 4 +ton vehicle be driven with the biggest engine I can get. Thank you for watching our videos! We really appreciate your comments. Good luck with whatever you choose, Gene; but I think that whichever version you choose, you will be fine. I think the E1 package, while expensive is a "must have" if I was ordering a new Airstream, so I think that is a good decision.

[@genegoldman547]

Thank you both for your replies. I agree on the need for some system other than 2WD. When we lived in Arizona the saying was 4WD was a necessity on two days - the day you buy it and the day you sell it. But I agree that the ground clearance factor is important and now that we live in the Northeast, snow and ice storms can creep up on you rather quickly so having the 4WD or AWD capability while out driving is reassuring. We have 4Matic on both our Mercedes and it has never failed us. So I will most likely go with the 4WD version from the factory for the reasons you listed. Thanks again!

[@hdmarkazi9003]

After owning two 4x4 Grand Tour Airstreams (2017 and 2020), we decided to switch to Grech RV which we’ll receive in a few weeks. Have you guys looked into Grech? They are manufactured in California.

[@BamBamRVAdventures]

Grech RV is beautiful! When we were looking they only had 24’ length which is too long for me to drive but I know they just came out with the 19’ version. The love the clean look on the outside

[@titomesserli26]

@@BamBamRVAdventures Grech also has a 22’ model, the Terreno, which is actually 23’ bumper to bumper. We own a 2011 Airstream 27FB travel trailer and wanted an interstate also. But, when we discovered the Grech, specifically the Terreno-Ion (Tour), we picked one up this past August. We are kind of Airstream snobs and really wanted an interstate but the 24’ was too long, the 19’ was too short, and to get the equivalent of the Grech Ion models, I.e., no propane, no generator but with 1260 ah of battery power, which is the E1 Airstream option, we’d have to wait a year and pay 24K more for that option on an already much more expensive van. Thus, the Grech. We love it so far, and still love our Airstream. Oh yeah, they now also offer the Terreno with 4x4 wheel drive, ours is 2 wheel drive

[@BamBamRVAdventures]

@@titomesserli26 wow, so nice to have that much battery power! I wish I could maneuver something bigger than the 19’. Lol My husband wouldn’t mind the 22 but then he usually needs my help in driving long distance. 😂

[@hdmarkazi9003]

@@BamBamRVAdventures we should actually be receiving our Terrence-ion 4x4 tour by the end of November. Will give you an update in a couple of months.

[@BamBamRVAdventures]

@@hdmarkazi9003 great! I will let our friends know about the Terrano Ion since they are thinking of something longer than their Roadtrek Zion SRT.

[@scottgoodwin2697]

What brad is that ac/dc upgrade?

[@BamBamRVAdventures]

Hi Scott, the AC brand is Houghton.

[@go5582]

your so beautiful. ❤🎉

[@BamBamRVAdventures]

Thank you for watching 🤗

[@suehefty]

Our black tank (Interstate Nineteen 2021) leaked in exact same location!-yuck ! We have only been on freeways and highways. Has been with dealer for 3 weeks and they are apparently waiting for a black tank replacement.

[@BamBamRVAdventures]

Oh so sorry about the black tank leak. I know, yuck! Lol It took about 2 months for the dealer to get the black tank replacement. After they did the diagnosis in a week, I asked if I could just take our van and not use the toilet while waiting for the replacement part and the technician put everything back for us to pick it up. We used the commode liner for the toilet at night time when we went camping and just used public restroom during the day time.

[@donkeykong516]

You guys drink coffee after quiet time at 10pm?

[@BamBamRVAdventures]

We drink coffee before 10 AM when it’s still quiet time at some campgrounds so we couldn’t turn on the generator to use our Nepresso machine that uses 1600 watts.

[@go5582]

hi cutie. please make more videos .

[@vkarsos]

can you tell me why you chose a 19 over the 24GT?

[@BamBamRVAdventures]

Hi Bill, the main reason we chose the 19 over the 24GT is the ease of parking and driving. It’s more difficult to make a turn with a longer van I assume. The longest vehicle I have ever driven was the Expedition so I am not comfortable with driving a long van. My brother on the other hand is very good at maneuvering and backing up his 24GT since he had big truck and towed a boat before. He did mentioned that it’s harder to make a U turn at some intersections and getting out of some gas stations with a dip since the back part of his van came very close to the street level and almost hit the bottom.

[@vkarsos]

I figured that, ease of parking is a big deal

[@nyjunie1941]

You have college kids? Wow I thought you were a college student 🤩

[@BamBamRVAdventures]

Our oldest is done with college and professional school. One down 2 to go….😂😂

[@waynec2962]

Airstream was bought out by Thor Industries so all the problems your having is because of poor quality control that Thor thrives on lol expect many more lol...

[@BamBamRVAdventures]

I heard about that also. Yikes! Lol

[@user-pj3yd2po9j]

wow!, you would think for a $211,000 vehicle there should not be 1 issue i'm disappointed with AIRSTREAM

[@BamBamRVAdventures]

Yes, they should have better parts and better quality controls.

[@CS-hd9xu]

didn't show me anything important, and I never would have bought that with that space 18 minutes into the video. the microwave is too tall for her.