Our Top 5 Airstream RV Improvements And Upgrades!

[@donwheeler1683]

We simply purchased two Coleman sleeping bags that are a nice color and can be used as a cover, slip inside for a sleeping bag, or put both layers on top for different layers of warmth. Easy to clean/wash also.

[@LuvSubbin]

Thanks for watching! That sounds like a great and versatile solution as well.

[@timsebold3662]

Never seen that Floorplan before, really neat

[@LuvSubbin]

Thanks for watching! We love the floorplan and have owned it since we bought it brand new 21 years ago. The most similar floorplan that Airstream is currently selling is the 20' Caravel.

[@alvashoemaker8536]

Changing that overhead light (dining table) was a FANTASTIC IMPROVEMENT!! Very good improvement!!! "ABIENCE is good!!". 😃🙃👣

[@LuvSubbin]

Thanks for watching! We love our little kettle light and agree that you need good ambience...

[@judybarrett705]

Made a sleep sack out of a King size sheet that fits the front bed. Made the bed "pretty" for during the day by placing a quilt on top of the mattress, tucked it in once. At night, just unfold sheet sack, lay it on top of quilt and crawl in. Great for summer nights. May make a heavier one for cooler nights, or can just add a blanket.

[@LuvSubbin]

Thanks for watching! Sounds like a great idea.

[@benjaminrockwood9327]

I have a gulfstream camper, and the bathroom door simply has a 1-1/2 gap under the door. (Pretty simple) watching this because my parents have a Airstream. It is a nice camper.

[@LuvSubbin]

Thanks for watching! That's a very simply solution and we're sure it works great.

[@michaelphilo3525]

We, too, have made some upgrades to our 2003 22 ft. CCD. 1. In 2009 we installed solar panels in preparation for our trip to Burning Man. It was way easier than I expected. The trailer was already wired for solar panels. I was shocked! Especially in light of how the designers had screwed up so much in the CCD (I could write a treatise on that subject!) The solar panels worked wonderfully and are still going. Our CCD is a 2003, so maybe your 2002 AS is also prewired for solar. 2. Also for the Burning Man trip, we bought 2 taller, higher capacity propane tanks. They are silver so they match the body. They would not fit where the original smaller tanks were, against the body, because of the forward slant of the body. To make them fit, I swapped positions of the tanks and battery. I welded a new battery box frame from angle iron to accommodate a battery box with two 6-volt deep cycle golf cart batteries (in series), and I moved the tank supports in front of the batteries. Works beautifully. 3. The outside walls of the wet bath are pressed cardboard with a layer of silver. Looks pretty but it wasn't long before our shoe heels started catching on the wall below the door and the wall started to tear. I bought a piece of stainless steel sheet and covered the tear. So far it is working well, and it looks good. 4. In the fall of 2021 I replaced all the interior lights and the exterior light over the door with LEDs. They are great. I wish we had had them for Burning Man. 5. The wall cabinet over the dinette had very few screws holding it against the wall and to the ceiling. I feared the eventually it would just fall off. I added a bunch more screws to increase its support. It was more difficult than it sounds. These upgrade are my top 5. Best to you, and safe travels.

[@LuvSubbin]

Hi Michael! Thanks so much for watching and the excellent comment. Here's our thoughts. 1. We are also pre-wired for solar but prefer the portable solar suitcase so that we can "chase the sun" . At Burning Man - great sun. In a Maine forest, not so much. 2. I totally want to switch the propane tanks and battery like you did. For me, it's not so much the propane capacity but being able to add a second battery. It is on the list. 4. I too have replaced all of our lights with LED. 5. We have one overhead screw that works itself undone that I will fix. No other issues. Again thanks and safe travels to you as well.

[@martinadams9533]

Thx for the tips! Your a cute couple!!

[@LuvSubbin]

Thanks for watching and the nice comment!

[@Rich32262]

Right away I laughed about the West Marine comment. As a life long boater I used to joke about going to West Marine and asking for a sponge and they'd say it's $1.50, then I'd say it was for my boat and they'd say "oh, a boating sponge, those are $12". This is a jest of course but relates.

[@LuvSubbin]

Thanks for watching! I think the hierarchy goes Aviation - Marine - and then RV's in a distant third. I eventually started going to Defender versus West Marine for my boat stuff.

[@corgily]

We do two separate blankets in our trailer too, but we don't have the pretty matching ones like you do. Also since we can get all the way around our bed (its not a corner bed) our blankets are much bigger and typically hang down off the side of the bed. Yours looks really nice organized.

[@roberttaylor9640]

I enjoy the video thanks so much for all the info and entertainment

[@LuvSubbin]

Thanks so much for watching! We have fun making our videos and always appreciate it when others find them entertaining or educational.

[@dontask8979]

The hanging light is super cool.👍

[@LuvSubbin]

Thanks for watching. It's from a company called Lightology.com

[@vananderful]

My husband and I love, love, love your channel! We purchased a 2003 International CDC 22 about 4 years ago. While your floor plan is different than ours, your Airstream is the closest we've found on KZbin. All your ideas are so helpful! We have instituted some of your upgrades. I have a question about your European duvets. What size are they? Twin, double, etc? We are still struggling with the bedding in our Airstream. Thanks for all the great tips!

[@LuvSubbin]

Hi Deb! Thanks so much for watching and the super nice comment on our videos. Your CCD was definitely ahead of its time with a desk in the back. I recall looking at the CCD and thinking "Who would ever work out of their Airstream?" Now everyone does... Anyway, Cindy did some measurements. Our duvets measure 53.1" x 78.7" which is very close to s standard double. We got ours from Amazon Germany.

[@vananderful]

@@LuvSubbin Thanks so much!

[@michaelscott761]

I thought she was your daughter.... Good for you, man!!

[@LuvSubbin]

Thanks for watching! She's a keeper...

[@SMITHYSKONTIKI]

Fabulous van mate

[@DeborahJeanMonkman]

I put small appliances or larger canisters in that annoying corner cabinet. Toaster , tubs with high sides, Looks great you guys ! 👌🏽

[@aejimt]

What a great video! Your idea for pendant light is brilliant. Do you recall the brand and model for the pendant light you found that could easily be removed?

[@aejimt]

hit send too soon... One more question, could you comment on how you did the on/off switch? Many thanks!

[@LuvSubbin]

Thanks for watching! The pendant light is a Tech Lighting Hanging Wok Model No. 700FJWKS. I got it from www.lightology.com I covered the holes from the original fitting with light wood putty which was a great match. I then just purchased a simple "On/Off" switch that I wired in. I hope that helps. If not let me know.

[@aejimt]

@@LuvSubbin Perfect, thanks so much!

[@WahiawaCat]

Have you considered taking off that corner cabinet & replacing it with deep shelves/drawers or pullout pantry to maximize that space?

[@LuvSubbin]

Thanks for watching and the great ideas. My skill set is plumbing and electricity - I am not good at carpentry. We are probably about 5 years or so from a major renovation and will do something like you suggest.

[@ian1957ruth]

Ikea is based in Sweden, which surprisingly is in Europe.

[@FollowingtheYellowBrickRoad]

Thanks for the video. I have a 2012 20’ FC. Similar layout except I have a front bed all across the front. I havre making the bed. I’m going to use the duvet idea! New sub to your channel!

[@LuvSubbin]

Thanks so much for watching and the nice comment. Our friends have a 20' FC and we recently toured it. It is a wonderful layout!

[@rebecahanrahan5556]

Good idea on the duvets. Where do you get the sheets for the corner bed?

[@LuvSubbin]

Hi Rebecca and thanks for watching! We purchased our fitted sheet directly from Airstream which now operates as The Airstream Supply Company. It's still a chore to put the fitted sheet on but the rest is super easy!

[@rebecahanrahan5556]

Luv Subbin Thank you!! We are ordering a FC 23CB soon and want to be prepared :).

[@LuvSubbin]

Congratulations on ordering a 23CB Flying Cloud! We've had our 22' International AS since we bought it new in 2002. Eighteen years later and we still think the Luv Sub is perfect. We hope to see you down the road some day...

[@rebecahanrahan5556]

Luv Subbin wow!! Thank you! We are sooo excited!

[@brianroxannleclaire9544]

Thank you for your help😊

[@Callaway48]

Hey guys! The takeaway for us in this video was...the checkered Vans in the shoe cubby LOL. I believe Courtney used the term "baller" even...

[@LuvSubbin]

Thanks for watching - your comment made us laugh. Aside from being the coolest shoe around, it is actually quite practical for the RV as it is easy to slip on and off.

[@DeborahJeanMonkman]

Thanks you two !!! Soo enjoyed your video. We share the exact Same AS ... 😊🙏🏻

[@LuvSubbin]

Thanks for watching! We have so much fun making our videos and am always glad when someone else finds them entertaining.

[@billg1527]

I don`t own an Air Stream but what about a small cargo net fastened in such a way so the stuff can`t fly off into the black hole, just undo the net when parked for easy access.

[@alvashoemaker8536]

HELLO Vermonters...! (My Dad was from THAT part of the country; YOU guys are...interesting... 😃🙃👣

[@Planzman1]

Citadel class of 78, Lima Company, when did you escape?

[@LuvSubbin]

Thanks for watching and Go Dogs! I'm Class of '88 and from Hotel Company. I've signed up for the Cooper River Bridge Run this year and will contact Public Affairs at El Cid to see if they would be willing to allow some behind the scenes access for a video. I consider myself their most famous KZbin Alumnus (or so I think).

[@joebeck2619]

My dad just gave me his 1981 Airstream Excella 31. What year did you graduate from The Citadel

[@LuvSubbin]

Thanks for watching and congrats on your 31 Excella. I am a proud member of The Citadel Class of 1988. Hotel Company. Go Dogs!

[@joebeck2619]

@@LuvSubbin Charlie 1990

[@brianroxannleclaire9544]

Could you please post a link to the sham/duvets. I am having a hard time finding something similar. Thank you in advance.

[@LuvSubbin]

Thanks for watching! We ordered ours from Amazon Germany. I just checked their site and during the pandemic they will not ship to the United States. Ikea has items very similar. Here's the link to the duvet. www.ikea.com/us/en/p/smasporre-comforter-light-warm-00457023/ The cover and pillow cases can also be found at Ikea. I hope that helps!

[@rebecahanrahan5556]

@@LuvSubbin Hi! Did you order two twin sizes?

[@LuvSubbin]

Cindy just checked and the dimensions are 53.1" wide x 80" long. The closest American equivalent would be a full size. Note that we fold them in half on the bed.

[@maluisaevans4091]

El Paso?

[@LuvSubbin]

This video was actually shot at Natchez Trace State Park in Tennessee but we earlier had a wonderful stay at the Ft. Bliss Military Campground in El Paso. We're hoping to get back in December.