My Dad Vinnie started with just one airstream in our backyard. His passion for craft and love for people made all this possible. Proud of him.

@happycat3399

6 ай бұрын

What a fun Dad to have!! He seems very patient and a great educator as well as being a great craftsman. Looks like he’s got a great team around him as well 🎉

@carmenmarcinkiewicz7149

6 ай бұрын

Looks like he's very passionate about his work!

@Whateva67

6 ай бұрын

I have a cousin named Vinnie 😅

@thegoonsquad1200

5 ай бұрын

He has such knowledge.

@geoffreywalker7308

5 ай бұрын

Stole my line! Lol @@Whateva67

Vinnie states "Airstream have no control over this or that" etc. But they have total control to put in the extra bracing BEFORE owners have damage and have to pay for repairs.

@loriw2661

6 ай бұрын

Yup

@shermanc8768

6 ай бұрын

Agree. We just had ours totaled and I was shocked at how poorly the frames are constructed and the quality of construction and engineering. New ones we've shopped to replace our 2019 are more expensive and much lower quality. Would not be surprised to see AS in trouble in a few years as customers experience repairs like these and the quality issues become more known. Business should be good for Vinnie's shop for sure.

@SpykersB

6 ай бұрын

Rigor rv repairs just put out a video about airstreams with the front cargo bay, he is finding many r having this problem. He doesn’t recommend them because of this frame issue. Imo, it’s bad engineering on airstreams part. 🍻

@b4566bb

6 ай бұрын

Under engineered. Vinnie is kind.... 😊

@oldshd11

6 ай бұрын

Vinnie needs a shop centrally located like in Texas.

I always dreamed of purchasing an Airstream at retirement. I’m 63 and now retired. Watching your videos has caused me to put the brakes on those dreams of owning an Airstream. Thank you for your candid content! I’ll be content living vicariously through your videos 👍

I have a 2021 Globetrotter, I didn’t have front end separation. However I did notice a gap appearing in lower corners of front hatch and some dimples, I had no torn aluminum or sheared rivets at this point. However my trailer had low miles in it so I called Airstream and they advised I bring in for evaluation, Jackson Center is only six hours away so I made appointment and in March 2024 I made the trip. Airstream said nothing is moving around but to make sure they removed my hatch and from underneath installed heavy duty aluminum gussets at lower corners of hatch. Gussets are bolted in place to the frame crossmembers front and side then hatch is riveted through gusset. This gives me peace of mind and I thank Airstream for stepping up and making the corrections to my Airstream under warranty. FYI, all new Airstreams with front hatch now have these new gussets installed upon assembly. I was told by tech at Airstream that these gussets are the new style that are much more robust than the previous ones used for repairs prior to 2024, the new gussets look just like the ones Vinnies uses in video.

This is a great video and explanation of overbuilt vs RV built.

I really want to applaud your discussion of what was provided for free in this video. Many times I have wondered and it keeps everything clear for your viewers. Please share more of this in the future...

So glad when a guy can find that EXACT vocation, they were meant to have!! Vinnie found his.

Love how transparent you are. Things like that always pays off.

The Rivets tell the story.... good to know when purchasing a used rig also.

The KZread channel “long long honeymoon” have been going to Vinnies forever he is great!!

I love when people are master craftsman. They must've had a combination of a good attention span, curiosity, and good teaching while they were young.

just listening to him, he sounds like he is knowledgable and honest.

It would be interesting to see if Airstream has integrated any of the upgrades to prevent this FES in the affected series of trailers on their new versions.

Wow listening to Vinnie you can tell he is a friggin genius.

Always enjoy seeing how repairs are made. This was a very worthwhile video, and I don’t even own an airstream. Thanks KYD!

@Sevidan

6 ай бұрын

Same here 😊

Vinnie, thanks for putting up with Marc and Trish so we could learn….heehee ! Blessings

We took our 2021 30’ Globetrotter into get a diagnosis while your Airstream was in the midst of repairs. Vinnie explained while showing us yours as an example. Our warranty hasn’t even expired and Vinnie confirmed we do indeed have front end separation. We are making the choice to have Vinnie’s repair done. It’s extremely disappointing to have to have such a major repair done, but it is what it is and we love our Airstream. Thanks always for your honesty in your videos! 🤍

@KeepYourDaydream

6 ай бұрын

I get it. Vinnie's correction is so good, you'll be happy to know it's done right. Other rigs have similar issues to slides and variety of other issues that are fixed and keep happening. In our experience with our Airstream, once we correct something the right way, it stays that way.

@fendr1962

6 ай бұрын

Nice that you are able to get it done for free because you videoed it. But what will that job cost the rest of us if we needed that fix?

@ourodysseylife

6 ай бұрын

@@fendr1962 I’m sure each rig is different, but I can say it was much less than I thought through Vinnie, and I have full confidence it’ll be done right the first time.

@fendr1962

6 ай бұрын

@@ourodysseylife So knowing what the cost was would give me some indication of what those types of repairs could cost me for my decision to buy and airstream or not.

@ourodysseylife

6 ай бұрын

@@fendr1962 This is our third trailer, first Airstream, our first trailer was in such bad shape it literally had to be replaced! We had to wait almost a year for the replacement. The second trailer, different brand, had slide issues as Mark stated, stapled together, difficult to heat and cool. Knowing what I’ll have to pay for repairs, I’d still choose Airstream.

Always good to see craftsman talk about their work. Awesome episode

Extremely well prepared and produced. Not a word or camera out of place.

i like how vinnie speaks english for us one language people to understand.

not sure why the RV repair business is so sketchy it really is nice to see someone who truly cares about customers. i use a equalizer hitch someone stole the whole set up from storage i bought a new one. I think they are worth the money. Thanks for all the great videos

Also highly recommend a HD truck and getting rid if that weight distribution hitch. Between the backup cam and getting rid if ours I can hook/unhook incredibly fast, it saves a ton of time and aggravation.

@photofire100

5 ай бұрын

Our, 2007, 27FB airstream has approximately 150,000 miles on her. We have been towing without an equalizing hitch for the last 10 years since we purchased our 2500 GMC. There is never sway, even when driving on two-lane road roads with vehicles as well as trucks approaching at 70 miles an hour. I,have to laugh when I see people towing a Basecamp or a Bambi and they are using distribution hitches. Someone has sold them a bill of goods.

The way he explained all of that is excellent! Reminds me of how my Econ professor in college explained all the economics theories. Used real life examples for EVERYTHING. I got a D in economics the first time I took it with a different professor, then re-took it with Randy Goodwin and got an A. Same tests. Same material. Just a better teacher and “storyteller.”

Loved how Vinnie demonstrated the effects using the wheelbarrow. That made so much sense and really helped understand the weight transfers and movement of the loads.

We also had FES on our 2018 with the front storage box behind propane. Repaired in NY upstate but I believe I like Vinnies approach better. It was a pricey repair but necessary for us to keep rolling and living our dream. Thanks for sharing this. I do however believe Airstream should design the frontend with more weight distribution from the factory. We were in our 3 year window hitch to bumper warranty they do not want to address it at the factory I can tell you that. Thanks for tackling this tuff subject. Safe travels

@jeffboquist3904

6 ай бұрын

Great show. Thanks

What a great video. I kept thinking I've seen his logo before. Then I saw the Flathead license plate. Made me smile. Lots of great information in this video.

I have to say the airstream repairs are my favorite video! Thanks for sharing all those info! A few months ago I purchased my first trailer and its a 2021 globetrotter 27fb that I got at a salvage auction! I have already fixed all the major problems and now only the cosmetics damage are left. We are planing a 6 months trip across the US next year thanks to your videos!!

Vinnie is a pro. He breaks down problems so easily. The separation issue is highly concerning given the high ticket item the airstreams are. You'd think the design engineers would have considered the problem that Vinnie outlined. It blows my mind. Another reason I'm glad we opted to not buy one (we almost did recently). The hitch is pretty cool; very similar concept as the hensley but simpler setup.

WOW, I’ve never read the comments section before; there’s a lot of passionate people sharing their wisdom &/or experiences… Thank you Marc for the content and discourse. I would appreciate more content on the mitigation of SuperDutys towing an A/S with a front cargo bay (full of “SOLAR”); distribution bars, AirSafe Hitchs & truck airbags… I love LIGHT & TIGHT, and that my F350 H/O can carry my STUFF… Keep Living the Dream!!!

why can’t vinnie work on vintage RVS 😭😭 i would kill to have the service and attention to detail and explanation. just wow. amazing work.

This is excellent. Really appreciate you and Vinnie showing how to spot front end separation and how his crew repairs it. Thanks for this video. 😊

Wait……I wanted to see all the other items Vinny repaired! 😉 Great job Vinny! Marc and Trish, thank you!

Love the visibility and transparency - both from you two and from Vinnie - these are great insights and so much to learn regardless of what type of RV you travel with.

Happy Sunday KYD family! Catching up on videos. Loved this one! Loved how detailed Vinnie was too.

You guys are really awesome. I've really enjoyed following you all for the all these years. Stay safe and God bless you

Absolutely love watching and listening to people with so much knowledge and skill. ❤

I really enjoyed this video. This is RVing. Stuff you need to know. I like the mechanical stuff, and the setting up and taking down.

Vinnie’s is the BEST! Such a class act

Your best repair/upgrade video to date! - Vinny is a real master of his trade. - Thanks! - Cheers!

This video was awesome! We learned so much. Thank you KYD and Vinnie for showing all the details.

Great video! We love Vinnie and will bring our baby to him this spring for her checkup!

This is good stuff Marc! Thanks for ALL the detail.

Thanks for the long version, helps us when shopping!!!

Wow, ..... The mechanics of rivets, body molding 'skins' & Vinnie, the supportive joints on the corner & bottom parts to be bracketed expertise 💯 -- talent credentials. Thanks to the Mark & Trish narratives 👏

Now were all checking for front end separation!! Vinnies shop looks superb :)

One of your (& Vinnie's) BEST videos that I have ever seen!!! BRAVO Mark and thanks...GB

Sorry exspenses, thank you Trish and Mark for ALL your videos, Ive learned alot from you two. Been writing it down

Well done video. It helped answer some questions we’ve been having.

Those are awesome kind of shops to show how proud they are and the confidence they have in there work...few and far between finding them...well done guys...😊

What a nice guy, excellent information, looks fantastic, love that air hitch

Great video! I enjoyed it even though the tech stuff was a little over my head. I loved the wheelbarrow demonstration.

Very instructional and explained FES extremely well. Thank you!

This is great. Thank you for posting. I also have a receiver hitch under my bumper for a bike rack and once in a while it drags. I'll now be sure to watch for signs of stress. I did replace the chrome trim with rubber trim recently and did not notice any problems, which is good.

Great stuff. Vinnie seems like a great guy and very professional!! Great video kids!!

Been waiting for this episode. Way better than the Cowboy debacle, o-well as Tom Landry would say “ Wasn’t our year. Well there’s next year.”

@fuzzywigglebutt

6 ай бұрын

You mean "Wasn't our decades"? LOL. Maybe Mr. Jones should fire himself and hire Vinnie to be the GM.

I can't wait to see the next one. We live in Visalia. Obviously there's a different tow rig.

That hitch is amazing!cool instructive video!

Most Excellent Video!!!!! I had the Beltline just starting to pull away and small bending at the corners of the front storage on my 2020 27 FC. The factory repaired saying they added bolts and I already had their smaller than Vinnies braces in place. So far no return of beltline pulling and bending at corners. I talked to Vinnie and he said the Blue Ox hitch doesnt stress the trailer as much as some others. I have a lift on the trailer so my rear end doesnt drag. It seems 30ft and longer have a higher chance of dragging due to departure angle because there is more length behind the rear tires to drag. I now keep an eye out on the front area as part of my general checks when towing. Thank you for the straight forward information.

Very informative video on an important subject. Thanks much for the education.

WoW... Thanks for going so deep.... Vinnie was GREAT! Just like you said... very transparent, and you can trust his company.I'm glad I have a Truck Camper Lol. How many Miles "smiles" did you travel last year? I remember you crossed the country twice and did it in Canada. You are my fav to follow. I look forward to Sundays, to catch your travels

Excellent and informative Video really appreciate the transparency

So interesting about the front end now everyone that owns a airstream is now going to be checking theirs thanks for the heads ups not just airstream but any trailers safe travels

@KeepYourDaydream

6 ай бұрын

Yes, we had it on our first rig, but didn't know what it was. We were chasing the wrong problem because we didn't know it was related to deflection.

Happy Sunday all!

HI MARC & TRISHA & VINNY 👋 THANK YOU FOR SHOWING THIS I'LL PASS IT ON ! INTRESTING STEP BY STEP VIDEO FOOTAGE 📹 BE SAFE !HAVE FUN ! ENJOYED ❤ GOD BLESS YOU ALL ALWAYS ON YOUR ADVENTURES 🙏 THANK YOU 😊 🙏

So interesting to listen to Vinny.

A very diplomatic video so as not to throw the manufacturer under the bus. That is not typical of other “KZread’rs.

Great video I live in Central California I will recommend Vinnie to all my friends who owns a airstream

Genius video...dang Vinnie is exactly what everyoine says he is and his shop. I am hoping the Basecamps don't have these problems because they are shaped so different but still the same process. I know what to keep and eye on.

@KeepYourDaydream

6 ай бұрын

You should be fine.

Wow, they did a great job with the separation on the front , the air stream looks great, 👍🏽 and you guys passed right through my neck of the woods, waving at ya from Folsom 👋🏽

Very interesting episode. The Airhitch looks good. We need one on our ute for New Zealand roads. We tow a 53yr old caravan & have so many bad roads here.

Wow, great and necessary content

Everyone should see this video regardless of make or model of there trailer .thanks great video

Boeing needed Vinnie to design the "PLUG" doors on their 737 MAX 9!!!!

Thank you for this video.

Sometimes tying structural components together with stronger bracing, gussets, etc. will only move the breakage and separation points somewhere else in the system... A better approach is to allow movement to take place, but without damage... Why not design a floating front end instead of just tying it down to the frame... For example, furniture makers know that wood is always moving... And traditional joinery techniques allow for that movement without splitting or breaking... That is why well-built antique furniture lasts centuries and do-it-youself pieces that do not allow the wood to move disintegrate in just a few years... Just sayin' 😎

Happy Sunday everyone

Thank you

Excellent video thanks 👍

Great shop

This is why I enjoy these videos, Ive always wanted an airstream in my retirement and know Im rethinking it. With all these issues they have I don't want the expeses

That wheelbarrow example of weight distribution is perfect. It might be helpful to viewers to take that snippet and make a separate video. :)

Nice information very helpful thanks so much !

Marc, Great video. We are heading to Ronnie’s Airstream Nuts & Bolts as well as Vinnie’s Tallahassee location for ceramic coating in mid-February. Looking forward to to see what projects Vinnie did on your rig in addition to the FES project.

A couple of observations- To prevent having a 2” receiver and a bike rack on the back of the Airstream I have a front receiver on the truck and haul the bikes on the front of the truck. Also, to smooth out the ride I travel with a full tank of fresh water. 2013 Classic 30 2007 Toyota Tundra Crewmax Limited

I own a Solitude, but I found this very interesting Mark. Thanks

I’m glad I watched this, it’s another thing to look for when I buy my first airstream.

Nice Sierra!

Great episode! Vinnie was very interesting.

Awesome info.

I hope the Airstream doesn't catch a virus after being in such close proximity to a GMC! 🤒 Loved the in depth coverage of FES, but to anyone who thinks they will prevent RV issues by purchasing a different brand doesn't know much about camper manufacturing quality and the tough life these campers live going down the road.

I totally agree with the recording if a shop will allow to record or not. I just returned from a week in Lafayette Indiana, we had our complete chassis suspension replaced with LiquidSpring 4 corner, 5 link system at the LiquidSpring HQ and manufacturing facility. They allowed me to video and interview each day, had no issues at all.

Great informative video! Like the new truck! ❤

Thanks. Blessings

Vinnie is awesome!

Very helpful 😊

Great video! You are the best!

Garret at Taps is great and I've known him since he was a kid. He just installed 5 Bilstien shocks on my e350 and now towing is a dream

I know nothing about what you were talking about, but I actually found this video fascinating Marc.

With the numbers of miles that you travel a top notch weight distribution hitch with sway control is a must. That hitch looks like a winner and worth every penny.

We had that happen on our Forest River trailer.