AIRSTREAM MODS LEAD TO UNEXPECTED DISCOVERY 🤮 | Must-Have Airstream Modifications
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With Baby Fernandez on the way, we have Airstream modifications and upgrades to complete. But we never expected to find something quite this gross when making Airstream mods. Join us as we work with Phil, the Airstream "Door Guy" from NoLox to learn about Airstream modification options and maintenance you DON'T WANT TO MISS on your own Airstream travel trailer. #Airstream
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00:00 - Into to Airstream modifications and upgrades day #RVMods
00:40 - Daniel calls his friend Phil the Door Guy
01:04 - Introduction to Phil and his first must have Airstream NoLox modification
02:14 - The second Airstream modification to support the RV Steps
03:02 - Walkthrough of the Airstream step modification install
04:43 - The advantages of supporting your RV stairs
05:25 - Maintenance on the Airstream door to align the hinges
08:30 - Applying 3M double-sided tape and finishing the door maintenance
09:10 - Installation of water-saving modification on the Airstream shower
10:25 - Daniel attempts to install his first modification!
12:10 - Daniel's Pro Tip: Always have your tools ready to go before you start
12:45 - Walkthrough of the Airstream shower modification
13:30 - Lauren introduces our next Airstream modification
14:20 - How often do you changing the Airstream filters?
17:10 - Checking the Airstream filters for the first time
18:20 - Are Airstream air filters washable?
20:00 - Phil finds a clogged AC condensate line on the Airstream
22:04 - Phil's Pro Tip: Using a bowl to catch metal shavings during installation
24:00 - What is the difference between a jack nut and a rivet nut?
26:10 - What do the jack nut, rivet nut, and buck rivet look like?
28:43 - Tackling the clogged condensate AC drain line
29:28 - Phil introduces his next invention for fixing drain lines
31:02 - Replacing missing rivets on the Airstream
31:49 - Phil recommends his favorite rivet gun for Airstream maintenance
32:50 - Why do Airstreams have rivets? Phil explains
33:40 - Lauren installs her first Airstream rivet
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This is one of the best and most useful videos for airstream owners. I’m literally building a shopping list. Thanks so much!!
@Wanderlocal
2 жыл бұрын
Michael, thank you for your kind words, sir! We're happy you found it useful. Phil is a genius when it comes to Airstream modifications and upgrades. 💪
As a 30’ Classic Airstream owner…I want every single one of these modifications. Every season we learn more about our Airstream and every season we love it even more. Having had a travel trailer, Class A gasser, 5th wheels, a Tiffin diesel Bus the Airstream has hit all the marks for comfort and usability. Thank you Wonder Local for this informative video…small mods can make all the difference in your positive user experience. Keep it up!
@bessielee6863
2 жыл бұрын
We bought all the mods from Phil. He shipped them quickly and was a true gentleman to deal with. The step stick is already in use. What a difference…thank you for the wonderful video.
We picked up a 2022 Classic 30RBT three weeks ago and tonight after coming back from dinner, we noticed water streaming from the front air intake. I remembered this video and went to Home Depot to pick up a coil of 1/8 inch cable to check out my condensate line just as demonstrated here. That did the trick. Thanks Daniel and Lauren for entertaining AND helpful videos.
As a fellow Airstreamer (Classic 30'), I want that little device that prevents lock-outs. It is a challenge to always keep a separate set of keys in a safe place outside the camper so this would be a great solution.
@Wanderlocal
2 жыл бұрын
Amy, we hear you loud and clear! This thing has been a game changer for us. No more stress of leaving the camper without the keys in hand, or having a hidden set - although we still do as a backup. L+D
Phil is a wealth of knowledge! We had the pleasure of camping next to them before the rally and we were able to chat about mods and more. Great video!!
In scenarios like this I'm glad I grew up around my dad and uncles. My dad was an electrician, two of my uncles were construction contractors, and my other uncle a mechanic. Working with all of them through my teen years, and early twenties I certainly learned a lot. I've certainly learned a task is only as daunting as actually getting started on it. A little research helps as well, but even if it isn't perfect the first time around, a little practice goes a long way.
One of the best videos for maintenance and mods! Not as good as eating spicy 🌶 chips, but fantastic!! Time to buy more stuff!
Phil is gem. Met him at the rally last summer. Common sense fixes to quirky Airstream problems.
Super video with Phil. I have already reached out to him about all these solutions. Try to make him a regular periodically. Seems like he was just scratching the surface here. Great job all around guys. Keep it up and God bless you both with the coming baby!
@danm7723
2 жыл бұрын
Received everything, all high quality, and the instructions were simple and everything is done. Thanks again Phil!
Y'all, this is a wonderfully informative video. Phil is a wealth of information. So glad you filmed this. Learned a lot
Great informative video--thank you! We need Phil's products too! We've been slamming the door since day one on our '21 Classic 33, so we are going to try that solution, too. First time cleaning the vents resulted in one stripped thread! Why can't Airstream just do the knobbed screws!? Door steps no longer shaky with that device... sold! Love what you're doing with your rig! Thanks!
This video is excellent. We just got the step support and the a/c vent adaption. Love them both and Phil was great to work with!
At the international rally I was parked across from Phil. I had him come over to look at my refrigerator door because it was hitting the side of the refrigerator when closing. Turns out it was as how the trailer had settled into the dirt after all that rain. Haven’t had the issue since Lebanon
Phil is so helpful and knowledgeable! What a gem! Great video!
What a blessing this man is!!! 👍👍
I can’t put in words how much I appreciate this video. Thank you❤️
@Wanderlocal
2 жыл бұрын
❤️❤️❤️ Thank you for the kind words! Lauren + Daniel
Great information in this video!!! Love the step brace
Great video!!! Question: When putting down stabilizers - using 3/4” tap drill, the stabilizer makes a lot of clunking noise. I try to go real slow - some people I know theirs does not make any noise when putting down stabilizers or up. Mine does. New owner!!!
Very informative and great video & mods. Many thanks to you guys and Phil!
@Wanderlocal
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Steve! We're glad you enjoyed it. We always learn a ton when we get the chance to hang out with Phil!
Thank you for this excellent video. Protect with painters tape before riveting, to prevent scratching the skin. Manipulation and kick back. I have this Milwaukee rivet gun, it’s excellent, especially when working underbelly and you have to push and rivet at the same time. Also drill out the old rivet before the new rivet with the proper bit size. Bit size and rivet types are specified in the owners manual.
Fantastic information! Thx
Another great how to video. The door adjustment was great, and the jack screws solution solved a major problem. Your drain line might need to be flush out with bleach to get the slim out of the drain pan.
Phil "Da Man" and very nice video on easy modifications for improve quality living.
Oh thank you for this video. We have been ordering many things as we patiently wait on our Classic….. ya right!!!! 🤣 These mods are “must have…must do”!!! Thank you again Be safe!!!!🤗💕
All the mods are cool, but I like the step and the ceiling filter mods the best. As for the filter, I have a second set for our AC’s.. we have 3 ac’s in our North point so there’s 6 filters. It’s much easier for the wife to hand me a clean filter while I’m up at the ceiling and I just swap them out and rotate the 3 sets. Then when down and outside we clean the dirty sets, let them dry, and pack away for next swap out.
Best video you guys have ever done!
Awesome information! Phil is great!
@Wanderlocal
Жыл бұрын
Phil is a good soul! And, so so knowledgeable, too!!! :)
Great video!! I’ve sent an email to Phil for several of his upgrades.
@Wanderlocal
8 ай бұрын
You’ll be glad you did! He make solid products and is just a really good guy!
Awesome demonstration, I ordered the shower valve today:-)
I sure hope Airstream watches this.
Just bought $250 of mods from Phil! Thanks for the video!!!!
Amen! Super helpful.
Incredibly valuable video. Thank you.
@Wanderlocal
6 ай бұрын
Thanks, friend!
Great video!
Great video 👍
Rosie the Riveter step aside. Lauren’s ready to step up and take your place! Great video. G
This is great content!
@Wanderlocal
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Lewis! We have more content like this coming up soon! Lauren + Daniel
I clean the ac filter at the start of every season. It was gross the first time! I use some solid wire I use for my radios. Seeing as to getting a gutted AS,I have a rivet gun. A pretty good one because I put about 500 rivets in the inside. No excuse now Daniel! Both of you stay safe!
I have a shut off on the shower. Got it to conserve water when boondocking. However the tankless water heater shuts off allowing for cold water to pass through the line, each time I shut off the water. I get a burst of freezing cold water about 5 seconds after turning water back on- thus wasting water and ruining my shower. So now I just don't use the shut off. Probably works great if you have a tanked water heater.
Great video
Truck windows completed yesterday with Crystalline and trailer should be completed this evening with the Ceramic IR. Thank you for sharing!
@Wanderlocal
Жыл бұрын
Let us know how it goes! We’re excited to get our truck done next. Fortunately, it’s still relatively cool - BUT once that summer heat hits we’ll both be glad we did it! 🙌
@Wanderlocal
Жыл бұрын
Oh, and we’re filming some additional easy AC upgrades soon! It all adds up.
7 minutes in…. Im already liking, saving and subscribing! (Gotta check those hinges, get that lock thingy etc. etc.)
@Wanderlocal
Жыл бұрын
Heck yeah. Thanks, Randy. We have even more upgrades coming soon featuring Phil so stay tuned.
27:09 Phil mentions the Banana rivet, first I hear of it. I can see it has 4 legs compared to the Olympic rivet that has 3. Where would you use a Banana rivet?
Lol neat we were just at the koa in st Pete and seen your airstream there.....neat channel
You are not alone in changing the vent/cleaning the filter.
Home improvements we rarely get to see!
Wow this men knows a lot
@Wanderlocal
2 жыл бұрын
Right, Luiz?! Phil is a font of knowledge. Lauren + Daniel
Even for non Air Stream owners this was very informative - and what are you all using to track your ever expanding moving day, weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly task lists?
Phils fixs are awesome, you should make a way to order the stuff from video? Does he have a website ?
@Wanderlocal
9 ай бұрын
🔐 Interested in Phil's solutions? Email him at Noloxsolution@gmail.com
Already two fixes I’m going to deal with!
Sure glad we have an '03 Classic without all the 'improvements'. Stream happy.
Most men NEVER read the manual 😂 love your videos!
Hey hey where can I buy the step support bar? Thank you Daniel and Lauren, and we'll see you guys on the road very soon 🙂
@Wanderlocal
9 ай бұрын
🔐 Interested in Phil's solutions? Email him at Noloxsolution@gmail.com
What good ideas.
Where do you get than step brace? Can’t find it anywhere.
@Wanderlocal
9 ай бұрын
🔐 Interested in Phil's solutions? Email him at Noloxsolution@gmail.com
do you have a link to any of the products in the video? Step support and vent mod.
@Wanderlocal
2 жыл бұрын
Hey, friend! Phil doesn’t have a website or anything, but he is accepting orders by email. Here’s his email - Noloxsolution@gmail.com
Is the KES water valve on Amazon? I found one with same name but not sure if this is universal for the airstream?? Oh and the shampoo dispenser please tell me where to get that… I see a lot on Amazon but I wanna get the one people recommend i don’t see it on your Amazon page
@Wanderlocal
5 ай бұрын
Here's the list with both the valve and the pumps we use! :) www.amazon.com/shop/wanderlocal/list/174EKWJ465YUA?tag=onamzwanderlo-20&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d
Excellent video. Each scenario is practical. Where can we purchase the items that were demonstrated?
@Wanderlocal
9 ай бұрын
🔐 Interested in Phil's solutions? Email him at Noloxsolution@gmail.com
Now I know why the AC leaks on the roof thank you but it’s weird mines a brand new unit still stuck on the lot TPA
Great tips, loved the video.
How do I get one of these Airstream step supports? Thank you.
@Wanderlocal
9 ай бұрын
🔐 Interested in Phil's solutions? Email him at Noloxsolution@gmail.com
How do I find out where to buy these useful pieces of equipment? Thank you.
Just emailed Phil for the vent kit. Why do they not just come that way???? I also am a slammer and cant wait to check the door hinges. Five Rivets for this video! ⚪⚪⚪⚪⚪
@Wanderlocal
Жыл бұрын
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ hearts for this comment, friend!
they do make hand operated rivet guns that you can buy that operate just as go if you are only going to do small jobs make sure you keep pressure on the gun, or the rivet will not set right, or you may leave sharp edges that may cut you
How do we order all those handy improvements from this guy.
@Wanderlocal
9 ай бұрын
🔐 Interested in Phil's solutions? Email him at Noloxsolution@gmail.com
I missed the link of where to purchase these accessories. Could you please provide it? Thanks
@Wanderlocal
9 ай бұрын
🔐 Interested in Phil's solutions? Email him at Noloxsolution@gmail.com
At 9:50 the ball valve for the shower.... Is there something else that needs to be done because I've done something like that and when I've turned it back on... It was such cold water. I've heard that it slips by another valve in your wall and mix cold water into your water heater???? Not sure about that...
@mattmcdermott4766
2 жыл бұрын
Teflon tape???
How do you reach Phil?? We just bought our Airstream and we want to do all of these must-have mods!
This was so amazing I posted it on Airstream Addicts Facebook. Someone is asking for the contact info for Phil to buy some of his products. I don't see show notes. Do you have his contact info somewhere. I understand he doesn't have a website. (My hubby bought all of our stuff from him so I don't have it here.) Just found it...
@Wanderlocal
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Elaine! It sounds like you found it, but just in case here it is again. Noloxsolution@gmail.com
Where can I order the vent kit?
@Wanderlocal
Жыл бұрын
Phil is on the road this week, but will respond to emails. We spoke to him a couple of days ago. Here’s his contact info. Email him at Noloxsolution@gmail.com
How do we purchase these specialy items. Interested in the step brace and air filter mod
@Wanderlocal
Жыл бұрын
Hi, Bit! Phil doesn't have a website, but does respond 100% to all of his emails. Email him at Noloxsolution@gmail.com and he'll take good care of you. We LOVE those two modifications. I started changing the filter a lot more often now, too. Daniel
For some reason I can't find the links for the vent kit. Anyone able to help
@Wanderlocal
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, Diane! Phil doesn’t have a website, but he is accepting orders by email. Here it is - Noloxsolution@gmail.com
@bearofverylittlebrain
2 жыл бұрын
@@Wanderlocal hey lovelies...the email failed...any ideas .
That guy is amazimg
@Wanderlocal
5 ай бұрын
Right?! Phil has a wealth of knowledge.
Less junk and more journey watch you and are proud!
Are there any links for the items used in this video?
@Wanderlocal
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, Gerard! Phil is still a small operation, but he is accepting questions and orders by email. Here's his information. He responds to every email quickly. Email --> Noloxsolution@gmail.com
How do I order items?
@Wanderlocal
9 ай бұрын
🔐 Interested in Phil's solutions? Email him at Noloxsolution@gmail.com
Like to contact Phil but the email for him doesn’t appear to work.
@Wanderlocal
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, William! Here’s his email address - Noloxsolution@gmail.com
Where can we find the shower mod? Our gray tank gets full so fast with the kids showers making them warm again in between. 🤦🏻♀️
@Wanderlocal
9 ай бұрын
🔐 Interested in Phil's solutions? Email him at Noloxsolution@gmail.com
@AprilSmith
9 ай бұрын
Thanks :)
How do you guys get your magnets to stick to your fridge? :)
@Wanderlocal
Жыл бұрын
Hi, Josh! The front of the fridge is stainless, so they all stick. That being said, the size of the magnets definitely help. We have a few with weak magnets that occasionally fall off. Lauren + Daniel + Dash
Do I just email Phil with the items I need or does he have a website?
@Wanderlocal
4 ай бұрын
You’ll have to email him. The email is in the description. I believe there’s a website coming soon. 🙌
How do we find the fix it guy. ???
@Wanderlocal
9 ай бұрын
🔐 Interested in Phil's solutions? Email him at Noloxsolution@gmail.com
Where do you buy the stepstick?
@Wanderlocal
2 жыл бұрын
J B, you can email Phil to purchase one at Noloxsolution@gmail.com 😊
@JB-ys8mj
2 жыл бұрын
Crazy he doesn’t have a web site. I’ve been looking for one the entire time I watched this video. I want all the mods
@AprilSmith
2 жыл бұрын
@@JB-ys8mj I agree! He needs a website. Shopify can be set up in 5 min
@lewisfogel3075
2 жыл бұрын
@@AprilSmith Phil will be at the AS International Rally in Maine. Or email him at Noloxsolution@gmail.com
Hey I think I saw a raccoon running around in the vent wondering where his dust went…
@Wanderlocal
2 жыл бұрын
Steve, 🤣 I think you are probably right sir. Thankfully, we will be cleaning these out on a monthly basis moving forward thanks to Phil's cool Airstream modification. 💪
Do you need plumber tape on the water miser?
@Wanderlocal
2 жыл бұрын
Good questions, Gerard! I did go back and add a strip of plumbers tape afterward. It worked perfectly without it, but I figured it wouldn't hurt. Daniel
😊👍🌹
He shouid go on Sharktank
@Wanderlocal
Жыл бұрын
Cathy, amen to that! Lauren + Daniel + Dash
Plumbers tape .
For what you pay for an Airstream you should not have to do these upgrades
You wouldn’t think for the price of an Airstream you would need all of these things. Just another reason to consider a Jayco.
No slides may also equate to lowered risk of water intrusion and mechanical failures.
Airstream just seems to have advatages... No slides seems like a maintenance and money saver.
@Wanderlocal
Жыл бұрын
Agreed!
Does not having slides equate to less risk of rodent infestation?
@Wanderlocal
Жыл бұрын
We think so. Good point.