How We Restored a Trailer Frame?
Today we’re walking you through the process we took to restore our vintage Airstream trailer frame. We sandblasted, lifted, reinforced, and coated the frame… as well as installed brand new axles!
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Inland RV: http://inlandrv.com/
Eastwood: https://www.eastwood.com/
Alabama Iron Works: https://www.alabamaironworks.com/
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I never thought a trailer frame could look so pretty = but this one does!
Is bobo a southern word for ‘not looking good’?
Thanks,
Kari
it looks really good, well done.
The frame looks amazing!!! Great Job Guys!!! Looking forward to more renovation videos!!
Just a heads up about your new electric jack. I have the same model on my new Salem Cruise Lite and the LED light lens cover leaks.
A little bead of silicone caulk on both sides of the lens cover gasket takes care of the problem. (Olivia you are adorable!) you too Kyle but not so much. :O)
Love you guys, keep up the great content! 73's (Cb Radio lingo)
Adding the gussetts was a great idea. That is the beauty of a complete restoration. Along with your other hop-ups and mods it will better than when it drove the assembly line.
Hi guys! I am really enjoying watching your reno unfold and I am really looking forward to seeing how you tackle the subfloor installation. Thank you both for the level of detail you put into the videos, it's really helpful for others who are thinking of restoring an Airstream! It would be really helpful to see some closeups of the c-channel when you get to subfloors if you can manage! Hope you have a blast on your trip, I'll be catching up on all of your pre-Airstream reno videos! 🙂
Well the frame looks great! Hope it still fits under shell without having to raise the support blocks higher when you go to put it back together.
We own the exact same model argosy with the same paint color. Hoping to do the same thing you guys are eventually! Is there any way you could post the argosy videos in their own playlist so that they are easier to find chronologically? Thanks!!!!
Q: Any withdrawal symptoms while you're in Texas and away from the Argosy?
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Glad the gloves fit! Have a safe trip west.
What a difference. The frame looks great!
Looking great! You have some awesome members of the Vibe Tribe! The new tires and wheels will look awesome.
I have your Instagram "concert" stream'n while I clean the house. Nice tunes man!!!
Congrats! The progress looks great. Really happy for you guys.
Go Eastwood!!!
Looks great, I believe that if you add high temp rubber between the gussets and the underbelly you should help reduce floor squeak. Following along….
Keep um coming.
Looking great!
Looking good
Safe Travels!
Looking good all the way around. Have fun on the trip and have fun camping.
Hi Olivia hi Kyle and River of course! It's amazing what some paint can do 🙂 well you guys have got a lot done and I can't wait to see more I will be catching up with your videos the next couple days 🙂 have fun in Texas!!
Woohoo!! Frame DONE!! Lookin forward to Texas vlogs!!!
You guys are doing a good job on this renovation. The finished product will no doubt be an awesome and unique trailer.