While boondocking last weekend in Patagonia, AZ, I pulled the tank cover off to check propane levels and caught a whiff of gas coming off the tanks. In most cases, it's nothing to worry about – propane odor can build up over time inside the confines of the tank cover....
Rich Luhr
How to inspect your Airstream’s tires (AIR GEAR)
My hope is that none of your tires ever look like the one in this photo. And they most likely won't, if you maintain them properly. Note: Reposted with permission from our friends at AIR GEAR An essential part of that maintenance is performing a tire inspection before...
Which spare parts should you have in your Airstream? (AIR GEAR)
Recently I had to fetch my Airstream after it had been left at an RV repair center for five weeks. It turned out to be a much harder experience than I had expected. Note: Reposted with permission from our friends at AIR GEAR It's monsoon season here in southern...
10 easy Airstream repairs you can do yourself (really!) (AIR GEAR)
About half of all Airstreams sold today are bought by people who have never owned an RV before. And, I would guess, there's a lot of new owners who wouldn't define themselves as "handy" types. Note: Reposted with permission from our friends at AIR GEAR Put the two...
Stop the squeak! 9 places your Airstream wants lube (AIR GEAR)
An Airstream trailer only has a few moving parts, so taking it to the dealer for an old-fashioned “lube job” isn’t normally part of the program. But occasionally things squeak, grind, or stick, and that can make the whole trailer seem old long before its time. Note:...