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It’s often said that “more than 70%” of all Airstreams ever built are still in use today. (I don’t know who has the job of running around the world counting Airstreams in use, but it must be exhausting.)
While many vintage Airstreams are still being used for camping – as God and Wally intended – others have been converted into business applications. We’ve explored a few such Airstreams here in this space.
We’ve seen juice bars, barbecue restaurants, and ice cream stands all run from vintage Airstream trailers. I find this to be a remarkable endorsement of the Airstream brand and the product’s longevity and durability. What other vintage RV is regularly gutted, refurbished, polished and used as a commercial workhorse? Sure, there are lots of cool vintage RVs, but most are not transformed into commercial space. Airstream is unique in this respect.
In this video, we’re seeing yet another application for a vintage Airstream: promotional vehicle. We just randomly discovered the Leinenkugel Airstream as it was parked outside our local Alabama Walmart, a stop on its current “family road trip.” I was curious to investigate the Airstream (and beer) in question; here’s what we found out. Read More
VIDEO: Doing Wall Drug
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VIDEO: Vinnie’s Airstream Repair (Part 1)
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It goes without saying that I love Airstreams. Their legacy in the RV travel industry is unmatched. Their design is iconic. Airstreams are pretty much the only travel trailers that can occasionally pass as art. They’ve been doing it for eight decades. By extension, I have a great fondness for the Airstream company. It’s an [...]
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VIDEO: U.S. Space & Rocket Center
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VIDEO: Alaska
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A few years ago, when decorating our tree we put together a “video Christmas card” and emailed it to friends. We’ve done several over the years, usually consisting of some sort of sloppy timelapse in which I drink a lot of whiskey-laden eggnog. I guess it’s become a tradition. So here’s this year’s “video card” [...]
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VIDEO: One Dumb Mistake…
To paraphrase Sinatra, “Dumb mistakes? I’ve made a few.” Yes, throughout the course of our travels, I’ve made my share of dumb mistakes. Of course, what I’m referring to are more accurately described as careless mistakes. A dumb mistake is something you might make on an IQ test. A careless mistake is far more common [...]
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VIDEO: Digital Graffiti
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VIDEO: Stuff For Your Truck
Have you ever seen one of those episodes of Cribs when they expose what’s residing inside a country music star’s refrigerator? There’s always a gallon of milk, some old Chinese takeout, and a tub of potato salad gone bad. This topic is a little like that, albeit without the cowboy boots and withered spinach. Here [...]
VIDEO: Seaside Florida Airstream Court
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VIDEO: Alabama Tornado Disaster
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VIDEO: Hitchin’ Swift!
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VIDEO: Alex, Tin Can Tourist
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VIDEO: The Boat Show!
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VLOG: Teton Talkin’
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VIDEO: No Man is an Island (Mackinac Island)
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VIDEO: The Most Civilized Thing in the World
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VIDEO: Amish Time
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VIDEO: Our Friend Jim
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VIDEO: The Royal Treatment
As I’ve written before, on LongLongHoneymoon.com we’re committed to documenting the RV lifestyle — the good, the bad, and the ugly. So here’s a facet of RV travel we’ve never previously addressed. I suppose we could classify this job as “the ugly,” although it really isn’t particularly dirty. In truth, it’s the THOUGHT of black [...]
VIDEO: Alumapalooza
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VIDEO: Under Pressure
Pressure washing — an addictive activity? It’s definitely dangerous, as you see in the video. But in addition to splitting human skin, will it split aluminum seams? Overall, my approach is moderation in all things, including moderation. We have owned our Airstream for several years, and this is the first time we’ve chosen to pressure [...]
VIDEO: See? I DO Know Jack
For those of you who think I don’t know jack about RV repair, I finally have a video to prove you wrong. In the past you’ve heard me bemoan the fragility of our power jack. The sacrificial part in question is a little nylon gear. This gear works fine for the most part, but if [...]
VIDEO: Our Yamaha EF3000iSEB
After we bought our RV, we quickly realized that electricity is quite useful. Unless you like ice-cold coffee, blank TV screens, and sweltering summer heat, you’ll want the ability to camp with substantial amounts of the stuff on hand. But since one can’t purchase extension cords in mile-long lengths, we need portable options. What about [...]
VIDEO: Liv’s Sad Trim
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VIDEO: Stuff Breaks
I like stuff. But stuff breaks. There’s a Bob Dylan song in which the old man croons, “Everything is broken.” Sometimes I feel this way about my stuff. What’s wrong with my stuff? Why does all of my stuff seem to break?
VIDEO: The Secret to Backing Up an RV
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VIDEO: Sleeping Around … the USA, in an Airstream
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VIDEO: Battle of the Airstream Floorplans!
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VIDEO: Meet Señor Propano!
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VIDEO: Alien Encounter… in the Shrubbery
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VIDEO: Did the Ancient Romans Tailgate?
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VIDEO: Regarding Henry
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