Projects for Spring 2020
Posted On March 19, 2020
Well, we have a bunch of projects to do this Spring over and above the “dewinterizing and get it ready to go” stuff. 😛 All we’re doing is waiting for the weather to warm-up.
Things to double check on Airstream
- Check Bracket that holds the black/waste tanks valve – caulk screws {This is one of those “what” things. Last year at a dump station the two little screws that hold up the end of the drain valve bracket had fallen out (say what?). Yep, while I replaced the screws I still need to go one step further and use a bit of Sikaflex to make sure the screws stay fixed.}
- Finish caulking about the belt line (near front)
- Silicone grease all window seals
- Remove and replace the rusty screws on fan vent lidsÂ
- Check over all caulking (roof, windows, door etc.)
- Check to make sure the exterior is not “live” when plug-in to power {yep, last year I had to replace the outside 110v outlet. While the ground fault tester shows all is OK the ground fault switch trips when you unplug from a couple of outlets (inside and out). This could simply be a 16 year old switch that is failing but need to check out what’s happening.}
- Use Flexseal on inside of Rear Bumper Storage and Battery Compartment (rust prevention) {This is a 16 year old Airstream that has been exposed to weather. The old saying that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure or if you prefer: A little precaution before a crisis occurs is preferable to a lot of fixing up afterward!!!🤪}
- Fun Job – Grease the Wheel Bearings (my mechanic in Port Alberni is Rick Denis – great honest guy)
- Will have him check (do) the brakes at the same time
- Install NEW wheel lugs McGard 64010 Chrome Bulge Cone Seat Style Lug Nuts (finally getting rid of those lousy capped lugs that were standard – 🤢🤮)
Things to finish installing
- Volt/Amp Monitor
- RV Level System (digital, works with cell phone)
- 12 volt Plugs in living area
- Battery Kill switch
- Turn the Jack Head (so I can drop the tail gate while Hitched 🤬)
- Exchange old breakway cable for new “fastway ZIP”
Truck Install Wish List
- AIRAID 401-701 AIRAID Jr. Intake Tube Kit
- SuperSprings International, Inc. SSR-117-40 SuperSprings
- Forward Radar Safety Alert Collusion Detector System
- DiamondBackSE Tonneau Cover with Thule CrossBars
- Leather Steering Wheel Cover