I have had an Airstream Pottery Barn since August 2023 and 5th wheels for over 10 years. I watch lots of TH-cam videos about RVs but I learned more in this video than I can remember. Great content Brad.
Thank you very much! Ive got many videos out there trying to educate the masses on how these things work, how to pick the right one, and how to do small upgrades to make your life better. Happy Adventures!
Love the whole set up!!!! Gorgeous!!! I have an international and 2024 GMC 3500 Denali. Just added the onboard TPMS. It was a gamechanger!!!! Less junk on my dash! Love the cameras on my GMC, as a solo traveler I couldn’t imagine doing all the things without them… thanks for sharing
Great episode. Inspected the washer talked about in episode all good. Checked the shocks only to find both top nuts missing on the passenger side. Will add these to the inspection routine. Disaster averted! Thank you
I appreciate and enjoy watching video content made by passionate people who are not lazy and understand their stuff when it comes to their passions. Getting your hands dirty and making improvements to equipment for travel that make sense, then taking the time to explain what they do and why, is why I like watching TH-cam videos. Great job! Kepp the great content coming!
Thank you so very much for tuning in and for your most kind words! We love this life and this community and are thankful to have a small way to give back and help others.
Brad, my wife and I just got around to watching this video and it was awesome. We have a 2022 globetrotter and we are seriously thinking about trading for a new one. The table, exterior access storage under the table and the smart tvs are doing it for us, thanks for another great video.
Thank you very much for watching and for your feedback.We love the Globetrotter and have seriously considered getting a new one ourselves! Particularly with all of the new upgrades and changes.
Fun! This is our exact RV, even down to the 2024.5 and the twin beds 😂 it was fun to see how someone else has made it their own. Thank you for the tour!
We attended the Tampa RV show and saw the 2024.5 and were sold because of the table. We’re hoping to order one soon or we will continue to look around the country for one.
Great video. Enjoyed seeing the 2024-1/2 model year changes. Have a 2024 GT25, and would love to have that new table and the extra (4th!) outside storage compartment. And, love that truck; especially the trailer back up camera. Thanks for all of the tips, tricks, hacks, etc.
Thank you very much for watching and your feedback! We loved the upgrades and mods that have been made. We are considering adding that table leg to ours.
Oh wow, I wish we could replace the door assembly with the new one instead of having to replace the whole door. Curious how much replacing the whole door would cost. I do love the upgrades Airstream has made, especially the new table and permanent u-shaped seating. But Robert's upgrades were fantastic and we might entertain doing some of them ourselves. Airstream could learn something from this: the drawers under the beds instead of cabinets, AWESOME! And that camera system is the best! Thank you for sharing this Brad.
Thank you very much for watching and your feedback! Blair and I are headed to the factory in a few weeks and plan to express our recommendations for a number of changes!
@@ThirteenAdventures Can you also suggest that they make more floor plans where the windows are on the camp side instead of street side? We love the front bedrooms but all the big windows are on the street side. I hate "peeping" at my neighbor's camp site. I sent them an email about it myself but maybe you'd have more pull since you're a celebrity. 😄
Albeit far from any celebrity, I'll mention it! The major reason for the lack of windows there in many models is the door. Even those with the windows on that side (23' & 28') with the door open, you loose one window.
Did a lot of research as it sounds like they did and the 27 globetrotter with twin was exactly the one I was sold on as well my only thing I wasn’t totally sold on was the fabric on the chairs. Always felt like I was sliding off them. Then they announced the pottery barn and after waiting for 8 months to see one in person with a very similar lay out and liked the fabric we ended up with it have been very happy with our decision.
We love the PB and it is beautiful. We chose not to go with that because of Piper and her love of mud and water! It would be impossible to keep those clean!
Wow! Both the Airstream and truck are really nice! I couldn't help chuckling to myself though as my wife and I purchased our "New to us" 2005 Airstream 28" Classic last year. Yes, I have had to replace a couple things myself, kitchen faucet upgrade, replace the city water inlet, replace a Fantastic Fan motor, added an Easy Start to the AC, added a StarLlink cable connector and a few other odds and ends, but the trailer and everything else is still sound after almost 20 years. We are planning on hosting at a campground just south of Yellowstone for four months and I will be pulling my AS with my 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 6.7 diesel. I bought the truck new and believe it or not it has the old hand-crank windows LOL. Oh, well, Airstream does make a good product and I hope the New models hold up as well as the vintage ones have. Happy trails!!!
Thank you so very much for sharing! We too hope they continue to hold up like they have for many decades. Its said that 75% of every Airstream ever built is still registered and in use!
Awesome and informative video. It was a pleasure serving you guys. Thank you for your business. Wishing you many fun RVing adventures and travels in your new Airstream travel trailer❤👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐.
I think Airstream just found two new embassadors, thats got to be the most imformed walk through on any Airstream on you tube ever seen and his modifercations were well thought out those under bed drawers were sound sence and his chopping board simple but again very sound thinking. A little sad we can only get the International in the UK because the Globetrotter has far more to give ( i hate those slidding cuboard doors the look cheap somehow) Our imports are uprated to 240volt mains hence the restrictions on self importing ( plus the heavy import tax s ) So just a dream at this moment in time but i have e mailed the importers to sound them out. Thanks again .
Thank you so very much for watching and your feedback. We really enjoyed meeting Robert and Nancy and look forward to future meet-ups! Please let us know if you happen to be over here in the US. We'd love to meet up!
Enjoyable video & educational as well. We seriously looked at Airstreams for the last year but ended up going in a different direction in order to stay tolerably small. I was curious about the setup for the trailering app in the truck. I have one in my Chevrolet but haven’t been able to connect my factory installed backup camera with the app in my truck. So I haven’t attempted trying the TPMS integration either. Could you ask Robert about any tips on how to get those 2 features in the GMC to work?
They are monitoring the video questions and will hopefully have some answers for you. Keep in mind that they are on the road now and sometimes not in great coverage.
From Robert: If your truck is equipped with a Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TTPMS), it is an easy setup. Make sure you purchase sensors that your vehicle will recognize, we purchased OEM sensors from GM. The local tire shop removed the old valve stems and installed the new ones with the sensors. Our local dealership helped program them for free, it took less then 3 minutes. You can also purchase a programmer, make sure you get one that is compatible with your manufacturer. Less than $10 on Amazon: amzn.to/3wyQg9u I do not believe there is a way to get our GMC’s infotainment system to recognize the wireless camera installed on the back of the Airstream. We purchased the Trailering Camera System from GM. It is hard wired and plugs directly into a camera port beside the 7-pin connector. The trucks infotainment system automatically recognized it. Once you input the dimensions of your rig during the setup, it will then display the invisible trailer, backup assist lines, etc.
Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful video. I’d love to hear more about their comment of “we bought the airstream on sale.” I believe they ordered it, and maybe even shopped that order to different dealerships. By “on-sale”, do they mean they just named a price say 5% to 10% less than listing? Would love to know how they negotiated this “on-sale” price. Thanks.
Absolutely reach out to Brad on pricing, that’s what I did last year when I ordered mine out of Katy, Texas and he gave me an excellent understanding of price negotiation. I’ve reached out to Brad a couple of times and he’s responded both times within a couple of days, the last time he and Blair were at NASCAR race. Great guy, down to earth, and a veteran.
Thank you so very much for your kind words. We do our best to educate and inform, sharing our knowledge. We love this community and love to give back in any way we can.
I just purchased the GM trailer camera for my 2024 GMC HD, i have a 30' FC bunk, i do not want the trailer camera wire exposed, may you pleas share how you set up the camera to the back of the GT, it looks very clean and professional. GREAT looking Airstream,
Hello! Im replying on behalf of Robert. He installed the camera himself by removing the Globetrotter placard from the rear of the rig and drilling a hole in the exterior skin and running the cable down between the interior and exterior skin until he reached the bottom storage locker. From there, he drilled through all the cabinets to run it along the left side of the rig through the furniture on the left side of the rig and then out the floor by the spare tire.
Wonderful video Brad and so informative, we are looking to purchase a 30 GT and now wondering if we should consider the 27 instead as we mostly choose State and Federal campgrounds and want to boon dock out west when we retire. I was wondering if it was better to not have AS add the solar and since they are having Ronnie do theirs and Ronnie said he would be pulling it all out anyway, that answered that. Thanks again!
And after Richard and I watched this video (for the second time) we have decided the 27 GT would be better for us than the 30 GT even though we love the floor plan.
Great video - Thank you. What is the product that you show at about the 1 hr mark that's in the upper cabinets? It seems to be something that helps keep dishes in place, I think.
Just found your channel...Love the new Airstream and upgrades Robert created. I have a 27 Argosy by Airstream, rebuilt (interior / exterior) along with solar. Just starting to evaluate GMC trucks and was curious to know if the Denali that Robert and Nancy have is 3/4 ton with a gas engine? Thank you for the video content, very much appreciated.
Hi Brad, great vid, thank you. Could you ask Robert how he mounted the camera? It looks like he may have used 3M VHB double-sided tape or similar. Did he use any sheet metal screws? Obviously I need to be careful with that. I doubt Robert used the bolts/nuts that came in the package. I'm about to diy mount my own GM camera to my '21 GT25FBT. I will likely remove the globetrotter placard as well. I don't have the rear trunk area to drop my camera wiring harness down into so running it through the coach would be much more difficult. I'm considering an exterior run.
Thanks for watching! I'll send them a message to ask. Also, Ive seen a number of people add this and other cameras to the back of their rig. Most of the time, it was attached with both VHB and sheet metal screws. Ive seen the wiring inserted behind the tag and ran down between the interior and exterior wall into the inside cabinetry and up to the front (much more invasive and difficult). Ive also seen it ran straight down the outside of the rig into the bumper and then to the front underneath the rig. The second option is much easier
I made ALL the exterior shell penetrations behind the Globetrotter emblem so if something went wrong or the camera needs to be removed, they can be covered and hidden by replacing the emblem. I cut a penetration large enough to get the plug end of the camera cable through the exterior and interior shell. There is wiring in that area so be careful not to hit it when cutting the holes. The cable was run thru the exterior and interior shell, behind the rear seat cushion, down into the right side with all the other wires where it was brought forward. (I wanted to drop it into the rear trunk storage but was unable to). On the forward end it was dropped into the belly pan and out the front end. The excess cable was left coiled in the belly pan. I used the supplied camera mounting hardware with large fender washers on the inside for added support (it could also be riveted). I set the camera mounting frame into a large bed of Sikaflex caulk to make sure it was sealed well. The two emblem holes were closed with a pop rivet and Sikaflex. I have seen pictures where a hole was punched in the center of the rear bumper and the camera mounted through the hole. Good luck with your installation.
Awesome review of the 2024.5 AS Globetrotter and such nice folks. But, how can I get those galley overhead storage mirrors that go on the back wall for my Tommy Bahama 27 FBQ? Part is 203984 but is it special order? Let me know and thanks for a wonderfully informative video on this model. Take care.
Hello and thank you for watching! You can find any part for any model on the Airstream website. You just have to search the part manuals for what you are looking for. These mirrors are called: Roof Locker Jet Mirror and the part number is 203984. You can order them from your local Airstream dealership or online from Woodland Airstream. You would have to get some sheet metal screws to put them up there.
I wanted a Twin Bed until I talked to someone that had one and camps when it is cold. They described the issue of being up next to a cold wall. Glad we went with a Queen.
I have the pottery barn. My stabilizers are motorized but I’ve found if i put too much pressure on one and not the other, my door does not shut properly.
We purchased it on Amazon. Hamilton Beach percolator. They have two versions a classic long spout (our favorite) and the short spout (the one on the video). We prefer the classic but it wasn’t available at the time. Makes a great cup of coffee!
@@robertnancy20 Thanks for your response. We LOVED your video. We are looking at the exact same Airstream and truck except the SLT instead of the Denali. The new kitchen table looks awesome!. Thanks again for sharing.
Lots of information here about air stream. I think all Travel Trailers suspension needs to be inspected often. This was something that never crossed my mind. One youtuber's Travel trailer (NOT air stream model but single axle Springdale) leaf spring suspension broke into half on one side and they had to get the whole trailer towed by a tow truck from the side of the road. I am sure there must have been cracks or tale signs if they had inspected it. All in all, its wise to inspect any travel trailer suspension. Also lug nuts are necessary for inspection and must be Torqued to spec. Question: How much does this exact airstream weigh? If they mentioned I may have missed it
Inspection and preventative maintenance is key to longevity, safety and peace of mind when traveling. The GVWR of this model is 7800lb. Im not sure what the weight is. After you add a second AC, ProPride hitch, and now all of the work they are doing to add batteries, upgraded inverter, etc. it changes the unloaded weight significantly.
Absolutely! Love to see the designs and measurements etc on the drawers! I have a 2024 Globetrotter 30RB and ever time I find myself kneeling for something under the twin beds I say to myself, there must be a better solution. Also, thanks for your service.
Somewhat discouraging to see all of the modifications that I will still have to pay for after buying a brand new camper. Those drawers under the bed seem like they should be standard
I have had an Airstream Pottery Barn since August 2023 and 5th wheels for over 10 years. I watch lots of TH-cam videos about RVs but I learned more in this video than I can remember. Great content Brad.
Thank you very much! Ive got many videos out there trying to educate the masses on how these things work, how to pick the right one, and how to do small upgrades to make your life better. Happy Adventures!
Love the whole set up!!!! Gorgeous!!! I have an international and 2024 GMC 3500 Denali. Just added the onboard TPMS. It was a gamechanger!!!! Less junk on my dash! Love the cameras on my GMC, as a solo traveler I couldn’t imagine doing all the things without them… thanks for sharing
Thank you for watching! We loved those cameras too! All of that will be on our new truck which is getting built next month! Very excited.
Great episode. Inspected the washer talked about in episode all good. Checked the shocks only to find both top nuts missing on the passenger side. Will add these to the inspection routine. Disaster averted! Thank you
So glad you found it helpful! Here is an amazon link to the nuts: amzn.to/4euvVlO
I appreciate and enjoy watching video content made by passionate people who are not lazy and understand their stuff when it comes to their passions. Getting your hands dirty and making improvements to equipment for travel that make sense, then taking the time to explain what they do and why, is why I like watching TH-cam videos. Great job! Kepp the great content coming!
Thank you so very much for tuning in and for your most kind words! We love this life and this community and are thankful to have a small way to give back and help others.
We just watched and now my husband is under the rig checking bolts and washers! 🤣👍🏼 appreciate all your info!
Thank you for watching and your feedback!
Great video and great Airstream travel trailer.❤
Brad, my wife and I just got around to watching this video and it was awesome. We have a 2022 globetrotter and we are seriously thinking about trading for a new one. The table, exterior access storage under the table and the smart tvs are doing it for us, thanks for another great video.
Thank you very much for watching and for your feedback.We love the Globetrotter and have seriously considered getting a new one ourselves! Particularly with all of the new upgrades and changes.
Fun! This is our exact RV, even down to the 2024.5 and the twin beds 😂 it was fun to see how someone else has made it their own. Thank you for the tour!
Thank you for watching and your feedback!
We attended the Tampa RV show and saw the 2024.5 and were sold because of the table. We’re hoping to order one soon or we will continue to look around the country for one.
Im sure you can find one around the country. All RV stores have significant inventory!
So much great info in this video.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and your feedback
Great video. Enjoyed seeing the 2024-1/2 model year changes. Have a 2024 GT25, and would love to have that new table and the extra (4th!) outside storage compartment. And, love that truck; especially the trailer back up camera. Thanks for all of the tips, tricks, hacks, etc.
Thank you very much for watching and your feedback! We loved the upgrades and mods that have been made. We are considering adding that table leg to ours.
Love the drawers under the twins……wish we had those on our globetrotter….. airstream should look at doing that during the build 👍
We will be at the factory in a few weeks and its going to be one of my suggestions!
Oh wow, I wish we could replace the door assembly with the new one instead of having to replace the whole door. Curious how much replacing the whole door would cost. I do love the upgrades Airstream has made, especially the new table and permanent u-shaped seating. But Robert's upgrades were fantastic and we might entertain doing some of them ourselves. Airstream could learn something from this: the drawers under the beds instead of cabinets, AWESOME! And that camera system is the best! Thank you for sharing this Brad.
Thank you very much for watching and your feedback! Blair and I are headed to the factory in a few weeks and plan to express our recommendations for a number of changes!
@@ThirteenAdventures Can you also suggest that they make more floor plans where the windows are on the camp side instead of street side? We love the front bedrooms but all the big windows are on the street side. I hate "peeping" at my neighbor's camp site. I sent them an email about it myself but maybe you'd have more pull since you're a celebrity. 😄
Albeit far from any celebrity, I'll mention it! The major reason for the lack of windows there in many models is the door. Even those with the windows on that side (23' & 28') with the door open, you loose one window.
Did a lot of research as it sounds like they did and the 27 globetrotter with twin was exactly the one I was sold on as well my only thing I wasn’t totally sold on was the fabric on the chairs. Always felt like I was sliding off them. Then they announced the pottery barn and after waiting for 8 months to see one in person with a very similar lay out and liked the fabric we ended up with it have been very happy with our decision.
We love the PB and it is beautiful. We chose not to go with that because of Piper and her love of mud and water! It would be impossible to keep those clean!
Hey Brad. Excellent episode. 🎉
Thank you very much! We enjoyed checking out this new rig!
Wow! Both the Airstream and truck are really nice! I couldn't help chuckling to myself though as my wife and I purchased our "New to us" 2005 Airstream 28" Classic last year. Yes, I have had to replace a couple things myself, kitchen faucet upgrade, replace the city water inlet, replace a Fantastic Fan motor, added an Easy Start to the AC, added a StarLlink cable connector and a few other odds and ends, but the trailer and everything else is still sound after almost 20 years. We are planning on hosting at a campground just south of Yellowstone for four months and I will be pulling my AS with my 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 6.7 diesel. I bought the truck new and believe it or not it has the old hand-crank windows LOL. Oh, well, Airstream does make a good product and I hope the New models hold up as well as the vintage ones have. Happy trails!!!
Thank you so very much for sharing! We too hope they continue to hold up like they have for many decades. Its said that 75% of every Airstream ever built is still registered and in use!
Awesome and informative video. It was a pleasure serving you guys. Thank you for your business. Wishing you many fun RVing adventures and travels in your new Airstream travel trailer❤👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐.
I think Airstream just found two new embassadors, thats got to be the most imformed walk through on any Airstream on you tube ever seen and his modifercations were well thought out those under bed drawers were sound sence and his chopping board simple but again very sound thinking. A little sad we can only get the International in the UK because the Globetrotter has far more to give ( i hate those slidding cuboard doors the look cheap somehow) Our imports are uprated to 240volt mains hence the restrictions on self importing ( plus the heavy import tax s ) So just a dream at this moment in time but i have e mailed the importers to sound them out. Thanks again .
Thank you so very much for watching and your feedback. We really enjoyed meeting Robert and Nancy and look forward to future meet-ups! Please let us know if you happen to be over here in the US. We'd love to meet up!
Such good information on todays video, thanks
Thank you for watching and for your feedback!
Ok off the wall comment 😎. LOVE THE COFFEE PERCOLATOR best coffee ever. Great video
We love it too!! get your very own here! amzn.to/4dKDc1o
Enjoyable video & educational as well. We seriously looked at Airstreams for the last year but ended up going in a different direction in order to stay tolerably small. I was curious about the setup for the trailering app in the truck. I have one in my Chevrolet but haven’t been able to connect my factory installed backup camera with the app in my truck. So I haven’t attempted trying the TPMS integration either. Could you ask Robert about any tips on how to get those 2 features in the GMC to work?
They are monitoring the video questions and will hopefully have some answers for you. Keep in mind that they are on the road now and sometimes not in great coverage.
From Robert:
If your truck is equipped with a Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TTPMS), it is an easy setup. Make sure you purchase sensors that your vehicle will recognize, we purchased OEM sensors from GM. The local tire shop removed the old valve stems and installed the new ones with the sensors. Our local dealership helped program them for free, it took less then 3 minutes. You can also purchase a programmer, make sure you get one that is compatible with your manufacturer. Less than $10 on Amazon: amzn.to/3wyQg9u
I do not believe there is a way to get our GMC’s infotainment system to recognize the wireless camera installed on the back of the Airstream. We purchased the Trailering Camera System from GM. It is hard wired and plugs directly into a camera port beside the 7-pin connector. The trucks infotainment system automatically recognized it. Once you input the dimensions of your rig during the setup, it will then display the invisible trailer, backup assist lines, etc.
If anyone is interested, the shortest Airstream with twin beds is the 23FB floorplan.
absolutely. Thank you for mentioning this. I did a review of all the models in this video: th-cam.com/video/B8Ybg6-SJcE/w-d-xo.html
Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful video. I’d love to hear more about their comment of “we bought the airstream on sale.” I believe they ordered it, and maybe even shopped that order to different dealerships. By “on-sale”, do they mean they just named a price say 5% to 10% less than listing? Would love to know how they negotiated this “on-sale” price. Thanks.
please send me a direct message via the contact us link on our website and Ill teach you all you need to know about pricing and negotiating.
Absolutely reach out to Brad on pricing, that’s what I did last year when I ordered mine out of Katy, Texas and he gave me an excellent understanding of price negotiation. I’ve reached out to Brad a couple of times and he’s responded both times within a couple of days, the last time he and Blair were at NASCAR race. Great guy, down to earth, and a veteran.
Thank you so very much for your kind words. We do our best to educate and inform, sharing our knowledge. We love this community and love to give back in any way we can.
I just purchased the GM trailer camera for my 2024 GMC HD, i have a 30' FC bunk, i do not want the trailer camera wire exposed, may you pleas share how you set up the camera to the back of the GT, it looks very clean and professional. GREAT looking Airstream,
Hello!
Im replying on behalf of Robert. He installed the camera himself by removing the Globetrotter placard from the rear of the rig and drilling a hole in the exterior skin and running the cable down between the interior and exterior skin until he reached the bottom storage locker. From there, he drilled through all the cabinets to run it along the left side of the rig through the furniture on the left side of the rig and then out the floor by the spare tire.
Wonderful video Brad and so informative, we are looking to purchase a 30 GT and now wondering if we should consider the 27 instead as we mostly choose State and Federal campgrounds and want to boon dock out west when we retire. I was wondering if it was better to not have AS add the solar and since they are having Ronnie do theirs and Ronnie said he would be pulling it all out anyway, that answered that. Thanks again!
Thank you very much for watching and your feedback! So glad it helped you out!
And after Richard and I watched this video (for the second time) we have decided the 27 GT would be better for us than the 30 GT even though we love the floor plan.
It's a great floor plan and model. We too love the 30 but think the 27 is a very good option.
Great video Brad,great info and helpful information
Thank you for watching and your feedback!
Great video - Thank you. What is the product that you show at about the 1 hr mark that's in the upper cabinets? It seems to be something that helps keep dishes in place, I think.
Could you be more specific on the time. The hour mark is addressing truck and outside.
For our Corelle dishes we use the smaller rope basket from Target. Not sure if that is what you are referring to?
Just found your channel...Love the new Airstream and upgrades Robert created. I have a 27 Argosy by Airstream, rebuilt (interior / exterior) along with solar. Just starting to evaluate GMC trucks and was curious to know if the Denali that Robert and Nancy have is 3/4 ton with a gas engine? Thank you for the video content, very much appreciated.
We have a GMC 2500 diesel with max tow.
So glad you found us! We have many videos out there on all sorts of topics, upgrades, maintenance, travel, etc.
Went to Target today and got some of those coiled rope storage bins (on sale).
So great! We've been using them for a long time!
Hi Brad, great vid, thank you. Could you ask Robert how he mounted the camera? It looks like he may have used 3M VHB double-sided tape or similar. Did he use any sheet metal screws? Obviously I need to be careful with that. I doubt Robert used the bolts/nuts that came in the package. I'm about to diy mount my own GM camera to my '21 GT25FBT. I will likely remove the globetrotter placard as well. I don't have the rear trunk area to drop my camera wiring harness down into so running it through the coach would be much more difficult. I'm considering an exterior run.
Thanks for watching! I'll send them a message to ask. Also, Ive seen a number of people add this and other cameras to the back of their rig. Most of the time, it was attached with both VHB and sheet metal screws. Ive seen the wiring inserted behind the tag and ran down between the interior and exterior wall into the inside cabinetry and up to the front (much more invasive and difficult). Ive also seen it ran straight down the outside of the rig into the bumper and then to the front underneath the rig. The second option is much easier
I made ALL the exterior shell penetrations behind the Globetrotter emblem so if something went wrong or the camera needs to be removed, they can be covered and hidden by replacing the emblem. I cut a penetration large enough to get the plug end of the camera cable through the exterior and interior shell. There is wiring in that area so be careful not to hit it when cutting the holes. The cable was run thru the exterior and interior shell, behind the rear seat cushion, down into the right side with all the other wires where it was brought forward. (I wanted to drop it into the rear trunk storage but was unable to). On the forward end it was dropped into the belly pan and out the front end. The excess cable was left coiled in the belly pan. I used the supplied camera mounting hardware with large fender washers on the inside for added support (it could also be riveted). I set the camera mounting frame into a large bed of Sikaflex caulk to make sure it was sealed well. The two emblem holes were closed with a pop rivet and Sikaflex.
I have seen pictures where a hole was punched in the center of the rear bumper and the camera mounted through the hole.
Good luck with your installation.
@@robertnancy20 Thanks so much! All duly noted and the comprehensive reply is much appreciated.
Outstanding episode
Thank you very much for watching and your feedback!
Great video!! What a lovely couple ❤ Happy travels!!
Thank you for watching and your feedback! We thoroughly enjoyed meeting them and spending a few days beside them.
@@ThirteenAdventures , Now I want hubby to build me drawers under our twin beds!!!! And my bucket list for Ronnie continues to grow!! 😂😂😂
I'll show a few things from Ronnie in a few weeks from my recent visit! Stay tuned!
Awesome review of the 2024.5 AS Globetrotter and such nice folks. But, how can I get those galley overhead storage mirrors that go on the back wall for my Tommy Bahama 27 FBQ? Part is 203984 but is it special order? Let me know and thanks for a wonderfully informative video on this model. Take care.
Hello and thank you for watching! You can find any part for any model on the Airstream website. You just have to search the part manuals for what you are looking for. These mirrors are called:
Roof Locker Jet Mirror and the part number is 203984. You can order them from your local Airstream dealership or online from Woodland Airstream. You would have to get some sheet metal screws to put them up there.
You are welcome and thank you for the information. Take care.
A lot of great information.
Glad you found it useful! Thanks for watching.
I wanted a Twin Bed until I talked to someone that had one and camps when it is cold. They described the issue of being up next to a cold wall. Glad we went with a Queen.
The globetrotter had padding around the front and part of the side in the twins…not cold at all
Great video. What brand/model is the camera that Robert installed on the rear of the trailer?
It's the GMC model. Most of your newer tow vehicles can be equipped with a factory camera on a trailer.
I have the pottery barn. My stabilizers are motorized but I’ve found if i put too much pressure on one and not the other, my door does not shut properly.
This is the same in any model. Powered or not. The twisting of the frame causes the door to not align properly!
Do you have a link for the camera and tire pressure monitors Robert installed?
It's all part of the GMC. Each manufacturer makes their own system
Thanks!
Thank YOU!!!
Can you ask Robert what brand coffee maker he had on the counter? Or maybe a link to it on Amazon? Looked like a nice percolator. Thanks.
We purchased it on Amazon. Hamilton Beach percolator. They have two versions a classic long spout (our favorite) and the short spout (the one on the video). We prefer the classic but it wasn’t available at the time. Makes a great cup of coffee!
@@robertnancy20 Thanks for your response. We LOVED your video. We are looking at the exact same Airstream and truck except the SLT instead of the Denali. The new kitchen table looks awesome!. Thanks again for sharing.
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Well Done
Thank you very much!
Great video
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching!
Wonder if you can retrofit the new screen door latch?
Very possible. Next time I’m near one I’ll check to see if
Lots of information here about air stream. I think all Travel Trailers suspension needs to be inspected often. This was something that never crossed my mind. One youtuber's Travel trailer (NOT air stream model but single axle Springdale) leaf spring suspension broke into half on one side and they had to get the whole trailer towed by a tow truck from the side of the road. I am sure there must have been cracks or tale signs if they had inspected it. All in all, its wise to inspect any travel trailer suspension. Also lug nuts are necessary for inspection and must be Torqued to spec.
Question: How much does this exact airstream weigh? If they mentioned I may have missed it
Inspection and preventative maintenance is key to longevity, safety and peace of mind when traveling. The GVWR of this model is 7800lb. Im not sure what the weight is. After you add a second AC, ProPride hitch, and now all of the work they are doing to add batteries, upgraded inverter, etc. it changes the unloaded weight significantly.
Great video tks
Thank you for watching!
Hey, can I hire him to do "his" upgrades? The draws etc.
Thats a question for Robert!!!!
@@ThirteenAdventures Maybe Robert can do a video on how he made those drawers.
We would love to see that too! However, they are on the road for the next few months.
Absolutely! Love to see the designs and measurements etc on the drawers! I have a 2024 Globetrotter 30RB and ever time I find myself kneeling for something under the twin beds I say to myself, there must be a better solution. Also, thanks for your service.
I always prefer my ac to run all the time vs auto when sleeping. I always feel like it coming on and off with auto is more disruptive.
Thats actually recommended in high humidity situations. Blair and I do the same.
Somewhat discouraging to see all of the modifications that I will still have to pay for after buying a brand new camper. Those drawers under the bed seem like they should be standard
We loved the drawers too! We will be at the factory in a few weeks and Im going to chat with them about this very thing!
Stop talking over each other!! 😂
You know how exciting it is when you have a new shiny toy to show off!
Great video
Thanks for watching and your feedback!!!
Great video
Thank you for watching and your feedback!