Awesome Andy... I used to work at a trailer camp. I would move the trailers into enclosed storage for the winter. I made a front hitch on my 4 wheel drive tractor. My hitch would take 1,000 lb tongue weight. Pushing a trailer with a front hitch is far easier than backing it in. If you have a small 4x4 tractor, fabricate a hitch and it will make moving your trailer in the yard a breeze.
Just a simple comment. I had forgotten about your rebuild until the other day. I was about 6 months behind. Don't be discouraged by the other viewers, it is your project, and you've got a job and family. Those things take priority over our watching a video of you busting your ass to get something done. Those of us that have the same obstacles understand, and will be here to watch as you can make it happen.
Hey Andy, Just an FYI that we developed interior endcap kits that we sell & ship in "knock down" form via FedEx ground. They are laser cut & all the holes are NC punched. Edges are bead rolled to allow the panels to lay correctly as they create the arc. The kits get preassembled with "buck" rivets outside the trailer, then carried in through the door & installed. We have used them on many of our shop projects & supplied them to many other Airstream restoration shops & DIYers. Some people choose to polish the panels & some choose to paint.
That's what I was thinking slider door so can open and not hit car or trailer and load for trips also don't forget access to power up so can use lights and fridge
You know Andy, you have your priorities, family and your woodworking business and of course they take top priority. I don't think you have to feel like you've let your viewers down, you work on the argosy when you have time and when you Want to work on it. I started watching your videos when you started working the argosy, but having built furniture back in the day for my family I love your woodworking projects just as much. I'm going to vote for choice number 1, the black rims and chrome moon cap, I think that'll go great with the argosy. You and yours stay healthy and safe and cheers from this old retired coot living in Tennessee along for the journey.💖 👍 😷 🍻 ✌
Hey Andy my old boss had a large caravan here in the UK and he struggled everytime with putting it away until he bought a automated parking part that attached to the wheels, basically it turned his caravan into a giant remote controlled vehicle just like you buy your children to play with!!! Maybe that's something you can look into where you live making the argosy your giant remote controlled car !!! Cool toy to play with!! The first wheel hub is the best !!! Retro throw back they would look cool on the argosy!!! You can't beat a frustration break to get you motivated once you go back to the project in hand!!! As always buddy 💯% 👍🇬🇧.
Trailer looking great. Put a hitch on the front bumper and it will make your life much easier putting the trailer into the building. Classic wheels painted the same as the body with the Baby Moon hubcaps
Yay!!! Thank you for posting again. But I get it. And you have a lot going on. Give grace to yourself and hopefully you are feeling grace from viewers. It’s important. We ordered our dual axles from Colin Hyde 5 weeks ago. We are about a year behind you on our 1971 Sovereign reno. (31 ft’er). I’ve learned so much from you and Ian M. Appreciate you guys. And the wheels. That’s a hard decision. I think I like the first ones. The vintage looking ones. So fun!
However you finish this beauty, you MUST share your camping trips with us after you get ‘er done! This is a restoration of an Airstream 101. Love from NW Colorado. Thanxz
Andy, just forgot to mention that I installed front receivers on all of my tow vehicles. It makes backing a trailer into tight spots very easy. They are available from hitch suppliers & are very easy DIY bolt on for most popular tow vehicles.
Andy. Andy. Andy. I'm amazed by how quickly you're moving this monumental project along! Between running your amazing custom woodworking business, being a loving husband and Dad, making improvements to your property and this "simple & quick" restoration project, you're somehow able to keep all the balls in the air. Congratulations, not apologies are warranted. I can hardly wait to see what you'll be working on next!
Andy I prefer the steel wheels over the aluminum only because, you are going to paint the trailer. If it was going to be polished I would say aluminum. I keep the work up it looks beautiful.
Hey, 70’s aluminum style is the way to go. Andy, glad your spring is back. This was one year I was glad not to spend my winter at New Braunfels. Even with Covid going on. Thanks for the video
Great job and nice clear video. FYI I you can actually cut the ends without taking all the panels down. You can use a multitool after you mark it or you feeling a little frisky you can free hand with a cut off grinder or a Dremel cut off.
Keep up the good work Andy. We realize it’s s lot of work and taking care of your career duties and family is a challenge. Enjoy the content of your channel.
Perhaps an arched opening or sliding pocket door about where the Trailer door is in the inside of the garage would be a good idea. That way you could access and work on the Argosy from inside the car port?
You haven't let us down my friend. You should never think that. I/we understand your plate is full, yet you provide great content for us to enjoy. Stay safe my friend.
dude, one step at a time is the key. When this is done and you and your family are parked some where enjoying the out doors you will have a moment where you will reflect on all the steps you took to get it to the point where it is comfortable and enjoyable for you, your wife and the kids.
Argosy's looking great, Andy! The end caps turned out really awesome! I could easily go with either wheel; both are very cool in their own way! Fun video; really enjoyed it!
The airstream is looking awesome!And you are right, looking at the big picture can make you feel overwhelmed. Etrailer is the way to go. I live 20 min from the warehouse so I pick up all my trailer parts but I cant decide which of the two wheels cause you havent said what you are painting the outside yet. So I would have to say the black ones. Cause black goes with everything :)
Andy that end cap look GREAT! I have building a RV from the frame up and did curves similar to your Argosy and I know how hard those panels are to put up. You made it look so easy. Again great job.
Great video- something to think about. You may want to cut a doorway into Emily parking spot into the Argosy so you can load up supplies for camping trips. As it appears now, you need to pull out the trailer to load up or retrieve any items you forgot inside.
Lookin good Andy. The cliko makers are lovin you fella ! Nice parking job but a bummer if you need to get into it while inside. A traditional 5 spoke wheel with a like pinstripe to match the lower part of the body or even the top color. Go for it as it will look great either way eh.
I always look forward to these videos no matter how long between them. In fact it almost makes it more special if I haven't seen one in a while. A little extra time if you need it is a good thing all the while.
Andy I actually like the looks of the chrome mods better. But you could also go with a painted wagon wheel, instead of the baby moon hub caps which look good as well. But all three would be correct for that Argosy trailer, and by that I mean baby moon hub caps, wagon wheels and chrome mods. That said go with the chrome mods, as it will be more fitting with the modernization you have made on that trailer.
Really like your build videos, I’m in the process of restoring a 30 yo motorhome. Be sure you are balancing the weight front and back, and side to side or it won’t pull correctly.
Andy, you need to put a door in your car garage so you can get into the trailer without pulling it out. I suggest a sliding barn type of door. Then you don't need to pull the trailer out if you need to get inside of it for some reason. I also suggest having a AC plug in for the trailer in the carport so you can work in the trailer while it is in the carport. cheers
@@AndyRawls It is a lot easier to take the car out, also if you get some bad weather you can still work on it. Make it big enough I would say 48 inches. Next put stops on the floor so the trailer is always in the right place. Cheers
That was the first thing I thought of when he was backing into the garage ; too narrow won't be abel to get inside without hooking it up and pulling it our every time you need inside.
Hey Andy, I would go with the 70’s aluminum style. By the way I really appreciate your woodworking skills. Learned a lot from you. Keep up the good work. (From Montreal Canada)
It's looking beautiful, Andy! Really nice work! 😃 About the finish (the question there)... Just follow your heart. 😊 Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
You should put a front tow hitch on your Tundra, e-trailer sells them. I have one on my Land Cruiser and when the steering wheels are right under the ball of the trailer you can put anything on a dime easily.
Fun fact about roadrunners: they're zygodactyl which means that they have two toes facing forward and two toes facing backwards on each foot, leaving an X shaped print on the ground. The 2nd and 3rd toes face forward and the 1st and 4th face backwards (when holding up 4 fingers, it would be like your pinky and index fingers being twisted around to point backwards while your middle and ring fingers stay pointing forward). Also, they're part of the cuckoo family.
Keep doing the great job Andy! btw "my personal taste" i vote for the Vintages ones match the color and the chrome hubcaps, so damn classy! greetings from Italy ✌️
Awesome Andy... I used to work at a trailer camp. I would move the trailers into enclosed storage for the winter. I made a front hitch on my 4 wheel drive tractor. My hitch would take 1,000 lb tongue weight. Pushing a trailer with a front hitch is far easier than backing it in. If you have a small 4x4 tractor, fabricate a hitch and it will make moving your trailer in the yard a breeze.
Dont rush man, in 10 years you'll look back and be thankful that you took your time and made something you're proud of :)
I vote for the first option, "vintage".
I second this.
Just a simple comment. I had forgotten about your rebuild until the other day. I was about 6 months behind. Don't be discouraged by the other viewers, it is your project, and you've got a job and family. Those things take priority over our watching a video of you busting your ass to get something done. Those of us that have the same obstacles understand, and will be here to watch as you can make it happen.
Hey Andy, Just an FYI that we developed interior endcap kits that we sell & ship in "knock down" form via FedEx ground. They are laser cut & all the holes are NC punched. Edges are bead rolled to allow the panels to lay correctly as they create the arc. The kits get preassembled with "buck" rivets outside the trailer, then carried in through the door & installed. We have used them on many of our shop projects & supplied them to many other Airstream restoration shops & DIYers. Some people choose to polish the panels & some choose to paint.
Would be awesome to have a door in the divider wall that lines up with the trailer door so you can work on it while it’s parked in there
I was thinking the same!
That's what I was thinking slider door so can open and not hit car or trailer and load for trips also don't forget access to power up so can use lights and fridge
You know Andy, you have your priorities, family and your woodworking business and of course they take top priority. I don't think you have to feel like you've let your viewers down, you work on the argosy when you have time and when you Want to work on it. I started watching your videos when you started working the argosy, but having built furniture back in the day for my family I love your woodworking projects just as much. I'm going to vote for choice number 1, the black rims and chrome moon cap, I think that'll go great with the argosy. You and yours stay healthy and safe and cheers from this old retired coot living in Tennessee along for the journey.💖 👍 😷 🍻 ✌
Hey Andy my old boss had a large caravan here in the UK and he struggled everytime with putting it away until he bought a automated parking part that attached to the wheels, basically it turned his caravan into a giant remote controlled vehicle just like you buy your children to play with!!! Maybe that's something you can look into where you live making the argosy your giant remote controlled car !!! Cool toy to play with!!
The first wheel hub is the best !!! Retro throw back they would look cool on the argosy!!!
You can't beat a frustration break to get you motivated once you go back to the project in hand!!! As always buddy 💯% 👍🇬🇧.
1st option is the way to go Andy. Vintage is just the right touch for all the work that you have done. BTW, nice redo on the shed for the ole girl.
Trailer looking great. Put a hitch on the front bumper and it will make your life much easier putting the trailer into the building. Classic wheels painted the same as the body with the Baby Moon hubcaps
Andy ...the baby moon rims...thanks for your feed back...you been the first to reply to comments i have left ...thanks again Jim
Yay!!! Thank you for posting again. But I get it. And you have a lot going on. Give grace to yourself and hopefully you are feeling grace from viewers. It’s important. We ordered our dual axles from Colin Hyde 5 weeks ago. We are about a year behind you on our 1971 Sovereign reno. (31 ft’er). I’ve learned so much from you and Ian M. Appreciate you guys. And the wheels. That’s a hard decision. I think I like the first ones. The vintage looking ones. So fun!
However you finish this beauty, you MUST share your camping trips with us after you get ‘er done! This is a restoration of an Airstream 101. Love from NW Colorado. Thanxz
Andy, just forgot to mention that I installed front receivers on all of my tow vehicles. It makes backing a trailer into tight spots very easy. They are available from hitch suppliers & are very easy DIY bolt on for most popular tow vehicles.
Andy. Andy. Andy. I'm amazed by how quickly you're moving this monumental project along! Between running your amazing custom woodworking business, being a loving husband and Dad, making improvements to your property and this "simple & quick" restoration project, you're somehow able to keep all the balls in the air. Congratulations, not apologies are warranted. I can hardly wait to see what you'll be working on next!
Andy I prefer the steel wheels over the aluminum only because, you are going to paint the trailer. If it was going to be polished I would say aluminum. I keep the work up it looks beautiful.
Hey, 70’s aluminum style is the way to go. Andy, glad your spring is back. This was one year I was glad not to spend my winter at New Braunfels. Even with Covid going on. Thanks for the video
Great job and nice clear video. FYI I you can actually cut the ends without taking all the panels down. You can use a multitool after you mark it or you feeling a little frisky you can free hand with a cut off grinder or a Dremel cut off.
It's looking better every time we see it. Like you said, a little at a time. I liked the supervisor that came in around 11:30. Take care.
I voted for vintage in your poll. The vintage is worth its weight in gold for authentic look.
Keep up the good work Andy. We realize it’s s lot of work and taking care of your career duties and family is a challenge. Enjoy the content of your channel.
It’s be cool if you went with the first option and color matched the rims to whatever you paint the lower half of the trailer.
Perhaps an arched opening or sliding pocket door about where the Trailer door is in the inside of the garage would be a good idea. That way you could access and work on the Argosy from inside the car port?
You haven't let us down my friend. You should never think that. I/we understand your plate is full, yet you provide great content for us to enjoy. Stay safe my friend.
dude, one step at a time is the key. When this is done and you and your family are parked some where enjoying the out doors you will have a moment where you will reflect on all the steps you took to get it to the point where it is comfortable and enjoyable for you, your wife and the kids.
Hello. Great work Andy. I hope that there will be no more frustration just satisfaction from your hard work.
Argosy's looking great, Andy! The end caps turned out really awesome! I could easily go with either wheel; both are very cool in their own way! Fun video; really enjoyed it!
The airstream is looking awesome!And you are right, looking at the big picture can make you feel overwhelmed. Etrailer is the way to go. I live 20 min from the warehouse so I pick up all my trailer parts but I cant decide which of the two wheels cause you havent said what you are painting the outside yet. So I would have to say the black ones. Cause black goes with everything :)
If you haven’t already considered one a front mounted hitch is ideal for putting the travel in it’s storage bay.
really lookin great !!! i like the old steel wheels with baby moon hub caps,,,polished alum wheels are high maintenace
It's so cool to follow along to see step by step of this build. Wating for the end result. The wheels with the chrome capsule would be really nice.
Before you even talked about it , I had the 2nd choice in mind 70's retro matches its date
Andy that end cap look GREAT! I have building a RV from the frame up and did curves similar to your Argosy and I know how hard those panels are to put up. You made it look so easy. Again great job.
Hey Andy, how 'bout chrome moons and wheels painted the same color as the main body of the trailer, sort of a retro look.
Ditto!
Chrome moons and color match painted wheels
I’m in with the matching paint and chrome. I did my 25 year old motorhome like that.
Was thinking the same.
Go Andy 💙 All your videos are worth waiting for. You do what you gotta do and we'll be here waiting.👍🏾 All the best #UK
Great video- something to think about. You may want to cut a doorway into Emily parking spot into the Argosy so you can load up supplies for camping trips. As it appears now, you need to pull out the trailer to load up or retrieve any items you forgot inside.
Lookin good Andy. The cliko makers are lovin you fella ! Nice parking job but a bummer if you need to get into it while inside. A traditional 5 spoke wheel with a like pinstripe to match the lower part of the body or even the top color. Go for it as it will look great either way eh.
I always look forward to these videos no matter how long between them. In fact it almost makes it more special if I haven't seen one in a while. A little extra time if you need it is a good thing all the while.
I vote for vintage Baby Moons with Black Rims as the picture showed!
Wheel choice depends on colour and final style, if its silver paint then the hub caps, if its modern colour then the other wheels
I love the 70’s look on wheels. Your doing a great job, just shoot for little victories.
7:45 WHOA! Parental bonding ... is that allowed?
I approve.
Looking great. I started my argossy same time as you and you have been extremely helpful and encouraging. Just voted on the wheels!
Man thanks for the end cap tutorial. Been stressing over that bit for awhile now. Great vids. Looking forward to your cabinet work.
Glad the Argosy is back!
Andy I actually like the looks of the chrome mods better. But you could also go with a painted wagon wheel, instead of the baby moon hub caps which look good as well. But all three would be correct for that Argosy trailer, and by that I mean baby moon hub caps, wagon wheels and chrome mods. That said go with the chrome mods, as it will be more fitting with the modernization you have made on that trailer.
I suggest simplicity means picking the wheels which are easiest to keep clean. You will adapt and get used to whichever ones you pick.
Your doing a GREAT JOB. LOVE YOUR VIDEOS. I would go with the Aluminum wheels. both look good. but I like the Aluminum.
Great video! You have not let anyone down, I have enjoyed every minute of your work.
Really like your build videos, I’m in the process of restoring a 30 yo motorhome. Be sure you are balancing the weight front and back, and side to side or it won’t pull correctly.
Andy, you need to put a door in your car garage so you can get into the trailer without pulling it out. I suggest a sliding barn type of door. Then you don't need to pull the trailer out if you need to get inside of it for some reason. I also suggest having a AC plug in for the trailer in the carport so you can work in the trailer while it is in the carport. cheers
I’ve actually been thinking about doing this. I know I’m going to get annoyed not being able to get into without pulling it out of the bay.
@@AndyRawls It is a lot easier to take the car out, also if you get some bad weather you can still work on it. Make it big enough I would say 48 inches. Next put stops on the floor so the trailer is always in the right place. Cheers
is there a door or space inside the carport so that you can get into the Argosy when it’s parked?
That was the first thing I thought of when he was backing into the garage ; too narrow won't be abel to get inside without hooking it up and pulling it our every time you need inside.
Andy, that's a very cool build, take your time!
Hey Andy, I would go with the 70’s aluminum style. By the way I really appreciate your woodworking skills. Learned a lot from you. Keep up the good work. (From Montreal Canada)
It's looking beautiful, Andy! Really nice work! 😃
About the finish (the question there)... Just follow your heart. 😊
Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
Option 1 wood look great
Make a barn door in the garage wall giving u acess to "mancave " in Storage!
I think your video coverage of the end cap work was just fine. Keep up the good work. I have full moons on my 69 Coachman.
Retro/vintage look on the wheels.
Hey, life gets busy. You'll do videos as you can.
I think I would go vintage on the wheels, love to see progress being made on this.
Wheels painted the body color with chrome baby moons. Looking good my man!
definitely go with the vintage wheels
You should put a front tow hitch on your Tundra, e-trailer sells them. I have one on my Land Cruiser and when the steering wheels are right under the ball of the trailer you can put anything on a dime easily.
Already got it and makes a world of difference…thanks for the comment!!
Need a door between the car space and van door otherwise you’ll have to pull it out each time you want to get into it
Crome wheels look nice.
Baby moon hubcaps. The curves and roundedness of them and the trailer itself complement each other perfectly.
I like the seventies style of wheels.
Priority is family, business and fun projects. Totally understand.
Fun fact about roadrunners: they're zygodactyl which means that they have two toes facing forward and two toes facing backwards on each foot, leaving an X shaped print on the ground. The 2nd and 3rd toes face forward and the 1st and 4th face backwards (when holding up 4 fingers, it would be like your pinky and index fingers being twisted around to point backwards while your middle and ring fingers stay pointing forward). Also, they're part of the cuckoo family.
All those facts about roadrunners and all I really want to know is,do they go "meep meep"?
@@DomingoDeSantaClara Only when luring coyotes through fake tunnels painted on the side of a canyon.
It would have helped to have 1’ space on each side of the garage to get in and out ?
I would take the vintage style and whitewall tires...
Andy business comes before pleasure doin a great build and awesome atvb,
I vote for the first option. You had me at vintage.
Great to,see you back with the Airstream. Loved the video.
Looking fantastic Mr. Rawls! Have a great day!
70’s style rims!
Gotta go with the vintage wheels no contest
I.have missed you working on this so much.
WOW! Lots of work, turned out beautiful.
U could Cut a doorway in from the carport side so u can get in when its stored away aluminum wheels sweet ride bra
love the aluminum wheels.
Keep doing the great job Andy! btw "my personal taste" i vote for the Vintages ones match the color and the chrome hubcaps, so damn classy! greetings from Italy ✌️
Think about adding a hitch to the front of the truck.
In the long term it would be a good idea to put a hitch on the front of your truck
Vintage chrome moons.
You are amazing
I think the vintage wheels
Fit a front hitch on your truck it will make it so much easier to park the caravan
Wheels in my humble opinion should try to at least mimic the Wheels on your car,for a first timer your doing great work keep it up.
Great video! I like the retro style wheels
Nice job, but I’d have done spray foam insulation then shaped it before cover it with aluminum.
The wheel choice may depend on the paint job.
Baby moons painted in same color as trailer body!
Hi, i like the first option.
The aluminum seventies hub caps are cooler than the chrome. Looking for the poll.
Hubcab wheel for sure
The vintage for sure . . .
Retro old style wheels!
Good work is hard to do....but you were very successful with it.
Aluminum wheels all the way!
Keep it up Andy love the series