Michael, thank you for your kind words, sir! We're happy you found it useful. Phil is a genius when it comes to Airstream modifications and upgrades. 💪
As a 30’ Classic Airstream owner…I want every single one of these modifications. Every season we learn more about our Airstream and every season we love it even more. Having had a travel trailer, Class A gasser, 5th wheels, a Tiffin diesel Bus the Airstream has hit all the marks for comfort and usability. Thank you Wonder Local for this informative video…small mods can make all the difference in your positive user experience. Keep it up!
We bought all the mods from Phil. He shipped them quickly and was a true gentleman to deal with. The step stick is already in use. What a difference…thank you for the wonderful video.
We picked up a 2022 Classic 30RBT three weeks ago and tonight after coming back from dinner, we noticed water streaming from the front air intake. I remembered this video and went to Home Depot to pick up a coil of 1/8 inch cable to check out my condensate line just as demonstrated here. That did the trick. Thanks Daniel and Lauren for entertaining AND helpful videos.
Phil is a wealth of knowledge! We had the pleasure of camping next to them before the rally and we were able to chat about mods and more. Great video!!
As a fellow Airstreamer (Classic 30'), I want that little device that prevents lock-outs. It is a challenge to always keep a separate set of keys in a safe place outside the camper so this would be a great solution.
Amy, we hear you loud and clear! This thing has been a game changer for us. No more stress of leaving the camper without the keys in hand, or having a hidden set - although we still do as a backup. L+D
Super video with Phil. I have already reached out to him about all these solutions. Try to make him a regular periodically. Seems like he was just scratching the surface here. Great job all around guys. Keep it up and God bless you both with the coming baby!
In scenarios like this I'm glad I grew up around my dad and uncles. My dad was an electrician, two of my uncles were construction contractors, and my other uncle a mechanic. Working with all of them through my teen years, and early twenties I certainly learned a lot. I've certainly learned a task is only as daunting as actually getting started on it. A little research helps as well, but even if it isn't perfect the first time around, a little practice goes a long way.
Great informative video--thank you! We need Phil's products too! We've been slamming the door since day one on our '21 Classic 33, so we are going to try that solution, too. First time cleaning the vents resulted in one stripped thread! Why can't Airstream just do the knobbed screws!? Door steps no longer shaky with that device... sold! Love what you're doing with your rig! Thanks!
Great video!!! Question: When putting down stabilizers - using 3/4” tap drill, the stabilizer makes a lot of clunking noise. I try to go real slow - some people I know theirs does not make any noise when putting down stabilizers or up. Mine does. New owner!!!
Thank you for this excellent video. Protect with painters tape before riveting, to prevent scratching the skin. Manipulation and kick back. I have this Milwaukee rivet gun, it’s excellent, especially when working underbelly and you have to push and rivet at the same time. Also drill out the old rivet before the new rivet with the proper bit size. Bit size and rivet types are specified in the owners manual.
At the international rally I was parked across from Phil. I had him come over to look at my refrigerator door because it was hitting the side of the refrigerator when closing. Turns out it was as how the trailer had settled into the dirt after all that rain. Haven’t had the issue since Lebanon
Another great how to video. The door adjustment was great, and the jack screws solution solved a major problem. Your drain line might need to be flush out with bleach to get the slim out of the drain pan.
Let us know how it goes! We’re excited to get our truck done next. Fortunately, it’s still relatively cool - BUT once that summer heat hits we’ll both be glad we did it! 🙌
Oh thank you for this video. We have been ordering many things as we patiently wait on our Classic….. ya right!!!! 🤣 These mods are “must have…must do”!!! Thank you again Be safe!!!!🤗💕
We just installed the jack nuts and thumb screws. Pretty easy task, all in all. We drilled out all 16 holes, as we have 4 return air vent registers. We first drilled to the first drill size on all holes. Using a paper plate or bowl, worked great. We then can back and drilled out the hole to the second and filanl size. A tip to getting the jack nut seated properly. Inser the provided screw into the jack nut and tighten till just 3 or 4 thread show on the other end of the jack nut. Hole the jack nut vertically, so you can slip the head of the screw into the tighening gun (I forgot the name of this device). Squeeze the handle slightly, till you feel pressure. At this point insert hte jack nut and squeeze the handle two, or so, times. You will feel that it will not get any tighter, then click the release lever. Unscrew the screw and washer and you are ready to move along to the next jack nut. Just take your time and figure out your process. Took us about an hour to do all 4 registers. We were vacumming as we went along, so we could capture ayn metal shavings. Pretty easy and definately and upgrade to what is provided by the factory. Some slightly longer and wider sheet metal screws, also do the trick.
All the mods are cool, but I like the step and the ceiling filter mods the best. As for the filter, I have a second set for our AC’s.. we have 3 ac’s in our North point so there’s 6 filters. It’s much easier for the wife to hand me a clean filter while I’m up at the ceiling and I just swap them out and rotate the 3 sets. Then when down and outside we clean the dirty sets, let them dry, and pack away for next swap out.
I clean the ac filter at the start of every season. It was gross the first time! I use some solid wire I use for my radios. Seeing as to getting a gutted AS,I have a rivet gun. A pretty good one because I put about 500 rivets in the inside. No excuse now Daniel! Both of you stay safe!
27:09 Phil mentions the Banana rivet, first I hear of it. I can see it has 4 legs compared to the Olympic rivet that has 3. Where would you use a Banana rivet?
Milwaukee cordless tools are great. Not cheap, but they work well and don't break. But I didn't know they had a riveter. I may have to look into that :)
I have a shut off on the shower. Got it to conserve water when boondocking. However the tankless water heater shuts off allowing for cold water to pass through the line, each time I shut off the water. I get a burst of freezing cold water about 5 seconds after turning water back on- thus wasting water and ruining my shower. So now I just don't use the shut off. Probably works great if you have a tanked water heater.
At 9:50 the ball valve for the shower.... Is there something else that needs to be done because I've done something like that and when I've turned it back on... It was such cold water. I've heard that it slips by another valve in your wall and mix cold water into your water heater???? Not sure about that...
Just emailed Phil for the vent kit. Why do they not just come that way???? I also am a slammer and cant wait to check the door hinges. Five Rivets for this video! ⚪⚪⚪⚪⚪
Hi, Bit! Phil doesn't have a website, but does respond 100% to all of his emails. Email him at Noloxsolution@gmail.com and he'll take good care of you. We LOVE those two modifications. I started changing the filter a lot more often now, too. Daniel
Is the KES water valve on Amazon? I found one with same name but not sure if this is universal for the airstream?? Oh and the shampoo dispenser please tell me where to get that… I see a lot on Amazon but I wanna get the one people recommend i don’t see it on your Amazon page
Here's the list with both the valve and the pumps we use! :) www.amazon.com/shop/wanderlocal/list/174EKWJ465YUA?tag=onamzwanderlo-20&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d
Even for non Air Stream owners this was very informative - and what are you all using to track your ever expanding moving day, weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly task lists?
Phil is on the road this week, but will respond to emails. We spoke to him a couple of days ago. Here’s his contact info. Email him at Noloxsolution@gmail.com
This was so amazing I posted it on Airstream Addicts Facebook. Someone is asking for the contact info for Phil to buy some of his products. I don't see show notes. Do you have his contact info somewhere. I understand he doesn't have a website. (My hubby bought all of our stuff from him so I don't have it here.) Just found it...
Hi, Josh! The front of the fridge is stainless, so they all stick. That being said, the size of the magnets definitely help. We have a few with weak magnets that occasionally fall off. Lauren + Daniel + Dash
Hi, Gerard! Phil is still a small operation, but he is accepting questions and orders by email. Here's his information. He responds to every email quickly. Email --> Noloxsolution@gmail.com
they do make hand operated rivet guns that you can buy that operate just as go if you are only going to do small jobs make sure you keep pressure on the gun, or the rivet will not set right, or you may leave sharp edges that may cut you
Good questions, Gerard! I did go back and add a strip of plumbers tape afterward. It worked perfectly without it, but I figured it wouldn't hurt. Daniel
Steve, 🤣 I think you are probably right sir. Thankfully, we will be cleaning these out on a monthly basis moving forward thanks to Phil's cool Airstream modification. 💪
This is one of the best and most useful videos for airstream owners. I’m literally building a shopping list. Thanks so much!!
Michael, thank you for your kind words, sir! We're happy you found it useful. Phil is a genius when it comes to Airstream modifications and upgrades. 💪
As a 30’ Classic Airstream owner…I want every single one of these modifications. Every season we learn more about our Airstream and every season we love it even more. Having had a travel trailer, Class A gasser, 5th wheels, a Tiffin diesel Bus the Airstream has hit all the marks for comfort and usability. Thank you Wonder Local for this informative video…small mods can make all the difference in your positive user experience. Keep it up!
We bought all the mods from Phil. He shipped them quickly and was a true gentleman to deal with. The step stick is already in use. What a difference…thank you for the wonderful video.
We picked up a 2022 Classic 30RBT three weeks ago and tonight after coming back from dinner, we noticed water streaming from the front air intake. I remembered this video and went to Home Depot to pick up a coil of 1/8 inch cable to check out my condensate line just as demonstrated here. That did the trick. Thanks Daniel and Lauren for entertaining AND helpful videos.
Phil is a wealth of knowledge! We had the pleasure of camping next to them before the rally and we were able to chat about mods and more. Great video!!
As a fellow Airstreamer (Classic 30'), I want that little device that prevents lock-outs. It is a challenge to always keep a separate set of keys in a safe place outside the camper so this would be a great solution.
Amy, we hear you loud and clear! This thing has been a game changer for us. No more stress of leaving the camper without the keys in hand, or having a hidden set - although we still do as a backup. L+D
Super video with Phil. I have already reached out to him about all these solutions. Try to make him a regular periodically. Seems like he was just scratching the surface here. Great job all around guys. Keep it up and God bless you both with the coming baby!
Received everything, all high quality, and the instructions were simple and everything is done. Thanks again Phil!
In scenarios like this I'm glad I grew up around my dad and uncles. My dad was an electrician, two of my uncles were construction contractors, and my other uncle a mechanic. Working with all of them through my teen years, and early twenties I certainly learned a lot. I've certainly learned a task is only as daunting as actually getting started on it. A little research helps as well, but even if it isn't perfect the first time around, a little practice goes a long way.
Great informative video--thank you! We need Phil's products too! We've been slamming the door since day one on our '21 Classic 33, so we are going to try that solution, too. First time cleaning the vents resulted in one stripped thread! Why can't Airstream just do the knobbed screws!? Door steps no longer shaky with that device... sold! Love what you're doing with your rig! Thanks!
One of the best videos for maintenance and mods! Not as good as eating spicy 🌶 chips, but fantastic!! Time to buy more stuff!
Phil is gem. Met him at the rally last summer. Common sense fixes to quirky Airstream problems.
Great video!!! Question: When putting down stabilizers - using 3/4” tap drill, the stabilizer makes a lot of clunking noise. I try to go real slow - some people I know theirs does not make any noise when putting down stabilizers or up. Mine does. New owner!!!
Y'all, this is a wonderfully informative video. Phil is a wealth of information. So glad you filmed this. Learned a lot
What a blessing this man is!!! 👍👍
I can’t put in words how much I appreciate this video. Thank you❤️
❤️❤️❤️ Thank you for the kind words! Lauren + Daniel
Thank you for this excellent video. Protect with painters tape before riveting, to prevent scratching the skin. Manipulation and kick back. I have this Milwaukee rivet gun, it’s excellent, especially when working underbelly and you have to push and rivet at the same time. Also drill out the old rivet before the new rivet with the proper bit size. Bit size and rivet types are specified in the owners manual.
At the international rally I was parked across from Phil. I had him come over to look at my refrigerator door because it was hitting the side of the refrigerator when closing. Turns out it was as how the trailer had settled into the dirt after all that rain. Haven’t had the issue since Lebanon
Another great how to video. The door adjustment was great, and the jack screws solution solved a major problem. Your drain line might need to be flush out with bleach to get the slim out of the drain pan.
Phil is so helpful and knowledgeable! What a gem! Great video!
Truck windows completed yesterday with Crystalline and trailer should be completed this evening with the Ceramic IR.
Thank you for sharing!
Let us know how it goes! We’re excited to get our truck done next. Fortunately, it’s still relatively cool - BUT once that summer heat hits we’ll both be glad we did it! 🙌
Oh, and we’re filming some additional easy AC upgrades soon! It all adds up.
Great information in this video!!! Love the step brace
Oh thank you for this video. We have been ordering many things as we patiently wait on our Classic….. ya right!!!! 🤣
These mods are “must have…must do”!!! Thank you again
Be safe!!!!🤗💕
Just bought $250 of mods from Phil! Thanks for the video!!!!
We just installed the jack nuts and thumb screws. Pretty easy task, all in all. We drilled out all 16 holes, as we have 4 return air vent registers. We first drilled to the first drill size on all holes. Using a paper plate or bowl, worked great. We then can back and drilled out the hole to the second and filanl size. A tip to getting the jack nut seated properly. Inser the provided screw into the jack nut and tighten till just 3 or 4 thread show on the other end of the jack nut. Hole the jack nut vertically, so you can slip the head of the screw into the tighening gun (I forgot the name of this device). Squeeze the handle slightly, till you feel pressure. At this point insert hte jack nut and squeeze the handle two, or so, times. You will feel that it will not get any tighter, then click the release lever. Unscrew the screw and washer and you are ready to move along to the next jack nut. Just take your time and figure out your process. Took us about an hour to do all 4 registers. We were vacumming as we went along, so we could capture ayn metal shavings. Pretty easy and definately and upgrade to what is provided by the factory. Some slightly longer and wider sheet metal screws, also do the trick.
Awesome information! Phil is great!
Phil is a good soul! And, so so knowledgeable, too!!! :)
Phil "Da Man" and very nice video on easy modifications for improve quality living.
All the mods are cool, but I like the step and the ceiling filter mods the best. As for the filter, I have a second set for our AC’s.. we have 3 ac’s in our North point so there’s 6 filters. It’s much easier for the wife to hand me a clean filter while I’m up at the ceiling and I just swap them out and rotate the 3 sets. Then when down and outside we clean the dirty sets, let them dry, and pack away for next swap out.
Great video!! I’ve sent an email to Phil for several of his upgrades.
You’ll be glad you did! He make solid products and is just a really good guy!
Very informative and great video & mods. Many thanks to you guys and Phil!
Thanks so much, Steve! We're glad you enjoyed it. We always learn a ton when we get the chance to hang out with Phil!
7 minutes in…. Im already liking, saving and subscribing! (Gotta check those hinges, get that lock thingy etc. etc.)
Heck yeah. Thanks, Randy. We have even more upgrades coming soon featuring Phil so stay tuned.
Wow this men knows a lot
Right, Luiz?! Phil is a font of knowledge. Lauren + Daniel
Awesome demonstration, I ordered the shower valve today:-)
Rosie the Riveter step aside. Lauren’s ready to step up and take your place! Great video. G
I sure hope Airstream watches this.
I clean the ac filter at the start of every season. It was gross the first time! I use some solid wire I use for my radios. Seeing as to getting a gutted AS,I have a rivet gun. A pretty good one because I put about 500 rivets in the inside. No excuse now Daniel! Both of you stay safe!
Fantastic information! Thx
Incredibly valuable video. Thank you.
Thanks, friend!
27:09 Phil mentions the Banana rivet, first I hear of it. I can see it has 4 legs compared to the Olympic rivet that has 3. Where would you use a Banana rivet?
Milwaukee cordless tools are great. Not cheap, but they work well and don't break. But I didn't know they had a riveter. I may have to look into that :)
Hey hey where can I buy the step support bar? Thank you Daniel and Lauren, and we'll see you guys on the road very soon 🙂
🔐 Interested in Phil's solutions? Email him at Noloxsolution@gmail.com
I have a shut off on the shower. Got it to conserve water when boondocking. However the tankless water heater shuts off allowing for cold water to pass through the line, each time I shut off the water. I get a burst of freezing cold water about 5 seconds after turning water back on- thus wasting water and ruining my shower. So now I just don't use the shut off. Probably works great if you have a tanked water heater.
You are not alone in changing the vent/cleaning the filter.
Amen! Super helpful.
Phils fixs are awesome, you should make a way to order the stuff from video?
Does he have a website ?
🔐 Interested in Phil's solutions? Email him at Noloxsolution@gmail.com
This is great content!
Thank you so much, Lewis! We have more content like this coming up soon! Lauren + Daniel
Excellent video. Each scenario is practical. Where can we purchase the items that were demonstrated?
🔐 Interested in Phil's solutions? Email him at Noloxsolution@gmail.com
Home improvements we rarely get to see!
Most men NEVER read the manual 😂 love your videos!
Sure glad we have an '03 Classic without all the 'improvements'. Stream happy.
Where do you get than step brace? Can’t find it anywhere.
🔐 Interested in Phil's solutions? Email him at Noloxsolution@gmail.com
At 9:50 the ball valve for the shower.... Is there something else that needs to be done because I've done something like that and when I've turned it back on... It was such cold water. I've heard that it slips by another valve in your wall and mix cold water into your water heater???? Not sure about that...
Teflon tape???
For what you pay for an Airstream you should not have to do these upgrades
Just emailed Phil for the vent kit. Why do they not just come that way???? I also am a slammer and cant wait to check the door hinges. Five Rivets for this video! ⚪⚪⚪⚪⚪
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ hearts for this comment, friend!
Loctite on those door hinge screws? A good idea?
Best video you guys have ever done!
Lol neat we were just at the koa in st Pete and seen your airstream there.....neat channel
do you have a link to any of the products in the video? Step support and vent mod.
Hey, friend! Phil doesn’t have a website or anything, but he is accepting orders by email. Here’s his email - Noloxsolution@gmail.com
How do we purchase these specialy items. Interested in the step brace and air filter mod
Hi, Bit! Phil doesn't have a website, but does respond 100% to all of his emails. Email him at Noloxsolution@gmail.com and he'll take good care of you. We LOVE those two modifications. I started changing the filter a lot more often now, too. Daniel
Great video 👍
How do we order all those handy improvements from this guy.
🔐 Interested in Phil's solutions? Email him at Noloxsolution@gmail.com
Is the KES water valve on Amazon? I found one with same name but not sure if this is universal for the airstream?? Oh and the shampoo dispenser please tell me where to get that… I see a lot on Amazon but I wanna get the one people recommend i don’t see it on your Amazon page
Here's the list with both the valve and the pumps we use! :)
www.amazon.com/shop/wanderlocal/list/174EKWJ465YUA?tag=onamzwanderlo-20&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d
How do I get one of these Airstream step supports? Thank you.
🔐 Interested in Phil's solutions? Email him at Noloxsolution@gmail.com
Even for non Air Stream owners this was very informative - and what are you all using to track your ever expanding moving day, weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly task lists?
Now I know why the AC leaks on the roof thank you but it’s weird mines a brand new unit still stuck on the lot TPA
Where can I order the vent kit?
Phil is on the road this week, but will respond to emails. We spoke to him a couple of days ago. Here’s his contact info.
Email him at Noloxsolution@gmail.com
How do I find out where to buy these useful pieces of equipment? Thank you.
This was so amazing I posted it on Airstream Addicts Facebook. Someone is asking for the contact info for Phil to buy some of his products. I don't see show notes. Do you have his contact info somewhere. I understand he doesn't have a website. (My hubby bought all of our stuff from him so I don't have it here.) Just found it...
Hi Elaine! It sounds like you found it, but just in case here it is again. Noloxsolution@gmail.com
Great video
Already two fixes I’m going to deal with!
I missed the link of where to purchase these accessories. Could you please provide it? Thanks
🔐 Interested in Phil's solutions? Email him at Noloxsolution@gmail.com
What good ideas.
How do you guys get your magnets to stick to your fridge? :)
Hi, Josh! The front of the fridge is stainless, so they all stick. That being said, the size of the magnets definitely help. We have a few with weak magnets that occasionally fall off. Lauren + Daniel + Dash
Where can we find the shower mod? Our gray tank gets full so fast with the kids showers making them warm again in between. 🤦🏻♀️
🔐 Interested in Phil's solutions? Email him at Noloxsolution@gmail.com
Thanks :)
Where can I get that cable??
Are there any links for the items used in this video?
Hi, Gerard! Phil is still a small operation, but he is accepting questions and orders by email. Here's his information. He responds to every email quickly.
Email --> Noloxsolution@gmail.com
Do I just email Phil with the items I need or does he have a website?
You’ll have to email him. The email is in the description. I believe there’s a website coming soon. 🙌
How do we find the fix it guy. ???
🔐 Interested in Phil's solutions? Email him at Noloxsolution@gmail.com
How do you reach Phil?? We just bought our Airstream and we want to do all of these must-have mods!
they do make hand operated rivet guns that you can buy that operate just as go if you are only going to do small jobs make sure you keep pressure on the gun, or the rivet will not set right, or you may leave sharp edges that may cut you
Do you need plumber tape on the water miser?
Good questions, Gerard! I did go back and add a strip of plumbers tape afterward. It worked perfectly without it, but I figured it wouldn't hurt. Daniel
Where do you buy the stepstick?
J B, you can email Phil to purchase one at Noloxsolution@gmail.com 😊
Crazy he doesn’t have a web site. I’ve been looking for one the entire time I watched this video. I want all the mods
@@JB-ys8mj I agree! He needs a website. Shopify can be set up in 5 min
@@AprilSmith Phil will be at the AS International Rally in Maine. Or email him at Noloxsolution@gmail.com
That guy is amazimg
Right?! Phil has a wealth of knowledge.
How do I order items?
🔐 Interested in Phil's solutions? Email him at Noloxsolution@gmail.com
He shouid go on Sharktank
Cathy, amen to that! Lauren + Daniel + Dash
Less junk and more journey watch you and are proud!
Hey I think I saw a raccoon running around in the vent wondering where his dust went…
Steve, 🤣 I think you are probably right sir. Thankfully, we will be cleaning these out on a monthly basis moving forward thanks to Phil's cool Airstream modification. 💪
Like to contact Phil but the email for him doesn’t appear to work.
Hi, William! Here’s his email address - Noloxsolution@gmail.com
For some reason I can't find the links for the vent kit. Anyone able to help
Hi, Diane! Phil doesn’t have a website, but he is accepting orders by email. Here it is - Noloxsolution@gmail.com
@@Wanderlocal hey lovelies...the email failed...any ideas .
Great tips, loved the video.
😊👍🌹
Plumbers tape .
You wouldn’t think for the price of an Airstream you would need all of these things. Just another reason to consider a Jayco.
Why can’t they build it correctly in the first place. Too many unnecessary mods
No slides may also equate to lowered risk of water intrusion and mechanical failures.
Airstream just seems to have advatages... No slides seems like a maintenance and money saver.
Agreed!
Does not having slides equate to less risk of rodent infestation?
We think so. Good point.
Great video!