IS THE AIRSTREAM VAN CURSED? 🤦♀️
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- Опубліковано 19 лип 2023
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Waking up to water flowing out of the back of the Airstream Interstate Van garage was not how we hoped to start this day, but here we are. Is the van cursed? It's starting to feel like it. So what's wrong now? Come along for today's adventure.
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Time to take the van back and tell them it was way too expensive for this to happen. They need to fix it! Is there an Airstream dealership close? Yikes!!!! I would have done the dishes in the shower hahaha
I think you have to check out if the manufacturer or the vendor sold you the right class quality for his van . I mean, for 300K dollars this issues are impardonabile
I would definitely be really worried about mold, I’d make them put new carpet down and replace anything that got wet. Best of luck to you guys. So sorry for this craziness you have to go through.
Hey Lauren, to make your All-clad pans non-stick, heat the pan with nothing in it. Then add a drop of water. If it sizzles and evaporates, it’s not hot enough. Heat until a drop of water dances around but doesn’t evaporate. Then you can lower the heat, add butter, and your eggs will not stick. Enjoy! See you down the road!
Hi guys! This is a shame what you are going through. Sorry to hear this. We have a RV lemon law attorney who I’m sure will be happy to take your case!!
Stay tuned! We’ll see how this goes. 😬 Thanks for watching out friends. We gotta stick together. 🙏
First I am very sorry about your problem. Your situation reminded me of the painful memories which I pad with two brand new airstream vans which I bought a couple years ago breakdown after breakdown. I finally took them back to the dealer and sold it back to them with almost $80,000 lost I have never consider airstream even if they give it to me for free today. I have a beautiful van from another company with wonderful and reliable quality. I wish you all the best.
I feel for you guys. Unfortunately your time schedule didn’t allow for a thorough check out trip. On another note, Dawn Ultra Platinum Powerwash spray is great for RV’ing when you want to conserve water or wash dishes with minimal water. Cleans great! Fingers crossed for you guys on no more issues.
Oh my, they need to fully replace that van! I would not want it anymore!
Unbelievable that something that cost $300,000 has been nothing but trouble .
I think I’d stick to the airstream classic & truck …..no excuses for the manufacturer to send out sub-product , especially for that price.
I would go with fifth wheeler
I recommend Magma pots and pans!! Game changer
You both held a fairly positive attitude considering the situation. I hope you get the leak resolved quickly.
Dash sounded like he said dada voom voom lol either way too cute :) stay safe guys
OMG, I feel for ya. My daughter is traveling with us for the next 3 weeks, and she turned on the toilet rinse and not the flush, and it stuck open
We woke up in the morning with the front half of the rv flooded. We were tilted a little, and thankfully, most of the water ran out of the RV via the stair well. We were scared it would ruin our electric as the batteries are under the stairs. Thank goodness everything is ok, and I hope the same for you
Jackson Hole looks an amazing place and the Bridger Teton National forest is where my old school friend works as an Ambassador! Her name is Julie if you come across her tell her I’m one of your followers! It’s amazing how small the world can be! I’m watching this episode from my home in New Zealand! Julie and I went to school together for a bit in Weston Connecticut before we moved to Canada and then immigrated to New Zealand! Good luck with getting your van sorted out! Xx Janie
Praying things get better soon. I know you must feel just crushed that you are/have encountered so many issues thus far. I do pray this is the last of it for you guys! Little Dash’s smile is the best! That’s one thing that can’t mess up or go wrong! 😊
So sorry this stuff keeps happening to you guys! Praying you get it looked at and taken care of soon with no residual issues like mold. Be safe. God bless you. ❤ Dash is pure sunshine!
When life gives you lemons........return it.
Best advice
So sorry that you have to deal with that.
Love your go with the flow attitude. Don’t think I could take it so well. Your expression when you were lost for words is priceless. Says it all.
I would be on my way to Airstream, have them replace whatever got wet, and have them reimburse you for the fuel. Best of luck!
I put avacado oil in my all clad pans, always. Also, with eggs, add a little water and don’t cook on too high of a temp. Preheat your skillet, drop some water-if it dances it’s ready to cook. If you do scorch or burn something, keep pan on heat and add water to boil off, then scrub. May need to use some barkeepers friend if it’s really bad. With all clad, the tip is to not use high heat.
There are mini wet/dry vacuums that wouldn't take up much room in the van. Highly recommend for the next inevitable water issue.
I’ve had water leaks before and plan on carrying my small wet/dry vac with me in the future..
Also a small pan/container to wash dishes in using water directly from the source
Oh you poor kids, one thing after another! I hope things get better for you soon. I definitely would have Airstream replace all that wood and carpet, you don’t want mold. For washing dishes try Dawn power wash spray, it’s great for camping. Keep those positive vibes, it just bumps in the road, it could always be worse. Better days ahead!
Really awesome parallel parking. New campers always have some hiccups so have to roll with it. A wet vac would be great to get that water out. Good thing the air is dry in that area so that should help. Fun to watch you folks and Dash driving.
Here is the main tip for the pan....it looks stainless and I had the same problems with mine and I love them but I learned to heat that pan up so very hot first before you cook in it everytime and then add your oil or butter and what you want to fry, for me it was the eggs and it works...heat super hot first and then turn down and do your thing. I hope this wasn't confusing. This Old dog learned a new trick....something about the pan is porous and the heat closes the pores????
Oh my oh my……. Airstream better make this right, you shouldn’t be having these issues with the price you paid for this van!!!! It may look nice but the hiding problems, I would be taking this rig back.
The trick to non-stick eggs in a stainless steel pan is heating the pan first. Heat with nothing in it until water beads dance. Then add butter and cook eggs. Also, always always add Trader Joe’s 21 Seasoning Salute. Doesn’t help with sticking but is just delicious. Good luck! - Angela
You need to take that lemon back. Can not believe one would even consider paying what you paid for that.
I am so sorry guys❤❤❤🙏
I’m interested in seeing if this is really the Timberline system or just simply a leak in the water line connected to the water pump. We are Classic 30 owners and contemplating moving to a 24 GT E1, so this channel is really interesting. A couple things we do in the trailer that we’d do here too. Turn off the water pump when not actively using it. Continuous running of the pump with no water faucet on would indicate some leak, so I’d immediately turn it off & then drain the fresh water tank to take away that source of liquid input. I’d put water sensors strategically at connection points. Good luck and I look forward to seeing the root cause. Shouldn’t have happened, but you’ll get it all sorted and dried out!
We have the same Timberline system in our 2022 Grech Terreno-Ion. Since the Timberline system just heats the water and/or van, a primary an secondary system, primary being the glycol that is heated and via heat transfer heats the water/Van (secondary system being the water), I doubt the problem is with that system, but simply a leak in your water lines some place that once it occurred your water pump sensed the drop in pressure an turned on, leaking water all over the back of your van. Just curious, does the leak occur if hooked up to park water with the pump off? Might help you narrow down the source of the leak. We feel your pain an disappointment, you should not or would not expect to have to deal with such issues with a van like that, but things happen, no matter how much/little you pay for an RV. Just try to view it through your sons eyes, he seems quite happy!
Some good points. Most folks will have a water pressure gauge to check the campground water pressure. The high pressure has the potential to blow out your water lines. This couple seems to have taken off without all of the required necessities. No tool kit, no dog bone connector, no water pressure gauge or limiter, ect. Did they have a 30amp tester/surge protector, and an inline water filter? The dealer will usually recommend most of these items since they normally will have them for sale in their retail camping store.
As far as your pan is concerned, looks like it’s a stainless steel all clad pan… Good quality… The trick is with stainless steel and eggs… Well, you need to warm up the pan out a little bit less than medium, let the Pan warm up for at least 7-8?minutes. If you’re using butter oil put that down, then the eggs, you could cover with a small lid if you baste them… The point is don’t turn the pan on high! Lower temperatures mean no stick eggs… Good luck with the water issue.
So sorry. I hate to see bad things happen to good people. For the fluffiest scrambled eggs ever. Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray. Crack open about 4-5 eggs and whisk. Add about 1/2 cup of milk or cream and a table spoon of butter. Microwave on high for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork!
We had a flood on the way home from Maine. We called Vince from A to Z motors, he advised us. Service is invaluable. Hope your back on the road having a great time!
When we had a water leak In our house the problem was it had seeped under the flooring and wasn't evident at first. The flooring started getting soggy from underneath and was very damaged
Spray pan with PAM first. For that size pan put a tablespoon of margarine in and let it melt then swirl it around to coat pan a little add eggs.
It looks like a stainless steel pan you have there and a trick that I use it to put a little of water in your pan, put in on the stove and let it slowly evaporate away then you can add the butter and cook as normal. I am sorry that you are having issues with your beautiful van.
Still under warranty.
Try to get the rv back to them asap and do all u can to dry it bone dry, u don't want mold growth specially with a baby. These units have lots of wood and that develops mold almost immediately. We have had rvs for over 30 years, never seen one flood like that! I would look for the nearest airstream dealer immediately and get it to them for inspection immediately!!
You guys should get your airstream classic back since you got the van has been more problems
I love the van don't get me wrong but since u live and drive in it it's different then pulling it with you and having a truck to go back to love the video tho dash is so big
At least Dash is happy - he is getting so big! I’m sorry that you guys have hit one speed bump after another. Stay positive! Would love to see what you have discovered after you got tools to take apart the compartment - unfortunately the mold and subsequent damage to the wooden pieces is a concern - it may have been a loose fitting with one of the water hoses….seems strange that the hot water heater system would be the culprit, but one never knows… Hang in there, Daniel and Lauren and Dash ❤
Good luck my friends....😢😢😢
Aww im so sorry ❤
I hope you get the leak resolved quickly. 🤞Nailed that parking, great job!!! 👏👏👏
Oh I really feel for you. The mold factor may get a bit out of control . Also if they are wood panels may swell at the bottom depending on how well its put together. Keep an eye on on little man especially back in his car seat
The best way to prevent anything from sticking to your frying pan is to use "Pam" spray.
Good luck to yal
Ok hear me out before you laugh. We got one of those "Copper Pans" (As Seen on TV brand 🤣) , I think at Kohls. It works on induction and no eggs ever stick. Also, Dawn Powerwash works in a pinch until you can get water. I'm sorry about your issues, that's a shame.
Take care. Better days ahead.
I would use grapeseed oil or avocado oil for medium or high temperature cooking 🍳
I can see the look in both your eyes. I know that this is stressful, and it seems like it's always something going on with the van. But in all honesty you both should take that van back to Tampa Airstream. I know you love the van, but I really dislike seeing you three going through this. Safe travels 🙏🏽.
Good luck hope it goes well 💓 I will be thinking of you all
get a small nonstick frypan. Even a small cast iron properly seasoned can be nonstick.
Good luck guys! ❤
Umm as much as you paid for the van Airstream should be coming to you to fix it. I for one would never buy a van from them if they do not step up and fix this @Airstream
I am so sorry for all of this for y’all. I hope y’all figure it out and taken care of.
I think a classic needs to replace this Rv!
Even after getting the leak repaired a major clean up to dry everything out. Having Airstream Tampa as your first contact is a great plus. I hope it turns out well, but sadly I am not getting good vibes.
Did you check your water tank, it might be that. Good luck
I guess the water system is PEX piping and it would take special tools to repair if it's a bad connector or a pipe that needs replacing. May better route maybe to utilize a mobile Tech
Time to go back to your travel trailer!
Please tell me you got a RV inspection before you took delivery
For that size pan, use about 2 inches of butter. Also, scrambling is the messiest way to cook eggs.
I have a Home Depot bucket head shop vac in my Rv. Takes up minimal room and works with a 5 gal bucket.
Wow. That is some supreme bad luck! Timberline System is your heater and hot water heater? Any chance that the hail hit something on the outside that caused the Timberline System to break?
Great question! We’re not entirely sure. We know a hose blew, but the cause hasn’t been determined. We’re scheduled to take it to a specialty place in Cali next month and should have more updates.
@@Wanderlocal I am so sorry that this happened and that you're not getting more support in these comments. I have a Entegra Odyssey and it has had recurring slide room problems that I'm just about to get fixed. I bought it used with 4500 miles on it about 18 months ago. No warranty as a result.
I've spent $6,000.00 on that repair and another $16,000.00 putting 4 solar panels (800 Watts total on it) and 4 100 AH Lithium Ion Batteries. So, I'm certainly aware of what it takes to get these things up and running. Now that I'm almost done with that process, it is working great.
I, like you, just liked the unit so I kept it and did the work to fix it up and upgrade it to what I needed. I don't blame you for doing the same and I would also understand if you threw in the towel on the Van. I did think that you guys were biting off a bit more than you could chew with a new family and that much downsizing, but... Hey... It is your life and I don't have to live it... You do. Sorry your luck has been so bad on this and whatever you decide to do, it'll all work out.
Dale
Surely you haven’t got to manage till next month without hot water, and a baby, that’s awful. I agree with most of the suggestions for your pan, induction is very hot, you only need half the temperature and wipe with oil before use, then add your butter, hope that helps. I can recommend a Ninja Soeedi Airfryer it’s great for cooking nearly everything, don’t know where you’d store it, mine just sits on top of the hob, I don’t use oven or hob now I’ve got it, also the microwave makes scrambled eggs really quickly. Can you not heat water in a pan to wash up in, we have electric kettles, that work on low volts as well, we always heat water in a kettle in the UK.😂 I do hope you can get your very expensive van sorted, before next month.
We’ve had so many issues with our airstream. It was built before the pandemic, so no excuse other than lack of quality control.
I am so sorry y’all are having issues. It honestly doesn’t matter what brand of rv you have there will definitely be issues. My father had an almost new bus motorhome and sadly it caught on fire, but thankfully they were not in it at the time. . That was the end of his RVing after many yrs lol..
Have you used your shower in the van yet and if so how was it? That’s my biggest concern with a van, but not a deal breaker. ❤❤❤
I use Pam in my pans before cooking and clean with bar keepers friend.
I just thought of this concept. Please excuse me for being ignorant or naive on this topic. But you both are being ambassadors of a new Airstream product of housing and travel. Our world is involving and changing and you are in the forefront… look upon this experience as helping Airstream expand and improve upon an amazing and alternative lifestyle.
I am so sorry to see this. Some BIG bugs to work out. Chrome from Van City Van Life Channel has transmission problems with his "home" He says "whenever things slow down for content the van will step up and give you content"
With water comes mold and as wet the back is you have to use a wet Vac to get moisture out. Hope it works out for you
I'm not sure if I'm supposed to like this video or not! You guys have had some rough luck. Love the attitude, though! Hang in there!
I would be back in my airstream trailer-This isn’t going to go well -Honestly, I don’t know why you want to live in a small, cramped van 🤷♀️
Dawn power wash….!!!! Just spray wait 2 or 3 min wash out easy as ever. If you cant wash it right then just spray the pan….
Preheat pan on med/high. Then turn eye down and add butter and eggs.
If you havent already.....get damp rid for your van now that it got wet.
Well that sucks! Good thing is you shouldn't have any water damage; just dry it out. Rule #1- always have tools! I have a sizeable tool box in my AS,in my truck, smaller tool box in my wife's car. Stay safe and relax.
Why not drain the tank until you get it fixed?
Looks like you may have a lemon
GRECH have fewer issues? I wanna go with a custom off road build. Dealer manufacturers like airstream seem to have quite a few issues on average.
We’re not really sure. I’d imagine any build would have some issues - since it’s a mix of parts from various companies. Good question.
We own a 2022 Grech Terreno-Ion, all battery like their Airstream with the E1 option, and same Timberline system. We have had a few minor issues with the van but zero issues with the Timberline system. We love our Grech, great customer service, but we also own an Airstream Travel trailer, 2011 FlyingCloud 27FB. We can’t really comment on Airstreams customer support since in the 12 years we’ve owned the trailer we have had no major issues with it that required a service call.
Grech also has the timberline system in their rv's. None of them are trouble free. Grech has their own issues. One would expect that a $300,000 van would be well sorted and trouble free, but most will find that s shakedown cruise is required to sort things out. This is not like buying an automobile where their production lines are highly automated and quality controls are very stringent.
Oh no!!! The universe is telling something haha It makes life interesting anyway!!!
I don’t know if you can return it. If not maybe you can sell and get most of your money back. Get a fifth wheel instead. That van is very expensive for this to already be happening. Lemon, maybe something can be done. Good luck 👍🏼
You definitely got bombarded with issues in such a short amount of time. Isn’t Daniel that thought van life would be easier? Lol. All you can do is tackle one thing at a time. I would go to the dealership at this point. Body work, pump, mild remediation, creaks etc.
That's rediculos to have that much water in your van. It's time to take it back and go back to the airstream that is watertight with top & bottom pieces & all those rivets. It's time to take it back.
Have you ever looked at a 19’ airstream Caravel travel trailer! If you wanted something smaller for traveling I would definitely consider going back to truck or suv and trailer, even though you like the convenience of the van, but $300k is an awful lot of money to spend on a lemon - which happens with cheaper rigs but it’s so crazy for expensive ones. I would be so afraid of mold issues next and the smell of musty carpet yuck - sure makes for interesting UA-cam content 🤷🏼♀️ . It’s so sad all the issues you are having
Good video 😊 air stream is not as it once was but that rig cost about 200 thousand dollars not worth it should not have these problems it's new🤔😆
This is not a cheap vehicle by any means. Glad you have great attitudes, but I cannot see how anyone can get behind that vehicle with confidence. So much money and so many problems. Is this really a new vehicle? What is going on?
There alot of different little stores in jackson
They should give you guys an entirely different van to trade. This one appears to be a dud.
ceramic pots and pans!
That’s an expensive piece of machinery to have this happen
To reseason the pan- after it’s clean heat it on the stove, cool it and lightly oil it w paper towel. You should do this frequently or before storing it. When using it heat it before adding butter or oil. Best to get non stick or ceramic pan for eggs if induction safe. Lady in Idaho told me the multimillionaires moved out the millionaires in Jackson Hole & WY in general. Now it’s the billionaires. Beautiful country though. ✌️🌸
try butter flavored pam
That carpet has to be dried. It will have a musty smell and mold spores if not done correctly. You sure don't want that on top of everything else.
Sorry guys, hope it's a quick inexpensive fix
@airstream needs to step up. You have giving them so many good reviews and they need to take care of you without making you come back East. If they do not I would start a lawsuit because this has to be an issue brand wide
Since Wally sold Airstream they aren’t your fathers Airstream any more. Bummer the prices don’t reflect the new sub standard quality. Sorry you didn’t know that.
i know i not there but u seem worried instead of videoing try to dry and figure what the heck happened
I cannot imagine that my hubby and I would be taking all this as well as you two are. When I said that to Ken, he said that you two could be a lot more upset “off camera”…lol
Too much money for all this happening with your possessed van…
Dawn power wash.
We’re just speechless. So sorry that you have to deal with it. It really takes a lot joy away for sure. Maybe it’s time to start importing European quality to compete with this American Corporations who are obviously taking advantage of us.
Oh no that’s not a way to start off it’s new to expensive RED flags everywhere take it back we had an Airstream every travel was an issue dealer bought it back if this is now imagine and also you have your baby it’s not reliable ours would stay with no power just a heads up