This past weekend, we got the new water heater in place and started working on odds and ends. We found out that our water pump works, so we will keep the new one we bought as a back-up, which our neighbor suggested. We had a plumber come by and fix a copper line in the back of the airstream. We got the speakers back up, but we will eventually replace them, when the bigger projects are complete.
It seems like our ‘to-do’ list keeps growing. We realized we need new tires. Looking up Airstream tires is overwhelming, as everyone has an opinion. Our neighbor who goes RVing for several months at a time says we need 10-ply tires. We might try to call Airstream to see what they recommend for our age and size. Once we get the tires ordered, we’ll likely take Airstreamy to Camper’s World to get the gas tested and have them put the tires on at the same time. Matt says we need to get 2 new propane tanks, as the old ones are not safe. He also thinks we need a stabilizer, so we are researching those. I’ve been looking at cute curtain fabric, too. Fun times!
airstreamy 
I love the floor & couch!
Very nice, a little closer to the road!
We are going to have to mess with our water heater in the next few days, Fun stuff =/
Thanks for sharing your journey. I am looking into buying a similar model Airstream sometime next year and then also renovating it in a similar style. I shall be taking notes. š
Have you ever considered composting or incinerating toilets? I am keen not to have black water tanks installed at all. That, together with solar panels, should allow for extended stays on unserviced campgrounds.
I’d use the space traditionally used by the black tank for extended fresh water storage instead, giving us even more time. We’re up in Canada, so there’s no shortage of lakes to camp on.
Hey Airstreamy! You’re trailer looks fantastic! Very retro-cool. Love the flooring choice…beautiful! My favorite thing is that you were able to keep the counter-tops. You guys have done a great job…love it!