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Airstream Tweaks

An index of improvements to our Flying Cloud 25 Airstream to make it more comfortable, safer and more efficient!
BEST Indicates what we feel our best improvements have been over the last five years of Airstreaming.
ZERO Indicates projects that have cost nothing and just use remnants of lumber, plastic or aluminum.
LOW $ Indicates projects that cost $10 or less,and make use of materials on hand.
Note that all the links below link back to Facebook.com/airstreamtweaks - to access you need to have a FB account.

Comfort & Convenience Improvements
#01: Heated Bathroom Towel Rail BEST
#11: Amaze Wall Panel Heater BEST
#27: Strongback Folding Chairs
#47: Indoor-Outdoor Thermometer
#64: Bedroom Black-out Shades
#90: Television Sound Bar BEST
#91: DeWalt mini vacuum cleaner
#94: Mosquito and Bug Defense ZERO
#96: Thermacell Mosquito Protection

Electrical and Energy Conservation
#02: LED Dining Rope Light
#03: Fridge Fans Upgrade BEST
#16: Portable Solar Panels
#24: Range Hood Halogen to LED Conversion
#25: Shorepower Surge Protector
#28: Honda Generator Propane Conversion BEST
#32: Hot Water Heater Control Board
#33: Battery Digital Volt Display Monitor
#52: Recharge Small Propane Tanks LOW $
#53: Mr Heater Gas Buddy
#56: Oil Drain Pan Fits Airstream Sink LOW $
#57: Remove Storage Compartment Lights ZERO
#67: Micro-Air AirCon Easy Start BEST
#77: Solar panel Installation BEST
#78: AGM Lifeline 6 volt batteries
#79: Inverter at the Heart of the System BEST
#81: Secondary 30 amp service
#88: Water Heater Status Lights LOW $
#102: Fan-Tastic Fan Upgrade
#106: Propane Tank Gauges
#110: Remote Fridge Monitoring
#115: Fridge Fan Control
#124: Smart Plug Shorepower Upgrade

Organizational and Efficiency of Space
#04: Shower Soap & Shampoo Organizer LOW $
#05: Paper Towel Locations
#06: Bathroom Trash Bin LOW $
#07: Bedroom Bookshelves LOW $
#09: Storage Compartment Shelving
#13: Wine Rack in Closet ZERO
#15: Bathroom Toiletries Organizer
#17: Bedside Drawer Table ZERO
#19: Phone Charging Station LOW $
#39: Kitchen Counter Trash Bin LOW $
#42: Fridge Organizers
#61: Paper Plate Storage in Galley ZERO
#66: Under Van Storage Tubes
#70: Pantry Wire Basket Liner ZERO
#72: Coffee Cup and Mug Storage LOW $
#75: Kitchen Drawer Storage Unit BEST
#93: Headphone Hook Storage ZERO
#116: Under Bed Storage
#123: Propane Tank Inside Cover Storage

Kitchen Improvements and Cooking
#08: Faucet Upgrade Single Control
#31: Salt and Pepper Grinders ZERO
#46: Traveling Espresso
#48: Instat Pot Cooking
#49: App to Manage Lists ZERO
#54: Yakatori Charcoal & Wood Grill BEST
#55: Chinese Stove Top Toaster
#70: Pantry Wire Basket Liner ZERO
#72: Coffee Cup and Mug Storage ZERO
#75: Kitchen drawer storage unit
#83: Weber Grill Griddle
#110: Remote Fridge Monitoring
#121: Replace Range and Oven BEST

Bathroom & Shower Improvements and Repair
#01: Bathroom Heated Towel Rail BEST
#04: Shower Soap & Shampoo Organizer LOW $
#05: Paper Towel Locations
#06: Bathroom Trash Bin LOW $
#15: Toiletries Organizer
#63: Shower Door Alignment Repair ZERO
#71: Bathroom Mirror Upgrade LOW $
#82: Shower Door Droop Adjuster LOW $
#88: Water Heater Status Lights LOW $
#92: Teak Shower Grid BEST
#95: Secure Bathroom Sliding Cabinet Doors LOW $
#128: Bathroom Corian Counter Top BEST

Travel Planning & Communications
#12: Monthly Isotherm Weather Maps ZERO
#14: Comms Cell & Wi-Fi Boosters
#26: Scenic Drives of America
#73: Telescopic Antenna / Flag Mast
#80: Switching to DishTV
#84: Harvest Hosts Membership
#85: Fuel Savings with Shell ZERO
#87: AllStays RV App LOW $
#98: On the Road Entertainment
#101: Directional Cell Antenna
#107: Weboost Mini Antenna Mount
#109: Ham Radio Install
#127: Starlink High Bandwidth Communications BEST

Towing and Rig Setup
#18: Andersen Levelers BEST
#22: Jack Rotation 90 degrees
#23: Jumbo Bubble Leveler
#37: Right Angle Water Faucet Connector
#38: Quick Hose Connectors
#50: Carabiner Multiple Uses
#60: TV Protection for Oil Cooler
#103: Bosch Lithium I-Driver
#105: Breakaway Cable Replacement LOW $
#112: Truck Tonneau Cover Lid

Safety
#20: Tire Pressure Monitoring System BEST
#34: Tire and Rims 16” Upgrade BEST
#45: SmartWeigh Airstream & Truck
#59: Storm app for Weather Avoidance ZERO
#65: Protecting Water Tank Drain Valves ZERO
#74: Water Heater Sacrificial Anode LOW $
#86: Propane Detector Replacement
#97: Open Window Collision Safety LOW $
#105: Breakaway Cable Replacement LOW $
#125: Outside Security LED Light
#126: Vehicle OBD2 Code Reader

Beautification
#21: Wrap the Stairs Mats
#40: Chrome Window Knobs
#41: Jack Tube Flag Pole Mount
#43: Remove Door Screen Protection Panel ZERO
#44: Airstream DuraFlap Mudguards
#62: Cutting Board Drop Flap Table Upgrade
#69: Stainless Water Fill Door
#71: Bathroom Mirror Replacement LOW $
#76: Exotic Outside Lighting
#111: Water Heater Access Door
#113: Screen Door Upgrade LOW $
#114: Dining Table Upgrade BEST
#120: Replace Rub Rail Trim
#122: Transparent Door Panel
#128: Bathroom Corian Counter Top BEST

Mechanical / Engineering Improvements
#29: Winterizing Three Way Water Valve
#30: Winterizing Hot Water System LOW $
#58: Secure Rivet Nuts Applications
#63: Shower Door Alignment Repair LOW $
#68: Maxim Skylight Replacement
#89: Window Poppers
#99: Screen Door Closing Adjustment ZERO
#102: Fan-Tastic Fan Upgrade
#104: Furnace Bug Screen LOW $
#108: Propane Tank Security LOW $
#111: Water Heater Access Door
#113: Screen Door Upgrade LOW $
#117: Extra Door Pull Handle LOW $
#119: Fridge Ventilation Panel Hinge LOW $

Miscellaneous Tweaks
#118: Pull-Start-Fire Camp Fire Igniter

Superceded Tweaks
#10: Install Progressive Dynamics Converter
#36: Cutlery Drawer Organizer LOW $
#51: Solar Panel Safe Transportation

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Margaret & David Broad (WBCCI #2381) from Tappahannock Virginia, traveling 8 months of the year since July 2016 in their 2015 Flying Cloud 25 RB. Their travel blog is at www.flyingcloud25.blogspot.com and David also publishes an Airstream improvement discussion at www.facebook.com/airstreamtweaks - you can email David at airstream@db26.net