Ask an Airstreamer

Do you dream of living the nomadic life, free to follow your bliss wherever it leads? Roberto and Bella Gibbons and their two young kids spent much of the past year traveling North America in a 2017 Airstream Sport, a since-retired single-axle model akin to the Caravel or Bambi. Both of the Gibbons’ kids were infants when they undertook their first adventures with mom and dad.

For most of us, camping is a way to escape people and get closer to nature. Traditional campgrounds provide an excellent base for those pursuits. But for a next-level, totally immersive outdoor experience, there’s nothing like off-grid, dispersed camping - a.k.a. boondocking. In this episode of Ask an Airstreamer, five veteran Airstream boondockers share their insight on this increasingly popular way to get away from it all.

Hear directly from the owners of two great Airstream products. Kevin and Melanie answer questions and share what they have learned while using their Airstream Interstate 24 and Caravel travel trailer. Kevin is especially well-versed in the towing capabilities and other technical aspects of the Interstate. Listen to all of the great tips about storage, safety, planning, budgeting, and much more in this multi-product session.

If you’ve ever considered taking your life on the road full-time, you’ve no doubt hit this obstacle: Money. Adventuring is great and all, but even a nomad has to eat and pay a few bills. The good news is that it’s entirely possible to make a living from your Airstream. The better news is that a group of people who already do so are ready to share their secrets about working remotely.

Depending on where you live or travel, winter weather can always be right around the corner. Learn how to prepare an Airstream for freezing temperatures by understanding the plumbing system and beyond.

For many Airstreamers, the season for outdoor adventuring is the warmish months of spring through fall. But as a hardy band of Silver Bullet owners will attest, there is another whole world of fun awaiting those willing to venture forth in the winter. In this episode, two veteran winter adventurers explain how things can be delightful even when the weather outside is frightfully cold.

On this episode of Ask an Airstreamer, three full-time owners will share their best practices for maximizing your digital connection. Justin Champion has worked a full-time job and helped his wife start a new business while putting more than 40,000 miles on their travel trailer. Jake Kahut and Jess Ekstrom have crisscrossed America in their Flying Cloud promoting Jess’ philanthropy-driven business.

On this episode of Ask an Airstreamer, an electro-savvy Airstream Ambassador and Airstream’s top product engineer share their tips and tricks to keep the juice flowing. Ambassador Ronnie Dennis owns a Globetrotter and professionally installs solar systems on Airstreams. McKay Featherstone, is Airstream’s VP of Product Development and Engineering.

Two Airstreamers whose personal and professional lives revolve around dogs will share their experience-based advice for traveling with your pets. Panelists Mark and Angela Hook are the owners of Stunt Puppy, a company that designs and sells human-grade gear for dogs. The Hooks, who are from New Zealand, have barnstormed America in a Basecamp named Rover to market their products at trade shows. Their companion on those travels: Reacher, a 100-pound Rhodesian Ridgeback.

Three brand Ambassadors discuss experienced-based advice on teaching your children while adventuring. The panelists are Kina Pickett, who lives on the road full-time with his wife and two young children, and Sommer and Ryan Schwarz, who spend about half their time exploring the West with four kids in their Airstream. They provide insight on every aspect of mobile homeschooling, from setting routines and more.

Airstream Ambassador Brian Riley and Dan Snider, Airstream’s National Service Manager of Travel Trailers, walk through a five-step process of top-to-bottom de-winterizing. From the roof to the tires from the fridge to the water tanks, their guidance will give you a new understanding of your Airstream’s systems and ensure a safe, enjoyable season of adventure.

Airstream Ambassadors, Lauren and Daniel Fernandez, and Airstream Customer Council Member, Adamo Gumowski, touch on everything from tips for optimizing your Airstream’s systems to best practices for working and learning on the road to the personality traits that helped them master the art of Airstreaming.