Protecting Your Airstream

Airstream recommends Walbernize

Airstream Recommends Walbernize to protect your coach and keep it looking new.

Applies just like any wax which gives your Airstream a nice protected finish*

Contact Bates RV parts department. 

* even with the use of walbernize you still need to wash your unit and check all sealants on a regular basis

Airstrem receives the ReVy” award

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In the camping world there are a few special awards that deserve to be mentioned. The Camping Life RV Awards are one of those awards. Camping Life has awarded Airstream their “ReVy” award for 2009. The ReVy award is sort of a thumbs-up award given to the company that produces a trendy new product specifically for people who enjoy camping.

This year’s ReVy was awarded to Airstream for the Flying Cloud travel trailers. In their own words: “They are a blend of tradition and modern art, and just plain cool. It’s the chic RV. Aside from the retro-classical aluminum-skin exterior; the new Flying Cloud trailers feature exposed aluminum inside walls, and a unique and distinctive interior using high-quality surfaces (wood, vinyl, aluminum and laminate) and more neutral color choices than other Airstream models to create a comfortable, stylish, but wash-and-wear interior. The smaller Flying Cloud units can be towed by most mid-sized V-6-powered SUVs.”

Cleaning Curtains on your Airstream

Cleaning Curtains

There are two different curtains in travel trailers: a loose-weave type for Classics and a polyester type for all other travel trailers.

Both types can be machine washed however we recommend you hang-dry the drapes in Safari, Bambi, and CCD models.
Safari, Bambi, and International CCD Curtains

Note: These curtains are manufactured by Dana Mills, Inc.

1. Remove the drapes.
2. Dry clean the curtains.
3. Hang drapes up to dry so they don’t shrink.


Classic Curtains
Note: These curtains are manufactured by Crestmont, Inc.
1. Remove the drapes.
2. Machine wash drapes using the gentle cycle. We
recommend using Woolite™.
3. Dry the drapes using a drier or hang them to dry.



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Cleaning the aluminum exterior of Airstream Trailers

Cleaning the aluminum exterior of Airstream Trailers

For units with clear-coated aluminum we recommend washing the exterior every 4 weeks or as needed. Wax with a non-abrasive mild wax in the spring and fall. Use a clean, soft cloth and always rub lightly with the grain of the aluminum.

sealants continued

Sikaflex® -221 GREY Part Number 360180

USE Sikaflex® -221 is a polyurethane based sealant. This fast curing product provides permanent elastic adhesion to a number of surfaces with excellent cut and tear resistance. Designed to resist the shock and abuse encountered over countless road miles, Sikaflex® -221 will maintain its strength and adhesion over the long haul. Sikaflex® -221 is weather resistant, approved for potable water and incidental food contact.

Clean Up--- Using a soft rag, Clean up with isopropyl Alcohol or Mild mineral Spirits. Always wipe in the direction of the grain
Use on Interior segment Seams

Sika 721-UV White Part Number 365294-01

Use Sikaflex® -721UV incorporations the latest technology in polyurethane sealants with silanes, which give great adhesion with little or no surface preparation. Sikaflex® -721UV is UV resistant, so it retains its color perfectly after years in the sun. White stays white, grey stays grey. Does not chalk or streak.
Clean Up--- Using a soft rag, Clean up with isopropyl Alcohol or Mild mineral Spirits. Always wipe in the direction of the grain
Use on All exterior components- Skylights, Awning Rails, Tops of Airstream Made Windows, Radio antenna, roof vents, Top of Main Door, TV antenna, Awning Rail,

Sikaflex® -221 Black Part Number 360180-04

USE Sikaflex® -221 is a polyurethane based sealant. This fast curing product provides permanent elastic adhesion to a number of surfaces with excellent cut and tear resistance. Designed to resist the shock and abuse encountered over countless road miles, Sikaflex® -221 will maintain its strength and adhesion over the long haul. Sikaflex® -221 is weather resistant, approved for potable water and incidental food contact.
Clean Up--- Using a soft rag, Clean up with isopropyl Alcohol or Mild mineral Spirits. Always wipe in the direction of the grain

All Hehr Safari Windows

Sika 721-UV Gray Part Number 365294-01

Use Sikaflex® -721UV incorporations the latest technology in polyurethane sealants with silanes, which give great adhesion with little or no surface preparation. Sikaflex® -721UV is UV resistant, so it retains its color perfectly after years in the sun. White stays white, grey stays grey. Does not chalk or streak.
Clean Up--- Using a soft rag, Clean up with isopropyl Alcohol or Mild mineral Spirits. Always wipe in the direction of the grain
Use on tops of Airstream Riveted windows, Main door eyebrow


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Airstream sealants

Acryl-r Seam Sealer Part Number 28430-W

Acryl-R is a joint sealant designed for sealing exterior seams on the travel trailer.  It remains ductile and has excellent adhesion to aluminum.  This sealant has excellent resistance to ultraviolet radiation and atmospheric oxidation.

Use to seal all metal to metal seams, including but not limited to, segment seams, sides and bottom of riveted frame windows, compartment door frames, marker lights, and tail lights.  Where a fine bead of gray sealant is needed.

Comes in Aluminum and White for different applications

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Determining carring weight of water and lp.....

How do I know how much weight is in my Airstream from water,Lp and fuel


Wet Weight=
The weight of the vehicle with the fuel, freshwater and propane tanks full.
To help in determining weights, the following should be useful:

Gasoline weighs 6.3 pounds per gallon
Diesel fuel weighs 6.6 pounds per gallon
Propane weighs 4.25 pounds per gallon
Water weighs 8.3 pounds per gallon


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