Airstream Rangeline – Diesel Heater Glow Plug & Fuel Pump Service

Airstream Rangeline – Diesel Heater Glow Plug & Fuel Pump Service

Hey there, I’m Drew Callahan. After traveling over 80,000 miles across North America in three different rigs, I’ve learned a lot about the ins and outs of RV living. One of the challenges I’ve faced is dealing with diesel heaters, particularly when they refuse to light on those chilly mornings. Many folks assume that if … Read more

Airstream Rangeline – 12V Lithium Battery Bank & Solar Upgrade

Airstream Rangeline – 12V Lithium Battery Bank & Solar Upgrade

Right now, my Airstream Rangeline is parked in front of me, and I’m staring at the cramped battery box nestled under the wet bay. It’s a tight fit—barely large enough for what Airstream managed to cram in there from the factory. When you pop that lid on any stock Rangeline, you’re met with a single … Read more

AIRSTREAM RANGELINE – Roof Seal and Skylight Maintenance

AIRSTREAM RANGELINE – Roof Seal and Skylight Maintenance

Roof Seal and Skylight Maintenance for AIRSTREAM RANGELINE The Rangeline’s aluminum composite roof sits atop a Transit 350 steel frame that doesn’t forgive moisture — and the factory Dicor sealant around the Maxxair fan ring, solar conduits, and nose cap seam hardens and fractures faster than most owners expect. I’ve crawled under Rangelands where water … Read more

AIRSTREAM RANGELINE – Electrical Inverter and Shore Power Integration Service

AIRSTREAM RANGELINE – Electrical Inverter and Shore Power Integration Service

Electrical Inverter and Shore Power Integration Service for AIRSTREAM RANGELINE I was wedged into the Rangeline’s overhead cabinet with a multimeter probe in each hand when I heard it — a faint crackling sound, almost like rice cereal in milk, coming from somewhere behind the Xantrex panel. That sound meant the shore power inlet was … Read more

AIRSTREAM RANGELINE – Awning Mechanism Repair and Fabric Replacement

AIRSTREAM RANGELINE – Awning Mechanism Repair and Fabric Replacement

Awning Mechanism Repair and Fabric Replacement for AIRSTREAM RANGELINE I had the Rangeline parked at my favorite boondocking spot in southern Arizona when the awning fabric started showing those telltale stress cracks along the fold lines. By mid-afternoon, pieces were separating at the seams, and the 12V motor was grinding like it was working against … Read more