The Newbies Page

Welcome to the Airstream community! 
You're going to like it here. :-)

We've been Airstreaming for more than 20 years. That's us in the photo, after buying our most recent trailer, a 2020 Globetrotter 23FB. 

We know that there's a lot to learn when you buy an Airstream, even if you've owned another RV. So we've organized our educational content that most pertains to new owners onto this Newbies Page. We'll be adding new content to the page over time.

Airstreamers trust our content because it is based on fact-checked source data, manufacturer's guides, and the Airstream Owner's Manual. We post new articles, guides, and other resources 2 - 3 times each month. Sign up for our mailing list at the bottom of this or any page on our site and we'll send it to you.  

See you down the road!

Rich and Tothie, Co-owners, AIR GEAR

Start Here!

• 10 Things Every New Airstreamer Needs to Know
• 5 awful mistakes Airstreamers can easily avoid
• What you learn by weighing your trailer could save your life
• 7 things to know about the Federal Certification Label
• Newbies Guide to Airstreaming, 4th edition

Get Essential RV Knowledge

Tires

• Tire maintenance made easy! 7 things to know
• How to inspect your Airstream's tires - includes inspection VIDEO
• VIDEO of Rich and Laura changing an Airstream tire
• Answers to 11 common questions about tires
• Here's why you really need a torque wrench - includes VIDEO showing proper use
  
• Myths and mysteries about chocking trailer tires

Electrical and Solar

• RV Power Basics: A Beginner's Guide
• Solar – simplified! - a guide to the basics- includes VIDEO
• The inverter – simplified! - what you need to know
• Avoid power plug meltdowns: 5 actions to take
• How to replace a fuse in your Airstream - includes VIDEO

Propane

• Quick Guide to RV Propane Maintenance
• The right way to refill the propane tanks

Water and Sewer

• The simplest way to dump (plus etiquette tips)
• No-Nonsense Guide to RV Toilet and Sewer Maintenance
• A Practical Guide to Sanitizing your RV Water System

Interior/Exterior

• What you need to know about replacing rivets - includes VIDEO
• 7 simple answers to exterior cleaning questions

Read Before Your First Trip

• Customize these arrival and departure checklists
• Confidence builders for those new to towing
• The 1-minute roadside inspection we do on every trip

Gear Up

• 36 things every Airstreamer should carry - ranked as absolutely essential, highly recommended, and nice to have
• Checklist: Basic equipment kit for Airstreaming
• Six tapes for your tool bag
• 7 must-have electrical accessories for RV travel

Newbie Inspections 

• The new Airstreamer's 3-month checkup

Seasonal

• Simple Guide to Winterizing an Airstream
• Essential guide to de-winterizing an Airstream