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Boom Sounds · 12-11-2007, 12:29 PM

So, I've finally managed to find an Airstream 250 MH. I'm looking to make some improvements. Can you tell me what you consider to be your best/most worthwhile upgrade/repair on a classic MH?

thanks

Nick

Maybricks · 12-11-2007, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Boom Sounds

So, I've finally managed to find an Airstream 250 MH. I'm looking to make some improvements. Can you tell me what you consider to be your best/most worthwhile upgrade/repair on a classic MH?

thanks

Nick

Hi Nick...
Well done, I'm glad you got it sorted out !

Inland RV Center, In · 12-11-2007, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Boom Sounds

So, I've finally managed to find an Airstream 250 MH. I'm looking to make some improvements. Can you tell me what you consider to be your best/most worthwhile upgrade/repair on a classic MH?

thanks

Nick

The best place to start is to make the coach "water proof."

Check the following gaskets.

Entrance door, rear window, all side windows. the driver and passenger front windows, the windshield, vent covers, access compartment door, and especially the sewer vent pipe covers.

Andy

Alumatube · 12-11-2007, 01:09 PM

Yay! You got one! Congrats!!

The best moho renovation we made was taking out the 8-track (in our old SOB) and putting in satellite radio!

Seriously, probably the best thing we have done so far on our 310 moho was to replace the steering and front suspension components. The only ones were badly worn and it was scary to drive. It made a HUGE difference and it is easy and responsive to drive now. Safety is a big factor for me...

Good luck with yours!

Susan

Robfike · 12-11-2007, 01:12 PM

New flat plate TV's and new paint.

guy99 · 12-11-2007, 01:19 PM

Tearing out the carpet, repairing the rotten floor under the pump/plumbing. Fixing the suspension. Converting from north-south twins to east-west king.

bkahler · 12-13-2007, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by guy99

Tearing out the carpet, repairing the rotten floor under the pump/plumbing. Fixing the suspension. Converting from north-south twins to east-west king.

Guy,

When you converted to the east-west king were there any hidden gotchas to look for? We've picked up a made for airstream queen bed and will be installing it sometime in the future. Right now we're looking at installing it in a north-south configuration with the bed centered in the rear.

Thanks!

Brad

ALANSD · 12-13-2007, 10:32 AM

Bilstein shocks and steering damper. Heat proofing the ignition wiring.

guy99 · 12-14-2007, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by bkahler

Guy,

When you converted to the east-west king were there any hidden gotchas to look for? We've picked up a made for airstream queen bed and will be installing it sometime in the future. Right now we're looking at installing it in a north-south configuration with the bed centered in the rear.

Thanks!

Brad

There were lots of issues with the king conversion. Water tank had to be moved, we removed one closet to allow walk-around space at the foot of the bed (72"x72"). We also remodeled the bathroom so that everything aft of the kitchen wall is a "bedroom suite". My wife has to crawl across my side of the bed to get to hers or crawl in from the foot of the bed. Not ideal but so far it works for us.

I think the north-south configuration and queen size bed will be much easier. We might have gone that way if we had realized how difficult our approach would be. But we were real tired of sleeping in separate, tiny twin beds and wanted lots of room. We hired a cabinet maker/RV guy to do the job. He did most of the big stuff and then flaked on us (that's an amazing story). We finished things up.

GlenCoombe · 12-16-2007, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Boom Sounds

So, I've finally managed to find an Airstream 250 MH. I'm looking to make some improvements. Can you tell me what you consider to be your best/most worthwhile upgrade/repair on a classic MH?

thanks

Nick

Congrats on your new coach Nick! Your question is a "loaded" one for certain.

Here's my take on improvements.

Economy:
1. Headers and flow through exhaust.
2. More cold air into the carb. via front K&N filter.
3. GearVendors overdrive transmission....(haven't done that one yet$$)

Comfort:
1. New front pilot / co-pilot chairs.
2. Satillite radio / rear view / LCD 7" Stereo
3. 20" flat screen LCD TV/Monitor and "wall top" computer.
4. new w/c on a pedistal... comfort indeed for long legs in the phone booth.

Poprivet · 12-16-2007, 07:18 AM

Air bags all the way around, heavy duty shocks and new tires made my 250 a pleasure to drive. Cosmedtics include new paint, new inserts in the leather seats, new composite floor, and a 17" laptop with TV tuner and Wifi. Life is good

**azflycaster** · 12-16-2007, 07:30 AM

And a picture of Pop as he exits the Balloon Fiesta earlier this year, check out his "toad".

Honkity Hank · 12-25-2007, 05:09 AM

Stocking the bar with Macallen, Beefeaters, and Cabernet. And fixing the blender so it does not leak.

Kajtek1 · 12-28-2007, 10:27 PM

I restored bus conversion about 3 years ago. Replacing deep-plush avocado green carpets with marble was nice thing. Getting rid of center mounted hood and leaving the space open another. But technically installing inverter/charger is the most usable and most convenient item ever.
I drink 1-liter coffee every morning. With 4 golf-cart batteries I can go 4 days between running generator to recharge.
Fresh coffee made without a noise every morning....

jking · 01-02-2008, 06:11 PM

Good luck with your new toy! The best thing we did with our '84 310 was to replace all of the lights (interior and exterior) with high-brightness LEDs. Triple the light with a tenth of the power. Batteries last forever now. Second best is the mechanicals - engine, drive train, suspension, etc. Bring the fuel economy up to the numbers people say they get but don't!
Jamie

myfirstrv · 01-03-2008, 12:01 PM

Best thing is to find an honest mechanic !!!

choctawmel · 01-04-2008, 06:47 PM

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Best thing is to find an honest mechanic !!!

That's am oxymoron for sure.

Myself, EFI on the old 454. (and) In the process of reflooring my ol' 345 'Silver Bullet'.
mel

bnbcarr · 02-17-2008, 07:46 AM

The BEST thing I ever did was replace the original carpet and wood flooring with Karndean tile. It is light weight, looks like marble and is so easy to keep clean. I had to have a tile guy come in to do the work. He laid a subflooring down after taking up the carpet and wood. Then he laid the Karndean tiles with the plastic grout between them.

Second Best thing I did was get a cabinet maker to build a removable book shelf that fits over the engine cover inside. Since ours has the old 9 inch TV's, we can put the newer set on the top shelf in front and keep other "stuff" underneath.

Our quality of life improved with both of these modifications. Good luck to you.

SgtMunger · 02-18-2008, 09:51 AM

Mine already had the Banks Power Pack so one of the first mods I did was the Gear Vendors OD/UD. Before this mod I was lucky to get 6mpg, and had to push my tach to 3k for 60-65mph. Now I'm almost 9mpg, tach 2400k for 65mph, and it only took 1 full day to do the install (aside from having to take the driveshaft in to be chopped).

Silvertwinkie · 02-18-2008, 01:13 PM

Though my unit isn't vintage, the best thing I've done so far was when I ordered my unit back in October of 2003. I got the 15k BTU A/C unit with the comfort control system and the second fantastic vent in the rear vent. Two of the best decisions I've made to date. Lots of idea, but the wallet is too weak to be able to post a second or third runner up to these two currently installed items.