Window lever knobs for our 2018 Int’l

[Reeltimer]

Every time we open the windows- hold the little square knobs on the lever poles- we accidentally pull them off or they turn because they aren’t attached; they’re just slid on, not screwed on or tight. Is there a little screw used to tighten them on that’s possibly missing?

[AirstreamInc]

Hi Reeltimer,

Please call our customer service and technical support team at*1 (877) 596-6111, option 2 so we can learn more and help.

Thanks.

[dmcgaugh]

You can replace the cheap plastic ones with these chrome plated metal ones with a locking screw. I’ve done this throughout and looks nice.
https://www.vintagetrailersupply.com...-p/vts-294.htm

[Hoagie]

Originally Posted by dmcgaugh

You can replace the cheap plastic ones with these chrome plated metal ones with a locking screw. I’ve done this throughout and looks nice.
https://www.vintagetrailersupply.com...-p/vts-294.htm

Saw these installed on a Classic at a neighboring site on a recent trip. Immediately ordered them for all of our windows. Planning on switching out the cheap plastic ones the next trip out. If you do this mod be sure to use a drop of blue Locktite on each set screw to keep them from vibrating out.

[Baby Zeppelin]

Originally Posted by Hoagie

Saw these installed on a Classic at a neighboring site on a recent trip. Immediately ordered them for all of our windows. Planning on switching out the cheap plastic ones the next trip out. If you do this mod be sure to use a drop of blue Locktite on each set screw to keep them from vibrating out.

Did this for our Airsteam recently. $70 for fourteen knobs plus shipping. $85 or so total. Not a cheap upgrade, but looks great. I even put some red reflective tape on the tops of the two for the window behind the bed - the escape hatch. This originally had two red plastic knobs. Used blue locktite too. Be careful to wipe off the excess so you don't stain curtains or seat cushions.

[Reeltimer]

Originally Posted by AirstreamInc

Hi Reeltimer,

Please call our customer service and technical support team at*1 (877) 596-6111, option 2 so we can learn more and help.

Thanks.

I called AS Customer Service this a.m.

[Reeltimer]

Originally Posted by AirstreamInc

Hi Reeltimer,

Please call our customer service and technical support team at*1 (877) 596-6111, option 2 so we can learn more and help.

Thanks.

I called AS Customer Service this a.m. and I was told to take it in to service and they'll grind down a flat spot on the shafts and apply a silicon glue on them that would hold the knob in place. ok So my next question is: Is Airstream handling this at the factory now, before delivery? Or are they leaving it up to the customer to find it and fix this issue instead. I don't get it. What if I bought a new truck and the all the door handles were falling off wouldn't you think that would be ridiculous? The CS rep that I spoke with was very matter-of-fact about it, like yeah that's how we're handling that... this is obviously a thing going on with a lot of their trailers. hmmm

[dznf0g]

Originally Posted by Reeltimer

I called AS Customer Service this a.m. and I was told to take it in to service and they'll grind down a flat spot on the shafts and apply a silicon glue on them that would hold the knob in place. ok So my next question is: Is Airstream handling this at the factory now, before delivery? Or are they leaving it up to the customer to find it and fix this issue instead. I don't get it. What if I bought a new truck and the all the door handles were falling off wouldn't you think that would be ridiculous? The CS rep that I spoke with was very matter-of-fact about it, like yeah that's how we're handling that... this is obviously a thing going on with a lot of their trailers. hmmm

Gosh, on my 2007 Classic, the rods already had a flat spot and the cheap plastic knobs had an allen head set screw. They still were a bother. The metal ones noted above cured the issue and are more suitable for a high end AS.

[mojoe7009]

Originally Posted by Reeltimer

I called AS Customer Service this a.m. and I was told to take it in to service and they'll grind down a flat spot on the shafts and apply a silicon glue on them that would hold the knob in place. ok So my next question is: Is Airstream handling this at the factory now, before delivery? Or are they leaving it up to the customer to find it and fix this issue instead. I don't get it. What if I bought a new truck and the all the door handles were falling off wouldn't you think that would be ridiculous? The CS rep that I spoke with was very matter-of-fact about it, like yeah that's how we're handling that... this is obviously a thing going on with a lot of their trailers. hmmm

Just get the chrome ones from vintage trailersupply.com and be done with it. For $100 it is well worth the investment and way less hassle than a service trip to a dealership with the possibility of iffy results and you still have the cheap, ugly plastic knobs.