Airstream Merit Badges

Just like good scouts, we need to recognize Airstreamers for various lessons learned. Here are some ideas for "Airstream Merit Badges".



Traveler Merit Badges:



Trying to drive off with the tongue jack down with several people watching

Boondocking 5 nights in a row

Crossing the Mackinac Bridge on a windy day

10,000 miles towing

Cooking a Thanksgiving turkey dinner in an Airstream

Receiving hail damage

Attending an Airstream Rally

Attending an Airstream caravan

Achieve "Rivet Master" on Air Forums

Camping 48 hours straight with temps below freezing

Visit 10 National Parks

Living in your Airstream for six months straight



Maintenance Merit Badges:



Repacking 4 bearings

Shaving 20 Olympic rivets

Bucking 20 standard 5/32 rivets

Fixing five rain water leaks

Removing a belly pan

Removing dents from a banana wrap

Fixing a turn signal wiring problem

Patching a subfloor

Painting the frame

Lifting the shell

Replacing a subfloor

Replacing a floor covering

Building a new cabinet for your trailer

Polishing an old Airstream

Replacing an end cap exterior panel



What other activities and experiences do Airstreamers need to achieve the coveted "Wally Byam Pith Helmet Award?" Airstreamers need at least 10 merit badges in each category.



David