Airstream Interstate Grand Tour

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Also check out Liesure Travel and Safari Condo....Advanced does a Quality custom B, a little more $ but you will get exactly what you want...

You'll see criticism of all vehicles, new and old. Some of the criticism is deserved, and some not so much.
If the Interstate fits your wants and needs, I say go for it.

I think simple is better.
Enjoy your travels.

As a former owner of an Airstream Interstate, here is my opinion:
The design of Interstates, and materials are generally very good. I wouldn't worry too much about "old technology" unless you are particularly looking for state-of-the art stuff--a lot of people aren't and they don't "cheap out" on appliances or systems.

The real problem with Airstream is fit and finish: poorly-installed leaky plumbing, water leaks at vents, bad crimps on electrical wire connections, mis-aligned velcro on shades, panels that don't line up, incredibly sloppy carpentry and caulking in places where you can't easily see, penetrations that rust badly due to improper prep. These are all real-life examples from my van, and are similar to problems reported by others. I looked carefully at several new Interstates in 2014 before we bought our GWV Legend. Things had not improved as far as I could see.

We loved the idea of owning an Airstream, and after we addressed all the issues of our van, we enjoyed it immensely, and I was proud to pass it on to the next owner in better shape than it was when new. The kinds of issues they tend to have are fixable, but be prepared for many trips back to the dealer, and then a lot of your own work on stuff that they won't help with.

Thanks for the helpful comments. Yes, I joined the group a few days ago.

I think what you are seeing is that lots of people are disappointed with the Interstate based on what you are getting for the price.

Their pricing is at the top of the market. So there is a high expectation for fit and finish, as well as advanced technology. Quality of build expectation is also very high.

Airstream, in all their products, takes a rather conservative approach to addding tech. They will be the last to adopt new systems, and when they do, they'll just put in enough to meet their perceived need and no more. An example, in my mind is how they have implemented solar and inverters.

Luckily, if you have a budget for an Airstream Interstate, then really you have the budget to consider any of the B-vans, including the Advanced RV.