I was looking on the net at 2005 Vectra, the listing said it had a Sky Deck for observation? I'm assuming it is on the roof? I looked at the floor plan and it didn't show a Sky Deck! I've been RVing since 1976 and never heard of this term before on any RV! Thank You, for educated me! I'm going to learn something new!

Both Winnebago and Airstream made models referred to as sky decks. The Winnebago observation deck, on the roof, was accessed by an exterior ladder, and on the Airstream it was an interior staircase.I believe the last year of production for both was around 2005.

harold1946 wrote:Both Winnebago and Airstream made models referred to as sky decks. The Winnebago observation deck, on the roof, was accessed by an exterior ladder, and on the Airstream it was interior. I believe the last year of production for both was around 2005. Thanks for the info Harold!

I remember seeing them but way longer ago than 2005. the one I remember most vividly had no dining table cause the stairs up took up a lot of floor space. of course some NASCAR fans make sky decks by just setting chairs on the roof of rented RVs. :sbumpy

I guess if you are a race fan or want to look down on your neighbors a skydeck would be OK. Even though the Airstream has stairs inside you do gain a lot of space upstairs.Obviously not a big seller as I do not know of any newer units with this feature.

Airstream click here.For those who don't want to click, here's a photo:A few years ago, Outback TT's came out with the "loft" version:Not sure who made this one:Back to motor homes:

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harold1946
Explorer
Nov 19, 2016
Both Winnebago and Airstream made models referred to as sky decks. The Winnebago observation deck, on the roof, was accessed by an exterior ladder, and on the Airstream it was an interior staircase.
I believe the last year of production for both was around 2005.
J-Rooster
Explorer
Nov 19, 2016
harold1946 wrote:
Both Winnebago and Airstream made models referred to as sky decks. The Winnebago observation deck, on the roof, was accessed by an exterior ladder, and on the Airstream it was interior.
I believe the last year of production for both was around 2005.
Thanks for the info Harold!
Bumpyroad
Explorer
Nov 19, 2016
I remember seeing them but way longer ago than 2005. the one I remember most vividly had no dining table cause the stairs up took up a lot of floor space.
of course some NASCAR fans make sky decks by just setting chairs on the roof of rented RVs. :s
bumpy
Ivylog
Explorer III
Nov 19, 2016
I guess if you are a race fan or want to look down on your neighbors a skydeck would be OK.
Even though the Airstream has stairs inside you do gain a lot of space upstairs.
Obviously not a big seller as I do not know of any newer units with this feature.
DutchmenSport
Explorer
Nov 19, 2016
Airstream click here.

For those who don't want to click, here's a photo:

A few years ago, Outback TT's came out with the "loft" version:

Not sure who made this one:

Back to motor homes:
harold1946
Explorer
Nov 19, 2016
Airstream introduced the Sky Deck in 2002 and the last production was 2005.
D_E_Bishop
Explorer
Nov 19, 2016
For those of you who remember or have heard of "Walt's RV Salvage and Surplus", it is now owned by a fellow who owns, a custom trailer shop and his specializes in building Star Decks for trailers and motorized RVs.

It is called Stardeck Enterprises and is in Corona, CA.
gbopp
Explorer
Nov 19, 2016
DutchmenSport wrote:

For those who don't want to click, here's a photo:

That's a neat rig. :C
Bumpyroad
Explorer
Nov 19, 2016
that airstream looks a lot like the one I remember seeing but that was before slideouts and it was extremely "claustrophobic" . and going up top there was a bunch of parts that moved around and tried to get watertight upon closing it up.
bumpy
MrWizard
Moderator
Nov 19, 2016
I've seen at least one , a Jayco class c
With add on sky deck , and exterior folding stairs on the rear of the RV
Oem roof still in place, deck walls, and folding roof like used on boats
Did not climb up there done knew what they did about the a/c units

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