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ctilsie242
Oct 20, 2017Explorer II
Love the look, but I wish they could either do a slide (which was done before), or a rear loading door (again, was done before as well.)
Here in Austin, there are a number of places that do Airstream renovations/restorations. I'd buy an older shell that is still servicable, and have it completely renovated from the aluminum up with new furnishings.
One can have an older Airstream renovated, which means modern furniture/appliances, or restored, which means furniture/appliances of that year. I prefer modern stuff, (especially things like the Truma Combi heater/water heater that save space), so I would go the reno route... It also is a lot cheaper as well.
New Airstream prices are just crazy-high. $15k for a complete rebuild, and $10k for a used shell, and I'd have a decent trailer just as good.
Here in Austin, there are a number of places that do Airstream renovations/restorations. I'd buy an older shell that is still servicable, and have it completely renovated from the aluminum up with new furnishings.
One can have an older Airstream renovated, which means modern furniture/appliances, or restored, which means furniture/appliances of that year. I prefer modern stuff, (especially things like the Truma Combi heater/water heater that save space), so I would go the reno route... It also is a lot cheaper as well.
New Airstream prices are just crazy-high. $15k for a complete rebuild, and $10k for a used shell, and I'd have a decent trailer just as good.
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