Specs: 1974 Airstream Sovereign of the Road International Land Yacht.
We both love camping and want to continue to be outdoor-savvy when we have more kids. We enjoy tent camping, but that doesn't as easily lend itself to comfortable sleeping with babies / toddlers. We have now become RVers.
I started researching campers seriously while we were living abroad in Nigeria (2008-09). While I still like the go-anywhere / park-normally nature of truck campers, I was attracted to the unique, retro style of Airstreams. I soon learned that they are very expensive to buy new but that most Airstreams are still on the road because of their quality and longevity. Thus the search began for a mostly original Airstream that was in reasonable condition for a reasonable price. Ideally something like a one-owner that was used by an older couple, which happens to be what we were blessed with. I found Amelia d' Airstream while keeping my eyes open on Craigslist. This one happened to be in central Iowa while we lived in western Washington. I had my parents go check it out in person. We bought it sight-unseen while dad and mom were giving me the verbal assessment of their walk around over the cell phone. We paid $2,000 which was much lower than gutted and/or trashed campers I had found on the west coast. Our Airstream - Ameila's - specs:
Our Modifications.
Inspiring Trailers & Helpful Sites:
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To Do / Wish List.
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Summer 2013 Progress.
Summer 2012 progress.
Winter 2012.
Summer 2011 Progress.
Order used by DIY Network (http://www.youtube.com/user/kenwinning#p/u/1/ZLlPCbGzAAE)
Episode 1: Introduction. Project. Inspection. Tear Out. Episode 2: Water and heat. Plumbing & water heater. Furnace. Water pump. Episode 3: Bathroom: painting - ABS plastic for tub and sink = epoxy paint. Acrylic plastic for walls = ___. Laminate = ___. Aluminum wall. Bath plumbing. Bath window. Episode 4: Wall paint. Vent fans. Air conditioner. Wood cabinets. Episode 5: Countertop (bedroom). Glass top on countertop. Window blinds. Tambour door. |
Episode 6: Kitchen Wall. Kitchen Countertop. Kitchen Sink. Cooktop. Episode 7: Flooring. Windows. Screens. Exterior lighting. Episode 8: Interior lighting. Curtain. Sofa table. Rock guard. Episode 9: Wheels. Waste. Power System. Batteries. Episode 10: Hitch. Polish. Awnings. Summary / camping. |
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