What is so special about Airstreams?
So much of what makes an Airstream a great trailer has to do with its body design. The all-metal construction means it is incredibly durable. The aluminum also allows the streamlined shape of the trailer as well as making it lighter weight than it’s counterparts. That makes them easier to tow.
Who designed the Airstream?
Get enjoyment out of little things, he wrote. Fifteen years later, Wally Byam founded Airstream in a small, Los Angeles warehouse. His simple prescription for happiness steered him as he designed and refined what would become the world’s most recognizable travel trailer.
Are Airstreams Art Deco?
Most often, Airstream design is linked to the Art Deco movement of the early 20th century. A more fitting category for Airstream design might be the movement that evolved naturally out of Art Deco.
Can you design your own Airstream?
Due to the volume of Airstream travel trailers and touring coaches we build, we do not offer customization. We do offer tools to help you choose the right Airstream for you, like our Compare Travel Trailers tool, and our Build Your Own Touring Coach tool.
How much is a custom Airstream?
New Airstreams can range anywhere from $47,900 for a Sport, all the way up to $164,400 for a top of the line Classic. The cost of a used Airstream shell in good condition can be upwards of $10K. Depending on your budget the cost of restoring can be anywhere $25,000 to $100,000.
Can you put a washer and dryer in an Airstream?
While you can install a washer and dryer in an Airstream yourself, or go get one installed through a customization company, Airstreams are not manufactured with a laundry facility.
Who is the architect of a vintage Airstream?
In this general time frame we ran across an interview with a young architect that had remodeled a vintage Airstream to live in full-time. Matthew Hoffman transformed his 70’s Airstream into a masterpiece. Clean open layout that maximized the existing space and utilized every inch of his 25’ Airstream Tradewind.
When did the Airstream travel trailer become an icon?
Airstream travel trailers have become an American icon, turning heads on the highway since the 1930s. And the inside of each one is just as impressive as the outside, with all the comfort, technology, and convenience that makes anywhere feel like home.
Why are airstream campers so popular in America?
There are a lot of reasons Airstreams became the most iconic and well-known campers in American history. Airstreams are a perfect example of American ingenuity. Their unique shape paired with near perfect material choices and impeccable design make the Airstream the beloved machines they are today.
What makes an Airstream silver bullet travel trailer?
Airstream’s silver bullet travel trailers are now built with Transcore – a proprietary composite formed from waterproof, inert recycled glass and polypropylene. Developed by Ridge Corporation, Transcore is a state-of-the-art composite engineered for firmness under foot, strength, and screw retention.