Little Green Airstream
The green renovation of a vintage travel trailer
Once you’ve generally figured out the budget to fix your vintage Airstream, the next step is to figure out when all of the work is going to happen. How do you prioritize what’s most important? How do you get all of the pieces of the puzzle to fall into place? First, print out a copy of your budget; it’s essentially a list of all the tasks that need...
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Understanding the costs to renovate a vintage Airstream and figuring out the sequence of work can be very daunting. Initially, I didn’t have those concerns at all – it’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of picking up your trailer on eBay or Craigslist and figuring that with a little clean up, you’ll be ready to start your adventures. I suppose that’s true to some extent....
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When you purchase a vintage Airstream, you ideally expect to have the title signed over to your name and to complete a bill of sale. However, in some places (like my home state of NY), you don’t technically need a title for a vehicle that was manufactured before 1970, and my trailer fits the bill. On the other hand, if I later decide to register or otherwise transfer...
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I had already purchased some of the materials I needed for the Airstream’s seat cushions. I’d also asked my vendor to set aside some ivory-colored curtain material I liked, although I was later disappointed to learn that there wasn’t enough of it to do the job. I’d taken a calculated risk buying materials before checking with the upholsterer; if he needed more than I’d bought, I’d have to...
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