For Sale - Page 2 - Interior Views
I put this page up to offer my 1969 Airstream Tradewind Travel Trailer for sale. Now that it is sold I'll leave the page up for whatever information value it might have for you and others.
Front view - 1969 Airstream Tradewind, July 14, 2009
It's SOLD
It was a hard decision to make but my plans changed and it didn't look like I'd be able to finish rebuilding this Airstream and I decided to pass it on to someone who can give it the attention it deserves.
I bought this trailer in 2005 with the idea of creating a combined mobile living and studio space to take on the road, perhaps full time. In time it became obvious to me that an Airstream wasn't the way to go and I moved on to My Lazy Daze.
Condition of trailer in 2005
When I bought this trailer in 2005 I was attracted to it because it was essentially all there in it's original, unrestored, state. Aside from clear evidence of rear end sag, reflected in the price I paid for it, it appeared to be in pretty good shape.
Back in 2002 a previous owner had installed a complete set of new axles, brakes, and tires and rebuilt the hitch assembly and reinforced the frame at the rear, all at a cost that exceeded the price I paid for this trailer. This was a pretty good deal.
Condition of trailer in 2009
All the original stuff I found so attractive in 2005 is still there and I have done some sealing work to protect it from the weather and have completely removed the bath area in preparation for tackling the frame work to fix the rear end sag. This is all valuable work but has left the trailer looking a tad untidy as you can see in the pictures.
Is the trailer towable?
For a short haul, definitely yes - it was towed last fall the 20 miles from my place to the RV lot where you see it parked in the pictures below.
Do the lights and brakes work? I have no idea. The axles and brakes and tires were replaced in Florida in 2002 and then it was towed to New England where it is now. For a long tow it would be prudent to check that stuff out. I don't see any weather checks in the tires but they are getting a little old now.
At the bottom of {this page} are some photos of the hitch anti-sway system.
My description of this trailer begins at For Sale - 1969 Airstream Tradewind with images and a description of the condition of the exterior.
Below is what you will see inside when you come by to have a look at the trailer. There is a series of pictures of the interior without the clutter of the stored parts that I took before I started working on it at Images of My 1969 Tradewind.
View looking in the entrance door - 1969 Airstream Tradewind, July 14, 2009
Note the parts I removed to begin working on the rear end sag problem are all stored inside the trailer. On the floor you can see the toilet, bathtub, and a corner of the bathroom medicine cabinet.
View looking in the entrance door - 1969 Airstream Tradewind, July 14, 2009
Note the intact kitchen cabinetry and ceiling panels. Even the old gas lamp is in place.
View looking in the entrance door - 1969 Airstream Tradewind, July 14, 2009
Note the front goucho upholstery has been removed. On the floor you see the bathroom medicine cabinet, the awning, and a couple of the lower exterior aluminum trim strips.
View of the front goucho - 1969 Airstream Tradewind, July 14, 2009
Note the plastric bathroom trim strips on the goucho. They are all accounted for and are in good condition.
View above the front goucho - 1969 Airstream Tradewind, July 14, 2009
View of the ceiling above the front goucho - 1969 Airstream Tradewind, July 14, 2009
View of the ceiling above the kitchen - 1969 Airstream Tradewind, July 14, 2009
View of the windows forward of the entrance door - 1969 Airstream Tradewind, July 14, 2009
View of the stowed dining table - 1969 Airstream Tradewind, July 14, 2009
View of the gas range and kitchen sink - 1969 Airstream Tradewind, July 14, 2009
View of the bedroom wardrobe - 1969 Airstream Tradewind, July 14, 2009
Note the swiveling TV shelf is in place. Here you can also see into the disassembled bathroom. All the parts were carefully removed and saved for reassembly. The only part that did not survive was the white laminate linen closet. This was made of readily available white laminate and is easily recreated.
View looking aft through the bedroom - 1969 Airstream Tradewind, July 14, 2009
What a jumble of stored parts! Unfortunately I have no pictures of the disassembled bathroom - I didn't make the effort to move these parts aside to get back there.
View looking aft through the bedroom - 1969 Airstream Tradewind, July 14, 2009
The bedroom goucho is in good shape, even the upholstery is in good shape.
View looking aft through the bedroom - 1969 Airstream Tradewind, July 14, 2009
View of kitchen countertop above the refrigerator - 1969 Airstream Tradewind, July 14, 2009
View of parts stored in the kitchen - 1969 Airstream Tradewind, July 14, 2009
Note the awning is in good condition and there is a second smaller awning which goes above the left side kitchen windows. That awning is also in good condition. I've disassembled, cleaned, and reinsulated the water heater. There's a bonus of a couple of period folding chairs.
My commentary on this trailer begins at For Sale - 1969 Airstream Tradewind with images and a description of the condition of the exterior.