For Sale: Newly Remodeled 1973 Airstream Ambassador 29’

Written By Meredith Byers

Interior

A quick walkthrough of the Interior. See pictures below for more details.

  • Tongue and groove luxury vinyl flooring

  • LED puck lights

  • Custom Blackout Curtains for privacy and temperature control

  • Vintage-styled brass detailing in vents, switches, lights and cabinet fixtures

Living Room

Kitchen

Bathroom

Overview of Bathroom. See pictures below for details.

Bedroom

Under Bed

The tankless hot water heater and all elements of the electrical system are located under the bed. The bedframe has gas struts which help lift the bed and provide access to the systems underneath. All electrical system components are mounted on a skid to keep dry in the event of a malfunction with the water heater. There is also a switch under the bed controlling the release of the grey water tanks.

Exterior

Chassis

  • Remediated rust, repainted, and reinforced frame

  • All subfloor was replaced without removing the body by lifting the shell one area at a time. Subfloor was run between shell and chassis and bolted/screwed into place, as per original design.

  • Axles assessed by a trailer professional, determined that they were in good condition.

  • Interior was stripped down to the shell/frame. Seams were resealed and original wall skins were cleaned and reinstalled.

  • All windows were resealed. Front window was reinstalled. Front wing windows were replaced.

  • All trim, decals, attached accessories removed, cleaned, resealed, reattached.

  • Exterior plastic coating removed and aluminum shell was polished.

  • New Brakes and brake wires installed.

  • New rock guard installed over front/wing windows.

  • New weatherstripping around door

Interior

  • New insulation added under floors (Havelock Wool) and in the walls (rigid foam/spray foam)

  • New interior paint on all wall skins

  • New custom birch cabinetry boxes, doors, fixtures – soft close slides/hinges. Magnetic closures to secure in transit

  • New custom birch closet

  • New board and batten design on exterior bathroom walls

  • Newly framed bathroom

  • Custom sliding bathroom door

  • New custom bed frame with built in storage and plugs/charging ports

  • New queen size bed on gas struts for easy access to water heater and all electrical components

  • New Layla Mattress - Queen Size

  • New leather Article sofa

  • New luxury vinyl plank flooring

  • New custom drapes - backed with blackout fabric to improve climate control and light pollution

  • New decorative lights over kitchen and bathroom sinks

  • New vintage style light switches

  • Custom built shower/shower seat with plexiglass divider wall

  • Custom tiled shower and fixtures

  • Custom bathroom vanity with butcher block counter top

  • New bed linens and vintage rug in coordinating colors

  • Custom live edge shelf

  • Maple butcher block countertop and shelf sealed with Tung Oil

  • Custom tiled kitchen and bathroom backsplash

  • Undermount kitchen sink with touch activated faucet

  • Custom entertainment system including:

    • Wall mounted displays in bedroom and living room areas which can extend into the space for easier viewing with attached sound bars.

    • Both displays linked to central control box in cabinet above washer/dryer with HDMI connections (ready for Roku/Apple TV/Blu Ray player)

    • Airstream wide integrated sound system with Bluetooth functionality

    • Built in speakers in the shelf area at the front of the Airstream

Appliances

  • New AC

  • New Furnace

  • AC and Furnace wired to a thermostat

  • New gas range/oven

  • 3 New vent fans, and additional vent added over the oven/stove

  • New tankless hot water heater

  • New refrigerator

  • New combination washer/dryer

  • New propane lines and regulator (Full diagram of propane system included)

  • 2 new propane tanks

Electrical

All electrical components have been replaced, including:

  • New LED running lights

  • New brake and reverse lights

  • New wiring to all exterior lighting

  • New 12v DC and 120v AC including breaker/fuse box

  • New interior wiring (12v and 120v)

  • Upgraded to new 50 amp service

  • New LED puck lighting

  • New Victron inverter/converter with 2 100 Ah LiFePO4 batteries

  • New power cord

  • Whole system surge protector

  • New LP/CO detector

  • 120v wiring run to fan area in bedroom to allow for future installation of second AC unit

  • A full wiring diagram will be provided to support any future changes/additions.

Plumbing

All plumbing components are new, including:

  • New PEX plumbing throughout

  • New automatic water pump and accumulator

  • New Nature’s Head Composting toilet

  • New freshwater tank

  • New gray water holding tanks

  • New interior switch controlling gray water gate valve

  • New fixtures in shower and sinks

  • New sinks in bathroom and kitchen

  • Whole Airstream water filter and additional drinking water filter for kitchen faucet

  • Custom designed plumbing system for easy tank fill from city water (no dump fill required)

  • Plumbing design includes hot water circulation feature to prevent freezing during winter months

  • A full plumbing diagram will be provided to support any future changes/additions

We are pleased to offer Pauline, our fully remodeled 1973 Airstream Ambassador for sale. Following the remodel, she was valued by a professional assessor. A full report from the assessor is available upon request and included with the sale to facilitate the insurance process.

Asking Price - $93,500 (value determined by professional assessor)

For additional information or to make an offer, please contact us at jbyers281@gmail.com. Please limit to serious inquiries only.

Meredith Byers
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