My 1969 Airstream Tradewind Camper
My 1969 Airstream Tradewind Camper
In late September of 2005 I found my first Airstream trailer, a 1969 Tradewind Deluxe LY, 25ft with rear bath, curb side double bed and front goucho.
For Sale - $1,500.00
1969 Airstream Tradewind
Long long ago and far far awayIt has been a hard decision to make but my plans have changed and it doesn't look like I'll be able to finish rebuilding this Airstream and I've decided to pass it on to someone who can give it the attention it deserves.
See For Sale 1969 Airstream Tradewind Travel Trailer - $1,500.00 for some pictures and a description.
If you have any interest in it there's a link to my contact info in the left sidebar.
John
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An Interest in Airstream Campers
My interest in Airstream trailers, and campers in general goes back many, many years but it's an interest I had not actively pursued until quite recently. In fact I had never been inside an Airstream until my trip to Harrisburg with Jane in 2004. That trip reinforced my interest and I started keeping a look out for a likely candidate to play with.
The Search
Finally I spotted one on an independent RV dealer's lot. A '75 Tradewind. I took a look. It seemed in pretty decent shape to this untrained eye but I passed it as too much money to just play with and I didn't really like the interior. Then it sold and moved to the back of the lot. A couple of weeks later another one showed up (as did the first one again, with a slightly lower price).
The second one looked better to me, a '69 Tradewind. The interior was in nice shape, it was the last of the earlier body style, and appealled to me more than the '70s stuff. It had a case of Rear End Separation and the price reflected that. I bought it right then & there. A good thing too; other buyers lined up for it before I could get it off the lot.
So just what IS Rear End Separation anyway? Ha!
A plan to convert the Tradewind to a mobile studio
I'm thinking of converting the Tradewind to a mobile crafts studio. I'm an aspiring leather artisan and think it might be nice to carry my studio about with me. I might even use it as my studio here at home. Ideas and sketches are accumulating here.
Airstream Table of Contents
- A Journal of my 1969 Tradewind Renovation
- Here I'll be keeping a journal of my restoration, repair, and maintenance efforts on the Tradewind arranged by topic and sub-topic.
- A plan to use the Tradewind as a Crafts Studio
- The main goal is to create a combined mobile living and studio space to take on the road to adventure.
- Airstream Maintenance and Repair Resources
- Here I've gathered some sources of information and replacement parts.
- Airstream Trailer - Rear End Separation
- Ah, yes, REAR END SEPARATION. Once I got this old Airstream Tradewind trailer in the yard I started looking around. Hooo boy, this ain't gonna be fun. This poor puppy has a case of rear end separation and has it BAD.
- Airstream Trailer and General Camper Information
- I'm using this page as a place to collect bits of information I think might prove useful in the renovation and use of my 1969 Airstream Tradewind.
- Alternative Heating Systems
- As an alternative to the standard furnace in my '69 Tradewind I'm thinking of using the propane fired hot water heater to build a hydronic heating system.
- Campers and Camping
- Here I've collected a few references on campers, camping, and places to camp.
- Departure Checklist
- This is a list of things to check while breaking camp, before every departure with the Airstream.
- For Sale - 1969 Airstream Tradewind Travel Trailer - $1,500.00 - Interior Views
- I'm offering my 1969 Airstream Tradewind Travel Trailer for sale. Here are some current images and a commentary on the condition of the interior.
- For Sale 1969 Airstream Tradewind Travel Trailer - $1,500.00
- I'm offering my 1969 Airstream Tradewind Travel Trailer for sale. Let me describe it for you.
- Harrisburg RV show 2004 - Some Notes
- My friend Jane & I went down to the 2004 Harrisburg RV show on September 10th, 11th and 12th to have a look about. Here are a few observations on the show
- How to Seal Leaks in an Airstream Travel Trailer
- Yes, Airstreams can leak. All motor homes and travel trailers can and probably will leak as they age. Here's a bit of information I've gathered as I begin trying to understand where and why Airstreams leak and what to do about it.
- Images of My 1969 Airstream Tradewind Trailer
- Here are some images of my 1969 Airstream Tradewind taken after I removed the rear bath to evaluate the rear end sag in preparation to repair the sag and replace the floor in the bath area.
- Propane - Some Basic Facts and Safety Information
- Propane, or LP-gas as it is known in the industry, is widely used in the recreational vehicle world. I've gathered here some basic information about propane how to use it safely.