Tag Archives: Airstream

Rebirth of an American Classic

Posted on June 14, 2013 by admin

Streamline design first captured the American imagination in the 1930s, when smooth, continuous, shiny aluminum skins were found to increase efficient movement. At that time a series of sleek aluminum aerodynamic travel trailers designed by American entrepreneurs make their way … Continue reading →

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Live Riveted with Airstream

Posted on June 11, 2013 by admin

Jackson Center, Ohio-based Airstream, the most recognized RV manufacturer in North America, announces a new social-media driven campaign, “Live Riveted”. The campaign, which launches with a 90-second video, consumer manifesto, and “live riveted challenge”, is anchored by a new microsite (SEE link … Continue reading →

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Airstream Expands to China & Elsewhere

Posted on June 7, 2013 by admin

Several weeks ago in China, a country with almost no commercial campgrounds and limited cross-country highways, Shane Ott of Billings (Montana) opened a third Airstream RV dealership. The Beijing dealer, Xing Liu, sold two RVs on opening weekend, reports mtstandard.com. … Continue reading →

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Airstream Transformed into Doom Bar

Posted on May 30, 2013 by admin

American Retro Caravans (ARC) transformed an Airstream caravan into the Doom Bar, a real ale bar, as part of a project with Sharp’s Brewery. ARC, the UK’s leading Airstream restoration specialist, was formed only in 2009 and yet has already renovated countless … Continue reading →

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Colorado County Campground Offers Vintage Airstream

Posted on May 18, 2013 by admin

A 31-foot Airstream trailer, the 2006 75th anniversary edition of the company’s Classic model, will be available to campers at Larimer County’s South Bay Campground at Horsetooth Reservoir beginning Memorial Day weekend. “I’ve got to rent it out about 175 … Continue reading →

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Airstream Takes Land Yacht Design Concept to Production

Posted on April 14, 2013 by admin

For 82 years Airstream has produced the world’s most iconic and design-savvy travel trailers, and will announce tomorrow the move into production of its range-topping Land Yacht travel trailer. First introduced as a concept in November 2012, the Land Yacht … Continue reading →

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Bowlus Road Chief Back in Production

Posted on April 10, 2013 by admin

The vintage Airstream that for many define Americana has a new challenger—the Bowlus Road Chief is back. The original Road Chief was created in the 1930s by aviation designer, Hawley Bowlus (he also built the Spirit of St. Louis). Its streamline … Continue reading →

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Santa Barbara Auto Camp Rents Refurbished Airstreams

Posted on April 5, 2013 by admin

What is it about Airstream design that continues to engender such passion more than 80 years after the trailer first appeared? Is it the alluring, streamlined aluminum shell, cozy interiors, nostalgia for a simpler era? “It’s a part of American … Continue reading →

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Airstream 2 Go

Posted on April 3, 2013 by admin

The only way you could experience the Airstream lifestyle on the open road was if you went all-out and bought the dream. It was a commitment to be part of a lifestyle enjoyed by many and envied by many others. … Continue reading →

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Pushing the Airstream Boundaries

Posted on March 31, 2013 by admin

Airstream continues to aggressively reposition its line of signature aluminum trailers to appeal to affluent, style-conscious adventurers. In 2011, Airstream introduced a prototype design for a model called the Sterling, the latest in a series of Airstreams with interiors designed … Continue reading →

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