1969 Airstream Overlander
SEWSHINY
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This vintage beauty is a brand-new trailer with a vintage exterior. Completely renovated and refurbished in 2019-2021, we started from the ground up. Our family motto is flexibility, so we planned for ease of upgrades or additions as our camping needs changed, so it’s ready for you to customize and match your expectations.

Manufacturer: Airstream

Style: Travel Trailer

Model Year: 1969

Model: Overlander

Length: 27 ft

Title Status: Clear Title

Registration Current: Yes

Registration State: NC

Location Details: Winterville, NC 28590

Year Purchased: 2019

Owner’s Description: Rebuilt from the ground up by an award-winning aircraft builder, this vintage trailer is solid and robust, with lots of planned product improvements in the design features. SEWSHINY paired our love of aluminum aircraft with vintage sewing for a quirky custom finish that yields a unique glamping-experience. We lifted the shell from the original frame, built a new trailer, installed new Dexter axles, new wheels, 13” electric brakes, and 14ply Cooper tires. We installed extra-sturdy steps, water-resistant flooring, and new floor channel on the perimeter before lowering the shell back into position and ensuring it was well-attached to the frame. All new wiring and new insulation as well as new LED lights were installed. We removed the plastic end-caps and built new aluminum open space endcaps for a roomy interior. New birch cabinets, new Butcher block countertops, a built-in bookshelf for shoes or trinkets, and storage for laundry management were all factored into the design plan. With her white elastimeric roof and black belly trim and banana wraps, SewShiny looks like a new-vintage trailer and combines the best features of both.

Ownership History: Our neighbor purchased it with intentions to renovate into a mobile coffee shop, but never did. We moved it from his house to ours and then did a full shell-off renovation.

Why are you selling? We have decided we prefer to camp in our camper van instead of towing a trailer. It’s probably an old-dog, new-tricks situation, but we like what we like.

Exterior Condition: The exterior of the trailer is in a good shape. One exterior panel was replaced due to damage, and the rest was sealed or patched as necessary during our complete overhaul.

Roof Vents and Skylights: New vents are MaxxAir fans with remotes, powered and dual-directional.

Exterior Hatch Covers and Locks: All in place. Keys included.
Windows, Seals, and Operators:

Entrance Door: Latch and lock in working order. Deadbolt installed for security in travel.

Awning: New Zipdee Awning in vintage red

Roof: White Elastimeric sealant

Frame Condition: Completely new frame built from new steel, painted and treated with two-part epoxy

Rear Bumper: New rear bumper, with storage compartment

Subfloor: New subfloor, treated around the perimeter with water-proof epoxy

Belly Pan: New belly pan, black trim

Interior Layout and Condition:

Dinette area in front. Table folds down to make a queen-size bed with two bench seats. Table designed to be completely removeable (not anchored to floor) and utilized outdoors under the awning if desired. Easy up-down operation and very stable (not pedestal). Side table with sewing treadle iron feature for legs for a workstation or extra spot for eating/working.

New refrigerator. New sink, faucet. New Butcher block countertops.

Sink: Grey tank under sink (6 gallons) for easy disposal. Electric 7-gallon Bosch hot water tank, 14 gallon fresh water tank.

Exterior shower.

Bathroom style: Composting toilet. No black tank, no sewage hook ups.

Air conditioning: New Air conditioner, electronic digital temperature control, remotely controlled by smart phone app

Electrical: 30 amp Smart Plug, one connection point, AC/DC power station

Solar/Batteries/Inverter/Converter: Two Lead-Acid House Batteries with built-in three stage charger maintainer

Sound system/Wifi/Connectivity: Connections available for stereo, new television/blu- ray

LP/Propane System: Vintage tanks shined up for beauty but no propane currently in use. All propane plumbing accessible for addition of propane appliances.

When was the last time this Airstream was towed? September 2023
Trailer Weight: 4800

Axles: Two
Tires: New Cooper Tires, 14ply

Brakes and bearings: New axle assembly and brakes

Emergency Breakaway Cable/Safety Chains: All new and working

Signal and Marker Lights: All lights working, all replaced with LED

Weight Distribution Hitch? Yes, Reese hitch with anti-sway and weight distribution included

Is this Airstream safe to tow or drive? Yes

Accessories included with sale? Curtains, laundry hamper, water hose, electrical cable, hitch/towing stabilizer

Direct Contact: [email protected] or 252-864-4230