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If you are after the classic Airstream look but want a totally fresh design aesthetic this may be the trailer for you! Listed for sale in the Panhandle of Florida, this is a completely remodeled 1998 Airstream Excella 1000 31’ rear bedroom variant. I am the fourth owner of the trailer and all major renovations have been done in the past two years. A full list of updates can be found below. The trailer is ideal for full time living – I have lived in the trailer full time for 8 month now (albeit all in one location) – but would also be ideal for traveling nomads!
The trailer comes equipped with everything one needs to be fully set up. The rig includes all necessary electrical cables (including surge protectors), splitters, hoses, and sewer connections! The trailer was designed with full time living in mind and incorporates lots of storage while presenting a clean, uncluttered, aesthetic.
Major renovations of the trailer include:
-A new Dometic main AC unit (15,000 BTU with Heat Strip) added to the trailer 5 years ago
-A new Dometic AC unit added to the bedroom in place of the previous fantastic fan 1 year ago – huge improvement!!
-A custom made banquette by Sherwood Woodcraft with a 32” Vizio Smart TV on an electrically operated TV Lift (completely hidden when in the down position!)
-2 Integrated wireless phone chargers concealed in the banquette
-Table on pedestal that converts into a small guest bed
-Easy to access storage underneath the banquette with two large slide out drawers and other access to storage inside the banquette
-Custom Twins Upholstery cushions made of UV and stain resistant Sunbrella material
-New 6 Gallon Hot water heater (2 years old)
-Tuft and Needle Custom Airstream Mattress installed 2 years ago
-New Laminate flooring installed in living space with high end ‘FLOR’ carpeting installed in the bedroom and closet areas.
-Faux tile added throughout the trailer for backsplash and fresh paint throughout
-Modern kitchen faucet installed two years ago
-5 New tires (4 + a spare) – less than 500 miles on them installed 8 months ago
-New Maxx Fan installed over banquette in living room 2 years ago
LED lights installed throughout the trailer to compliment existing fluorescent lights
-Ocean Air blinds installed in the bedroom and Ikea blinds installed in main living room
-Custom bike storage rack in living space (Also by Sherwood Woodcraft)
-Custom fog glass inserts added above bed and in cabinets in main living area
-New soft close drawer slides installed throughout the rig
-Modern LED reading lights installed on either side of the bed
-Aluminum in main living area and bedroom exposed throughout the trailer to show the beauty of the Airstream aluminum
Additional spec list:
-Original Zip Dee awnings (4)
-50 gallon fresh water tank (Original)
-35 gallon grey tank (Original)
-30 gallon black tank (Original)
-Owners manual with receipts for all services
-Ducted Atwood 30,000 BTU furnace (original)
-Two Skylights
Please keep in mind that the trailer is 23 years old and has been lived in for many years. The exterior shows some cosmetic wear. Notably, the steps are missing (a footstool replaces them), cosmetic damage around one of the wheel wells from the previous owner, and other blemishes can be found throughout. The clear coat is entirely removed and the rig is ready for polishing should the next owner prefer that look. Other than the above cosmetic damage, the rig is in excellent condition and ready for many more years of traveling and/or full time living.
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