Several of my friends are in the market for a used diesel motorhome, either as a change from their current Airstream trailer or as a newer used motorhome update. In contemplating their potential purchases each has a wish list of standard or optional features that they desire on the newer unit. Perhaps they would like an exhaust brake, a diesel generator, dual pane windows, ceiling ducted air conditioning, a slide out, a larger water heater, a solar charger, or some combination of these and other standard and/or optional equipment. They are shopping at dealers or on the Internet with some vehicles being in distant states. What makes their search confusing is that they are not sure what year or model Airstream motorhome had each desired feature as standard or optional equipment. Salesman and even some owners may be similarly in the dark regarding the equipment on a particular unit.
To provide some assistance in this dilemma several friends have requested that appropriate information be collected on paper so that analysis of all these variables would be easier and searching would be more focused and successful. What follows is a compilation of information regarding 1995 or newer diesel units from Airstream literature and other sources. If you can not find the information under a particular model year, look at the earlier comparable model since all features were not repeated every model year in the interest of brevity. The author wishes to express appreciation for help provided by Dave Schumann and Jim Parrett of Airstream, David White, Franklin Simmons, Larry Jones, and Don Shafer. The abbreviations LY and FY stand for last year and first year in the document. Any errors, omissions or oversights are entirely the authors. May your hunting be successful!
95 Classic
230 Cummins DSL
36 on Spartan Chassis
Tires (Spare)
Automatic Leveling Jacks
Rear TV monitor, Skylight
6 way power driver/passenger seat
Pleated day/night shades, Oak Galley Floor
104 ext. height, Corian galley
Porcelain sink, 6.5 LP generator,
6 gal water htr., 80 gallons fuel
8 cu.ft. refrig w. Ice maker
79 headroom
Optional
Gel-Cel batteries
Alum wheels
Full Leather seating
Oven, 50 Amp service
5w. or 53w. Solar panel
95 Land Yacht-35 Oshkosh Chassis LY
230 DSL-Cummins w. Allison MD3060, Shirt closet w. adjust shelving, First Wide Body, Cedar wardrobe, 6.5 kW LP gen., 80 interior hgt. Wood floor in galley, cassette 4 speaker, Prewire cell phone, Corian galley top, Air over hydraulic brakes LY, CB radio, undercoated, Computer controlled automatic leveling jacks LY, Skylight/shade, Marble lavatory top, heated holding tanks, Water purifier , Rear view TV monitor,
6 Gal Wtr heater w. DSI, 109 Ext height, Powered Leather Trim Driver/Pass seat, Fantastic Fan
Tires(spare) Michelin 225/70 19.5
Optional: 50 Amp service, Washer/Dryer
Awning, Spotlight, Aluminum Wheels,
Dinette w. 2 chairs, Patio awning
Ceramic Tile in bath, oven
95 & 96 Clipper
250 DSL 36
300 DSL 36
Bus body, side door
Tires
96 Land Yacht-Freightliner Chassis FY
35
Tires(spare) 225/70 19.5
Air brakes FY, 80 interior height
Lever Controlled leveling jacks FY
8 cu ft refrig w. ice maker
9 bedroom TV, LY
Optional
Solar Panels, AM/FM CD player
Computer controlled Automatic Leveling Jacks,
7 kW generator, oven
50 Amp service, electric cord reel
Patio awning LY
97 Cutter 35, 230 DSL Cummins LY
275 DSL engine optional
Freightliner Chassis FY, Tires 235/80 XRV 22.5
Air Brakes/Air ride, 78.5 Interior height
Front entry door, 1500 w. inverter
Patio Awning, 90 gal. Fuel
Regular side driving mirrors
Stainless Steel Sink LY, 8 cu.ft. refrigerator
Pleated Day/Night shades
6 gal DSI Water htr, 30 Amp power cord LY
5 w. solar, 6.5 kW LP generator
Heated holding tanks, No fresh water gravity fill
Optional: Front door awning
50 Amp service, hardwood in galley
Power jacks, Back up monitor LY
Porcelain toilet, Fantastic Vent in bedroom
Powered passenger seat, 10 cu. ft. refrig
Dinette w. 4 chairs, Skylight
97 Land Yacht-
35
230 DSL Cummins
275 DSL Cummins optional
Tires(spare LY) 225/70 19.5
1 or 2 engine batteries
Stronger rear axle FY
Std. Aluminum wheels FY
13 TV in bedroom FY
50 Amp service FY
Patio awning FY
Optional
2000 W inverter with 2 extra batteries
100W inverter for TV in dash
Vinyl Tile floor in bath
98 Cutter-35 CAT 300 DSL FY
Galley Slide Optional FY, Back up monitor
118 exterior height, 5 w. solar charger,
Regular side driving mirrors
Jacobs exhaust brake FY- Wash/Dryer Prep.
ducted air in roof FY?, Dual Pane Windows
2 engine/2 auxiliary batt., Rear Ladder
Alum. Wheels(Std 2-98), Inverter 130w. TV
Ceram or Hdwd galley/Ceram or carpet bath
Full Air Brakes, Porcelain sink FY
180 lb. LPG/ 105 with Diesel Generator
50 Amp Service FY, Tinted glass,
Mud flaps, no pass-through storage LY
Tires(No Spare) 235/80 XRV 22.5.
Power Gear jacks, No fresh water gravity fill
Begin on-line parts info at airstream-rv.com
Optional 7.5 kW diesel gen.
Power Pass. Seat, Skylight
Fantastic fan in bedroom
Slide Out is optional
98 Land Yacht-230 DSL 36
275 Diesel Optional, No Spare Tire/Wheel,
Air Brakes/Air Ride, 130 w.inverter/ TV, Cassette/6spkrs, Alum Wheels (std. 3-98)
Dual Pane Windows(Std 3-1998)
Ceramic Tile Floor (Galley/Bath Std 3-98)
Tires(No spare) FY
5 w. solar w. volt meter
Begin on-line parts info at airstream-rv.com
Optional
1500 w. inverter, Washer/Dryer
Fantastic fan in bedroom
7.0 kW. Quiet DSL Generator
99 Cutter- 35CAT 300 DSL
DSL SLIDE 35 optional, 5 w. solar
Regular side driving mirrors- last year
6 gallon water heater- LY, Air brakes, Exhaust brake, Automotive paint FY
has pass-through storage FY,
Prewired for satellite- first year?
Tires (No Spare) 235/80 XRV 22.5
*All Freightliner air brake chassis mfgd. after 3-1-98 have 4-wheel ABS brakes
1500 w. trace inverter, 78.5 int. height, Dual pane windows, 6.5 LPgenerator, Aluminum wheels
Optional: Dinette w. 2 chairs
7.5 Diesel Generator, , washer/dryer
Slide out 16 X 153 is optional
Power Passenger seat, oven Skylight, Bedroom Fantastic
99 Land Yacht 35 feet- Last Year
230 DSL, 275 DSL Optional
Reg side driver mirrors(last year)
Last Low profile DSL 109 ext height
Dash TV inverter 130w., 6.5 LPG Gen
*All Freightliner air brake chassis mfgd. after 3-1-98 have 4-wheel ABS brakes
90 gallon fuel
Deeper basement storage
No Spare tire/wheel, Prewire Satellite
Dual pane windows, 6 gal water htr LY
Leather seating with recline
Cassette, CD changer
Skylight, Automotive Paint FY?
Tires(no spare)
Optional 1500 w inverter, Washer/dryer
7.0 kW DSL Generator
2000 Land Yacht 35 XC, 35 feet LY
CAT 300 DSL, 330 DSL optional only yr.
2000w.inverter , 10gal Wtr heater w.elect fy
115 ext. hgt , Out Front driver mirrors FY,
16 SLIDE out standard fy, Prewire sattelite
Ceiling Ducted AC, 10w solar, CD changer
90 gal, Std ladder, Ceramic tile galley/bath, Driver Vibrasonic, Air brakes, exhaust brake Air dump, ½ Pac brake (req lubrication) fy., Hydraulic slide out, Ext Finish w.Clear Coat finish fy, Tires 235/80 XRV 22.5 (No Spare but Frame Space for it with added bracket)
Refit with 275/70 XZA1 22.5 for more load But Must Enlarge width of Rear Wheel Well (1-2 out of flange at top of wheel well) before Releasing Air Lifts. Watch max. rim pressure and maximum speed.
Optional
Full Paint, Washer Dryer, Power Cord Reel
Skylight, Power Pass Seat w. footrest,
Rear Ladder, Bath Fantastic Fan
2003 In 2003 Airstream continued most models from 2002, featuring running changes and upgrades. Specifically they:
-Introduced new 2003 SKYDECK with 128 or 12 6 (conflicting literature specifications) exterior travel height when folded limited production of 100 units. (Other 39 foot models are 11 10 exterior height.) Roof capacity of 15 people. GCWR 36000 lbs before S/N 810839 and 41000 after S/N 810839
-360 and 390 models continued
-Discontinued 365 XL
No 2003 Motorhome literature printed by Airstream.
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