With all respect to anyone with current issues, I was just wondering about the possibilities.
Say we got ten brand new Airstreams sitting in a lot in Atlanta. They have been submerged with rainwater up to the windows. If offered to me for 10 cents on the dollar, would I buy one?
I've personally seen what the New Orleans flood cars and boats look like. I wouldn't touch those. But let's just assume that this water was not sewage and fuel polluted.
OK, lets say I just paid $5 grand for a 2009 27 FB. After checking the bearings, lights, & brakes, I tow it to the nearest dumpster. I proceed to throw out all the "damaged beyond repair" stuff like carpet, mattresses, and cushions.
After I get it home and in a BIG garage, I start the disassemble. Disconnect and remove all the appliances and electrical components. Remove all the plumbing fixtures. All the cabinetry comes out. Then the flooring.
Drill out and remove all the interior skins. Toss out all the insulation.
Remove belly pan & Banana skins
Remove shell. Replace floor.
clean
Now build yourself an Airstream.
Replace cabinets with new. Replace all finishes. Repair/Replace all appliances.
When the work is done, how much are you in for? Couple of hundred hours? $1,500 in rough materials? $3,000 in furniture? $3,000 in mechanicals? Lets round up. Say you got $15K in your "new" trailer.
Is it worth it? Many have done this process, its just that this one wouldn't have the rust or rot!
Who here would take this on as a winter project? Geez, I need a life.........
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