Squarestream construction

[Chas]

Originally posted by Chas
Andy is correct,

The "square" Airstreams and Argosy's were both fiberglass.

There are a few owners here but they are often elusive, maybe one will pipe in here soon. They are nice trailers also and I am kinda keeping an eye out for one myself.

Chas

All,

It takes a big man to admit when he is wrong and I am not a big man.



Chas

[Pahaska]

Originally posted by Chas


All,

It takes a big man to admit when he is wrong and I am not a big man.
Chas

You're partially right, Chas, they undoubtedly do have fiberglass insulation.

I visited one last year and was invited in for the tour. Because of the squared-off shape, they feel much more roomy inside than the Classic models and they have a lot more storage. Quality, both inside and outside, was very evident; for a 20-year old trailer, the one I visited was in terrific shape. They just don't have the panache that the rivets and the shape of the Classic model confer. If I were looking for a full-time Airstream, I think the Squarestream would do an admnirable job and be much more comfortable to live in.

The Squarestream reminds me a lot of the 34' Avon that was parked next to me last week. It had all the visual charm of a freight car, but it was obviously a roomy and well built trailer.

[JPAIRSTREAM]

MUD IN MY EYE

It appears that in the Model year 1992 only that the last of this model was indeed made of Fiberglass walls.. Of course this being the Land Yaught Series. All other years had the aluminum ext.

Hows that for being a big man...

[53flyingcloud]

JP

Hows that for being a big man...

We never had a doubt..
We're all in this together.. (picking each other's brain)
It's what you do with the knowledge that counts~!

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[Chas]

In my ongoing search for another Airstream I have run across this ad for an Argosy, square as in the Squarestreams. Look at the description below the ad. Appears to be aluminum skinned.

I am not sure if they had ducted heat & air though, anyone know??

Also,

If anyone runs across one of these drop me a line, 27 footer or less but don't think there was anything less than the 27's.

(But would prefer the Airstream though over the Argosy)

http://www.colonialairstream.com/preowned/c009.html#

Chas

[mwigo]

Squarestreams are made of aluminum. They are even rivoted but the rivots are covered up.

[LLB21]

My vote is for aluminum.

[mwigo]

They do have a ducted furnace but the air is the normal ceiling air.

[mwigo]

Here is pics of my square.

http://www.airforums.com/photo...00/ppuser/6680

[jimmini]

My 1991 Squarestream sales brochure says, "The Airstream Land Yacht travel trailer is back -- all new and better than ever. New high-gloss fiberglass construction gives you greater strength, easier maintenance, and lower cost."

Then on the innovative technological leadership it has, "ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION - Our ------ ------tm process joins the aluminum roof and side wall with unbelievable precision." But it does not say the side wall is aluminum.

[1985air345]

Originally Posted by mwigo

Squarestreams are made of aluminum. They are even riveted but the rivots are covered up.

I posted this on the other Squarestream thread but I thought I'd add it here since the discussion is about the construction.

Here is a link for your review.
http://travel.webshots.com/photo/1234430441034681281uDwUKA

Here is a link to the 1991 brochure that says "Silver/Grey Fiberglass Finish."

http://airstreammotorhomes.com/docs/...uarestream.pdf

It's 4.08 MB so it's kinda large.

It sounds like some early versions were aluminum and later ones were fiberglass. Maybe we're all right!

[G-Daddy]

Mine's a 1988 Argosy 33'. It's aluminum skinned with baked enamel finish. It's very well built and we have it set up permanently on a deeded campsite.

[Foiled Again]

I've seen a FIBERGLASS - white - Argosy Squarestream and toured it inside and out. I've also seen an ALUMINUM Airstream Squarestream and toured it inside and out.

I nearly bought a FIBERGLASS Airstream Squarestream on e-bay. It sold for only $4K and someone beat me to the buy it now.

Seems to me there must be a difference between model years. Let's all do some detailed research. Term papers will need to be fully footnoted, with pictures, pictures, pictures.

Oh BTW, there's an Airstream 5th wheel on our classifieds right now, and it looks like it's aluminum.

Paula Ford

[moosetags]

Here are some photos of a very nice Squarestream that was at the Texas State Vintage Rally several weeks ago. We had a tour of the inside. It was just as pristine as the exterior.