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10-13-2010, 04:39 PM
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1 Rivet Member
santa barbara
, California
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 8
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Complete Redo - 25' Tradewind
I purchased this airstream about 8 months ago and have been remodeling ever since. Now that I'm well underway, I thought that I might share the experience with you. A little background, I'm a 27 year old Architect in Santa Barbara, CA.
I've started a blog, you can see it here:
Here's a before and after Pic...
M
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10-13-2010, 05:41 PM
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Rivet Master
1973 25' Tradewind
Bloomsbury
, New Jersey
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 696
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WOW, Nice job on an updated interior. MPJ
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10-13-2010, 06:18 PM
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Rivet Master
2020 27' Globetrotter
1999 25' Safari
Somewhere
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 860
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Great job!
We just bought a 1969 25' Tradewind two or three weeks ago and will be going through the renovation process too.
It looks as though you changed out the bathroom -- would you mind telling and/or sharing pics as to what and how you did? (I thought I saw a new cabinet with sink it the bathroom.) I'd love to have a small, oval or round stainless steel sink in the bathroom. We plan to redo the kitchen of ours as well.
It looks as though you took down the partition and some of the bedroom low storage (chest) to extend your kitchen. Do you mind if I ask what you are doing for the bedroom? Ours has a double gaucho in the bedroom, and I'd like to have a full-time double (or queen if there would be room) in there.
Thanks for sharing your pics.
Deb
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10-14-2010, 12:17 PM
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New Member
1973 31' Sovereign
Waller
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 3
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Looks great - would love to see more photos.
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10-14-2010, 01:33 PM
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1 Rivet Member
santa barbara
, California
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 8
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My Blog Info.
I am just starting my BLOG. Here's the address:
An Architect's Airstream
No info yet, but will be updating it daily. Here's a few more photos (before and after of the bathroom):
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10-14-2010, 03:06 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
asbury park
, New Jersey
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 905
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woah! sawwet! we want more pics!
is that a traditional tile & grout or did you use something flexible I don't know about?
wheres is the shower? whats on the other end of the trailer?
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10-14-2010, 03:41 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1958 22' Flying Cloud
Folsom
, California
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 468
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More please. . . .
More information please. . .. I too want to know more about the products used. Cabinets, grout, etc.
Looks great!
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10-14-2010, 04:35 PM
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Airstream Fanatic
1976 31' Sovereign
1959 17' Pacer
1965 26' Overlander
Bismarck
, North Dakota
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 1,035
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Love it!!
Gorgeous!! I love what you have done. Did what you add make a big difference in weight? How did you do grout on tile without having it split when it moves? Or are you just keeping it parked? Beautiful job on what you have done!
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10-14-2010, 05:34 PM
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1 Rivet Member
santa barbara
, California
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 8
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Bedroom...
Quote:
Originally Posted by D. Hall
Great job!
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It looks as though you changed out the bathroom -- would you mind telling and/or sharing pics as to what and how you did? (I thought I saw a new cabinet with sink it the bathroom.) I'd love to have a small, oval or round stainless steel sink in the bathroom. We plan to redo the kitchen of ours as well. Yes, a rather significant bathroom redo as well. The vanity sink is working quite well (as the countertop is lower than typical height - really bings up the surface to a comfortable working level)
It looks as though you took down the partition and some of the bedroom low storage (chest) to extend your kitchen. Do you mind if I ask what you are doing for the bedroom? Ours has a double gaucho in the bedroom, and I'd like to have a full-time double (or queen if there would be room) in there.
Yes, one of my goals was to open the space and combine uses to serve many differenct purposes. The bedroom has a custom built extendable gaucho (on slides so no need for supports to bang feet into while walking around at night. Probably couldn't fit a queen between the countertop.
Thanks for sharing your pics.
Deb
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mdh
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10-14-2010, 05:35 PM
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1 Rivet Member
santa barbara
, California
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 8
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pictures.
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Originally Posted by farmette
Looks great - would love to see more photos.
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Check out my blog. I'll be posting lots more pictures there.
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10-14-2010, 05:40 PM
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1 Rivet Member
santa barbara
, California
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 8
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weight
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Originally Posted by ND10CentCan
Gorgeous!! I love what you have done. Did what you add make a big difference in weight? How did you do grout on tile without having it split when it moves? Or are you just keeping it parked? Beautiful job on what you have done!
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Yes, i did add some weight in the end, however, i used many techniques to keep the weight down. Example: replaced old 200+ lb fridge with a new 100 lb. Eliminated 130lb AC unit (live in a very temperate climate) - Used lighter weight materials for cabinetry, floor and countertop. Tile underlayment is composite foam product that bonds to flexible mortar (as opposed to super heavy hardyboard.) and extremely flexible grout. No cracks yet and a fair amount of towing. Kept the glass (yes glass) tile thin and small to minimize cracking. Many other methods i'll discuss in my blog. (follow me!
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10-14-2010, 05:42 PM
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1 Rivet Member
santa barbara
, California
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 8
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NJtoNC
woah! sawwet! we want more pics!
is that a traditional tile & grout or did you use something flexible I don't know about?
wheres is the shower? whats on the other end of the trailer?
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Traditional, but very small glass tile. Shower is right next to sink (you can see the shower seat in the picture - though the shower head is on the wall out of the picture) Curtain yet to be installed.
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10-16-2010, 10:40 AM
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Rivet Master
1984 34.5' Airstream 345
Foothill Ranch
, California
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 4,695
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Maybe its me or my computer, but I cant see or find a link to your Blog...
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10-16-2010, 02:29 PM
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New Member
Currently Looking...
Currently Looking...
Santa Barbara
, California
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 1
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Looks great! Looking forward to seeing more photos.
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10-16-2010, 08:07 PM
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1 Rivet Member
santa barbara
, California
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 8
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An Architect's Airstream Here's the link to my blog. Should work.
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10-16-2010, 08:42 PM
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Rivet Master
2016 27' Flying Cloud
Georgetown
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 796
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Wow, it looks absolutely beautiful! What an inspiration to make me want to get started on more renovations. I just bookmarked your Blog and look forward to following it. You have really sharp taste!
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10-16-2010, 11:26 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1965 22' Safari
Shelter Island
, New York
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 89
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Come on a (1965) Safari with me!
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10-17-2010, 02:00 PM
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Rivet Master
1978 29' Ambassador
1974 25' Tradewind
1974 27' Overlander
Indiana
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Sep 2003
Posts: 677
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Nice job! We are going through a similar redo and I've removed the bulkhead wall separating the galley and bunk room. It really opens up the trailer. I'm curious as to what you did with your flooring. Did you use laminate? And it looks like you used bamboo for your countertop. Please keep us posted on your progress.
Bob
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10-18-2010, 08:56 PM
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Airstream Fanatic
1976 31' Sovereign
1959 17' Pacer
1965 26' Overlander
Bismarck
, North Dakota
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 1,035
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I wonder what smells worse, the pit bull or the mouse house? Sad to say I can identify with wondering if that smell ever goes away. We had a mouse house/hotel for several hundred of the creatures...yuck! I will follow your blog...love your work.
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10-19-2010, 02:03 AM
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Rivet Master
1984 34.5' Airstream 345
Foothill Ranch
, California
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 4,695
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Looks really great!
More pics of the rebuild and final result please!
What did you use to strip the clear?
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