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11-24-2002, 10:33 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2002 34' Classic S/O
Irvine
, California
Join Date: Jul 2002
Posts: 118
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Squarestream Sighting
We towed our Airstream along the mighty I-5 over 800 miles this weekend. We went to see Big Game in Berkeley. (CAL 30 - Stanfurd 7; Go Bears!!!) Sighted 5 Airstreams along the way - 4 newer Bambis and Safaris plus one Squarestream.
Anyone have the history and other interesting info on this unusual Airstream? When were they produced? I have never seen one up close and personal. Do they tow like a "real" Airstream?
Just curious...
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Phil in Irvine
WBCCI # 9759
2002 34 Slide Out Lounge
2005 Yukon XL, 3/4 ton, 4WD, 8.1 engine
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11-25-2002, 12:37 AM
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5 rivets, 1 loose screw
1966 20' Globetrotter
Saginaw County
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Join Date: May 2002
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"Squarestream" history
Here's an excerpt from Tom Patterson's website:
The Argosy production run was in two groups. The more familiar round style was
built from 1972 (as a 73 model) until 1979. Both a motorhome and travel trailer
were built during this time under the Argosy name. There are some possible 80's
models of the round style. The 1979 model year was the changeover year for the
motorhome. That year Airstream built 3 versions, the last of the Argosy's, a
painted Airstream and an Airstream "silver bullet".
The second run started as a 1986 model. It was the first of the square built
coaches. It was a metal skinned coach with a mustard and black color scheme. It
was also built in 1987. In 1988 Airstream changed to a composite fiberglass wall
construction, changed the color to gray and called it an "Airstream". Thus was
born the infamous "Squarestream". The club at the time had a fit. After the 1989
model year Airstream changed the name to Landyacht and continued to build them
into 1992. The 1988-89 time frame was also Airstream's first experiment with
fifth wheels.
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11-25-2002, 05:14 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
1972 31' Sovereign
High Springs
, Florida
Join Date: May 2002
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I saw one of the fifth wheel trailers at the Service Center last week. It had the slide outs removed for some reason. From what I saw of it, it appeared to be very well built. I asked the tourguide what they were doing servicing a "Brand X", and he said look at the side, and sure enough it said "Airstream"!
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2003 GMC 2500HD 4X4 D/A Ext. Cab
Propane Powered Honda EU2000i
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11-25-2002, 06:23 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2002 34' Classic S/O
Irvine
, California
Join Date: Jul 2002
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Newstreamer:
I wasn't disagreeing that this was an Airstream; I was just trying to differentiate it from the traditional rounded styles...
Rog0525:
Thanks for the info. Any idea how they have performed over the years?
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Phil in Irvine
WBCCI # 9759
2002 34 Slide Out Lounge
2005 Yukon XL, 3/4 ton, 4WD, 8.1 engine
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11-25-2002, 10:20 AM
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5 rivets, 1 loose screw
1966 20' Globetrotter
Saginaw County
, Michigan
Join Date: May 2002
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Re: Squarestream performance
I have no personal knowledge but since they were designed, engineered and built by Airstream, I imagine they perform quite well. It seems likely that their demise was mainly due to the "box" appearance and painted exterior, which caused quite an uproar from A/S purists when they were introduced.
The Ford Edsel and "new formula" Coca Cola come to mind.
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11-27-2002, 04:35 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 31' Classic
Golden Valley
, Arizona
Join Date: Apr 2002
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I guess this thread has confused me. For I saw what I would consider a Squarestream today on US99 in Central CA.
It was an Airstream TT with '70th Anniversary' on the side. It was silver aluminum but it was a lot boxier than our '92 classic.
Is this what everyone is referring to? It was definitely not an Argosy.
It was like someone took a box trailer and rounded the corners 'squarer' than normal for an Airstream but it was an Airstream.
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11-27-2002, 05:04 PM
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Contributing Member
2018 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
Austin (Hays County)
, Texas
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Airstream profile
As I understand it, there have been two "profile" changes in post-WW2 Airstreams. These changes were to make the A/S roomier and to improve the storage space. I believe one of these changes occurred since your '92 was built.
I'm guessing you saw a new wide-body with the latest, more squared-off profile. The 70th anniversary was about a year or so ago.
We had a 70s model at our lasty rally and its shape really contrasted with the newer trailers.
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2018 Interstate GT, "Sabre-Dog V"
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11-27-2002, 05:22 PM
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Airstream Driver
1994 30' Excella
1992 35' Airstream 350
Austin
, Texas
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I saw one those squarestreams at the Anchorage RV Park in Alaska this summer. It was really square and I had to look twice to assure myself that it had the Airstream name.
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1994 30' Excella Front Kitchen Trailer
1990 25' Excella Travel trailer
1992 350LE Classic Touring Coach
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11-27-2002, 10:38 PM
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3 Rivet Member
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As my memory has it I believe the "squarestreams" are from the late 1980's. In '86 and '87 they used the old "Argosy" name then in '88 and '89 they were called Airstream Land Yacht. I might be wrong about the years but they weren't around for very long.
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11-28-2002, 12:17 AM
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Rivet Master
1984 29' Sovereign
Savannah
, Missouri
Join Date: Apr 2002
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Square'd away..
There's a very interesting site that has the (nearly)complete history abt these units as well as, pictures..
calldon, one of our members, has a web site:
www.calldon.com/air.htm
check it out~!
ciao
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12-04-2002, 12:59 PM
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New Member
Georgetown
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Join Date: Dec 2002
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We just bought an 1989 "Square" stream 32'! We had an 1976 Argosy 22' for several years, but needed more space. I have not towed it yet and I'll be glad to let everyone know how it handles as soon as we take it for it's maiden voyage!
Thanks,
Wade
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12-04-2002, 02:53 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
1972 31' Sovereign
High Springs
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If you want to get really technical...
An Airstream would be considered an SOB, because the ORIGINAL aluminum aircraft trailer design came from Bowlus. But that would be getting ridiculous.
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2003 GMC 2500HD 4X4 D/A Ext. Cab
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12-04-2002, 03:15 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
1972 31' Sovereign
High Springs
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Join Date: May 2002
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Wade
Hey Wade, did you get yours via Ebay? There was a real nice one at auction there. From the pictures posted at the auction side it looked like a real sweetheart. They look like they are very well made trailers. To bad they quit makin' em!
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2003 GMC 2500HD 4X4 D/A Ext. Cab
Propane Powered Honda EU2000i
Lots of Hot Sauce!
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12-05-2002, 09:01 AM
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New Member
Georgetown
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No, I purchased mine from a RV Mall in my home town. I did see several on EBay, but I just can't bring myself to purchase something like an Airstream without getting my hands on it first!
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03-19-2007, 08:04 PM
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Site Team
2002 25' Safari
Dewey
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Went to Dead Horse State Park (can't get enough of that place) in Cottonwood, AZ yesterday to do some fishing and hanging out with my flyfishing club. Spotted this in the group site and got a tour from the owner Jim who happens to be repaircrafts on this forum. It's a 89 squaresrtream in terrific condition. It is all aluminum and has a great painted finish. Twin beds in the read and a side bath. The trailer is around 28 feet.
Thanks for the tour Jim!
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03-28-2007, 06:15 PM
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Rivet Master
1989 29' Land Yacht
Mesa
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Repaircrafts is now jimmini on the forum.Would like to hear from any squarestream trailer owners.
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03-28-2007, 06:29 PM
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Rivet Master
1985 34.5' Airstream 345
Tujunga
, California
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Jim:
What is the real name and model of your trailer? Is squarestream just a slang term?
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Ron and Debbie Lawrence
1985 345 Motorhome...... delightfully tacky......yet unrefined
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03-28-2007, 07:14 PM
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Rivet Master
2016 25' Flying Cloud
Sunnyvale
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Airstream Land Yacht...
Ron & Debbie-
See link (calldon...)in thread above on first page to Squarestream site... When they were silver with Airstream Logo's from 1989 to 1991, they were called Land Yacht's... Length was 28'... I find some irony in fact that WBCCI would not let them join the club, since they weren't round and classic-looking... I hope none of current officers were part of anti-squarestream movement back then... Very cool trailers, and rare.. We saw 1 out of 1100+ Airstreams at Salem last July...
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In Theory, there's no difference between Theory and Practice, but in Practice, there is usually a difference...
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03-28-2007, 07:41 PM
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4 Rivet Member
Fond du Lac
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Jim: A buddy of mine back in Mpls purchased a new 32 or 33 Squarestream with front kitchen. It was pretty cool with a nice floorplan. Yours is very nice.
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2010 43' Newmar Dutch Aire
formerly 2006 34' Classic
Changing the World One Child at a Time
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03-28-2007, 07:48 PM
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Rivet Master
1985 34.5' Airstream 345
Tujunga
, California
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Condoluminum
Ron & Debbie-
See link (calldon...)in thread above on first page to Squarestream site... When they were silver with Airstream Logo's from 1989 to 1991, they were called Land Yacht's... Length was 28'... I find some irony in fact that WBCCI would not let them join the club, since they weren't round and classic-looking... I hope none of current officers were part of anti-squarestream movement back then... Very cool trailers, and rare.. We saw 1 out of 1100+ Airstreams at Salem last July...
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Thanks John! I'll check it out. Ron
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