Redesign in the st louis area?

[AnnieD]

If i decide to get a used AS that has a QUEEN bed and i want to take it out and get twin beds put in instead... is there anyone you know of that does this kind of thing in the ST. Louis area?

I have seen many with queen beds and very few with twin beds.
the trailers have been lovely except for THAT. LOL

SO.... if i wanted to do something about that. does anyone know of someone that does this kind of work in the St Louis area ?

thanks.

[CanoeStream]

Hi AnnieD. Just what model and year range are you seeking?

Member tksbaskets spent at least a year + looking for a twin bed 25' FB Safari before she found one. I wouldn't sell her mine ... yes, we like the extra space & storage of the twins.

Finding more recent twin bed coaches can take a lot of patience. Some of Teresa's threads...
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f48/...ces-44804.html
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f368...tex-52682.html

You would probably find that Jackson Center is going to be the best and most accessible major rehab center for you.

[AnnieD]

Originally Posted by CanoeStream

Hi AnnieD. Just what model and year range are you seeking?

Member tksbaskets spent at least a year + looking for a twin bed 25' FB Safari before she found one. I wouldn't sell her mine ... yes, we like the extra space & storage of the twins.

Finding more recent twin bed coaches can take a lot of patience. Some of Teresa's threads...
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f48/...ces-44804.html
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f368...tex-52682.html

You would probably find that Jackson Center is going to be the best and most accessible major rehab center for you.

Hi Canoe.... i am not looking for something really old.... unless its got all the up to date stuff on it.
i have seen 2 for sale that i like but i didnt act fast enough because i was still trying to decide if i wanted the twin beds or not. but i DO want them so.... its a matter of looking around.

i have seen many nice AS that have the queen bed but i dont want that.
so.... i got to thinking if i was to get one of THOSE... i would want to take out the queen and put a twin bed on one side and maybe a desk on the other to use as a rear office.

i am looking at one now in the St. Louis area and if i bought it....before i picked it up i would like to have that work done on it.

so.... i need to find someone that could give me an estimate on generally what that might cost me.

at this point i am all over the road about what i want to buy.
i have to do more research and then choose from there.
LOL
BUT... i do have to get this done by June because my lease is up in July and THATS when i want to get started fulltiming.
i dont want to sign another year lease.

would jackson center do what i wanted? i thought that was just where the manufacturer is.

[AnnieD]

Hey Canoe.... i just called Jackson center and they told me they can do it. WOW! i didnt know they could. so thats just great!
thanks for telling me about it. that solves my problem.

[CanoeStream]

Foiled Again is fulltiming in her 25' FB and has a side-to-side queen. She lusts after any of the more recent fore-and-aft queens; eg, 27' FB or 28' Internationals.

I can speak for the 25' FB twin models. They fit a wide sideways outside storage compartment at the front and a wide roadside outside compartment under the roadside twin bed. Note where the curbside storage compartment is if you're looking at those -- that's handy to have and the HW heater is along the wall at the foot of the curbside twin; the voltage converter is just midships of the HW heater -- I'd think those would have to end up in that same location. Talk to the factory to see how they'd suggest customization with one bed & a desk.

Good deal on calling the factory! Quite a number of Airstream dealers do panel replacement but you are suggesting cabinet work too. But your project may involve pulling some interior panels. And, unless I knew the restorer very well, I'd more likely trust the factory if they retrofit a 25' FB type outside storage compartment.

Keep us filled in on your search!

[nswhite]

US Adventure in Davenport, Iowa could probably do it. I've seen other customization work by them and it is of top quality. US Adventure RV | Iowa RV Dealer and Sales of Motorhomes Travel Trailers Fifth Wheels and Popup Campers

[Airtandem]

Yes, USAdventure does good work. I bought from them and live 3 blocks away. Call and ask for Leon, he is incharge of the body shop. It's interstate from StLouis to Davenport; and than you have I80 going west.
Good luck
mike

[Xbob2]

Originally Posted by AnnieD

If i decide to get a used AS that has a QUEEN bed and i want to take it out and get twin beds put in instead... is there anyone you know of that does this kind of thing in the ST. Louis area?

I have seen many with queen beds and very few with twin beds.
the trailers have been lovely except for THAT. LOL

SO.... if i wanted to do something about that. does anyone know of someone that does this kind of work in the St Louis area ?

thanks.

AnnieD,
If the trailer you are looking at is on Craigslist I know if one similar for sale completely rehabbed with rear twin beds. The cost might be comparable with another + having Airstream do the rehab.
Bob in STL

[AnnieD]

Originally Posted by Xbob2

AnnieD,
If the trailer you are looking at is on Craigslist I know if one similar for sale completely rehabbed with rear twin beds. The cost might be comparable with another + having Airstream do the rehab.
Bob in STL

Bob... i havent looked at craigslist so i dont know what trailer you are talking about.
i'll check it out.

[AnnieD]

Hey guys... thanks for the rehab info... i'll check it all out.
and i did ask airstream about doing the twin bed and desk in the back. they gave me a ball park estimate of about 3K.... because of the matching wood.

thats alot. it would be alot less if i just got twin beds in there.
actually what i think i would do is get ONE twin and put my own desk in there.
so then.... i would have them put only one twin in and then leave the rest of the area open. that would be great.

i asked the guy all kinds of questions and they can do anything.
i will check with the other sources as well

thanks again... i appreciate it.