What would you do differently on ur AS?

[RavenDog]

If you had to do it over, what changes would you make to a new one? I'm considering different AS choices and would like your input for consideration.

For instance:
* Larger or smaller TT (Different Model)
* Buy Pre-Owned or Buy New
* Front Bed/Rear Bed
* Change Bed Type (Twin to Full etc.)
* Add More/Less Windows
* Oyster bowl sink or double
* 2 A/C's
* Different Floor Plan
* Larger/Different Tires
* Remove Dinnette
* Install Lounge Chair(s)
* Add Solar Panels or After Market
* Lighter/Darker Interior
* Change Curtain/Decor Choice(s)
* Install Larger/More Inverter(s)
* Install a different hitch setup
* Etc. Etc.

[daymonjones]

I am a skinny 6' 2", next time I am going to have a bed that is long enough for both a pillow and for my feet not to hang off the end.

Two dogs as sleeping buddies, and a bed that is wide enough for us all to stretch out.

I'd really like a larger all around bed!

[withidl]

I would consider 50 amp service and wire for a 2nd AC in the bedroom, even though I have yet to really need it.

[cwf]

I am rectifying the error of 30amp and 1 AC...going 50 with AC2

[Pahaska]

1. Twins instead of crossways queen.

2. Lounge chairs instead of couch.

3. 16" wheels and Michelin tires.

4. Nicer floor than the original terrible vinyl pattern.

5. ProPride hitch (the absolute best).

Wait!

I have every on of those things now that I have installed them myself.

[AWCHIEF]

Lesson learned: If I had known better I would have bought a larger model. Something in the 23ft range with a real bed and more storge room.

[jcanavera]

Interior wise I would have gone with the twin beds. I thought the queen would be better after having twins in the Safari. I miss that extra room (center isle) that a twin provides.

We took the center bath rather than a side bath. That cut the main closet down in half. Still on the fence on this since the half closet is a pain when we need to bring coats with us. Like the extra room in the bath though.

Then there are the things are available today that weren't in 2004. First I'd forgo the skylight in the front of the trailer, if the vista views had been available. Second I'd forgo the carpet in lieu of vinyl. At the time Airstream refused to build a slide out without the carpet due to their feeling that the vinyl would be damaged by the rollers on the bottom of the slide unit.

Things we are glad we did. We upgraded to the 15K air conditioner/heat pump at build time. Back then the standard was 13.5K. Leather sofa.

Enhancements we've done. LED Tailights, patio and step lights. 16" wheels and LT tires.

Jack

[NJtoNC]

We bought the 57 (26 ft) bc the globetrotter isn't really big enough. We too will go with double beds.

[m.hony]

1. solar panel
2. inverter
3. ProPride
4. brown ultra leather dinette

[Rollster]

Twin beds instead of queen; that's all (so far)!

[rastapoodle]

Our 5050 is now 9 years old and we bought her when she was 4 years old. Other than some weird stuff like a bathroom door lock, a few locks on the drawers and hooks to tie down the TV's, the prior owner did nothing to her. We've done over 30 things to the interior and exterior.

But, we LOVE the floor plan (no dinette). Wish there was NO carpet, but we've gotten all the other ugly stuff out. Someday, we'll figure out what floor will work for us.

We bought big to start, so no regrets there.

[dkottum]

We love our rear bed 25' with factory solar, awning pkg, conv/micro and gas oven. The best aftermarkets are ProPride hitch and 16" Michelins on Sendel T02 wheels.

It's a travel trailer for two retirees and we are on the road 6 months a year. We will soon convert the front dinette to two reclining chairs with small foldup table between, and maybe some day convert the queen bed to twin beds but not soon.

It's a terrific traveling camper.

doug k

[Skater]

The routing of the power cord and water hose on ours always makes me think, "This wasn't one of Airstream's better designs."

[VTSafari]

We have replaced the floor with Alure Ultra. Have on order 16 inch Michelins with Sendel rims. Two leather recliners. Building a fold down table between the recliners. Building new cabinets where pullout bed was to increase storage and provide place for microwave and printer. Replacing the plastic clips for window shades with magnetic catches. Replaced the toilet with one that has ceramic bowl. Putting in wire shelving in some storage areas to increase functionality. Replaced the twin beds with queen. That's it for this year.

Longer term I will upgrade batteries, better converter/inverter. Put some solar panels on. Replace 13500 AC with 1500 AC when it needs to be replaced. Maybe get a generator.

Bill

[LiLNomad]

Put the bathroom all in one like on the Classic and the new LandYacht but in the shorter length trailers

[RavenDog]

Interesting and sounds like some great desired and/or actual changes. One of the surprises for me was the multiple responders changing or wanting to change from queen/full beds to twin - I'm guessing mostly for the actual increase in space? Being a prospective first time buyer/tower, the changes/information are very helpful.

[Big C]

Great thread!
So far nothing. Kept the twin beds, the tempurpedic's we bought were slightly over wide which was good. I am 6'2 and just barley fit the length...
Converting to led lights
Installing new flooring this month as soon as my wife finds exactly what she wants...
Looking at new wheels 16's for our next long trip

[TCA and GPO]

Well we are newbies so take this with a grain of salt, maybe some tequila .
We bought a new 27 FB International Signature. We wanted the queen bed and for us to each have a bedside table and light. With this set up it is easy to get up during the night without disturbing the other. We were not interested in twin beds. Our 70 pound labradoodle likes to sleep with us...wish he would sleep on the floor. One AC is quite sufficient.

[68Streamline]

For better aesthetics, and improve stability (lower center of gravity), replace the bulky rooftop AC with a unit in the cabin (similar to AC on new bowlus road chief).