Cut And Shortened Airstream

[HiHoAgRV]

How about we take 2 30 footers and end up with a 10 and a 50? One with no bathroom, one with two master suits, front and rear baths...The mind is a blurr

[crestonrv]

hey didn't see pic of cut as,did same out of 82 3 axle excella call it the exexcella check it out on web site Home had it to jc to p/u some pieces and created a bit of a stir. ended up 3000 lbs tow with s10.
32"/32" shower and double bed plenty of room.

[crestonrv]

give me a call and i can break it down for you.my chopper/exexcella almost paid for itself (including chrome rims)and have pics from start to finish.maiden voyage to saginaw was uneventful except for cold and snow.mine is made from back 16.6" of tree damaged as bought for a song.e me for # cesrtonrv@yahoo.com

[crestonrv]

why carry two axles on a 16' ? my 20 runs fine on 1 and saves about 300lbs.

[Minnie's Mate]

Too cute, but too small for my family.

Great job though. I think you probably could actually tow that with a bi-cycle. Looking forward to seeing interior photos when you're done.

[enduroryda]

Originally Posted by crestonrv

hey didn't see pic of cut as,did same out of 82 3 axle excella call it the exexcella check it out on web site Home had it to jc to p/u some pieces and created a bit of a stir. ended up 3000 lbs tow with s10.
32"/32" shower and double bed plenty of room.

Checked out your websight and thought this was interesting...Had me scratching my head for a minute

[Silverhobby]

The modifications look great. Makes all kinds of "wild" ideas run through my head as I look at the tree damaged Overlander in my back yard. I can hear the rivets tremble in the still of the evening...

[Joey 73]

OK I had to register under another name I lost my password to my original account Im joey73 I figured I would update on my shortened airstream I am going to cut the tongue off and extend it about 2 ft so I can put a onan 5000 watt gen on the tongue close to the front of the camper. I figured it would help with the little bit of sway I have at 45 mph. I have been camping in it once and the 15 btu rooftop ac will push the airstream to about 60 degrees all day even if it is 100 outside I installed a kitchen sink cabinets and a toilet so far I will take some pictures later.

[Joey 73]

I figured no matter where I go I will always have power I plan on going on long trips in it so it will make it nice in rest stops. I have had so many people stop by and ask me to sell it but theres noway I can sell it I put to much time in it and its a unique camper.

[runningbarre]

Wow, what a COOL AS!!!!! My wife would be so clausterphobic(sp?) but I think it is cool!

[Lunar Module]

Originally Posted by enduroryda

That's really cute...here is something similar I had saved in my files...

My father owns that one. He pulls it behind a matching 28' motorhome.

[Lunar Module]

Here it is...

[Wabbiteer]

extend it about 2 ft so I can put a onan 5000 watt gen on the tongue close to the front of the camper

Onan 5000 generators are noisy - Seriously consider finding a used inverter style generator before you change anything.

[crestonrv]

5000 would be overkill if all you need is to power a/c. a 4000 onan/gaurdian would do the job,the 5000 is a 220vac gen ! the gaurdian is the quieter of the 2 and cost is about 700.00 less. also the 2.8 kv would be a consideration but the 4.0s give you more for about the same $. I am a dealer for both and also a warranty station. I do trust the new gaurdians as much if not more than the new onans. I have a used 5000
in the shed ( replaced it with the new 5.5) need to check it out. i did notice when pulling 5000 that is a 4.0 emerald with a different stator and a new package, i think a 4.0 stator would turn it back into an emerald. fyi

[Diesel1]

Originally Posted by Goin camping

I got the Email and the wife is working on it now. Give her about ten min. and we'll have them posted.

are the pics here?

[Joey 73]

I already have the 5000 in hand and it runs good and I put a quiet muffler on it it isn't to bad on noise. I would rather deal with a little noise than be hot all summer or on trips. I live in florida and I hate the heat go figure

[Joey 73]

The generator is out of a old 76 pace arrow. I figure I would try to stay with older stuff. It seems to last longer and easy to work on and you get the same results as a new one.

[Joey 73]

Ok I finally got my original account back thanks a million

[Wabbiteer]

My apologies to you on my wish-booking your project post!

What might be cool (yeesh doing it again) is drop-down supports that will take the weight of the generator off the frame when you are setting up for a stay; reduce and remove the vibrations transmitted into the trailer would be a job won...

[crkwolf]

Originally Posted by Diesel1

are the pics here?

Yep, see post #18