How Do You Restore Airstream Travel Trailers?
The shape and silver color of lightweight Airstream trailers was inspired by aircraft design. The founder of Airstream, Wally Bryan, said his trailers “cruised down the highway like a stream of air,” hence the name. Restoring a trailer can be an expensive proposition but there are plenty of resources available because vintage Airstreams are so popular. If you’re good with tools you can do most of the work. Hire professionals for jobs that are beyond your skills. Check the trailer for structural damage. Repair of replace rotted wood and floors. Replace framing as needed. Test the electrical systems and plumbing if they’re present and have a professional do repairs if you aren’t skilled in those areas. Take off any parts that were added to the trailer and not consistent with the design of an Airstream. Repair damage like screw holes that happened when the aftermarket parts were added. Clean the water system including the black and gray water tanks. Fill them and then check them for leaks
