How much would it cost to restore or Renovate an Airstream?
Depending on how much work you do yourself and the initial condition of the trailer, with luck under $6,000, but usually under $10,000 to get a trailer back to something safe and more than an aluminum tent. A complete restoration or renovation can easily cost $12,000 to $18,000 in materials in addition to labor and the initial cost of the trailer. Few people have all the skills and all of the necessary equipment for everything; for example welding or spray painting. This runs up costs, but can hardly be avoided. The working hours required could run from 800 to 4,000, once again depending on condition. A renovation, with a custom interior, can run even more, depending on how much work you can do yourself and how skilled you are.
