Our latest creation is easily our favorite Airstream renovation, yet. But we’re not getting too attached to her because she leaves America in just a few weeks. We’re loading her on a boat headed for her new home Down Under. Now you know why we nicknamed her, “Aussie” (pronounced Ozzy).
A 3D image of the main living area.
This 27-foot 1974 Airstream Overlander was custom-built for an Australian couple and their quiver of children. The extreme complexity of this unit is downplayed and almost completely hidden and integrated into a warm, minimalist, yet natural design to mimic the emotions of the Australian Outback where they plan to explore.
The entry door has been relocated to the opposite side for the driving-on-the-left-side requirement in Australia. Plus, the chassis has been significantly upgraded to handle the tough backcountry roads. We rewired and converted every electrical appliance and outlet to the 240 volt Euro-style system.
This 3D rendering of the dining area created during the schematic design phase.
Whether its mission is a weekend getaway or three month adventure, this Airstream is completely self-sufficient, easily providing all the comforts of home. On board black and grey water tanks, along with ample fresh water storage. Rain or shine, there’s plenty of power generated from curved photovoltaic solar panels on top, with electric inverters and storage batteries tucked safely away inside.
A spacious dining and kitchen area makes for large family's comfortable meal.
There’s a large residential-style kitchen, with hidden storage everywhere, and integrated multimedia throughout. The front dining area easily converts into a spacious bed for Mum and Dad in less than a minute. A kids bunk room in the rear features a hidden pop-up low voltage television. For an extra level of safety, we installed child rails on the upper bunks.
The 3D representation of the bunkroom matches the finished product.
The bathroom is an efficient space with stand up or sit down shower, stainless steel spray wand, contemporary sink and faucet, solid surface Corian vanity and a raised pedestal toilet. Recycled glass tile surrounds the shower to the ceiling and on virtually every surface below counter height.
“Fusion” bamboo flooring provides a rock-solid platform for active kids and critters. Custom handcrafted walls and doors are a clever blend of smoked plexi-glass for ambiant light and privacy, then framed in solid oak. Matching the wall construction, the bedroom door swings and the bathroom door is a space-saving surface slider. All door and drawer fronts throughout are solid maple with silent-close sliders and German Hafele hardware.
A 3D image of the bathroom with vessel sink and raised toilet.
Outside there’s an awning curbside and over the rear window, plus a waterproof 240 volt outlet, along with hot and cold water hookups for exterior showering after a dirty day of wrestling wallabees and ‘roos.
As a viewer of our website you’re getting a sneak peak of this special Airstream before it’s shared with the rest of the country in a Travel Channel special scheduled to air this Fall.
This is the best yet.
Did you have to relocate the bath from the factory layout or was it a mid-bath?
I like the translucent door.
Yes, this model was a rear bathroom and we moved the waste water tanks and plumbing to the middle. It’s rare for a factory-built 1974 Overlander to have mid-coach bathrooms, but there are a few. The clients needed this layout to allow easy access for the parents living and sleeping area in front, and the kids bunkroom in back. It worked out very well.
I love the bathroom design and the translucent door! I have a 31′ sovreign that I would like to remodel the bathroom on. There does not appear to be a shower curtain or door on yours. Does overspray get on lavatory cabinet, what are the lavatory counter and shower seat surfaces made of? Thanks
The images you see were actually taken prior to completion. Since then, a shower curtain has been installed directly on the ceiling. The countertops and horizontal surfaces are made of Corian.
Cheers,
Thanks!
Mark,
The countertop is made of 1/2″ Corian. It’s an excellent, durable solid surface option. We install a flexible shower curtain track that follows the contour of the ceiling to keep water contained in the shower area. A little water won’t hurt the rest of the bathroom, tho, it’s all water resistant.
Who is the bathroom sink manufacturer?
The bathroom sink is an Executive Zero Radius Stainless Steel Curved Bottom Trough Sink - 22″. We purchased ours from Signature Hardware in Erlanger, Kentucky. Amazon has lots of online retailer options, too.
Thanks!
HEy Matt, I’m working on changing my rear bath to a mid bath as well. The pics look as if the toilet area is quite tight. What are the inner dimensions of that bath/shower?
thanks
Eric
These designs are super , I like Airstreams very classic.Your and Matt’s designs bring airstream to a new level,mixing the classic exterior design with min. modern interiors . VERY COOL
Thanks, Jay!
Wow, that’s my kinda style. What’s the prize range for a reno’d airstream like this?
Glad you like our work. They’re really catching on all around the world. This type of reno starts at about 50k. This 1974 was totally tricked out with lots of technology, running gear upgrades, and changing over the electrical system and all appliances for Australia. This model cost well over that figure, and the clients are very pleased. It’s on the boat now, headed down under.
Let me know your budget and requirements and we’ll be happy to put together a proposal for one for you.
The walls look great; not a rivet in sight. What material did you use and how did you affix it to the frame?
nerdy question: What’s the make of the sink in the bathroom?
The bathroom sink is a Whitting 141.
PS: We love nerdy questions!
As an Aussie there are many things we envy you in the U.S. - such as your iconic Airstreams and ChrisCrafts. As a keen fly fisher one of my dreams is to have a renovated Bambi to call home when I visit the highlands chasing trout. Your work will give me rich inspiration on cold nights away.
…and we Americans love your beautiful women, magnificent outback, and beer!