Action back through 5 years of Airstream’s motorized touring coach history as we chart the course leading up to today’s elegant and daring lineup of Class B rvs. From our very first venture with the B-190 vans of the 1980s to the Atlas, Interstate, and Rangeline Touring Coaches these days, Airstream’s Class B history is an interesting take a look at how this growing lineup has actually developed.
Airstream’s enduring history of motorhome production started almost 5 years ago with the 1974 intro of the Argosy Motorhome. Today, renowned Airstream style and famous engineering come together in our Class B and Class B+ Recreational Vehicles consisting of the Atlas, Interstate, and Rangeline line of product. Let’s have a look back at how Airstream ended up being a leader in exploring coach production with an appearance back through the timeline of motorized systems through the years.
A/van
Prior To there might be a “B van” there needed to be an “A van.” In 1973, as the United States dealt with an oil crisis leading to fuel lacks and high gas costs, Airstream set out to discover possible markets with a requirement for top quality aluminum items to balance out a loss in sales. In action, the business presented an all-aluminum, sturdy energy van called the A/van
This item was marketed at markets consisting of bread business, dry cleaners, flower designers, and the postal service. A special chapter in Airstream’s history, the A/van showcased Airstream’s spirit of decision and development throughout attempting times and led the way for a long history of van production.
B-190
In the late 1980s, Airstream started advancement on its very first little Class B motorhome called the B-190 constructed on a Ford chassis. Unlike Class A motorhomes which are normally constructed utilizing a c ommercial bus or truck chassis, Class B motorhomes are constructed utilizing automobile vans or panel trucks. Due to their smaller sized size, they can quickly navigate into parking areas, back into websites at the camping site, or take a trip off the beaten course. A precursor to today’s Interstate, Atlas, and Rangeline Touring Coaches, the Airstream B-190 was the business’s very first venture into Class B Recreational vehicles and provided a compact travel experience with Airstream quality inside.
Interstate
Very first presented in 2004, the Interstate Touring Coach introduced the contemporary age of Airstream Class B Recreational Vehicles. In 2011 Airstream started its collaboration with Mercedes-Benz on the Interstate Touring Coach. The collaboration was the ideal match, with Mercedes-Benz power, efficiency, and security mixed with Airstream’s enduring quality and handmade workmanship. Developed on a Sprinter van chassis with capability to seat a number of individuals, the Interstate uses all the benefits you require– like a restroom and cooking area– on the journey to your next location.
Westfalia
In 2005 and 2006, Airstream imported the Westfalia “James Cook” van from Europe, upfitted it to United States requirements, and called it the Airstream Westfalia. Just 192 were imported, making it among the most highly-sought-after Airstream designs today.
The Dodge Sprinter Westfalia by Airstream was simply over 18 feet in length, with a brilliant and welcoming interior artfully set out on various levels for a roomy look. Including a special roofing system bed, the motorized Westfalia promoted the most recent automobile innovation from Dodge and Mercedes-Benz. Its exceptional dependability and excellent security functions would end up being the trademark of Airstream exploring coaches to come.
Opportunity and Parkway
Presented in design year 2006 as a cost-effective response to your taking a trip requirements, the 22′ Parkway Touring Coach included a kitchen area and bath, complete interior headroom, and roomy sleeping location.
Presented in design year 2011 on a Chevy 3500 Series Express chassis, the Airstream Opportunity provided Ultraleather seating for 7, stainless-steel devices, and a kitchen area, restroom, and lounge location.
Autobahn
In 2014 Airstream presented the Autobahn: an exploring coach that was completely matched for transferring company customers to a conference or buddies to a tailgate. With seating for 8, the Autobahn included spacious seating, specific tables, and an onboard tv.
Atlas
In design year 2018, Airstream presented the most elegant exploring coach to date– the Airstream Atlas. The Airstream Atlas is constructed on the acclaimed Mercedes-Benz cut-away chassis and boasts every sophisticated efficiency, high-end and security choice readily available.
Developed for travel convenience, the Atlas’s strong style and premium security functions offer tourists the self-confidence and security of understanding you and your liked ones are taking pleasure in life’s wealthiest experiences in among the most sophisticated motorhomes on the roadway today. In truth, with its power slide-out, highly designated functions and surfaces, and downplayed automobile styling from grill to bumper, we passionately call it a Class B+.
Tommy Bahama Scandal Sheet Touring Coach
Very first presented in design year 2019 as a Scandal Sheet Atlas, and later on readily available in the Interstate line of product, the Airstream Tommy Bahama Scandal sheet touring coaches combine best-in-class functions and Tommy Bahama’s island-themed high-end. With an integrated bar and other Tommy Bahama motivated style functions, this ended up being the very first cooperation scandal sheet to be readily available in the exploring coach line.
ASTROVAN II
Starting with the Apollo objectives to the moon, Airstream has actually had a lasting relationship with America’s area program. This custom continued when Boeing approached Airstream about constructing a brand-new team transportation automobile to support their CST-100 Starliner team.
Throughout the summer season of 2019, production started at Airstream head office in Jackson Center, Ohio, on a customized Airstream Atlas that would be called ASTROVAN II As part of Boeing’s Business Team program, ASTROVAN II will carry Boeing astronauts from where they wear in Cape Canaveral, Florida, out to the launchpad to board the Starliner spacecraft prior to introducing to the International Spaceport Station.
Interstate EXT Slate Edition
The extravagant Interstate EXT Slate Edition was presented in design year 2019 as a minimal run of 75 separately numbered exploring coaches. Crafted with smooth, dark tones and elegant textures, the Slate edition was readily available in both the Grand Trip and Lounge layout. It provided the exact same 50+ best-in-class functions discovered throughout the Interstate line, plus a number of distinct functions not discovered somewhere else in the fleet.
Interstate 19
Presented in design year 2019, the Interstate 19 is created to use top of the line conveniences and innovation. The Interstate Nineteen has 50 best-in-class functions in a smaller sized bundle than its bigger Interstate EXT equivalent while using increased maneuverability and versatility for city driving, a great function on a cross back road journey.
Interstate 24X
With more Airstreamers seeking to take their experience even more afield, the Interstate 24X struck the marketplace in design year 2022 as Airstream’s very first real experience van. Including the exact same power and efficiency discovered throughout our motorized line, the Interstate 24X is geared up with rugged tires, ingenious equipment storage choices, and outside functions ideal for taking your experience beyond the pavement.
Rangeline
In September 2022, Airstream presented the brand new Rangeline Touring Coach Developed on the tested RAM ProMaster ® 3500 chassis, this 21-foot handmade van includes a modern-day, European-inspired interior, onboard systems powered by the gas tank, and an optional pop-top that supplies an extra living and sleeping location. Using the very best in flexibility and performance, Rangeline is the ideal automobile for a cross-country trip or a fast journey throughout town.
With almost 5 years of motorized production and development in our history, we are thrilled to see where we roll next.
Wish to discover more about our present offering of motorized camper vans? Visit our Touring Coach introduction page, where you can check out the design lines, configure your dream recreational vehicle, and download pamphlets.
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