Kyle and Olivia Brady from Drivin’ & Vibin’ recently finished a year-and-a-half-long restoration of an old 1979 Airstream Argosy. The couple, who have been full-timing since 2015 in a vintage Fiber Stream camper, completed all of the work themselves without any previous renovation experience. They gutted the interior and rebuilt the trailer to be both comfortable and sustainable off-the-grid.
Their renovated Airstream. All photos courtesy of Drivin’ & Vibin’
The roof was topped with cell boosters and WiFi extenders for a more reliable connection. Their 640-watt solar panel system was also mounted on the roof and includes a 500ah lithium battery system.
The cozy interior, with a dark walnut stained butcher’s block countertop
They lifted the frame four inches for easier access to remote boondocking sites. An LED-UV ray water filtration system was also installed so they will have clean water no matter where they’re camping.
The kitchen
They opted for a front bed layout with the bathroom in the rear of the trailer. Their new bathroom houses an Air Head composting toilet and a small corner shower. The new mattress from Mattress Insider was custom designed for the perfect fit.
Their cozy new custom bed
You can learn more about their renovation on their blog here, and in this video from their Youtube channel:
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