willyAirstream
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26' Airstream Trailer
1959 AIRSTREAM ... 24 ft Tradewind model ... Six thousand dlls obo
Reduced price......now $5,000 dlls
Custom Cherry Cabinets built 6 years ago
Custom French Exterior doors, to haul quad or a motorcycle or just easy access.
New elec. Refrigerator, not shown
Double size bed, folds up to a couch, with split cushions or leave as bed with one piece mattress, your choice of mattress or cushions.
Storage under bed. Storage in the large vanity.110v outlets.
No upper cabinets for a very roomy feeling. Front cabinets ( office area) are extra high, rear cabinets are standard ht.
2'' ball, spare tire, window a/c, elec. brakes, powder coated wheels, stabilizer bar and anti sway bars included, rare aluminum propane tanks.
Light weight, pulls like a dream.
Set up as park model, ie; no bath or sinks, easily plumbed w/ installed 30 gal. fresh water tank and adding black tank or a toilet to direct drain,
sinks in place, hwh in place.
Perfect for a permanent space in an RV Park in Mulege. These spaces run about $2000 per year, have electricity and internet as well as
showers and baths. Set up an outside sink and you are all set. Could also be set up on a beach or private property and easily stored in the summer.
Rental spaces are also available in the Oasis and Orchard communities.
contact for more photos or more information.
see craiglist for more pics
http://bajasur.en.craigslist.com.mx/rvs/4884682849.html
[Edited on 3-21-2015 by willyAirstream]
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dorado50
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is the mattress well used? what is the age?
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willyAirstream
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The mattress is 3 years old and in good condition., it is 4 or 5 inch thk foam. The 2 cushions to make a couch are 40 years old and in good condition
also, with original Airstream tweed upholstery.
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Whale-ista
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I'm interested, but would want to bring it north to a lot near Ensenada. So-
Do you know the weight? Can it be safely moved/towed - are the tires in good enough shape for a long haul?
Thanks!
\"Probably the airplanes will bring week-enders from Los Angeles before long, and the beautiful poor bedraggled old town will bloom with a
Floridian ugliness.\" (John Steinbeck, 1940, discussing the future of La Paz, BCS, Mexico)
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Bob H
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A good buffing would make this unit look fantastic!
The SAME boiling water that softens the potato hardens the egg. It's about what you are made of NOT the circumstance.
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willyAirstream
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The original weight was 2900 lbs when built, but with the renovation it is less. I weighted it 4 years ago and I think it was 2500. Tongue weight was
originally 400lbs, somewhat less now. Tires are 5 years old with only 2000 miles on them. They have had sun shades on them most of the time. Spare
has zero miles. I will send you pics of the sidewalls tomorrow. I towed it 10 miles 6 months ago, no problems. If you purchase it, I will make sure
the belly pans are secure. That was the only trouble I have had...a mex3 pothole tore off a 4x4 section on the way down here.
Yes, it would be nice buffed out. Easy to do here as labor is cheaper . I have a dual head, dual action, random orbital buffer, the preferred brand,
which the name of evades me, in Colorado, which I would include, if I find it, on my next trip north.
Something I forgot to place in the ad....the horizontal cherry strips you see on the walls, with the wood projections, are channels for 12v wiring and
the projections are drilled for hid puck lights and individual toggle switches. Or a 2 1/8 LED light. I will post detailed pics of the lighting
tomorrow. This Wiring and lights are not included or installed, just the wood channels and fixtures. The curve channels are bent laminations of solid
cherry. Btw, the sliding bathroom door , the grid door, was to be backed with white rip stop nylon, which I will include. Rice paper Chinese partition
style.
[Edited on 2-10-2015 by willyAirstream]
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willyAirstream
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It won`t let me edit the post, grrrr
The running lights need to be checked, before it goes on a long trip. I have not used them for 4 years. ( as well as the brakes.)
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Sweetwater
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Mood: chilly today hot tomale
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 I've seen this one live....very nice unit.....unobtrusive in an unbuffed
state....excellent craftsmanship with those french doors providing an unusual accessibility.
Nicely done Willy....what are we going to call you without it?
Permanente....
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When choosing between two evils, I always like to try the one I\'ve never tried before. - Mae West
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willyAirstream
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@sweetwater, thanks. I will throw in my avatar for the right deal 
@Whale, Lights and elec brakes tested today and work as they should. 3 of the side marker light lens are missing, but I may have spares or can order
them, if needed. Tires are Trailer Masters, radials with load rating D. The is no cracking or other signs of drying. I would trust them for a long
haul ( unless it is 105 out )
Pics of tire and light fixture added to craiglist listing.
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willyAirstream
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To answer some questions asked privately...
Is storage available in the summer, if we used this on the beach..... Yes, there are 2 private storage areas on the Highway. I can also store it at
my place for the winter season, for almost free.
Would I tow it and set it up in Don Chanos place.....Yes, there or Cuesta or a lot in the Oasis or the Orchard.
Do I know of private land lot to rent?....yes, there are lots for rent south of town, above the highway, great views. Also, lots available on ice
house road, luma Azul etc.
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Great year to Willy, mid century modern. When I saw it last you had it in Asuncion ?
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willyAirstream
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The Airstream has gone from Colorado to Mulege, LB and back to Mulege. The Willys has been everywhere, including Asunsion.
Art Deco with a strong Oriental influence
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A bit about those Airstreams....
Just thought I'd add something about these campers from personal experience.
I bought a well-kept 28' Airstream to use as a field office around 1974. Hauled it with my El Camino and an Equalizer hitch from site to site in ND
oilfields, all over Minn & Canada, to Seattle, to San Francisco, (Blood Alley at 6am!) to San Diego, to Mulege and parked it on the beach next to
my home. Kept in good shape and eventually sold to an eager Wyoming visitor, later it went back to the States. Airstreams do seem to hold their
value..I sold it for more than I paid for it. 
Talk about a LOT of Airstreams making the trip to Baja. Here's a convoy of about 100 of them parked at Posada two years after the highway was built.
Good luck with your sale, willyAirstream. I sure had fun with mine...
Shades of Wally Byam Caravan Club...
[Edited on 2-23-2015 by Pompano]
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I have often dreamed of joining the cult.....
Don't believe everything you think....
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willyAirstream
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Thanks Pompano, I have enjoyed mine for years, exploring the western states. It draws a lot of attention and is always a conversation starter.
Ged, it would make a perfect base camp for you. The french doors would let you put the KTM inside, out of sight and out of the weather.
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willyAirstream
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Still for sale. I will consider all offers.
This is perfect if you want a place to stay on the river and store it for the summer. I can get you a nice lot for 50% discount for the first year at
3 places. That is a $1000 savings. No comments by you to continue lot lease.
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willyAirstream
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Tope
Price reduced to 5,000 dlls
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