Forget the aluminum silver bullet, the newest Airstream is fiberglass As a longtime leader in a growing outdoors industry, Airstream trailers are immediately recognizable thanks to their trademark sleek aluminum exterior. There?s also no doubt that campers and trailers of all kinds are growing in popularity?it?s a big reason why we started our camper-focused community group (come join us!). But today Airstream is switching gears and debuting a highly anticipated fiberglass travel trailer called the Nest.
Originally created by Oregon designer Robert Johans, Nest was acquired by Airstream in March 2016 and further developed in-house. ?There?s really nothing else like it,? said Airstream President & CEO Bob Wheeler in a press release. ?Nest acknowledges Airstream?s lasting legacy, while anticipating a new potential for outdoor adventure.?
Instead of aluminum, Nest uses a semi-monocoque fiberglass structure styled by automotive designer Bryan Thompson (Thompson also worked on Airstream?s Basecamp model). A wide front tinted windshield was inspired by the shape of ski goggles while six windows, a skylight, and a vertical doorway window allow for plenty of interior light.
Inside, you can expect Airstream?s high-quality workmanship and style available in two different color schemes. In the kitchen, premium fixtures, a two-burner stove, a stainless steel sink, a microwave, and a 24-gallon fresh water tank let you cook small meals without fuss. A small wet bath is an...