The fact that after nearly 4 decades most everything still remains relatively intact and operational is truly a testament to the quality and craftsmanship that was put in to these elite coaches.
you missed two of my favorite Airstream features one is on top of the rear bumper is a Lido that flips up and typically people store their Sewar hoses in that so it doesn’t Give off any nasty smell in a under belly Storage area Like most RVs and Travel Trailers have , the other thing is the Potable Water door is hinged on the bottom so when you pull it open it becomes a inlet to fill up your Fresh water tank with a Bucket as it acts like a Funnel in the older Airstream manuals they used to point out that feature for Boondocking where you didn’t have a traditional Water Hose Connection available like most Campgrounds offer these days and you could fill your water tank using a Bucket being filled from a nearby Spring or River ! iMO Airstreams are packed with Amenities and Quality Features One of my Favorites is their Roofs are Double Bucked Riveted Aluminum and very rarely ever develop Leaks I owned a 1979 TravelTraiker that never had one and despite the Windows being Aged with a little bit of penetrating Oil/ Lubrication every few years they would operate like brand new ones I used mine up in the Mountains in the Summertime and the Windows allowed Cross Breezes All day and night time so AC wasn’t even required if there wasn’t a breeze you could create one with using the fan only on the Overhead AirConditioner that could be run off a quiet Honda E1000 suitcase generator that was so quiet you could barely hear it running at night
There's a family in our neighborhood that has one of these-it appears from time to time in front of their house. The first time I saw it I was dumbfounded-I never knew that Airstream made anything like that! It's an impressive-looking thing. So cool that you got to experience one.
Yes, they should bring the Air Stream 345 or 350 motor home back with a turbo diesel engine with a 1,000 plus ft lbs of torque and a queen size bed option.
Great video and a beautiful motor home. But what struck me is when Chad said that it only has 230 hp and yet a brand new Airstream Atlas has only just over 200 hp which is obviously not enough. If Airstream does bring it back I would hope that it would be more reliable than their current motor homes. Interesting video thanks for sharing.
But the Atlas has 332 ibs of torque! The new Atlas has great power and torque for it's size! If they ever did the 345 again, I think it would be on Ford F53 chassis that has the new Godzilla engine! It's 7.3L V-8 with 335HP and 468 ft-ib of torque!
@@ChadsRVReviews Chad, I spent my entire adult life working as a railway mechanic and I know a thing or two about diesel engines, a little 2 litre four cylinder twin turbo high output engine is screaming to produce 200 plus hp, it’s not going to last. In regards to the Airstream 345, if they would bring it back with the chassis and engine you described that would be just awesome! We really enjoy your videos. Regards
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I would love to have one. Airstream should bring back. Maybe a little wider but I love no slides
The fact that after nearly 4 decades most everything still remains relatively intact and operational is truly a testament to the quality and craftsmanship that was put in to these elite coaches.
I agree!
Yes, they definitely should bring it back!! Thank you for sharing 🤗
We agree!!
YES!!! Keep it simple in couple lengths. Choice of engines too!! Great Video!!!! I graduated from college in 1986 LOL!
Nice Beautiful motor home yes definitely need to bring back 345
Thank you for sharing this with everyone
you missed two of my favorite Airstream features one is on top of the rear bumper is a Lido that flips up and typically people store their Sewar hoses in that so it doesn’t Give off any nasty smell in a under belly Storage area Like most RVs and Travel Trailers have , the other thing is the Potable Water door is hinged on the bottom so when you pull it open it becomes a inlet to fill up your Fresh water tank with a Bucket as it acts like a Funnel in the older Airstream manuals they used to point out that feature for Boondocking where you didn’t have a traditional Water Hose Connection available like most Campgrounds offer these days and you could fill your water tank using a Bucket being filled from a nearby Spring or River ! iMO Airstreams are packed with Amenities and Quality Features One of my Favorites is their Roofs are Double Bucked Riveted Aluminum and very rarely ever develop Leaks I owned a 1979 TravelTraiker that never had one and despite the Windows being Aged with a little bit of penetrating Oil/ Lubrication every few years they would operate like brand new ones I used mine up in the Mountains in the Summertime and the Windows allowed Cross Breezes All day and night time so AC wasn’t even required if there wasn’t a breeze you could create one with using the fan only on the Overhead AirConditioner that could be run off a quiet Honda E1000 suitcase generator that was so quiet you could barely hear it running at night
Awesome review. Airstream should definitely bring these back
Agreed!
YES AIRSTREAM SHOULD DEFINITELY BRING IT BACK IN GENERAL MOTORS SHOULD BRING BACK THEIR VERSION 2
Super cool vid Chad ! Love seeing stuff like this .
Thanks!
Nice!! Thanks for showing it to us.
You're welcome!!
I have a 2024 Renegade XL but I still think that the Airstream 345 is very cool.
Very sweet
There's a family in our neighborhood that has one of these-it appears from time to time in front of their house. The first time I saw it I was dumbfounded-I never knew that Airstream made anything like that! It's an impressive-looking thing. So cool that you got to experience one.
Also, crazy that they use to make a travel trailer with a slide!
@@ChadsRVReviews I didn't know that either!
It's really cool
That is very cool! Great review
Thanks for watching!
Yes.. with a Diesel. It would be the greatest class C in the world
Good video thank you
Thank you too
it would be great to see it back, that and the gmc motorhome! a modern diesel, front wheel drive would be big asset
Yes, they should bring the Air Stream 345 or 350 motor home back with a turbo diesel engine with a 1,000 plus ft lbs of torque and a queen size bed option.
A guy could always retro fit one with diesel 😎
The plate on the counter is for a built in blender and more mixer
Super cool!
Did this motor home have front wheel drive like my old Revcon Motor home?
No this is rear wheel drive.
Not sure I like the automatic steps. I can see me getting up in the morning, stepping out and finding out the motor had burned out. BOOM
Great video and a beautiful motor home. But what struck me is when Chad said that it only has 230 hp and yet a brand new Airstream Atlas has only just over 200 hp which is obviously not enough. If Airstream does bring it back I would hope that it would be more reliable than their current motor homes. Interesting video thanks for sharing.
But the Atlas has 332 ibs of torque! The new Atlas has great power and torque for it's size! If they ever did the 345 again, I think it would be on Ford F53 chassis that has the new Godzilla engine! It's 7.3L V-8 with 335HP and 468 ft-ib of torque!
@@ChadsRVReviews Chad, I spent my entire adult life working as a railway mechanic and I know a thing or two about diesel engines, a little 2 litre four cylinder twin turbo high output engine is screaming to produce 200 plus hp, it’s not going to last. In regards to the Airstream 345, if they would bring it back with the chassis and engine you described that would be just awesome! We really enjoy your videos. Regards
Every since Thor bought airstream they have turned the brand into crap
@@roberthepburn-gr4fq Thor has owned Airstream since 1980. They are the reason we still have Airstream. Thor saved Airstream from bankruptcy. www.airstream.com/blog/the-history-of-thor-and-airstream/
@@ChadsRVReviews Thor builds crap RV's
I would bring it back but add sliders to the motor home 🏠 it would sell you have a good day 😮
I agree on the slides! I would love for them to bring back slides on Travel Trailers as well!
Back then it wasn't a 7.4L, it was known as a 454 and if you said 7.4L everyone would look at you as if you were wearing their clothes.
Haha in my head I was thinking, “no this is a 454!”
Airstream also made a 370 motorhome based on a Gillig chassis with a Ford engine.
Cool!
Low rpm generator
It is too big
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