In order to make Sue as environmentally- and user-friendly as possible, we constructed the interior with reclaimed, sustainable materials and applied no-VOC finishes. Lightweight foam insulation, an easy-to-use composting toilet, and solar panels with deep cell batteries also allow a camper to spend more time boondocking.

If you're tackling a project like this DIY-style, DO expect it to be labor intensive. DON'T expect that it will necessarily be cheaper than buying a new trailer (in fact, it probably won't). That said, renovating allows you to create a space tailored to your needs and tastes while celebrating and preserving a piece of Americana.

We're proud of Sue and hope she can find an owner who appreciates all of her unique qualities. If you're interested in buying her or just in seeing more before, during, and after pictures, visit our website under Vintage Airstream Project.