Driftwood

Project Type
Recreational

Intended Use
Cozy and rustic home away from home during long, off-grid family trips to national parks and RV campgrounds

Model
1984 Airstream Excella 34′

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Vision

This 1984 Airstream Excella 34' was transformed into the ultimate home on wheels for a young family ready to explore National Parks and RV campgrounds across the country.

Designed with a modern farmhouse aesthetic, Driftwood combines rustic charm with practical functionality, offering a cozy yet spacious retreat wherever the road takes them. Project Driftwood proves that long trips off-grid can feel as comfortable and inviting as home, all while maintaining the rustic charm and modern conveniences this family envisioned.

Highlights

• Bright & Inviting Interior — Serene white walls and strategically placed skylights create an open, airy atmosphere, perfect for family living

• Custom Craftsmanship — Hand-stained wood finishes, custom cabinetry with soft-close hardware, and hand-antiqued brass latches deliver timeless elegance and durability

• Work & Play Ready — Outfitted with a Wi-Fi and cellphone signal booster for seamless connectivity, ensuring both work-from-home capabilities and entertainment on the go

• Off-Grid Freedom — Robust boondocking setup with a lithium-ion battery bank, inverter, and electric power system for off-grid adventures

• Exterior

  • 5″ Raised aluminum shell

  • 7″ raised ceiling and 12 automatic skylights 

  • 180″ Brand New Zipdee awning

  • Exterior 50 amp power connection

  • City water connection

  • Black and grey water Connection

  • Electronic 4 corner stabilizing jacks and tongue jacks

  • Upgraded LED running lights and tail lights

  • Exterior backup camera monitor

  • Two 25 lb. polished propane tanks

  • Polished mag wheels

  • Custom Mercedes Benz exterior paint

  • Reinforced chassis with rhinolined and protected undercoating

• Interior

  FINISHES

  • Paint and stain grade maple hardwood throughout

  • German hardwood flooring

  • Maple stained table tops

  • New painted aluminum interior skins

  • Dupont Corian countertops

  LIGHTING

  • Recessed can LED lighting and LED strip mood lighting throughout

  • 120V sconce and reading lights

  LIVING

  • Handmade custom leather couch

  • Custom cushions with Sunbrella fabric

  • Cat box

  • Dinette that converts to a sleeping area and railed crib

  KITCHEN

  • Miele cooktop

  • Vigo kitchen faucet

  • Kholer fixtures

  • Ceramic farm-style sink

  BEDROOM

  • Custom latex foam queen mattress and bed platform

  • Under storage and side table

  BATHROOM

  • Oversized center wet bath with teak finishes throughout and marble penny tile walls

  • Matte black single control faucet

The dinette converts into both a sleeping area and a crib with rails.