Forget about roughing it on the road. Airstream’s new Land Yacht camper will have you wondering why anyone would ever stay in a hotel.
Unveiled at the National RV Trade Show in Louisville, Kentucky, the Land Yacht concept is a meeting of high design from land and sea. The aluminum exterior of the 28-foot RV is pure Airstream, reminiscent of the “silver bullet” trailers that made the company famous. In fact, it’s nearly identical to Airstream’s existing 30FB model, shown below. On the inside, it’s reminiscent of a luxury yacht you’d see berthed in Monte Carlo.
That’s no surprise, since it was designed by two Italian companies famous for their ship interiors. Tecnoform started as a manufacturer of RV interiors and eventually expanded to luxury yachts, while Officina Italiana Design is best known for their work with Riva yachts. The two companies collaborated with Airstream for the project.
Inside, there’s room for five adults amid plenty of glossy wood, including a teak inlay floor. Countertops are made of Corian, while seating surfaces are upholstered in a durable faux-leather. All lighting comes from tastefully concealed LEDs. The floorplan consists of a bedroom in the front, a bathroom in the middle and a living room with hideaway galley in back. A powered lift moves the bed out of the way for storage space.
In short, it looks just like the interior of a multimillion-dollar yacht — except on a tow-behind trailer.
The link between yacht and RV isn’t as far-fetched as you might think. Airstream founder Wally Byam named all his original designs after nautical themes, and he eventually designed a yacht that he intended to sail around the world. Sadly, he died before he could realize that dream.
The Land Yacht’s luxurious interior is also not unexpected. RVs have been going upscale for some time now, as wealthy snowbirds and road warriors bring all the comforts of home while camping. While the Land Yacht is just a concept for now, we’re sure elements of its design will someday end up on new products from Airstream.
Photos: Airstream
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