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2004 Airstream Land Yacht Review

I had a chance to take a Land Yacht on the road for several days and I decided that I’d do my best to look at this Class A with new eyes. Forget the Airstream history and influence and take this vehicle at face value. I think I’ve succeeded; certainly being able to spend five days in the unit helped, plus the 600 miles I put on the odometer. Still, my first impression is that this is a very different RV.

Airstream launched its first motorhome in 1979, a unit that pretty much mimicked the classic riveted aluminum body of its trailers. The Land Yacht, however, rolled out in 1989 and came with laminated fiberglass construction; a look that was much more traditional Class A. For 2004, it’s available in four floorplans from 26 to 33 feet in length. I tested the 30-footer with the only slideout in the bunch.

Built on a Workhorse gas engine chassis the Land Yacht is smaller than what its price might lead you to believe it should be. It’s also shorter and a little narrower than other Class As. But inside the quality of the fixtures and the artistic design accents hint at this Airstream’s target market; established and upscale. Another hint has to do with plenty of features that are standard on a Land Yacht but are optional on other makes. Overall though the best description of this unit is found in the company’s brochure; it says “The answer for those who want the spaciousness of a larger motorhome with the mobility of a smaller unit.” Currently I still have two teenage boys at home and when we travel a mule-train’s worth of stuff goes with us, so my initial impression was “why, would I want a smaller RV?”

The answer to that question (in part at least) is the on-road manners of the Land Yacht. First the lower profile of the unit reduces the hi-centered sway that some taller units suffer from and the relatively short length eliminates front-end bounce on uneven pavement. The 8.1 L gas engine, pulling this weight, is very strong with ample low-end torque and it cruises easily at (or over) the highway speed limit. With the cruise control set, the coach required a minimum of attention, it felt good, moved easily through traffic and its mirrors and windows afforded good sightlines. I enjoyed my drive of several uninterrupted hours – no white knuckling with this unit. I even found that vacuums and cross winds from passing trucks and bridges had no effect on the unit. My only criticism would be about a small amount of wander in the front end, which required me to work the steering more than I thought was necessary.

A nice feature on the Workhorse is a digital information centre on the dash that includes an instant fuel consumption figure. I noted that it read roughly 9 mpg at roughly 70 mph or 10.7 mpg at 62 mph; figures that I considered reasonable to good.

Its low aerodynamic shape with a split windshield that sits at a 40 degree angle no doubt contributes to its fuel mileage. The driving area is elegant with leather seats (fully powered and reclining) and hardwood accents. The instrument panel is well laid out with easy to read switches, including a generator start switch, front fan controls and the hydraulic leveler touchpad. The driver’s door has a power lock and window.

An in-dash backup camera can be swiveled with the touch of a button to point the camera down for backing in or swiveled up to watch following traffic on the highway. In addition, because the Land Yacht has a rear window over the bed, there is a clear line of sight via the rearview mirror to the back of the unit.

In the salon the brocade material on the foldout couch, in the slideout, is rich as is the carpeting, window treatments and cabinets.

The dinette table, just inside the door, has an expandable leaf, and there are two extra folding hardwood chairs in the hanging garment closet.

A key feature in the coach is the unique round sink. It defines the centre of the coach and creates a visual break between the kitchen and salon. The sink has a cover that doubles as counter space. Below it are pair of cupboard doors that match the curve of the sink and countertop – very elegant looking. The galley comes with a three-burner range with cover, exhaust hood, a convection microwave oven, oak cabinetry, Corian countertops and a residential style Moen faucet. The refrigerator is skinned in a bare steel look. Overhead there are two skylights, with shades, and there are also two Magic Fans that open and close automatically.

Lighting in the coach is a mix of recessed fluorescent fixtures and individual lights throughout. Many of these lamps can be aimed and with separate switches on each you can have as little or as much light as you need. The bedside lamps in particular are nice.

There are two AC units, both roof mounted low-profile types. One is dedicated to the bedroom, the best place to have air conditioning. The furnace is one centrally located heating unit. During my late fall excursion I had the heater running constantly. Temperatures dipped well below freezing at night and hovered just over it during the day. The system (run off a main thermostat) worked just fine and had no trouble keeping the coach warm. Over the course of five days I went through only about half of the 90 lb of propane on board. It helps that the Land Yacht features a rear automotive heater that really pumps the heat into the coach while you’re driving.

A 20-inch LCD flat screen TV mounted in the main salon with a multi-position swingarm is not only a space saving idea, but the variations in positioning means it can be watched from the table, couch, front seats or even while working in the kitchen. A smaller 14-inch TV in the bedroom can be tuned to different channels or a video signal if your viewing tastes differ from those of your guests. Headphone plug-in over the queen-size bed allows silent viewing or can be switched to listen to the radio.

The bathroom area layout has the full-size shower with glass door on one side of the hallway and the toilet and vanity on the other side (with its own door). If you leave this door open you have a spacious bath and change area open to the rear bedroom. If you choose you can also close the sliding pocket door from the bedroom and have complete privacy.

Interior storage on the Land Yacht is adequate, but outside the low-profile construction of this RV makes the basement section small and narrow. For instance a standard milk crate won’t go through the side compartment door. At the rear, under the window, there is a so-called “trunk”. This is the largest storage space access on the coach. At almost waist height it’s handy for getting things in and out of, but I found that the barrel and pin latch system it uses kept sticking. It’ll need lubrication from time to time.

A large part of the Land Yacht’s appeal is its unique shape, paint schemes and reflective tinted glass. In addition to the two-tone paint, it sports polished reverse chrome bud wheels – even the rooftop mechanicals are color co-coordinated.

If you are thinking of a nice two-person coach; something a bit smaller yet unique and rich, the Land Yacht is worth a look.

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2004 Airstream Airstream Land Yacht 26, This is a very rare find with extremely low miles (5500) 2004 Airstream Land Yacht 26 feet short class A motor home with all the amenities such as 5500 watts Onan Marquis gold generator with only 90 hrs of use, Power Gear Leveling jacks, fiberglass roof, full body paint, low profile (10.5 feet high) fuselage with Airstream quality construction on a potent Workhorse chassis with 8.1 liter Vortec V8 and Allison automatic transmission. Please watch a Youtube video which is on top right tab of the main picture. Please text 864-404-0054. These short Airstream Land Yacht 26 footer class A motorhomes are very hard to fine and especially with only 5400 miles, We have serviced the engine with fresh oil change, tune up that includes changing fuel injectors, real hardwood floors in living room area and new designer carpet in front cockpit and rear bedroom area. It is road and camp ready!

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Airstream LAND YACHT 2005 Owner's Manual (131 pages)

Table of contents.

• Introduction 3
• Table of Contents 5
• Limited Warranty 6
• Care and Maintenance 7
• Installations Not Covered 7
• If Repairs Are Needed 7
• Dealer Representation Excluded 7
• Consequential and Incidental Damages 8
• Warranty Transfer 8
• Consumer Arbitration Program 8
• Warranty Explanation 8
• The Airstream Limited Warranty Excludes 9
• Overload 10
• Reporting Safety Defects 10
• Maintenance Schedule 11
• Weight Distribution 14
• Weighing 14
• Safety Check List 15
• Exterior Check List (before Entering Vehicle) 15
• Interior Check List (before Driving Off) 15
• Safety Seat Belts 16
• Dash Switches 17
• Armrest Switches 17
• Cab Seats 18
• Trailer Towing and Driving Tips 18
• Procedure for Weighing a RV 19
• Dash Air Conditioner/Heater 21
• Motorhome HVAC Systems 22
• Auxiliary Heater 26
• Cold Inflation Pressure (PSI) 26
• Wheel Cover 27
• Tire Changing 27
• Lug Nut Tightening 28
• Tightening Sequence 28
• Jack Replacement 28
• Tire Rotation 29
• Tire Support 30
• Incorrect 31
• Tire Inflation Information 32
• Electric Step 33
• Door Switch Installation 34
• Step Motor Assembly Diagram 35
• Maintenance and Lubrication 36
• Composite Headlamp 37
• Smoke Alarm 40
• Operation, Testing 40
• Hush Control 40
• False Alarms 41
• Battery Replacement 41
• Cleaning Your Detector 42
• Limitations of Smoke Alarms 42
• Develop and Practice a Plan of Escape 42
• What to Do When the Alarm Sounds 43
• Alarm Condition 44
• Fault Condition 44
• Service and Warranty 45
• LP Gas Detector 45
• Detector Test 45
• Low Voltage 45
• Overnight Stop 46
• Overnight or Weekend Trips 46
• Hydraulic Leveling Jacks 46
• Winter Traveling 46
• Extended Stay 48
• Effects of Prolonged Occupancy 49
• Tips to Controlling Condensation 49
• About Molds 50
• Slide out Operation 51
• Exterior 52
• Main Door Lock 52
• Lock Assembly, Drivers Door 53
• Lock Assembly, Main Door 53
• Keyless Door Lock 54
• Roof Ladder 55
• Power Awning (Option) 55
• Interior 56
• Swivel Chairs 56
• Wall/Cabinets 57
• Bathroom 57
• Shower Stall 57
• Vinyl Floor 58
• Fabric Cleaning 58
• Cleanability Codes 58
• Bench Dinette 59
• Plumbing 60
• LPG System 60
• LPG Regulator 60
• Basic Rules for Safety 61
• LP Tank Installation 62
• Gas Regulator Removal/Replacement 62
• Typical LP Gas System 63
• Water System-Self-Contained 64
• Water Pump and Strainer 65
• Sanitizing 65
• Water Pump 66
• Operational and Installation Guidelines Aquajet RV Pump 66
• Electrical 67
• Trouble Shooting 67
• Aquajet RV Pump Specifications 68
• City Water Hookup 69
• Black Tank Flush 69
• Exterior Water Service 70
• Galley Faucet-Moen Puretouch Classic 70
• Water Filtration Safeguards 70
• Parts Description 71
• Microtech Filter Installation/Replacement 72
• Operation Instructions 73
• Controlling the Water 73
• Electronic Indicator 73
• Troubleshooting 74
• Moen Two Handle Lavatory Faucet 75
• Care Instructions for the Non-Tarnish Finish 75
• Moen Cartridge Removal 75
• Drain and High Pressure Water Valves 77
• Hot Water Heater Bypass 77
• Shut off Valves 77
• Maintenance 80
• Draining Method 80
• Winterizing 81
• Parts Ordering 81
• Sealand Toilet Traveler Lite Series 82
• Drain Lines, below Floor 83
• Plumbing Drain Water 26 FT 84
• 33 FT., Drain Line, above Floor 85
• 30 Above Floor Drain System 86
• Storage and Winterizing 88
• Living Area 88
• Drain and Waste System 90
• Monitor Panel 90
• When Parked and Connected to Sewer Outlet 91
• Blank Tank Flush 91
• Drain Systems Cleaning 91
• Electrical System 92
• Battery Control Center 92
• 12-Volt Operation 93
• Interior Lights 93
• Primary Battery Control Center Circuit Locations 94
• Front Driver's Side Exterior Compartment 94
• Fuse Panel, Coach 95
• Front Roadside Exterior Compartment 95
• 26 Ft. Land Yacht Motorhome 12-Volt Calculations 96
• 30' & 33' Land Yacht XL Motorhome, 12-V Calculations 97
• Exterior Workhorse Fuse Block 98
• Monitor Wire Connections 100
• Micropulse Systems Monitor Operation Instructions 101
• Normal Operation 101
• To Obtain Exact Reading 101
• Micropulse Systems Monitor Calibration Procedure 102
• TV Antenna 105
• Raising Antenna to Operating Position 105
• Rotating Antenna 105
• Checking Operation 105
• Lubricating Rotating Gear Housing 106
• Elevating Shaft Worm Gear Assembly Replacement Procedure 106
• Parts Description TV Antenna 107
• Solar Power 108
• 110-Volt Power 109
• 110-Volt Switchover Box 109
• Generator/City Power 109
• Rear Air Conditioner 109
• Switch over Box-50 AMP 110
• Locating Shorts and Opens 110
• 30 AMP, 120 V Panel 113
• 110V, BRKR Panel-50 AMP 114
• Automatic Energy Select Switch (AESS) 115
• Appliances 118
• Air Conditioner 118
• Furnace 119
• Refrigerator 120
• Microwave Ovens 121
• Water Heater 122
• Electronic Ignition 122
• High Volume Roof Vent (Optional) 123
• Operating Instructions 123
• Automatic Satellite System (Option) 124
• Specifications 125
• Dimensions 125
• Capacities 125
• Specifications 126

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