Airstream Restorer in Tennessee

October 27, 2009

paul darden's restoration for Airstream in Birchwood, Tennessee

Paul Darden has always loved to fix things — and now he fixes up old Airstreams and gets them ready for the road again.

Paul had never really paid any attention to Airstreams until his wife acquired a 1973 18-foot Caravel Airstream needing a lot of work.  Once its original beauty was restored, people noticed and asked the Darden’s about purchasing the trailer.  Realizing the potential market, they opened up Paul Darden’s Airstream RV restoration business in Birchwood, Tennessee, where they have restored over 24 RV’s to their original state, most of which were Airstreams.

Read the full story by Adam Crisp at the Chattanooga Times Free Press.

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  • i do like the idea of trailers...
  • Awesome!
  • batesutility
    For Sale 28 foot safari with slide out
  • aligo4it
    Am going to purchase my 1st airstream, a 2006 safari. Is it worth buying an extended warranty and where is the best source to get one
  • jdeli
    I've just noticed several dents in one side of my roof on a 59 overlander. The trailer is not parked near any trees. Could it be a temperature fluxuation on the roof panels? The cold side with snow still on it shows no damage. The only side that shows any dents is directly in the sun. Has anyone ever heard of this before ? Thanks, any comments will be helpful.
  • jdeli
    Roof dents on a 59 overlander
  • marilynandgarmannhansen
    WE HAD OUR 1991 AIRSTREAM MOTORHOME REFINISHED (GEL COATED) BY AIRSTREAM THREE YEARS AGO AND THE TOP HAS SEVERAL AREAS THAT ARE PEELED OFF. IT WOULD COST ANOTHER $7K TO STRIP AND REFINISH AGAIN AND GUARANTEED FOR ONLY TWO YEARS!!. CAN ANYONE RECOMMEND ANOTHER WAY THAT WE CAN GELCOAT THOSE AREAS OURSELVES AND IT WOULD MATCH.
  • CAPNCAD
    I SEE CAMPING WORLD OF COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA IS NOW THE AIRSTREAM DEALER FOR THE REGION. THIS IS A GOOD THING SINCE I LIVE IN OMAHA, NEBRASKA. RIGHT ACROSS THE RIVER. MAYBE NOW I CAN GET SERVICE AND PARTS WITH A SMILE. INSTEAD OF A DEALERSHIP WITH A MUD LOT. MAKES ME HAPPY.
  • pianobill07
    Just purchased a 19" LCD TV formy 2006 Bambi. The problem is finding a mounting apparatus that will allow the TV to be extended out to be viewed and then retracted and secured while traveling. Any suggestions on where such a gadget might be located would be greatly appreciated.
  • mpmovimento
    Am looking at a 1968 Airstream International that is for sale in my area, but knowing little about how to determine the relative health of the trailer (water systems, hvac, brakes/suspension/electrical, etc), I am eager to find an expert that can help me with a pre-purchase inspection. For the N.Ga/Western NC/Eastern TN area, please advise of any inspectors that can help me.
    many thanks!
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