Off-Grid Tiny House on Wheels | Fully Renovated 30' Vintage Airstream | 1,200W Solar + 600Ah Battery | Composting Toilet | Mini Split

Designed as a true tiny house on wheels, this 30' 1977 Airstream Excella 500 underwent a complete shell-off renovation, including a brand-new custom steel frame and all-new systems throughout. Unlike many RVs designed primarily for campground hookups and occasional trips, this build was created for intentional living: four-season comfort, extended off-grid capability, low-maintenance systems, and a warm, functional interior that genuinely feels like home. 

With 1,200 watts of solar, 600 amp hours of Battle Born lithium batteries, a mini split for heating and cooling, composting toilet, propane oven/stove/tankless hot water heater, and insulated interior fresh and grey water systems, you can comfortably live full-time whether travelling cross-country, parked at an RV site, or completely off-grid. The electrical system is robust enough to run daily essentials entirely from solar for extended periods, giving you freedom from constant hookups or generator dependence. The exterior intentionally retains its original patina rather than a polished finish, giving it a more understated aesthetic that supports more discreet living and travel. From a craftsmanship, systems, and livability standpoint, this Airstream is far beyond what you’ll find in most factory-built RVs.

Ideal for:
– Full-time tiny home living
– Off-grid homesteading or land setups
– Seasonal guest house or ADU use
– Cross-country travel and remote work
– Airbnb / short-term rental income

We’ve done it all but are transitioning from being full-time Airstream dwellers to weekend warriors and no longer need an Airstream of this size / capability. We look forward to this airstream continuing its adventures with a new owner!

Located in Honeoye Falls, NY. Delivery can be arranged nationwide.

Exterior:
– New heavy-duty steel frame (built by custom frame-builder) with POR-15 regimen.
– New axles.
– New shock absorbers.
– New electric brakes.
– New tires.
– New hubcaps.
– New belly pan and banana wrap.
– Fresh caulk on all exterior seams.
– New LED trailer running lights.
– Restored double-pane glass windows (fresh tint, new gaskets).
– New gaskets / weather stripping around all compartments / doors / windows.
– New propane lines (for tankless water heater and oven / stove).
– Original rear awning.
– Tinted rock-guard visor (for shade / front window protection while driving).
– Two five-pound propane tanks (with cover) mounted on the front tongue.
– Breakaway safety cord.
– Exterior LED lights (one above the entrance door and one on the front passenger side to light the entryway).
– Exterior 120V outlet (located by entry door).
– Original fold-out / fold-away steps with new anti-slip coating.
– Weighs in at ~6,000 lbs., making it towable by most mid-size or larger trucks or SUVs.

Interior:
– Fresh caulk on all interior seams and rivets.
– New interior insulation (a layer of Reflectix and a layer of Mineral Wool (Rockwool), maximizing R-value).
– New segmented end caps in front and back.
– Freshly primed and painted interior walls.
– New subfloor (5/8-inch Advantech).
– New insulation under subfloor (4-inch rigid foam board).
– New interior build-out (bed, cabinets, walls, pantry, benches etc.).
– New custom cabinetry throughout (built by custom cabinet-maker). All wood is birch, with matching grains and soft close hinges.
– New window screens.
– New window shades.

Electrical:
– New exterior 30 Amp plug.
– New marine wires for 7-Pin trailer system.
– New solar panels on the roof (six 200 watt solar panels = 1,200 watts total).
– New 12V and 120V marine wiring throughout (all old wiring removed).
– New power center (designed by Explorist.life Electrical – a company specializing in off-grid electrical solutions) with Victron and Battleborn components (allowing for charging via solar, shore power, and/or generator). Victron MultiPlus inverter/charger (3,000), Victron SmartSolar MPPT 150/85 charge controller,12V fuse block, 120V fuse block, six 100 amp hour Battleborn batteries, etc. You can run the system (fridge, 4 ceiling fans, water pump, lights, outlets, etc.) entirely off of solar (without ever needing to plug into shore power or pull out the generator) if you use the mini split selectively.
– New 120v outlets, 12v plugs, switches etc.
– New overhead dimmable LED puck lights.

Heating/Cooling:
– New Fantastic Fans (2).
– New Maxxair Fans (2).
– New mini split (air conditioner & heat pump).

Water:
– New 45-gallon fresh water tank (located inside to allow for 4-season living / camping).
– New 37-gallon grey water tank (located inside to allow for 4-season living / camping). The valve to empty the grey water tank is located inside as well to limit the possibility of freezing (to drain, you simply open the exterior hatch under the bed, connect a standard garden hose and open the valve).
– New gravity water fill inlet.
– New city water fill inlet.
– New Pex and PVC plumbing lines and connections throughout (all old plumbing components removed).
– New 12V water pump and filter.
– New tankless water heater.
– New tank sensors and heating pads (on grey and fresh water tanks).

Kitchen:
– New Furrion 21’ tall oven / 3-burner stove combo.
– New 12V Dometic, 4.8 cu.ft. fridge.
– New 22 x 20 5/8 x 7 1/8 inch stainless steel kitchen sink / faucet.
– New propane gas / carbon monoxide detector.
– 120V outlets accessible on both sides of the kitchen.
– Water tank level monitor panel for grey and fresh water tanks.
– Dimmable overhead LED puck lights (6).

Bathroom:
– New 11’’ bathroom sink / faucet.
– New shower / Delta shower hardware.
– New sump pump (as all water tanks are located inside to allow for fully-functional four-season living / camping, a sump pump pumps the grey water from the shower into the grey water tank).
– Teak mat in the shower.
– New Nature’s Head composting toilet and exterior vent.
– New cabinet / mirror.
– 120V outlet above cabinet.
– Designed so that when bathroom doors are closed it creates a central private bathroom suite.
– Dimmable overhead LED puck lights (2).

Bedroom:
– Queen size bed / mattress (bed platform lifts up with the support of gas strut shock supports for easy access to the power bank underneath).
– 120V outlet and USB outlet built into the center of the headboard for device charging.
– Additional storage built into the headboard to make full use of available space.
– Under-bed storage for outdoor gear accessible from the rear outside compartment door.
– Deep covered storage area surrounding the bed (for easy storage of off-season items).
– Two dressers.
– 120V outlet above one dresser and USB outlet above the other.
– Dimmable overhead LED puck lights (4).

Living Area:
– Rotating Lagun table (with additional mount so can move for additional kitchen counter space if desired).
– U-shaped bench area seating 6 (with storage underneath).
– U-shaped benches are 27.5 inches deep, allowing them to serve as additional sleeping options (comfortably fitting one adult or up to three children).
– 2 120V outlets and 2 USB outlets accessible from the living area.
– Dimmable overhead LED puck lights (4).

Also Included:
– Original driver-side and passenger-side awnings (not installed).
– Fresh-water hose.
– Grey-water hose.
– Heavy-duty 20-Amp RV power extension cord to allow for shore power charging (100 ft, 125-Volt, 3-prong, twist-locking adapter, 10AWG) w/ 15 amp adaptor.
– Weight distribution hitch for smooth towing.
– 7-pin trailer wiring connection.
– Insulated / washable Ruggable Rugs (adding an additional layer of insulation / cushion throughout).
– Binder with all original pamphlets / instruction materials for all new components (fridge, water pump, Battleborn batteries, Victron components, etc.)