2008/09

interstate 3500

Adventure, Inspired by Airstream

Airstream interstate 3500

Dual rear wheels provide a more stable ride without adding width to the vehicle

Push-button automatically converts rear lounge to a bed

inspiring Adventure for Nearly 80 years In 1931 Airstream began with one man’s dream to create lightweight travel trailers that slipped cleanly through the wind. And with it was born another dream, one of new freedoms, new places, new experiences, and new friendships. It was a dream so powerful and so enduring that it did more than create a new way to travel; it created a new way of life shared by thousands upon thousands of families. The Airstream Interstate 3500 continues the tradition of extraordinary design and handcrafted quality that has made Airstream world famous. It combines the maneuverability and driving ease of a luxury car with the comfort and built-in conveniences Airstream is known for, all wrapped up in a fuel-efficient package. We think you’ll find it’s the perfect way to discover the adventure that awaits you around the next bend!

Bob Wheeler President Airstream, Inc.

Kitchen includes convection microwave and fold down faucet with integrated cover

5,000 pound towing capacity

Value, Stability, Durability... And better fuel economy. these are what set us apart – and have for Nearly 80 years. Few things in life have proven to be as durable as an Airstream. In fact, more than 65% of all Airstreams ever built (dating back to 1931) are still in service. This remarkable longevity has resulted in Airstream’s equally impressive resale value. Airstream has been in the class “B” motorhome business since 1988 and has produced motorhomes since 1974. NASA has even chosen to use Airstream motorhomes to transport astronauts to the launchpad. The Airstream tradition

18+ MPG

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A state-of-the-art Mercedes-Benz® CDI V6 Turbo Diesel delivers performance custom-tailored for today’s adventures – exceptional fuel mileage with outstanding torque and a 5,000 pound towing capacity.

continues with the Airstream Interstate 3500. The rigid unibody construction combines with a low center of gravity and standard Adaptive Electronic Stability Program (Adaptive/ESP) for a confidence-inspiring ride. Dual rear wheels provide better road handling in addition to increased hauling capability. And while Airstreams have always moved “like a stream of air,”

*Actual mileage may vary due to load, driving style, and overall conditions.

the Mercedes-Benz® Turbo Diesel engine creates a new level of efficiency.

Airstream interstate 3500

A d v a n c e d e ngin e e r e d s y s t e m s System control panel

Weather-proof connectors

Heavy-duty 110v landline connection

750 watt inverter / 45 amp multi-stage battery charger

electrical system The Interstate 3500 is engineered to take you thousands of miles from home. That is why our engineers simplified the Interstate’s electrical system making it reliable and easy to use. The electrical system utilizes a new on-board monitoring system that keeps you up-to-date on power and fluid levels. Maintenance-free Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) batteries have longer service life and also provide

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longer run times when compared to industry-standard lead acid batteries. Auxilary batteries are charged by one of four on-board components: the engines’ 220-amp alternator, campground 110v hookup via the converterinverter, by the optional 50 watt roof-mounted solar panel or the generator. For model year ’09 even the electrical system wiring and connectors have changed for

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A. Auxilary Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) batteries

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enhanced reliability.

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C

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B. Optional 2.5 kw Onan® LP Generator C. 12v battery separator protects the chassis charging system from excessive loading while allowing auxiliary batteries to be charged while the vehicle engine is in operation D. 110 volt Energy Management System (EMS) prevents tripped circuit breakers by automatically turning off one or more of the vehicle’s postponable onboard appliances

G E. Optional 50 watt solar panel F. Separate engine-starting battery G. Upgraded 12v, 220 amp heavy-duty alternator

B e a u t y i s m o r e t h a n s k in d e e p plumbing system

F. Atwood XT combination gas/ electric hot water heater provides nine gallons of hot water from a six gallon tank

Airstream is known for utilizing high quality components,

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and the Interstate 3500 plumbing system is no exception. Heavy-duty parts, generous storage capacities and

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innovative design combine for maximum comfort and

G. Hepvo® Valve is a self-sealing valve designed to prevent escape of graywater tank odor

lasting dependability on the road. A. Heavy-duty brass fittings B. Probeless tank sensors provide longer lasting, accurate and reliable tank levels

A. B.

C. 16 gallon blackwater tank D. One-piece fiberglass shower enclosure with reinforced composite sandwich floor for added strength and durability

C. D.

E. 27 gallon fresh water capacity, heated by a 281 BTU thermostatically controlled tank heating pad

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Flooring and insulation You’ll experience quality with every step in the Interstate’s

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well-appointed cabin. The durable laminated floor is more than 1.5-inches thick, offering maximum insulation, superior sound

C. Foil-backed constrained layer dampening pads over wheel wells block road noise

dampening and isolation from road noise. R7 insulation, even

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over the wheel wells, keeps you comfortable in every climate. A. Advanced engineered seven layer composite floor over 1.5" thick 3/32" linoleum Two 1/2" five layer plywood

1/2" FRP 1" R5 insulation 1/8" Luan Liner

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B. R7 fiberglass insulation throughout

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D. No-carpet flooring maximizes ease of cleaning

Airstream interstate 3500

Well appointed interior features eight secured seating positions

Rear seating area with removable table

Standup shower and toilet combination

The Interstate 3500 features an optional push button powered or manual awning system for hassle-free setup and stowage.

interstate 3500 With belted seating for eight and comfortable sleeping accommodations for

Solid handcrafted cabinetry continues Airstream’s tradition of building

two, the Interstate 3500 beckons you to explore new horizons in comfort. All

highly functional and durable vehicle interiors. What’s more, exceptional

seating features UltraLeather and UltraSuede covering, setting a new standard

fuel economy, towing capacity and smooth drivability make the search for

for practical luxury.

new adventures easier – and greener – than ever.

Airstream interstate 3500

Four rotating captains chairs with removable table

Front living area with table removed

feel at Home away from home No matter how far you travel, the Interstate 3500 surrounds you with all the amenities of home. The galley features a 1.2 cubic foot combination convection/microwave oven for

The Interstate 3500 also boasts a host of additional optional features well beyond others in its class, offering exceptional safety, comfort and control:

quick convenience anywhere. A stainless steel two-burner cooktop is flush

• Rear-back up camera with 5.5-inch LCD screen

mounted under a designer glass cover. The robust 3.1 cubic foot refrigerator

• 19-inch flat panel LCD TV/DVD

uses an AC/DC compressor that uses 90% less power than standard models.

• Roof-mounted 13,500 BTU high-efficiency Carrier ® • air conditioning unit

All Interstate 3500 captains chairs swivel around for socializing and dining, while the rear lounge seating converts easily to a bed and back again with the simple touch of a button.

• Onan ® 2.5 KW propane powered generator • Manual or automatic awning

Airstream interstate 3500

technical specifications CHASSIS

floorplan The Interstate 3500 offers an adaptive floorplan with four different configurations and front- or rear- dining options to fit your style. Positions include forward facing bucket seats and a rear bench,

3500 DAIMLER CHRYSLER SPRINTER VAN UNIBODY CONSTRUCTION

STD

MERCEDES-BENZ ® – 3.0 LITER TURBO CHARGED V-6 DIESEL 280 FT/LB @ 1200 – 2400 RPM

STD

154 H.P. @ 3400 RPM

a rear bed, and even social “club seating”, where the forward captains chairs swivel to face a center

MERCEDES-BENZ ® – 5 SPEED AUTOMATIC W/AUTOSTICK

table when parked.

GVWR (GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING) (GAWR-F 4080 GAWR-R 7720)

STD 11,030

GVWR INCLUDES FLUIDS, OPTIONS AND CARGO. LIQUID CAPACITIES AND

DINETTE SEAT

FRIDGE GALLEY

SEAT

15,250

UBW (UNIT BASE WEIGHT)

8,436

NCC (NET CARRYING CAPACITY)

2,594

TOWING CAPACITY (NOT TO EXCEED GCWR. SOME LIQUIDS OR CARGO

5,000

MAY NEED TO BE ADJUSTED)

REMOVABLE TABLE

REMOVABLE TABLE

HANGING WARDROBE

68" ELECTRONIC CONVERTIBLE BED (70" x 74" BED)

WEIGHTS ARE APPROXIMATIONS ONLY GCWR (GROSS COMBINED WEIGHT RATING)

WET BATH

SEATING CAPACITY – TRAVELING

8

SLEEPING CAPACITY

2

WHEEL BASE – 170"

STD

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTERS

STD

12V AIR COMPRESSOR & PUNCTURE SEALANT

STD

50 STATE EMISSIONS

STD

FUEL TANK – GAL

26.4

RADIAL TIRES

STD

STAINLESS STEEL WHEEL SIMULATORS ALUMINUM RIMS

5,000 pound towing capacity

STD TBA/OPT

FULL SIZE SPARE TIRE WITH CRANK DOWN WINCH

STD

BODY INSULATION

STD

HITCH 500 LB TONGUE WEIGHT/5,000 LB TOWING CAPACITY

STD

BATTERY DISCONNECT

STD

4 WHEEL DISC BRAKES W/ADAPTIVE ESP SYSTEM

STD

DRIVER COMPARTMENT PRIVACY BLACKOUT CURTAIN (WRAP AROUND)

STD

FACTORY AM/FM STEREO W/6 DISC CD CHANGER

STD

COCKPIT UPGRADE – INCLUDES:

OPT

WOOD DASH TRIM ACCENTS AND YES ESSENTIALS® FABRIC FLOORMAT

With the Interstate 3500 we left nothing out, so you don’t have to leave anything behind. Take your boat, motorcycles, ATVs, or even an Airstream Travel Trailer with you. With its Mercedes-Benz ® 3.0 Liter V-6 Turbo Diesel Engine, you’ll find there’s plenty of power to spare.

See www.airstream.com for more detailed specifications and options.

EXTERIOR

DECOR BATHROOM (cont.)

COLOR SCHEMES

TOWEL RACK

STD

ELECTRICAL (cont.) SOLAR PANEL PRE-WIRE

STD

BODY COLOR – WHITE

STD

LAVY

STD

50W SOLAR PANEL – 25" X 37"

OPT

BODY COLOR – SILVER

OPT

RETRACTABLE CLOTHES LINE/HANGER

STD

LED ROPE LIGHTING

STD

URETHANE EXTERIOR BODY KIT

STD

MIRROR

STD

PATIO EXTERIOR 12 VOLT & TV HOOKUP

STD

FOG LAMPS

STD

EXPANDABLE BATHROOM MODULE

STD

PATIO LIGHT

STD

AWNING – 13' MANUAL PATIO – WHITE OR SILVER

OPT



BATH EXHAUST FAN

STD

AWNING – 13' POWER PATIO – WHITE OR SILVER

OPT

APPLIANCES

CONVERTER/INVERTER (45 AMP CHARGER/750W INVERTER)

STD

90% TINTED GLASS – EXCEPT CAB AREA

STD

2-BURNER COOKTOP

STD

STEP, ELECTRIC W/AUTO RETRACT AND STEP OUT WARNING

STD

CONVECTION MICROWAVE, 1.2 CUBIC FOOT

STD

BUZZER W/BUILT IN LIGHT

DECOR INTERIOR

3.1 CU FT REFRIGERATOR/12V/110V

STD

220 AMP ALTERNATOR

COLOR SCHEMES

ALUMINUM INSERT – REFRIGERATOR

STD

BATTERY, CHASSIS, MAINTENANCE FREE – LEAD ACID

13,500 BTU AIR CONDITIONER – LOW PROFILE

OPT

BATTERY, AUXILIARY, MAINTENANCE FREE – (FIRST AGM)

STD

BATTERY, AUXILIARY, MAINTENANCE FREE – (SECOND AGM)

OPT



TAN / BEIGE

OPT

CHARCOAL / GREY

OPT

W/WALL THERMOSTAT

STD 1

CABINETS: GOLD ALCHEMY LAMINATE

STD

TV ANTENNA – OMNIDIRECTIONAL

STD



FLUSH MOUNT CABINET DOORS

STD

CABLE TV HOOK-UP/SATELLITE TV HOOK-UP

STD

SYSTEMS-LPG-WATER-WASTE

RECESSED HARDWARE

STD

SMOKE/CARBON MONOXIDE & LPG DETECTORS

STD

LPG TANK W/REMOTE FILL 17.5 GAL / 14 GAL @ 78% FULL

DAY/NIGHT SHADES

STD

SATELLITE DISH/RECEIVER PRE-WIRE

STD

12V HEATED FRESH WATER TANK W/DRAIN (GAL)

VINYL FLOORING

STD

19" LCD TV/DVD – REAR

OPT

INTERIOR CEILING ALUMINUM FINISH W/SELECT PADDED AREAS

STD



– ARTICULATING ARM – WALL BRACKET BUILT-IN COFFEE MAKER

TBA/OPT

STD 26

(WATER HEATER ADDS AN ADDITIONAL 6 GALLONS) (32 GALLONS) 12 VOLT HEATED GREY TANK (GAL) BLACKWATER TANK (GAL)

27 16

DECOR LOUNGE

16,000 BTU FURNACE W/BLACK DOOR

STD

FIRE EXTINGUISHER

POWER REAR SOFA – ULTRA LEATHER

STD

6 GALLON LP/110v ELECTRIC WATER HEATER – XT SERIES –

STD

EXTERIOR SHOWER

STD

ULTRALEATHER/ULTRASUEDE DÉCOR – CAPTAINS CHAIRS (2)

STD

PRESSURE REGULATED CITY WATER HOOKUP

STD

POTABLE FRESH WATER FILL

STD

AND DRIVER/CO-PILOT SEATING

EQUIVALENT OUTPUT OF A 9 GALLON WATER HEATER IN MOTION SATELLITE DISH W/RECEIVER – DELETES TV ANTENNA

TBA/OPT

PEDESTAL MOUNT TABLETOP

STD

REARVIEW CAMERA W/REARVIEW MIRROR MONITOR

ACCENT ARM BOLSTERS – REAR SOFA

STD



CS/RS JACKKNIFE SOFA – ULTRALEATHER

STD

ELECTRICAL

OPT



HALOGEN LIGHTING UNDER OVERHEAD ROOF CABINETS

STD

DECOR GALLEY

HALOGEN CEILING LIGHTS

STD

LAMINATE COUNTERTOP W/BACKSPLASH

STD

SOLID SURFACE TOP

OPT

SINK W/INTEGRATED COVER & FOLD DOWN FAUCET

STD

DECOR BATHROOM

INCANDESCENT DIRECTIONAL READING LIGHTS

STD

VEHICLE DIMENSIONS EXTERIOR LENGTH

22'9"

EXTERIOR WIDTH

79.7"

EXTERIOR HEIGHT WITH ANTENNA INTERIOR HEAD ROOM INTERIOR WIDTH @ FLOOR

AT SOFA LOCATIONS PROBELESS TANK MONITORING SYSTEM

STD

MAXX-AIR® ROOF VENT W/BUILT-IN

STD

THERMOSTAT – EXHAUST ONLY

WET BATH INCLUDES HINGED DOOR & SHOWER CURTAIN

STD

PATIO-110 VAC EXTERIOR OUTLET

STD

TOILET

STD

L.P. GENERATOR 2.5 KW QUIET MICROLITE W/REMOTE START

OPT

SHOWER LIGHTS

STD

30 AMP, 110v SERVICE (INCLUDES 30 AMP EMS [ENERGY

STD

WATERPROOF TOILET PAPER HOLDER

STD

MANAGEMENT SYSTEM] & 30 AMP POWER CORD)

STD

9'7" 74 1/4" 70"

PLUMBING SYSTEM MACERATOR HOSE REEL – MANUAL EXTEND

STD

& ELECTRIC RETRACT VARIABLE SPEED WATER PUMP

STD

MACERATOR PUMP DISCHARGE SYSTEM

STD

ALL SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

2008/09

interstate 3500

To the restless spirit The Airstream Interstate 3500 beckons to those driven by an insatiable desire to see more, to do more, to live more. It calls to those who understand the allure of the open road, and the discovery of what lies beyond the next bend. And it appeals to those who value independence and inspired design, and to those who recognize the quality and craftsmanship that have allowed one brand to stand the toughest test of all – time.

Adventure, Inspired by Airstream

Airstream, Inc. 419 West Pike Street P.O. Box 629 Jackson Center, OH 45334 USA 937-596-6111 www.airstream.com Product information, specifications, and photography in this brochure were as accurate as possible at time of printing. Photographs may contain some features that are optional on your vehicle. Since we continually strive to improve our products, actual products may differ. Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. All capacities are approximate and dimensions are nominal. Some features or options may be different or unavailable in Canada. Vehicle Loading – Every effort has been made to provide the greatest number of options for the recreation vehicle owner. Along with these choices comes the responsibility to manage the loads that are imposed by the choices so that they remain within the manufacturer’s specified chassis weight limits. Do not overload the recreation vehicle. All content and images © Airstream 2008

Dry Weights – Based on standard features; optional equipment not included. Net carrying capacity (NCC) determined by subtracting unloaded vehicle weight (UVW) from gross vehicle weight (GVWR) and includes fluids, options, and cargo. Liquid capacities and weights are approximations only.

Interstate 3500 20k 08/08

Warning – This information is intended as a guide only. Weights of individual vehicles may vary. Consult your owner’s manual for complete loading, weighing, and towing instructions.