2006 Airstream Skydeck
VERY REAR 2006 Airstream XC390 SkyDeck with full bedroom, in the rear. So, no “business” or “bunkbed”.
It has 118,000 miles on it from which I have about 70000 miles driven since I purchased it in 2015. I used it extensively within the first 2 years living in it full time and traveling twice cross-country. I belong to the Airstream Club and have been a volunteer caravan leader leading the Alaska Caravan as well as settled in the past 5 years in the North Texas Airstream Community with a home base. I do have another 2005 Airstream LandYacht 26′ which I use for the Alaska Caravan so the SkyDeck gets not the use it should and either sits at NTAC or on my property in Illinois that the reason I am looking for a good home for it.
The coach was serviced by Freightliner in Morton IL until 2020 and in past 4 years on a regular base in Big Cabin OK. Other Freightliner places in and around the DFW area did not work to a satisfactory standard. I tried to maintain as match as possible myself as quality and reliability of RV repair places are more than sketchy.
As usual on any motorhome or Airstream there are always some issues:
• Chrome flacks off on out site mirror.
• Clearcoat flacks off on the black color spots.
• The tank level indicator did never worked for me and I get used to know when the tanks are full.
• Some areas the inside sealing is dropping but it is barely noticeable.
• The 2 front seat are a little loose but I just got used to it.
• The tires are 9 years old and have some cracking going on and should be replaced. I replaced them as soon as I got it in 2015.
• There is some leaks on the front side window which I avoid by paring it a little higher in the front.
• Not sure the automatic function on the auto-leveling system work as I never used it.
• The top (on the SkyDeck) floor carpeting is missing.
• Engine has a small oil leak.
• Some side windows show some fogging front windows are replaced.
• Windshield washer fluid pump does not work.
• One of the motors to raise the top back rests failed but have a new one. Can be raised by hand.
• Rain gutters missing. On all 4 corners and over the door.
What I repaired replaced or modified:
• Replaced carpet with vinyl flooring by https://www.creativemobileinteriors.com/
• Replaced both Air conditioners
• Replaced water heater
• Replaced water pump
• Replaced seating on the top (SkyDeck) https://www.creativemobileinteriors.com/
• Replaced coach batteries with maintenance free sealed lead batteries.
• Replaced alternator
• Replaced exhaust
• Replaced the inverter/charger to a sinus wave inverter/charger
• Replaced house batterie with 400amp/h Lithium batteries
• Replaced windshields last year by https://rvglassexperts.com/
• Have side windows replaced again fogging issues. https://rvglassexperts.com/ with https://rvglassexperts.com/laminated-glass-replacement/
• Removed icemaker to gain more space.
• Fridge/freezer has been rebuilt last year. https://fixyourfridge.com/ National RV Refrigeration in Shipshewana OH
• Fridge modified with extra fan to increase airflow in the back.
• Fridge modified with some fans in front of the cooling fines to increase airflow inside the fridge. https://fixyourfridge.com/ National RV Refrigeration in Shipshewana OH
• Front and rear TV’s replaced.
• New and beefier cross bars on axles (ride improvement by https://www.hendersonslineup.com/)
• Modified air supply for airbags (ride improvement by https://www.hendersonslineup.com/)
• New braked drums and bearings on the front axle (ride improvement by https://www.hendersonslineup.com/)
• New shock absorbers front and back (ride improvement by https://www.hendersonslineup.com/)
• Preventative redesigned seating attachment and recovered the roof. Seat bracketing can be removed now without breaking the roof seal. https://mastertechrv.com/ https://coachphotos.com/albums/swartz-2005-airstream-skydeck-invincible-roof
• Installed new color monitor for rear camera.
• Installed side cameras (I don’t use them)
• Installed auto balancing rings on all wheels. https://www.centramatic.com/
So, that is my SkyDeck story. I really like the rig but taking it to Alaska is not good because of is completely open on top and will collect lots of dust and dirt. Having it sitting around is not got either and I am getting too old to maintain 2 rigs,
- Make: Airstream
- Model: XL390 Skydeck
- Year: 2006
- Mileage: 120000
- VIN: 4UZAAHDCX5CV62199
- Fuel: Diesel
- Vehicle Title: Clean Interested? Contact seller!






















