Airstream Tiki Bar Build in Cleveland - Home Tiki Bars

P POCphil Member Cleveland Joined: Jul 01, 2011 Posts: 10	P POCphil Posted posted on Mon, Jul 11, 2011 1:35 PM After getting shut down on a liquor license in our town we've decided to go mobile. We've spent the past couple years searching for just the right Airstream to outfit as our own mobile lounge. The Stats: 1969 Airstream Land Yacht '21 Single Axle Tow Vehicle: 1969 Ford Econoline Chateau "Bradley Van Stabbin" 302 V8 w/ factory tow package and various "your daughter might be in here" upgrades. The quest: I'm looking for lightweight Tiki themed building materials, the key is lightweight. 1/2 round 2" bamboo in the quantity we'll need will simply weigh too much. The essentials (A/C, Fridge, Freezer, lighting, Seating, wash, booze, well etc.) is going to make the beast too heavy if we try to use traditional Tiki Bar materials. Our goal is similar to leather-match furniture, we want the tactile areas to be the real deal, but the stuff covering the vast expanses can be less "authentic" in favor of low weight. To get a rough idea of what we're talking about here's an example: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150626055597&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT Keep in mind our trailer is longer and less "surf" We're aiming for more dark and intimate than the inside a rotisserie chicken bag you see above, so wall coverings and textures are key. Help us trim this baby out in style and we'll do our part by dragging it around featuring guest bartenders and portable ambiance. [ Edited by: POCphil 2011-07-11 13:40 ]

After getting shut down on a liquor license in our town we've decided to go mobile. We've spent the past couple years searching for just the right Airstream to outfit as our own mobile lounge.

The Stats:
1969 Airstream Land Yacht '21 Single Axle

Tow Vehicle:
1969 Ford Econoline Chateau "Bradley Van Stabbin" 302 V8 w/ factory tow package and various "your daughter might be in here" upgrades.

The quest:
I'm looking for lightweight Tiki themed building materials, the key is lightweight. 1/2 round 2" bamboo in the quantity we'll need will simply weigh too much. The essentials (A/C, Fridge, Freezer, lighting, Seating, wash, booze, well etc.) is going to make the beast too heavy if we try to use traditional Tiki Bar materials.

Our goal is similar to leather-match furniture, we want the tactile areas to be the real deal, but the stuff covering the vast expanses can be less "authentic" in favor of low weight.

To get a rough idea of what we're talking about here's an example:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150626055597&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Keep in mind our trailer is longer and less "surf" We're aiming for more dark and intimate than the inside a rotisserie chicken bag you see above, so wall coverings and textures are key.

Help us trim this baby out in style and we'll do our part by dragging it around featuring guest bartenders and portable ambiance.

[ Edited by: POCphil 2011-07-11 13:40 ]

Post #597036 by POCphil on Mon, Jul 11, 2011 1:35 PM