Ohhhhhhh....that's nice! _________________ 1991 Airstream B190 - 7.5L/460
Rebuilt Jasper E4OD transmission
Pioneer head unit, wired to coach power system, with Sirius tuner
Inteli-Power PD9260C 60 amp converter
WBCCI #13270, Washington, DC Unit
Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 2:44 am Post subject: Re: Differences between the years of campers
skater wrote:
We should document the differences between the years. I'd like to write it up as an article when we get the information compiled, and add pictures. This is a long term project, obviously. Corrections, additional information, please post below! Everyone can contribute to this one.
1989 - 1999 - What changed?
Exterior, top:
In 1989 the top had two windows that were square.
In 1990 that changed to a single large window with rounded corners
In 1997 they shortened the front of the top.
Been in the market for a B190 for a couple of months now and trying to figure out which year I want to look for.... Does this mean that the actual bed/sleeping area was shortened as well? I know at least on the '93 (which is one I'm considering right now) the sleeping area over the cab was measured as 72" x 76". Wondering if this was shortened in '97....
Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 3:27 am Post subject: Re: Differences between the years of campers
sdmike wrote:
skater wrote:
We should document the differences between the years. I'd like to write it up as an article when we get the information compiled, and add pictures. This is a long term project, obviously. Corrections, additional information, please post below! Everyone can contribute to this one.
1989 - 1999 - What changed?
Exterior, top:
In 1989 the top had two windows that were square.
In 1990 that changed to a single large window with rounded corners
In 1997 they shortened the front of the top.
Been in the market for a B190 for a couple of months now and trying to figure out which year I want to look for.... Does this mean that the actual bed/sleeping area was shortened as well? I know at least on the '93 (which is one I'm considering right now) the sleeping area over the cab was measured as 72" x 76". Wondering if this was shortened in '97....
From what I've heard, it was not. If that's true, I'm not sure how they did it - the slide portion must be longer and the upper cabinets farther back. Hopefully someone with a '97 or later can chime in and help. (I've wondered the same thing.) _________________ 1991 Airstream B190 - 7.5L/460
Rebuilt Jasper E4OD transmission
Pioneer head unit, wired to coach power system, with Sirius tuner
Inteli-Power PD9260C 60 amp converter
WBCCI #13270, Washington, DC Unit
Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 4:04 am Post subject: Re: Differences between the years of campers
skater wrote:
sdmike wrote:
skater wrote:
We should document the differences between the years. I'd like to write it up as an article when we get the information compiled, and add pictures. This is a long term project, obviously. Corrections, additional information, please post below! Everyone can contribute to this one.
1989 - 1999 - What changed?
Exterior, top:
In 1989 the top had two windows that were square.
In 1990 that changed to a single large window with rounded corners
In 1997 they shortened the front of the top.
Been in the market for a B190 for a couple of months now and trying to figure out which year I want to look for.... Does this mean that the actual bed/sleeping area was shortened as well? I know at least on the '93 (which is one I'm considering right now) the sleeping area over the cab was measured as 72" x 76". Wondering if this was shortened in '97....
From what I've heard, it was not. If that's true, I'm not sure how they did it - the slide portion must be longer and the upper cabinets farther back. Hopefully someone with a '97 or later can chime in and help. (I've wondered the same thing.)
Well, if it wasn't then I'm back to square one as far as which year to look for! Although I wonder if on the earlier models the view to the sky is blocked considerably having the upper cab there... Anyway, thanks for the info skater.
Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 9:30 am Post subject: Re: Differences between the years of campers
sdmike wrote:
Well, if it wasn't then I'm back to square one as far as which year to look for! Although I wonder if on the earlier models the view to the sky is blocked considerably having the upper cab there... Anyway, thanks for the info skater.
While driving, you mean? There's some blockage, yeah, but on the other hand I've never needed the sun visors. _________________ 1991 Airstream B190 - 7.5L/460
Rebuilt Jasper E4OD transmission
Pioneer head unit, wired to coach power system, with Sirius tuner
Inteli-Power PD9260C 60 amp converter
WBCCI #13270, Washington, DC Unit
Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 11:13 am Post subject: Re: Differences between the years of campers
skater wrote:
sdmike wrote:
Well, if it wasn't then I'm back to square one as far as which year to look for! Although I wonder if on the earlier models the view to the sky is blocked considerably having the upper cab there... Anyway, thanks for the info skater.
While driving, you mean? There's some blockage, yeah, but on the other hand I've never needed the sun visors.
Haha! Good point! Has having the longer cab above you ever been an invonvenience for you?
Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 9:37 pm Post subject: Re: Differences between the years of campers
sdmike wrote:
Haha! Good point! Has having the longer cab above you ever been an invonvenience for you?
Nope. It's actually kind of nice both for the sun thing and the fact that it keeps some rain off the windshield (you still need windshield wipers, but not as much). One downside: bugs get under the overhang and you just know they're going to splatter instead of going overhead as they sometimes do in cars.
If anything, it's kind of nice to have it there as a reminder that I'm driving a vehicle that's 10' tall. _________________ 1991 Airstream B190 - 7.5L/460
Rebuilt Jasper E4OD transmission
Pioneer head unit, wired to coach power system, with Sirius tuner
Inteli-Power PD9260C 60 amp converter
WBCCI #13270, Washington, DC Unit
Posted: Thu May 22, 2008 12:10 pm Post subject: Re: Differences between the years of campers
skater wrote:
sdmike wrote:
Haha! Good point! Has having the longer cab above you ever been an invonvenience for you?
Nope. It's actually kind of nice both for the sun thing and the fact that it keeps some rain off the windshield (you still need windshield wipers, but not as much). One downside: bugs get under the overhang and you just know they're going to splatter instead of going overhead as they sometimes do in cars.
If anything, it's kind of nice to have it there as a reminder that I'm driving a vehicle that's 10' tall.
Good to know. Thanks for the info! Just bought myself a '93!! Now need to get it shipped from Florida to San Diego!
Posted: Thu May 22, 2008 9:21 pm Post subject: Re: Differences between the years of campers
sdmike wrote:
Good to know. Thanks for the info! Just bought myself a '93!! Now need to get it shipped from Florida to San Diego!
Congratulations! _________________ 1991 Airstream B190 - 7.5L/460
Rebuilt Jasper E4OD transmission
Pioneer head unit, wired to coach power system, with Sirius tuner
Inteli-Power PD9260C 60 amp converter
WBCCI #13270, Washington, DC Unit
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