The Texan actor has not let Hollywood go to his head, he still likes to live a rougher lifestyle in an Airstream trailer
Matthew McConaughey has had a busy time of it lately, starring in some of last year’s biggest films such as Dallas Buyers Club and The Wolf of Wall Street. It turns out that the Hollywood star enjoys relaxing in the same way we do – in a caravan!
Well, the American version of a caravan anyway. McConaughey is the proud owner of several Airstream trailers, which he enjoys customising to his own specifications.
McConaughey explained the many reasons behind his love for the vehicles: “I’ve always loved driving. Driving is, number one, where I get some time with myself. Number two, it’s the main place I catch up on music. And number three, it’s the best way to see the country.” I think we can all appreciate these reasons.
In 2004 the actor invested in his first Airstream – an International CCD 28. Those 28 feet include a living area with a banquette and a dining table/desk, a streamlined kitchen, a toilet and shower, and a snug bedroom that the actor refers to as the Honeycomb on account of its rounded ceiling and golden hues.
The Airstream became multi-functional for McConaughey. For two years he managed his production company, j.k. livin, from it. He also took it out on the road for a month, when promoting his film Sahara in 2005.
Oscar winning actor he may be, but McConaughey has simpler plans for his retirement that involve his passion for Airstreams: “One day I’ll have either an Airstream hotel or an Airstream compound. I don’t know where it’ll be yet, but the thing about Airstreams is you feel a little bad for ’em if you got ’em parked too long and the axles aren’t spinning, you know, because they’re built for the road.”
We couldn’t have said it better ourselves, Matthew.
