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Road_Ruler
Jan 26, 2014Explorer
Airstreams are built to be towed.
5ers are great when they are parked.
In most cases, in the long run the 5ers will cost more to own and operate. They need an HD pickup in front. In most cases high fuel costs. With an Airstream you can tow them with smaller, more fuel efficient vehicles.
We paid $5,800 for a 30 year old Airstream. It is now 40 years old and has increased in value. We use the family sedan to tow with. It gets 25MPG+ when not towing which is most of the time.
5ers are great when they are parked.
In most cases, in the long run the 5ers will cost more to own and operate. They need an HD pickup in front. In most cases high fuel costs. With an Airstream you can tow them with smaller, more fuel efficient vehicles.
We paid $5,800 for a 30 year old Airstream. It is now 40 years old and has increased in value. We use the family sedan to tow with. It gets 25MPG+ when not towing which is most of the time.
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