New Airstream Globetrotter

irishtom29 wrote:
The Camp Lite is what Airstream might be if they'd kept developing the product. I now see Airstream as a styling exercise and Camp Lite as functional.

A couple of thoughts on the Camp Lite.

The aluminum superstructure and composite floor are terrific developments. But, it still has a pondliner for a roof. Fridge right beside the toilet?? Ewwwww.

Plus, the whole social aspect of Airstream life would be missing. We very much enjoy the rallies and caravans.

The Camp Lite is what Airstream might be if they'd kept developing the product. I now see Airstream as a styling exercise and Camp Lite as functional.

fj12ryder wrote:
Different strokes for different folks, but I wouldn't buy one even if they were priced reasonably. Just not my cup o'tea.

That's why they make all kinds of RV's. There are many other types that make me shake my head, most notably Class B vans. But, everyone makes their own decisions for their own reasons.

Travel safely and enjoy the fall weather!

Different strokes for different folks, but I wouldn't buy one even if they were priced reasonably. Just not my cup o'tea.

40 year old Airstream? That just barely qualifies as old. Ours is 50 years old this year and still doing great! We're going to a rally with it in just a few weeks.

:)
Lynn

Lantley wrote:
While Airstreams are not for me for many of the reasons mentioned.
Longevity is there selling point.
There are many 25-40 year old Airstreams that are in very usable shape.
While my rig is holding up very well so far.
I'm not sure how well my 5 slide behemoth will endure 40 years.
I don't think any of our main stream models compare to Airstream in terms of longevity.

While Airstreams are not for me for many of the reasons mentioned.
Longevity is there selling point.
There are many 25-40 year old Airstreams that are in very usable shape.
While my rig is holding up very well so far.
I'm not sure how well my 5 slide behemoth will endure 40 years.
I don't think any of our main stream models compare to Airstream in terms of longevity.

northmeck0255 wrote:
Everyone buys their RV for different reasons. But, there are a few things that folks seem to overlook about the Airstream.

-All aluminum skin, far more durable than plastic
-ZERO possibility of delamination
-Far better suspension system than on my previous rig
-No slides mean that when we are in a Walmart or Cracker Barrel and can't get slides out, our camper is fully accessible. In the other rig, most of it was unusable with the slides in.
-No pond liner roof. It is aluminum.
-We specifically didn't want slides. They are heavy, add complexity, add cost, and are an entry path for water, heat, cold and critters.

So, to each his or her own but before you bash Airstreams, you should examine why they've been around for so long!

Because of Airstreams design structure slide are not practical. The aluminum body is part if the frame strength, Unlike conventional trailers where frame strength is it's strong point.
Airstream tried slides at one time and for some reason it didn't work. Doubt it was from WalMart parking.
I have a slide and everything except the tv is accessible. Dinning table, bathroom, kitchen bedroom.
I could also add dual pane windows. You can't on an AS. How hot is your As in full sun all day? Ever touched an aluminum canoe sitting out in the sun?
Popped any rivets lately? I've read on the AS forum and trust me you guys have just as many issues as we do.
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f44/major-water-leaks-on-new-trailer-173503.html
Each to his own.

donn0128 wrote:
And abaolutely NO storage space.

BOOM!

If artistic expression is important and you have unlimited funds this would be an amazing thing to own. I think that it is a work of art but priced way out of my range

Everyone buys their RV for different reasons. But, there are a few things that folks seem to overlook about the Airstream.

-All aluminum skin, far more durable than plastic
-ZERO possibility of delamination
-Far better suspension system than on my previous rig
-No slides mean that when we are in a Walmart or Cracker Barrel and can't get slides out, our camper is fully accessible. In the other rig, most of it was unusable with the slides in.
-No pond liner roof. It is aluminum.
-We specifically didn't want slides. They are heavy, add complexity, add cost, and are an entry path for water, heat, cold and critters.

So, to each his or her own but before you bash Airstreams, you should examine why they've been around for so long!