New Airstream Globetrotter

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.