Airstream Classic
Looking to buy an Airstream Classic 30RB. I've never owned a bumper pull, any information on how they handle, what to to expect would be helpful.
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- BWAHAHA! I'm sure not jealous of a TT with Carpet on the walls that absorb every odor in the world, rounded ceilings and shortage of space. OH! My friend had one and it pulled like nothing was behind his Chevy with a 350 engine.
If I found a million dollars, I'd find the guy who lost it and if he was poor, I'd give it back! - Go to youtube and check out the channel long long honeymoon. It's a couple who travel extensively in their airstream. They have a ton of content and shill videos for RV products but there is also a ton of worthwhile and interesting video on their trailer, it's maintanence, repairs, etc. I believe their 6.0L Ford has been less reliable and more expensive to repair than the trailer itself.
- Airstreams cost because of the volume, construction, quality and pride of ownership factor.
They are very high priced and would not be so if they were not worth it in the eyes of their owners.
Considering you could buy two or even three standard TTs for the price of an Airstream and a 20 year old AS is just reaching puberty in TT world, says a lot.
We looked at them briefly, The DW did not like the shape, I want a slide and neither of us wanted to spend that much. None of that has anything to do with the value of an Airstream.
To put it in perspective, if I won a multi-million dollar lottery, Ferrari might just make their first pickup truck. :) Till then its my F-150.
Safe travels - Ever touched a canoe thats been out in the sun all day? Anyone know the R value of an AS?
TurnThePage wrote:
I admire them and daydream about them all the time, but a simple google "airstream leak" is all I need to calibrate my thoughts. Even their own construction videos leave me wondering.
yep, a whole lot of seams to potentially leak.
bumpy- I admire them and daydream about them all the time, but a simple google "airstream leak" is all I need to calibrate my thoughts. Even their own construction videos leave me wondering.
ata3001 wrote:
jesseannie wrote:
Airstreams are beautiful if you want the exterior to stay that way they do require some maintaining. They are heavy so your tow vehicle has to be adequate. That unit you mentioned is probably in the one ton tow vehicle range.
Good luck.
Jesseannie
My buddy has the 30RB. He loves it & it is not as heavy as you might think. He pulls it just fine with a 2014 chevy 2500 w/6.0L gas. his previous tow vehicle was a 2004 chevy 2500 w/6.0L gas.
I was skeptical so I checked the specs. You are right I was surprised at the weight 88xx gvw. Well within a 3/4 truck.
Jesseanniejesseannie wrote:
Airstreams are beautiful if you want the exterior to stay that way they do require some maintaining. They are heavy so your tow vehicle has to be adequate. That unit you mentioned is probably in the one ton tow vehicle range.
Good luck.
Jesseannie
My buddy has the 30RB. He loves it & it is not as heavy as you might think. He pulls it just fine with a 2014 chevy 2500 w/6.0L gas. his previous tow vehicle was a 2004 chevy 2500 w/6.0L gas.- Airstreams are beautiful if you want the exterior to stay that way they do require some maintaining. They are heavy so your tow vehicle has to be adequate. That unit you mentioned is probably in the one ton tow vehicle range.
Good luck.
Jesseannie - Looked at them in the RV show. Same cheap materials found in other brands and a used dealer said they leak just as much as any other brand.
Not for me.
