Airstream, Winnebago, or another Travel Trailer?

Arctic Fox/Nash come to mind as well as Oliver - if you want molded fiberglass shell. People on here have also stated that Grand Design are well built.

Jayco has a 2 year warranty - I'd add them to my list. I always look at airstreams when I see them. However, while I'm not knocking them, I went inside one owned by a friend of my fathers, and I wasn't as dazzled as I thought I would be. Maybe I'd reconsider if they had slides. Good luck.

As already suggested I'd add Lance to the list. They're not Airstream, but they're well made by a company that's still independent and not part of a large conglomerate.

I have toured the factory and worked on many Airstreams.

I Have owned two and my dad had several.

I think they are as well made as they have ever been. There were a few years when management was in turmoil. esp when Beatrice Foods owned them 1967-79.

The Thor ownership has been great compared to Beatrice.

Pre 99 had some clear coat issues but you can always buff them out.

After 98 (or so) they went to a widebody so more room.

The had slide models from early 2000 thru 2009.

I have noticed that people that put them down have never had one.

I think they have enough storage. I carry a ton of stuff in my DP that I really dont need. I carry it because I can.

We plan on going back to an Airstream one day.

Airstreams are pricey new but you can get a lot of value used.
They sell all they make so they must know something about pricing.

Shop for a clean early 2000 for around $20k- $25.

Airstream= lots of mystique. Originally were well built. Now owned by Thor, so IMHO questionable quality. Very limited storage, no slide outs, outrageous prices. Winebago= name only. There are many many decent quality RVs on the market. Any one can build good or bad units. You need to decide what is important to you, and budget. As a first time buyer, there is no way in heck I would suggest a new purchase to you. At this point, no matter what you think you have no clue what if any RV will fit your lifestyle. So, unless you have more disposable income than brains go shopping for a gently used trailer and go camping.

We have owned three Airstreams. Wish we had kept the first we bought. It was 25 ft. Next came a class A motorhome different brand. Then a fifth wheel different brand then 19 ft Airstream and finally a 23 ft Airstream. 25 ft is perfect combination. Big enough not being too big. 19 ft nice but small. 23 was too good of price to pass up. Also consider used in good condition. Best of luck you won't regret anAirstream.

From what I have read here I would remove Winnegabo from your list. Not sure what you are looking for . If smaller Camp Lite & Lance come to mind as hgher quality. IMHO king of quality is Airstream. Again IMHO most Rv's are mass produced low quality ****. Size can be an issue if you plan on doing forest service camp grounds. They somtimes limt length ti 22 feet atleast here in Oregon. Welcome to the forum