This has been a great thread. Lots of views and I agree with almost all of the comments made here and people have been very nice about things which is refreshing
I have an '06 25 ft Airstream. I used to have a Starcraft trailer with a slide out. We basically love our Airstream but it isn't perfect by any means. They do sit low to the ground but that helps the whole aerodynamics thing and they have almost NO exterior storage and that is a problem for me.
There is plenty of interior storage unless you are the type that likes to tote most of your house with you when you hit the road. I could never imagine full timing in my Airstream, they are a bit cramped. When we park in a private RV park we are usually the smallest trailer in the place. Americans do like their toys big.
Quality, well mine is now 9 years old and all the doors, windows and drawers open and close like they were new. Batteries have to be replaced and tires as well but as long as you maintain your trailer, regardless of brand, you shouldn't have much trouble. My Starcraft had drawers that broke, faucets that leaked and a slide out that didn't slide either way. The awning was terrible and the original tires were rather cheap to start with.
I do agree with the quality assessment regarding Airstreams. There are some very good trailers out there but I will put my 9 year old trailer up against any other 9 year old for quality issues.
My wife was sold on the feeling of openness when we first stepped into our trailer. We have a wall of windows and a skylight along with a wrap around window surrounding the dinette. Lots of light. Good thing because the trailer is small on the inside.
