Looking at some Airstreams
Wondering what percentage off on MSRP is typical for this kind of trailer? Looking at something like a 25' 2013 flying cloud model. Or is it best to buy used?
Forum Discussion
Well, let's talk about "throw away" for a little bit. It is often pointed out that many old Airstreams are still on the road today. And it is true. But the real question is "why" ? Is it because it is a superior product that is designed and built to stand the test of time ? Or is more a testament to the perseverance and dedication to the marque that so many of these owners represent ?
I'll leave it to each person to decide where it all fits in.
By the way....many folks say that Japanese bikes are "throw-aways". See that little 929 sportbike up there in the earlier post ? I have 85,000 miles on it. And a whole bunch of those miles have been at trackdays at various roadrace tracks. I have not babied it, but I have maintained it meticulously. It's not ready to be thrown away yet.
It sits in the garage right now, next to a BMW K-RS.....the BMW has 144,000 miles on it. It's also not ready to be disposed of.
I suspect a lot of what gets thrown away, campers included, is because folks did not bother to, or know how to, take care of them.
As to the Airstreams....I too would like to have one. Have looked at them, but honestly,"the one" I want....they don't make. My little white box camper ( funfinder ) is 19' long, and has a nice big slideout. I really, really love the slideout. Now then, if Airstream would build a 20' trailer with a slideout.....I would have to seriously look at that. Probably not gonna happen though.
I'll leave it to each person to decide where it all fits in.
By the way....many folks say that Japanese bikes are "throw-aways". See that little 929 sportbike up there in the earlier post ? I have 85,000 miles on it. And a whole bunch of those miles have been at trackdays at various roadrace tracks. I have not babied it, but I have maintained it meticulously. It's not ready to be thrown away yet.
It sits in the garage right now, next to a BMW K-RS.....the BMW has 144,000 miles on it. It's also not ready to be disposed of.
I suspect a lot of what gets thrown away, campers included, is because folks did not bother to, or know how to, take care of them.
As to the Airstreams....I too would like to have one. Have looked at them, but honestly,"the one" I want....they don't make. My little white box camper ( funfinder ) is 19' long, and has a nice big slideout. I really, really love the slideout. Now then, if Airstream would build a 20' trailer with a slideout.....I would have to seriously look at that. Probably not gonna happen though.
