I am also wanting an Airstream due to the method of construction and their looks, and longevity. We currently have a 2002
Holiday Rambler Alumascape 31CKS. It has one slide and it does help with room. On the downside, we(I) have had to replace the slide out seal which was a major chore. So hoping that nothing goes wrong with the slide mechanism and increased chance of water, dust and insect entrance is always in the back of our mind. Our trailer has a lot of windows too, but the downside, is that they are not dual pane and are very cold near them and let a lot of sun in when trying to cool with A/C. I know that Airstream has less storage due to the shape, we would have to be very careful and try to do with less "stuff". I like the looks best even if dated, it never goes out of style compared to the what I call gaudy white, or other color box trailers with all the graphics. Oh, I also like the low profile with not so many steps in and out, and better gas mileage. If you haven't already, this video is very interesting about performance:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqWHSsHcxRU
Just my opinion though:)
Terry
themoreweexplore wrote:
So... clean Avions (or any Avions built after '79) have been tough to find. Maybe it's the time of the year, but we've really been struggling to find anything decent within 1000 miles for the past 3 months.
We have recently been turned on to Outdoors RV, specifically the Creek Side 20FQ. They don't have the sleek interior design of an Airstream, but they really feel well-built, and a lot of the models have BIG windows.
We love Airstream's interior, but the ground clearance is an issue for us, the minimal insulation is an issue for us, and the small holding tanks are less than ideal. Maybe it's sour grapes that I can't afford one? Maybe it's me realizing that looks are great, but I need more than just a pretty trailer.
These Outdoors RV brands look fantastic. Incredible insulation, custom frame for each model, well-built, and the model we're looking at has great windows with skylights.
Now, if price were no object, I might go for the Airstream purely for interior look & feel (there's a "feeling" of being in an Airstream with all those open windows). But money is an object, and I've been impressed with the Outdoors RV line, and I think it could serve me very well.
I still wish I could see an Oliver, Bigfoot, or lil snoozy in person, but we don't have many out here in the west to check out. I have a lot of respect for those fiberglass trailers, they seem fantastic.
