Saw the new Airstream Basecamp at the Pomona CA RV show:https://www.airstream.com/travel-trailers/basecamp/Also just got an email regarding the Bowlus Road Chief:https://mrvthebuzz.mobilerving.com/industry-edge/tech-trends/a-futuristic-creation-bowlus-road-chief?utm_source=iContact&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MobileRVing%20Newsletter&utm_content=MRV+Newsletter+11-28-16So if you need very light weight and low drag, here are at least two ideas.

Not really liking the Airstream - having to deal with those tables everytime you want to get in or out of the trailer would be a pain. The Bowlus is nice, but it costs more than my house... ;)

toedtoes wrote:Not really liking the Airstream - having to deal with those tables everytime you want to get in or out of the trailer would be a pain. TNon issue with the side door. the tables only block the rear door.

Clickey!This one is an old-school design, from back in the 1940's or so. Talk about a "retro" look! Wonder what one of those 10 year only RV parks would say if someone pulled in with one of these new puppies! I like it! Glad to see it coming back. Hope it's successful.The web page calls it "futuristic". Funny, how it was futuristic in 1935, but somehow lost it's appeal. Wonder if it's still really "futuristic". It just goes to show you, hang on to your old stuff, eventually it will be popular again!Edit: A little Google Searching: How about a 1935 Bowlus Road Chief:

I like them both! The A/C kills the aero on the Airstream - but it is cool that a few manufacturers are thinking about these things!

DutchmenSport wrote:This one is an old-school design, from back in the 1940's or so. Talk about a "retro" look! Wonder what one of those 10 year only RV parks would say if someone pulled in with one of these new puppies! I like it! Glad to see it coming back. Hope it's successful.The web page calls it "futuristic". Funny, how it was futuristic in 1935, but somehow lost it's appeal. Wonder if it's still really "futuristic". It just goes to show you, hang on to your old stuff, eventually it will be popular again!Edit: A little Google Searching: How about a 1935 Bowlus Road Chief:It looks right behind that car. Don't think the Bowlus would look quite as charming behind a modern SUV.

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hohenwald48
Explorer
Dec 31, 2016
OK, let me think. I got a spare 1/4 mil laying around. Do I want one of these 23' trailers or a 40' Allegro Bus DP motorhome. See you guys on the motorhome page. :)
afidel
Explorer II
Dec 30, 2016
Google image search on the image, second or third hit was a page talking about it.
CavemanCharlie
Explorer III
Dec 29, 2016
afidel wrote:
Thom02099 wrote:
toedtoes wrote:
DutchmenSport wrote:
This one is an old-school design, from back in the 1940's or so. Talk about a "retro" look! Wonder what one of those 10 year only RV parks would say if someone pulled in with one of these new puppies! I like it! Glad to see it coming back. Hope it's successful.

The web page calls it "futuristic". Funny, how it was futuristic in 1935, but somehow lost it's appeal. Wonder if it's still really "futuristic". It just goes to show you, hang on to your old stuff, eventually it will be popular again!

Edit: A little Google Searching: How about a 1935 Bowlus Road Chief:

It looks right behind that car. Don't think the Bowlus would look quite as charming behind a modern SUV.

Is that a Jaguar pulling it? Sure looks like a Jaguar from the B pillar forward.

1937 Tatra 87, Czech car, rear 3L v8 good for 86HP and 100MPH.

Thanks, I am wonder how you happen to know this ?
afidel
Explorer II
Dec 29, 2016
Thom02099 wrote:
toedtoes wrote:
DutchmenSport wrote:
This one is an old-school design, from back in the 1940's or so. Talk about a "retro" look! Wonder what one of those 10 year only RV parks would say if someone pulled in with one of these new puppies! I like it! Glad to see it coming back. Hope it's successful.

The web page calls it "futuristic". Funny, how it was futuristic in 1935, but somehow lost it's appeal. Wonder if it's still really "futuristic". It just goes to show you, hang on to your old stuff, eventually it will be popular again!

Edit: A little Google Searching: How about a 1935 Bowlus Road Chief:

It looks right behind that car. Don't think the Bowlus would look quite as charming behind a modern SUV.

Is that a Jaguar pulling it? Sure looks like a Jaguar from the B pillar forward.

1937 Tatra 87, Czech car, rear 3L v8 good for 86HP and 100MPH.
CavemanCharlie
Explorer III
Nov 29, 2016
I like both of them . They would work OK for me.

Of course if I could afford something like them then I could afford something that would work even better for me. lol
Community Alumni
Nov 29, 2016
RedRocket204 wrote:
Bowlus, small travel trailer, BIG price. They do look cool though.

On The Road edition - $137,000
Road Chief Limited Edition Lithium+ comes complete at $219,000

http://www.bowlusroadchief.com/

You know when you laugh so much that your stomach muscles start to hurt. That's what the price tag has done to me.:B
Snowman9000
Explorer
Nov 29, 2016
That Bowlus is amazing. No, I wouldn't buy one either. But still, that is one aerodynamic trailer.
colliehauler
Explorer III
Nov 29, 2016
I like the interior of the Bowlus but it would require a old car to look right.
Thom02099
Explorer II
Nov 29, 2016
toedtoes wrote:
DutchmenSport wrote:
This one is an old-school design, from back in the 1940's or so. Talk about a "retro" look! Wonder what one of those 10 year only RV parks would say if someone pulled in with one of these new puppies! I like it! Glad to see it coming back. Hope it's successful.

The web page calls it "futuristic". Funny, how it was futuristic in 1935, but somehow lost it's appeal. Wonder if it's still really "futuristic". It just goes to show you, hang on to your old stuff, eventually it will be popular again!

Edit: A little Google Searching: How about a 1935 Bowlus Road Chief:

It looks right behind that car. Don't think the Bowlus would look quite as charming behind a modern SUV.

Is that a Jaguar pulling it? Sure looks like a Jaguar from the B pillar forward.
RWjSIM2003
Explorer
Nov 28, 2016
Bowlus is neat looking but NO Way would I pay 200K for that.

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