What was Airstream thinking (part 2)?
This is my second thread on this topic. The first thread can be found here: What was Airstream thinking? Now for the second installment: I have a 2017 Flying Cloud 23FB. I can't believe Airstrea...
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NWnative wrote:
And yet you decided to buy the Airstream knowing it did not have a 12v plug...so why complain after the fact? Airstream uses an inverter as their option for those needing to run AC appliances...not to many other manufacturers do that. That is actually a more expensive option to install than a 12v plug that would only cost a few bucks. If I had a specific need for a 12v plug, I would have asked the dealer to install it as part of the deal. I guarantee you they would have done so to close the sale. Lastly as a few have mentioned, most RV's today do not include a 12v plug so, this is not unique to Airsteam. Most RV's don't include an inverter (unless they are high end) and the Airstream does. These are not marketed to those that boondock. For those that boondock, they usually set up a solar system with 12v plugs to go with them. Your dealer can do that as an installed option. AS has been around for many many years (ownership has changed) and, they will be around for many years to come. They can't build them fast enough for demand in fact, they recently announced an expansion of their factory and the addition of 300 jobs to keep up with demand. Install the plug and enjoy the AS. Bet RV we have ever owned....it's a keeper for us.
rbpru wrote:
My TT does not have 240 volt to 120 volt converter in case I travel in Europe, it does not have LP lights in case I want to eliminate batteries, it does not have a built in generator or solar in case I do want to use electricity boondocking.
All of these items are available if you want them for a price.
So, yes it is your fault if you want them and bought a TT without them. If enough people wanted a 12 volt outlet there would be one. This is obvious by number of TT bunk beds at the last RV show with USB ports or 120 v outlets.
If anything I would expect to see USB popping out all around the newer TTs.
These posts contribute nothing to the conversation, but thank you for playing.
Now, back to solving the problem. (BTW, if NWnative re-reads the first post of this thread he will see where the inverter is specifically addressed.)
