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Airstream 3500 Lounger feedback?

artbox
Explorer
Explorer
Hi guys,

Newbie over here. I'm fortunate to be in a position to finally get a RV.

I was thinking of getting used mainly because I figure if I didn't like it, I could sell/trade it and not lose too much money.

The one I have in mind is an Airstream Interstate 3500 (2013) Lounger. I was wondering if anyone on the forum had any experience with this specific model?

- What do you love about it?
- What do you hate about it?
- Would you buy it again?

I'm planning on driving my family down to California for the summer and with 2 small kids I think it would be more comfortable than a sedan. While in California, we're going to do lots of staycations in the outdoors.

Hopefully, I can finalize a deal soon with the dealer so I'd also love to get any advice as a first time buyer.

Thanks!
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Neverhappy
Explorer
Explorer
I find the woodwork surfaces made of cheap glossy formica quite ugly, reminds me of mid century kitchen cabinets.
Busb don't you have a hard time ajusting to it ? The Prevost is my dream RV.(the stainless steel models)
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artbox
Explorer
Explorer
thanks busb2!

busb2
Explorer
Explorer
Bought my first AI in 2009, kept it six years and traded last year for a new one. Both units were Lounge models. The 2009 was on the 22 foot chassis and the new one is on the 3500 EXT chassis which is 24 feet long. I find them very easy to drive and never have a problem parking where ever we go. We prefer traveling in it rather than one of our cars. The lounge model is the most versatile as you have multiple seating areas or a large bed in the back when needed, We, my wife and our golden retriever just traveled to Colorado and back from north Georgia and enjoyed the trip. Try the Airstream Interstate Forum for any questions or research.
Country Coach Prevost, and Airstream Interstate B

artbox
Explorer
Explorer
Thanks for the feedback!

tatest
Explorer II
Explorer II
Don't have it, but have been thinking about it, along with similar floorpans from Winnebago (Era 70X) and Roadtrek (E-Trek, RS Adventurous, and the Chevy-based Versatile).

What's holding me back is that I already drive a 1-ton passenger van, I know how it handles and rides, and do not have the expectation that an even larger van is going to be more comfortable than a decent mid-size sedan (have owned five of those over the years) and certainly not as comfortable as a nice minivan or mid to full-size SUV.

What I hate most about the van I already have is how hard it is to find a place to park it, when I get out of Suburban and six-pack pickup country into areas where most parking is sized for passenger cars and mid-size SUVs. Thus what concerns me about a 25-foot Eurovan B is that it is going to be almost as difficult dealing with parking in the city as is my current 29-foot motorhome. At least the Sprinter-based van conversions are under seven feet wide.

A neighbor occasionally drives his Era 70 around town, but this is in the world of everybody driving 22-25 foot trucks, so it is just another form of 25 foot truck here.

You might look at Roadtrek's 170 Versatile, as it is no longer than the standard 12-passenger van, compressing a similar floorpan into a shorter space. It might work for two adults and two small children, while the larger B's are about trying to seat 6-7 grown adults for travel.
Tom Test
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