Sep-05-2014 03:39 PM
Sep-10-2014 03:12 PM
Jmtandem wrote:
They are popular in Europe. However, they are about six inches narrower so they are not the exact same product sold in the US. They are not for everybody, but for those that like them they are the pinnacle of TT ownership.
Sep-08-2014 04:09 PM
Saw my first not far from Mt Rushmore in the US. Have since inspected in detail, at the Sydney Caravan and Camping Show Must admit they are very much an acquired taste.Only sales I have seen in Australia as PR vehicles for a few companies, trading on their Art Deco looks
Sep-08-2014 04:05 PM
jmtandem wrote:Like anything else in life, they're only worth what people are willing to pay.
Than they must be worth quite a bit, some are in excess of $100,000 new. And Airstream sells every one they make.
Sep-08-2014 02:16 PM
chorbelt wrote:
I don't get the hit on Airstreams not having storage; no TT's have decent storage. FWIW, once I'm ready to get rid of the POS Komfort, I'll be getting an Airstream.
Sep-08-2014 07:27 AM
Like anything else in life, they're only worth what people are willing to pay.
Sep-08-2014 06:52 AM
Sep-08-2014 12:32 AM
Big Katuna wrote:
I don't know for a fact if the old ones had thicker aluminum but I doubt it. It was pretty thin. Look at some old ones without gravel guards and they will have lots of dents.
Someone said the headliner was falling? I have never seen a headliner in an Airstream.
Factoid; Argosys were steel skinned.
Sep-07-2014 08:51 PM
Sep-07-2014 07:58 PM
Arizona Kid,
As I indicated there are other reasons than cost that somebody might not want an Airstream. I can understand that. I also understand the paying cash thing as well. Well built or poorly built they are still the iconic pinnacle that many others measure their TT's against. Lances are not what they used to be, either! At one time they accoiunted for half of all truck campers sold in any year. Complaints were rare. If the forums are to be believed there have been issues with recent Lances that probably were never there in the past. It is more about the times and the manufacturer customer satisfaction quality that is employed in the making of most RV's. Most travel trailers are made in about 140-150 worker hours; Airstreams are almost 400 hours. There is a difference.
And Lances are no different than many other RV's in that customer's want it to be inexpensive, ideal floor plans, light towing weights, slide outs, etc. Rarely is factory quality the number one consideration in consumers minds at purchase time. And probably even less would be a club or an iconic timeless shape.
Enjoy your Lance!
Sep-07-2014 05:58 PM
Sep-07-2014 04:09 PM
Sep-07-2014 03:50 PM
A quick look in RV Trader reveals the following:
A new 2014 22' Airstream Sport has an MSRP of $50K or so.
A used 2008 is being offered at $35K ($15K less/30% less than new)
I couldn't find any comparable units that were 10 years old, however, a unit that has lost 30% of its value in 6 years doesn't indicate to me that Airstreams have high resale values as indicated by some posters. Sure, you may buy a highly depreciated used Airstream and keep it for 10 years and lose very little money, but the same thing can be said of practically any type of RV or brand.
Sep-07-2014 03:42 PM
The Avion was the peak of silver trailer quality. Heavier aluminum, better insulation, better wood, etc.
Sep-07-2014 03:39 PM