Airstream vs Lance

The Lance is expensive. The Airstream is ludicrously expensive. I like them both. :)

To me, Airstreams are cost-prohibitive (though well-built). They are also limited in terms of storage space and don't have slides. Lance is known for good products, but you might also want to check out Northwood Manufacturing (Nash, Arctic Fox). They build excellent units, too.

Rob

people have complained about the overhead cabinets in airstreams as the curved roof/wall cuts down on space/volume.
bumpy

The Lance is only slightly longer than my Winnie. The slide makes a huge difference in interior space and the reason I didn't consider an AS.

We have owned 3 Airstreams. We have owned a very expensive 5th wheel and a motorhome. The Airstreams were better than any of the other campers we have owned. We experienced less problems with them than others. If you plan to keep it for a long time it is a good investment.

If you get hail in Topeka and you end up buying an Airstream, make sure you have complete covered storage for it. Nothing more depressing than to see an Airstream that looks like a golfball.

get the Lance Hands down. way more bang for your buck! More Staorage More space!

My take on it is they are both niche products. Both cost more than other trailer brands. You have to decide if the cost difference between these two brands, and the others is worth it to "you".

Neither provide a great bang for the buck compared to others.

Spend some time on both the Lance and Airforum. Read about the good bad and problems areas of both these, and you may conclude they have more in common with other brands than you might otherwise assume.

I considered and looked at both when I was shopping. I declined on both for a variety of reasons. Your reasons may ( and probably will ) vary.

I think Airstreams are great if the size constraints aren't a problem and you are okay with a TT versus a fifth wheel. If either of those are an issue and you're willing to spend for a better than mainstream model, I'd go Northwood all the way.

I an very happy with the Airstream. Well built and solid dynamics as it relates to towability (aerodynamic and low center of gravity).