Is there a high end TT other than Airstream?

[katoomer]

Kids are grown and I'm getting tired of driving a 40' motorhome. I would love to get an Airstream but the DW loves her slide outs (no explanation given ). Is there a high end or luxury TT that has slides and looks cool like an Airstream?

[2013_Yukon]

Wood is the culprit as per HVAC. Don't buy any make, model, brand etc..that uses wood. You want a trailer that will last a lifetime, go with an all aluminium trailer and have it built.

[hvac]

Wish you best of luck. Everything is a compromise.After 35 years of class ABC motorhomes,trailers, I know how you feel.

You will solve that first world problem. We did with the ATC.

[katoomer]

I know and understand that an Airstream is really not built any better than most other RV brands. What I am looking for is to simplify our camping experience. We pulled into a rv park last night where I was assured they had a site that would fit us. They didn't so even though I was very tired from a 7 hr. drive I had to unhook and drop the trailer before I could set up. With the 40' coach and 18' trailer, I have to plan and research where we are going to go and stay. I want something smaller and much more maneuverable. A 5er is still a bit on the large side for my intentions. The appeal of the Airstream is not only the unique design but also structural stability of that shape with no slides. They all need repairs and maintenance but fortunately I'm very handy at all things required. We are at a crossroads with camping right now. Kids are 17 and 15 and soon will not want to go at all. We are 10 years away from retiring and if we keep this coach it will be worn out by that time.
First world problems!

[hvac]

We bought a brand new 2004 28 Airstream Safari. By 2008, 2 major spots with a soft floor. Add to that peeling clear coat, corrosion on many surfaces, leaks of various kinds around roof cut outs.

I loved it because of its beauty, but it was the end for me regarding rv build quality. Good friend has his 500k pusher in the shop,wall slide won't go in. 2 years old. Warped mounting and moisture on plywood floor is now the culprit.

[Towin_Toys]

Hannibal wrote:

goducks10 wrote:

Hannibal wrote:
I've wondered why Airstream uses particle board floors.

You mean OSB board not particle chip board I hope.

"Oriented strand board (OSB), also known as flakeboard, sterling board and aspenite in British English, is a type of engineered lumber similar to particle board, formed by adding adhesives and then compressing layers of wood strands (flakes) in specific orientations. It was invented by Armin Elmendorf in California in 1963."

Yep. That's the stuff. Swells and rots like any other.

That description is incorrect as OSB is not similar to particle board. Very different in fact and both Huber and Weyerhaeuser have OSB offerings that exceed the quality of sheathing grade plywoods, both with a 500 day no sand warranty while uncovered at the job site. The drawback is that these two OSB products are much heavier than plywood due to all the resin they use.

[Hannibal]

goducks10 wrote:

Hannibal wrote:
I've wondered why Airstream uses particle board floors.

You mean OSB board not particle chip board I hope.

"Oriented strand board (OSB), also known as flakeboard, sterling board and aspenite in British English, is a type of engineered lumber similar to particle board, formed by adding adhesives and then compressing layers of wood strands (flakes) in specific orientations. It was invented by Armin Elmendorf in California in 1963."

Yep. That's the stuff. Swells and rots like any other.

[goducks10]

Hannibal wrote:
I've wondered why Airstream uses particle board floors.

You mean OSB board not particle chip board I hope.

[Hannibal]

I've wondered why Airstream uses particle board floors.

[hvac]

Nothing is perfect, but I submit the industry needs to be challenged. This forum is heavily represented with poor quality issues. Motor home,trailer,toy hauler, its a common complaint.

Wood usually is the core issue. I rest my case. If it was the best material why is it not being used in cars, trucks,airplanes,school buses etc?

Just sayin...

[Hannibal]

OldSmokey wrote:

Hannibal wrote:

OldSmokey wrote:

Hannibal wrote:

OldSmokey wrote:


I wouldn't call airstream high end.. just because they are high dollar doesn't make them high end in my opinion. there are many other things to consider. airstream reminds me of harley's.. overpriced old technology that survives on "tradition" rather than technical prowess.

Don't agree there. I bought my fourth Harley, a '92 Fatboy new for $9600. At 25 years old, I just upgraded the carb to an S&S, replaced the battery, clutch cable and changed the fluids. Still waiting for those notorious troubles to begin. It's very simple "old technology" is it's best feature.

I had a heritage softail then a roadking. both shared the same traits as an airstream.. overweight and overpriced. ooh.. but nice and shiny
:B:B:B:B

So you willingly bought two motorcycles that you believe to be old technology, overweight and overpriced? Por que? Mine is no longer shiny. Except for the new S&S carb. :B

yes, I will admit to making three mistakes in the last 30 yrs..
one ex wife and two motorcycles.. LOL

Well, at least two guys got nice motorcycles!

[OldSmokey]

Hannibal wrote:

OldSmokey wrote:

Hannibal wrote:

OldSmokey wrote:


I wouldn't call airstream high end.. just because they are high dollar doesn't make them high end in my opinion. there are many other things to consider. airstream reminds me of harley's.. overpriced old technology that survives on "tradition" rather than technical prowess.

Don't agree there. I bought my fourth Harley, a '92 Fatboy new for $9600. At 25 years old, I just upgraded the carb to an S&S, replaced the battery, clutch cable and changed the fluids. Still waiting for those notorious troubles to begin. It's very simple "old technology" is it's best feature.

I had a heritage softail then a roadking. both shared the same traits as an airstream.. overweight and overpriced. ooh.. but nice and shiny
:B:B:B:B

So you willingly bought two motorcycles that you believe to be old technology, overweight and overpriced? Por que? Mine is no longer shiny. Except for the new S&S carb. :B

yes, I will admit to making three mistakes in the last 30 yrs..
one ex wife and two motorcycles.. LOL

[Hannibal]

OldSmokey wrote:

Hannibal wrote:

OldSmokey wrote:


I wouldn't call airstream high end.. just because they are high dollar doesn't make them high end in my opinion. there are many other things to consider. airstream reminds me of harley's.. overpriced old technology that survives on "tradition" rather than technical prowess.

Don't agree there. I bought my fourth Harley, a '92 Fatboy new for $9600. At 25 years old, I just upgraded the carb to an S&S, replaced the battery, clutch cable and changed the fluids. Still waiting for those notorious troubles to begin. It's very simple "old technology" is it's best feature.

I had a heritage softail then a roadking. both shared the same traits as an airstream.. overweight and overpriced. ooh.. but nice and shiny
:B:B:B:B

So you willingly bought two motorcycles that you believe to be old technology, overweight and overpriced? Por que? Mine is no longer shiny. Except for the new S&S carb. :B

[goducks10]

What do Harley's and dogs have in common? They both like to ride in the back of pickups. 🙂

[OldSmokey]

Hannibal wrote:

OldSmokey wrote:


I wouldn't call airstream high end.. just because they are high dollar doesn't make them high end in my opinion. there are many other things to consider. airstream reminds me of harley's.. overpriced old technology that survives on "tradition" rather than technical prowess.

Don't agree there. I bought my fourth Harley, a '92 Fatboy new for $9600. At 25 years old, I just upgraded the carb to an S&S, replaced the battery, clutch cable and changed the fluids. Still waiting for those notorious troubles to begin. It's very simple "old technology" is it's best feature.

I had a heritage softail then a roadking. both shared the same traits as an airstream.. overweight and overpriced. ooh.. but nice and shiny
:B:B:B:B

[Hannibal]

OldSmokey wrote:


I wouldn't call airstream high end.. just because they are high dollar doesn't make them high end in my opinion. there are many other things to consider. airstream reminds me of harley's.. overpriced old technology that survives on "tradition" rather than technical prowess.

Don't agree there. I bought my fourth Harley, a '92 Fatboy new for $9600. At 25 years old, I just upgraded the carb to an S&S, replaced the battery, clutch cable and changed the fluids. Still waiting for those notorious troubles to begin. It's very simple "old technology" is it's best feature.