โJan-31-2016 05:53 PM
โFeb-02-2016 08:45 AM
Again, and not to sound repetitive, I think it's great that A/S is still being made and so for those that it works for, they have that choice. Obviously though, for likely a variety of reasons, that brand does not work for most people. They have a very small market share, and that is really clear for those of us out on the road a lot. I'm out 6 to 8 months a year, and like right now where I am staying, there are almost 600 RV's here. There are just two A/S. We were up to three there for a week or so. And that is typical I've noticed. A couple of A/S....and then all the rest of us.
It's all about choice and what works and appeals to one person, may not to the next.
โFeb-02-2016 08:36 AM
โFeb-02-2016 07:57 AM
I spent 1/3 what a comparable length AS would've cost. That's priceless in my book. I have more room, more storage, larger holding tanks and since I'm in my 60's I could care less about buying a long term RV. Yes I think AS's are nice looking inside and have some innovative features, but all one has to do is go read the AS forum or Google AS problems and they'll find out they are no different, except for the shape and price. I don't care if someone thinks they're icons. Or that they need/want to be part of an iconic group. I bought my 5th wheel because it was the best bang for my buck, not to be part of an iconic group. If I lose money when I sell and I know I will then so be it. I know for a fact that AS may hold their value better but you still lose too much when you sell. The only ones that are good investments are the collector AS's. Just because someone bought a 1960 AS for $3000.00 10 years ago and sold it for $3200 this year doesn't mean that a 2016 AS will do the same. That 2016 just lost money when the new owner pulled it off the lot. Maybe in 30 years when someone buys that 2016 they'll make money on it after 10 years, but that does little for the original owner. My guess is that most AS owners never keep their AS's as long as they last, so what's the point? If someone buys it for the looks then that's fine. No different than buying a car or truck.
โFeb-02-2016 07:50 AM
โFeb-02-2016 07:30 AM
jmtandem wrote:I can't afford the recovery.
Too bad, that is unfortunate. In your words you said "life would have been better". Surely you are not putting a cost on a better life? Your better life is not expensive, it is priceless!!!!!
Go for it!
โFeb-02-2016 06:49 AM
jmtandem wrote:How much better is better? People want better but when the money is on the line, they rethink the good, better, best equation.
Some people think Airstreams are expensive. Actually, they are likely among the least expensive trailers available on a long term lifecycle cost basis and that is what the OP is looking for in a trailer.
โFeb-01-2016 08:47 PM
I can't afford the recovery.
โFeb-01-2016 08:38 PM
jmtandem wrote:Watched the video. Guess I'm a sad person with no aspirations. Shoulda bought an Airstream. Life would've been better.
Recognizing you have a "sad person problem with no asirations" is half way to solving it. It is not my video so I can't take credit for helping you, but I am glad the video helped you get your 'ahh haa' moment. You, too, could be on your way to recovery.
โFeb-01-2016 07:36 PM
How much better is better? People want better but when the money is on the line, they rethink the good, better, best equation.
โFeb-01-2016 07:34 PM
Watched the video. Guess I'm a sad person with no aspirations. Shoulda bought an Airstream. Life would've been better.
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