We owned an Airstream a little over 2.5 years and really loved it. It was a 25' International. It was plenty big for my wife and I as it was one of their wide bodies. We just sold it ourselves and ended up selling it in less than 24 hours after after posting the advertisement. It held its value very well and surprised me at its resale value. The only reason we sold it is to purchase an Airstream motorhome that we ordered over 6 months ago. I wouldn't hesitate one bit to purchase another travel trailer from Airstream if needed in the future.
I own a 2017 25ft FC, I confirm the space challenge, yet it has made me more organized with discarding and prioritizing, this has had a freeing effect at the same time. Have an appointment with Vinnie April 22 for two year service. In the winter I own a RV lot in the Palm Springs area as a home base, then off to wherever in the summer months.
Newbie here. My new 2019 Classic 30’ RBQ is in production as I type. I have been watching your videos, and you are one of my information sources as I begin my journey. I also purchased a 2019 F350 Limited so I can haul my Harley in that. ....,and so my Adventure is about to begin. I will continue watching & Thanks For The Videos!!!
I’m with you Kristy. We built our camper and I don’t miss the slide out at all. I don’t have to deal with problems with the motors failing, or leaking. None of that. However, it’s just me, my Husband and our little dog in our rig, so we don’t feel like we’re lacking in space because we don’t have slide outs.
I agree with everything you say. We have a 25 foot AS and one additional thing that sets it apart from many other campers is the number of windows and the amount of light they let in. The good news is that windows make it seem more spacious and airy and I enjoy being able to see the scenery. Without slides it really help to have a greater sense of spaciousness. On the other hand the number of windows limits the storage space and on a sunny day they can turn the camper into a slow cooker. On cold days and nights windows make heating and condensation more of an issue. Still, for us, the pros vastly outweigh the cons.
Thank you for your honesty. Sometimes people who are "brand loyal" will not disclose the cons so you can join their misery. Appreciate the whole story...
I enjoy watching your vlogs. We have a Classic Airstream, a 1965 Overlander (26 foot) that my parents bought new. With a few system upgrades and maintenance it still works great. We love it.
Great video as always. Had one, sold it for more than I paid for it. Your points all valid, and the reason we now have a Winnebago travel trailer now- More standard features, excellent quality, one piece roof and I could buy three more for what a comparable Airstream would cost.
Kelly was out when you posted the video so I had to watch it twice. Oh the humanity... Great video again, I just wanted to mention that to some degree, the advantage of no engine in a travel trailer is somewhat offset by the added work your truck has to do to pull it down the road. In the end though, I think it's a better option. And - welcome home!
Hey guys. Welcome back. I'm glad that Airstream trailers don't have slide-outs. They not only would look tacky, with something sticking out the side of the trailer, but I would think that it would just add to the cost of purchase the maintenance, because it would be one more thing to possibly go wrong.
Terrific points guys! Many of your points apply to any type of RV! We have a Class C and I think the thing that worries me most is the potential for water leaks. I think I obsess over that more than anything else. I love love love the look of the Airstream trailers. They always catch my attention wherever we travel.
Great video! For a long time I had always thought that airstreams got less leaks than your traditional wood framed camper, but the more I look at used airstreams the more I see water damage on the floor near the sidewalls. The upside to that is that airstreams are easier to fix in a lot of ways because you don’t have to replace moldy rotten wall framing since it is aluminum.
Very informative. Mrs and I had a towable for 30 years. It was showing its age. We found it used a mile from home. We got our use out of it. Mrs now has mobility issues (knees & hips), so we sold our RV for a lot less than we paid for it. Very weak resale. Roof seam leaks can be a problem on brands other than Airstream. We caught ours early. I remember watching Wally Byam caravans on the Sunday afternoon travelogue TV shows. They were something. Mrs and I are contemplating our next move, RV wise. Meanwhile, we enjoy your RU-vid videos. Keep 'em coming!
My 1998 Aerolite 25' travel trailer is still in great shape. Aluminum frame, been great one and I paid $10,000 for it brand new in 1998. Pulled it all over still using it... I pass on Airstream. When we bought it, a selling point was that it was made by Thor, the same company that makes Airstream. Heehheheee, it worked, I though, well, that's got to be good. Actually, ours has been very good! I mean over 20 years of REAL usage, living in it for a few months at a time. The only problem is the gas fridge pilot won't light with the automatic thingamajig now, have to use lighter to light it. That's an easy fix, just haven't done it yet, and that's not trailer related.
Glad you're home!!! You brought Spring with you, yes warm SUNNY weather has returned to Iowa. Unfortunely so have Ice Jams in a large number of rivers and many small towns are being flooded out. It's the same for our Nebraska friends as well. My Grandparents had a beautiful AirStream when I was a child I remember how beautiful it was inside and out. The quality of the rig was so impressive. When they decided to move in next door they sold it and I really think my Grandfather regretted it later. They did end up with another trailer but it wasn't an AirStream. We looked at a new one and yep that's some money! So we decided to start smaller and see where our adventure was going to take us. I think the Slide-out made the difference with going with a 22ft Rig. more space hopefully more value and it's a Demo so big Discount as well.Hopefully 3 to 5 years from now we'll upgrade to larger and much nicer. I just gotta convince the wife to say the magic word RETIREMENT!! and it's Party Time. Gotta get the evil Facebook so I can follow loloho. See Ya!
Another great video! You (father-in-law) did your own PDR repair, i.e., paintless dent repair on aluminum. Hail damage can be repaired on aluminum. The easiest way is with a glue puller especially if there is no access to the interior. The best repair is actually pushing the dents. Aluminum is harder to repair than normal sheet metal. However, it can be done. There is a 25% up charge for an aluminum PDR repair. The Airstream's torsion suspension contributes to the towability also.
Windows. That was the number one thing that drew us to Airstream and ours in general. Our favorite style before was hybrids (we owned three) because they felt open. The first Airstream we sat in was a 25RB and just loved the windows. The trailer is a little smaller than other brands, but you don’t feel cramped when inside. We wound up with a 28RB and love it. It’s a 2019, we ordered it in the summer of 2018 and picked it up in a blizzard in November of 2018. We go fulltime in 2.5 more years. This is our 11th RV in 27 years, we knew what we were getting into, though we really don’t know what it will be like fulltime. We just know we hate when our trips come to an end. But windows, a huge pro.
The pluses for our Airstream (no longer owned) were (1) design and build quality (we still maintain it was the best "house" we ever stayed in) (2) towing ease (3) amount of natural light. The minuses were (1) bench-type seating not that comfortable (2) poor interface on sound system (3) windows difficult to open.
You covered it pretty well. The only other negative is that aluminum is a great conductor of the outside temp. I took out all of the interior skin. Replaced the insulation with block foam. Still radiates because the studs are aluminum. I have done a total overhaul from the sub floor up. Added more electrical. Stripped and buffed. Completely sealed every seam with the recommended caulking. We are living in it stationary so it is more like a park model. We are always hooked up to the grid. So we have electric heat and hot water. The fridge is the only reason for the LP. But I love the way it looks. I have a couple of videos of the remodel. Wudrest channel if you are interested.
I think you have summed it up pretty well. The skin is easy to damage, it scratches easily, the panels dent easily, and yes I had damage done as well by service personnel. The twin beds do offer more outside storage, some to consider . They tow great, and the inside of Airstream is beautiful. I would recommend getting a least a 25 footer or bigger, so you have more room to move around.
I completely agree with you on slides. When I go to an RV dealer for one reason or another, the service guys there are always working on slides. I was checking on new trailers and even the smaller ones have a slide. When I go to a campground, the people there seem to love to complain about their slides. I am glad that my twenty-seven foot Jayco Eagle has no slide and I plan on keeping it and maintaining it for that very reason.
Sorry guys, have to interject with a different opinion. To me that sounds like I wouldn't buy a car because the tires wear out. Tires wear, but the benefits out way the maintenance. Slides simply make the living space so m-u-c-h better. Worth the maintenance when/if it comes. I think if you asked most who are having slide trouble if they'd prefer an RV without slides 99% would say no. Just an opinion.
If you are going to travel to remote areas in any Travel Trailer or Motor Home, you need to know how to fix things. I've had issues with slides, but nothing I could not trouble shoot on my on. Thankful for forums. @@livinganewdream3682
Liked the video. I think the earley (and well publicised) adventures of the early airstream caravans was what started the whole RV industry. Till then the average person never thought of the possibility of long trips like that. Think about how hard and grueling some of those earley caravans were with no roads no support outher than what you brought with you. Sounds like fun!
I was just at Zion where there was road damage and severe restrictions on what size rig could enter the park from the east side. I saw a couple turning around in their gorgeous huge class A. The ranger was concerned with the length of my Airstream, but even more concerned with the width. I was very happy when he told me I had about 6 inches of wiggle room before they would have to turn me around as well. Phew! Yeah for my 19 foot Bambi Flying Cloud! Thanks for another great video!
We've been full-timing in our restored 1971 Airstream Sovereign for a little over two years. We absolutely love it. We've owned other brands with slide-outs that were just fine, but we didn't feel the same sense of attachment that we do to the Airstream.
Excellent video! You nicely stated the likes and dislikes without going on a tangent. I love the nice clean look of airstreams outside as well as inside. We seriously looked at them when we were purchasing a travel trailer. We did not buy one because of the high price and we were not impressed with the interior quality. After viewing this video I am highly relieved that we did not buy an airstream. They are nice but come with some major flaws for the price. The tt we purchased cost four times cheaper than a similar airstream. We saved roughly $60,000! It may not be as “good” or “well made” as an airstream but it does not have major flaws either. It has served us well for the last several years and should for the next several years. Airstreams are nice but there are many more inexpensive options out there for a lot less money and hassle.
I don't have Airstream but they are a neat TT. I have a Lance which is well designed and better built than most other brands . The online Lance owners support group is outstanding . It even has 'freeloaders' program where I can stay at another Lance owners property with water and electricity for FREE . Thank you for your videos.
You are exactly right about the older Airstream's! I purchased my 25' 1972 Airstream in early 2004. Everything was original and everything worked. Here it is early 2020. I replaced the still working furnace only because I did not want to rely on a 48 year old heat exchanger! Last year one of my son's and I replaced both axels. This year I put it in to have a frame check. There were a couple of weak spots so I took that opportunity to have the Airstream dealer add a grey water tank and remodel the bathroom. I am considering replacing the original air conditioner, but it still works fine, so it is not a big priority. Now it does show its age in spots, but I suspect it will last another forty years at this rate! By the way, I originally paid $2700.00 for it. They wanted $3000.00 but was not sure if the refrigerator worked and so took off $300.00. I got it home and the refrigerator worked and has been working ever since! And I agree with the previous poster... Kristy, you do clean up mighty fine and are an absolutely beautiful addition to the world!
We have a "vintage" Airstream, 1963 Bambi. My husband did a frame off restoration 14 years ago, and it is still going strong! We love the layout of ours, we always have folks want to come and take a look.... and they think (we do too) the inside is surprisingly "large"! Fairly tall men and stand up in it. The best thing about ours, it pulls like it isn't even there, and we can fit anywhere a tent can if we can get down the road. We have had bigger trailers, a MH, and even a vintage teardrop (for 33 years!) but the Bambi is at the top of our list. Only wish is a larger gray/black tank.... but then we have a "blue boy".... :) Thanks for another great video.
Have you ever had your Airstream at the top of Pike's Peak? I've had my truck camper there. Have you ever taken your Airstream to Hetch Hetchy Reservoir? I've had my truck camper there. OK, those were loaded questions: both have length limits that would prevent nearly any travel trailer from going there. Of course, you can unhitch, abandon your Airstream (temporarily), and take your truck to those places. But your point about space tradeoffs, and your point about no engine, both apply to truck campers as well. Thanks for another informative and amusing video.
My 22ft Bambi Sport was just totaled due to hailstorm damage. Recovered replacement cost plus some cash. Bought a 25ft Flying Cloud yesterday. Can’t wait to get back on the road.
Excellent informative video. As a minimalist (also a retired airline pilot), this is the only TYPE trailer I would own...meaning an aluminum aircraft type .... my other choice is living in a GMC 2500 van (like Bob).....this is really good stuff..thank you. In the market now to trade my 65 Mustang for one that needs some love. Happy travels!!
As an Airstream owner, we love ours. It's 31 years old and it is in great condition. We had to repair some floor areas but it was not too bad of a repair. We did a face lift on the inside. We did strip the clear off and it looks brand new again. The clear made it look cloudy. At 29ft it tows great with our Tahoe. If we were to go great distances like Sean and Christy I would upgrade our Tow Vehicle. On a buying note we had 4 sold out from under us before we could go see them. I'm sure we could make a few bucks if we parted with ours but that ain't ever happenin'. Oh yeah this is our first camper. We camped in a VW Bus for several years. By the way we don't have any leaks now. Mainly it was the window glass separating from the frames. Airstream Classifieds and Airforums are your friends! LOLOHO we are neighbors, we're just south of ATL.
The Airstream NEST, though small in size for some couples, is seamless across the top. The seam occurs at the color meeting point along the sides and front. It's a down seam meaning that water cannot go upward if the seal fails (which it will in time). You just have it resealed. The inside of the NEST is very light and bright, there's ample storage inside (a lot!), and it is well appointed throughout. We bought the dinette version that comes with a huge cabinet and counter across from the sink cabinet, and then we bought an extra mattress from the other version of the NEST. We removed all of the cushions from the dinette, and we set up the mattress in a permanent configuration with lots of big pillows. It gives us a full-time day bed, two large storage cabinets and counters that come with the dinette version, and lots! of accessible storage under the bed where people put their feet when sitting at the dinette table. All that said and all of these positives come with one negative. The rear door leaked when we acquired it. However, they were all over it, they installed a better seal around the entire opening of the door, and it solved the issue. ALL RVs and Travel Trailers have issues. Period. That's a given. What matters is [1] how does the dealership (warranty or not) address the issue(s), and [2] how much do you enjoy the item when using it. We have visited 15 National Parks in our first year of ownership as well as several other amazing places here in the USA. We made two 25 day trips and three week long trips in 2019. The NEST has been superb. When (not if!) it has other issues, we are quite confident that the dealership we chose will make the repair(s). They're awesome! I think everyone needs to focus A LOT MORE on the dealership versus the product, and its flaws. Whatever product you choose, it will have issues. If you accept that reality (sad as that might be), your biggest and most important decision is to pick the right dealership. If you cannot accept that issues exist and will surface even with a brand new product like the one we purchased, you should stick to the Inn, B&B, or the Hotel approach to traveling. We did that for years before buying the 2019 NEST. Both approaches have their pros and cons. What's most important in our view is that either approach gets you out there traveling, seeing, and experiencing amazing new places.
We have a 2008 Airstream Classic 25fb. Had a water leak with water would run down the rear window bug screen. Took me about two years to figure out where the leak came from despite pressure tests and resealing the windows. Stored it covered storage. Finally decided to use duct tape on the panel seams above the window and then run water over it. No leaking. Pulled 6” of duct tape off at a time and found a line rivets on the curved end cap that were causing the leak. Had a shop drill out the rivets and they found the rivet holes were elongated from the factory. Sealed the holes and and new rivets installed fixed the leak. I’ve seen plenty of fiberglass’s RVs with delaminating sidewalls. All RVs leak eventually.
A well balanced perspective. With 9 years and 90K miles on our FC23FB, I would agree with all of your points. Hail, however, has not been as big an issue as I had feared. Living in CO at 7600', we get hail frequently, and we've been in the Airstream through some heavy hailstorms at even higher elevations. It was like being inside a snare drum, yet we've sustained no hail damage whatsoever. A major con which you did not mention, is the paltry insulation. Airstream could do a lot better than the pink fiberglass insulation between the skins. I just discovered your channel (COVID isolation) and am enjoying your past episodes.
My parents had Airstreams for decades but I decided after a Coleman pop up to go with a small fiberglass Escape. It is just as light as the Coleman and no cranking up but the best thing is one piece shell so no leaks which stopped me from camping for a decade. The biggest advantage to a RV is one can go where the weather is nice but many owners pull their huge homes on wheel, go somewhere and stay inside like they never left home. My father after pulling his large Airstream would be just as frazzled as Desi in the Long Long Trailer and the financial cost was also debilitating.
Only issue I have with any camper or trailer is the absurd interior height limits they all have. Majority are built for people under six foot four. Other than a Bus, there are hardly any that exceed six three to six six in interior height. I'm six ten and wish manufacturers made Campers, specially Box Campers that accommodated people of my height, instead of having to move hunched over within the camper like a modern Quasimodo. Hope you both had a great St. Paddy's day.
The biggest concern with an AS is weight... most people have too small of a tow vehicle to stop the rig SAFELY, especially out west. ALWAYS, ALWAYS . . . get on forums to get the real skinny on any trailer you have in mind. I moved away from AS because of the water leaks and the method in which they attach the body to the floor - the method used is simply asking for trouble, and at $100K I expected the basics to be in place - was I ever wrong!
Hi guys great video, I haven't posted anything for awhile but, always watch when you put up new ones. Three years ago the wife and I bought a 2000 17' Casita. We both had admired them for some time. Since neither of us had any RV experience we wanted to see if we liked RVing. Well after 20K+ miles we really liked the RV life. So, last June (after much shopping around) we purchased a 2017 23' Flying Cloud. Long story short, as much as we liked our Casita after using the Airstream we would never go back. No knock on Casitas it was a great unit and it let us find out how great RVing can be.
I have never owned an airstream. Never wanted to. As you pointed out the cost is out of sight. Also i have read that they are pretty heavy to pull. The lack of storage is another issue. I watch alot of rv shows and some of the decor in the airstreams are positivly gross. I know you put alot of stuff in the bed of your truck. Have you ever pulled or considered a fifth wheel? I have owned a number of different travel trailers in the past and now have a fifth wheel. There is absolutly no looking back. The fiver has great storage and pulls fantastic. I have been following you folks on utube forquite awhile now and i must say you two put out the best videos barr none. And a last note to christie, girl as time goes by you get more beautiful.
I have seen, in these videos, that Eternabond and Dicor are essential in maintaining your RV seals on the roof and more. This doesn't happen with the Airstream. That alone made my decision.
We've owned our (new to us) 2017 30 Classic since last September. Think your likes & dislikes are very similar our first experiences. Water leaks, hail damage, and limited storage space are my 3 biggest concerns. It tows like a dream, 30 ft seems about a perfect size to us for extended trips, and I'll never have to deal with a slide that is stuck open or closed! And the style - is timeless!
Have you done a video on the gear you carry on the OUTSIDE of your trailer in the compartments. As a side note looking to down size and would like your experience and advice on what works for you. Thx.
If u hve a hyprid airstream punk stream, & u just make front 1/4 curved punked streamed w/heavier metal gauge then wood or carbon or rectangle box the rest u saved the 50s nostalgia not anything old tired rest, hinge to front 1/4 old punked airsteam then rest modern slide out of coarse.
For me its a toss up. As soon as my motor home is sold, I will actively look for the final RV I hope to own, either an Airstream, or a Bigfoot. Either way, it will be 25 ft, as that fits in almost any campsite and Is a size that works well for one or two people. Airstream seals the seams from the inside, after the unit is assembled, I have seen the factory video where they do that. A terrible way to seal something. The skins should have sealer put on them prior to assembly and then riveted together. Yes, that would require more effort and cleanup after the riveting, but leaks would be basically non-existent, the downside would be separating the skins in the event a panel or cap needed replacing. I've always wondered if Rhino Lining the roof would be a good way to help prevent dents from small hail and small limbs.
Y’all are just the sweetest couple! Your blessed! I’ve watched all your videos . I have my home for sale , and my thought is Airstream would be the best for long time living. I hope I can do this alone.☺️😳
I’m a new owner .. picking it up in2 days. 2022 International 27 FB. Came from a nice Class C Winnebago Cambria.. looking forward to a new chapter of adventure 👍🏻 I’m a new subscriber 😬 Thanks for the great info
Sean, Thank you for introducing me to LaVazza coffee, I saw it at my supermarket, tried it, love it. Thanks Also, you are right about Boeshield T9. That stuff works great. Thanks again, Tim McCarthy
yafolla any RV that is not properly sealed will leak. Any home not properly sealed will leak. It’s the lack of sealing maintenance over a long time that will get you. There is a reason why over 70% of Airstreams are still around.
We're using an orphaned R-Vision Trail-Lite until we can afford a Scamp. We bought it cheaply as a "handyman special." Job one was replacing the floor while resealing a bunch of leaky/amateurish repairs. Airstreams are cool, but "seamless" sounds really good to me about now. Even in our old salvaged rig, RV travel is fun. Because of LoLoHo we're planning a trip to Huntsville.
Yeah, that was news to me about airstreams. I knew other trail trailers could have leaks, mainly old travel trailers. I just assumed that it wasn't an issue with airstreams and they had to be reseal regularly. That would probably be the deciding factor.
@@HartponderJr yes and no, i work on these everyday. i mean rip apart and put back togeather. they are not sealed like other t/t's. ask me how many floors ive replaced.
I'd take an Airstream any day. Towed multiple things over the years. They tow like no other. One point added to the low center of gravity and aerodynamics is truly wide body chassis, axles too. Not just a box set on a narrow body chassis. To keep the aluminum shell pristine is futile with truly enjoying your trailer like 100k miles. Think of scratches and dings as scars of the journey :)
As for cost my Hybrid trailer I got from my uncle for $1.00 so its very hard to complain, although I have had to replace some stuff like the awning, but the cost is still so low who cares. Also its 21 ft folded up so I can get it into most spots. Love your Videos and glad to hear you enjoyed your trip to Asia.
It would be interesting to see a comparison between say a fiberglass or painted aluminum travel trailer vs. the airstream which basically is an unpainted aluminum structure in terms of thermal transfer. Even with a clear coat, the sun can hit the metal directly which would make the bare metal a heatsink. Thermal migration would be quick going both ways, where even a single layer of paint would drastically reduce this effect. So, I would think it would be difficult to cool in sunny climates and hard to keep warm in non direct sunlight (night) "cold" climates?
The roofs have been a white baked enamel for years. Also the awning packages help to limit the direct sun exposure on the skin. When it''s really hot, it's time to head north!
Love the channel, don't love Airstream. We travel with two dogs, one is a 97 pound black lab. He takes up a lot of floor space. So we need the floor space that slide outs provide. But we are in tune with the size limitations that many state and national parks have, and with our non-Airstream travel trailer, we can go any where.
They are sexy beasts. I looked for years for an affordable smaller sized and last spring I found a 1965 Tag A Long. Hopefully, Lolly and I will be on the road this summer. It has a sheet metal exterior BUT you can cut , replace and paint. I am using the area under the main bed for storage, putting in a small closet, and have storage under the seating. I hope to meet up with y'all later in the year.
Size IS an issue. We're limited on sites with our 37' travel trailer. We recently purchased a 16' 1960 mobile scout trailer for a future Yellowstone trip. But still.... I wouldn't trade my size and 3 slides, just too spoiled by now. Lol.
Great fireside session! Always loved the airstream even if I don't have one they are just so well made and as you pointed out, timeless. Your parting comment holds true, there is no perfect unit. Something anyone getting into RVing needs to keep in mind at all times. Happy trails!
That bridge you are crossing in your intro looks like it's near Hanes Alaska. But I wouldn't want an Airstream. I love my slide out which sure makes my trailer seem bigger.
So wait....cons are it is expensive, it dents easily and there is no storage. Pluses are it holds its expensive value (unless it gets hail damaged), and it looks cool and aerodynamic and you can tow faster. I get it...like buying a corvette...looks cool, goes fast and retains value ...but you would not want to drive long trips in it and forget carrying any groceries :-)..... Just needling you...great video. I looked at these but my budget was just not there nor was I was not ready for a trailer renovation for those that were....maybe some day!
Airstreams are timeless and bring the very genesis of travel trailers into the modern era, harkening back to those classic times... along with the classic problems associated with travel trailers. If you are aware of that and maintain them accordingly,, you are able to bring that rich history to life. If you can do that, then Airstream is for you. I have learned it probably is not, though I absolutely love the idea of it Thank you for the honesty 👍
Seriously i know that older people 70 and 80 can not handle an RV trailer. I know people that have had a RV trailer for years no knowing: towing payload and capacity- trailer tires are extremely important for maintenance- trailer wheel bearing maintenance - winterizing - reading all manuals for systems - fresh water gray and black tanks and how they work - proper travel speed (not highway speed limits) driving skills - backing trailer- proper loading of trailer and so many more items.
Thank you- love the eat local bit! Hahahahahaha Ps. I’m just into the research phase and I appreciate the iconic look of the airstreams. If I go that route then I hope to remember and buy your book then.
The new Ford trucks like my F350 diesel are made out of industrial “military grade” aluminum, it would be good for stream to lear from Ford and change the aluminum, even if it adds a bit of weight ....y0u got friends at airstream tell them....I can help them...MAXR Well done....
I will buy a disposable RV. Airstream uses most of the same stuff as everyone else apart from their structure in building. Same water heaters stoves refrigerators ... If I spend 100 grand on an airstream and 25 grand on the same length other brand and I get 8 grand back out after 10 years that means I can have a new RV every 10 years at a cost of 17K that would be like 60 years worth of camping in a new RV every 10 years.
All travel trailers eventually have leaks. I'd still take an Airstream over anything else. They are plain and simple awsome!!!! I have a 1947 vintage aluminum travel trailer and love it. I am watchful of the weather, but it has lasted this long and their are plenty more of its age still on the road. The vintage Airstreams are in a group of their own, and the looks of the newer models, in the future, I believe will be of the same.
the worry might be as you noted in a past video that campsites are now discriminating against older/vintage trailers. are you or anyone else monitoring how frequent this trend is happening? thanks. safe travels
Thank you for all your good tips and tricks...we’ve learned a lot from you two! I’ve been wondering how your recovery is going, we’ve been worried about you....😎
Just a FYI if you ever in Tampa FL stay away from Lazydays Tampa FL there is a older couple on RU-vid there channel is called NEXT EXIT check out the video that says FREE at LAST and you can see how there experience they had with with them , NOT GOOD l!,
So after all the research and being ok with the higher purchase price ( I’m looking for something high quality), it looks like these things leak as much or worse than the ones for half the price?? Nothing is perfect for sure, but when you started talking about one particular guy is the one you have to bring it to because sometimes you won’t notice an Airsteam leak? Oh boy. I got a little turned off the whole thing, especially the water soaked floor boards. I was just kind of surprised but thank you for your honesty! Stay safe.
Hey LoLoHo! What is the absolute best way to protect your subflooring from water damage? Type of plywood? Sealer on plywood? Painted plywood? Non wood product for subfloor?
