RVers need to determine their needs to ensure that the storage suits their requirements. Airstreams seem to easily acquire dents due to the aluminum exterior.
Even a slight collision with a tree or post can result in denting your shiny home. The rounded edges of the Airstream are particularly prone to denting when unfortunately coming in contact with something you missed seeing or miscalculated your distance from. Be sure to check the cargo carrying capacity as well for any model you are interested in.
They are considered lightweight, therefore, may not be rated to carry as much cargo as some other RV models. Airstream constructs its trailers with the greater weight distributed over the axles and balanced to improve control while towing. Airstreams are known to tow easier and better than most other travel trailers.
You just need to plan your weight distribution when packing your Airstream. Note to self: Never allow two people to stand in the back of a long, unhitched Airstream without putting the stabilizer jacks down first. Due to the weight distribution, an Airstream can tip and be damaged. Corrosion can happen but is generally localized and cosmetic. It truly becomes a personal choice of want, need, and affordability. They need their Airstream, they want the lifestyle and, apparently, they have budgeted to have their dream.
With the purchase of an Airstream, you instantly become part of a community. Other Airstreamers honk their horn at you on the road, wave as they pass, and strike up conversations at the campground.
Airstreams hold their value. If and when you decide to retire from RV life or, heavens forbid, purchase another type RV, you can rest assured this brand will still be worth the money and is sellable. Many people may find it a bit too confining to travel for any length of time without a slide or two that gives them a bit more walking and elbow room. Since , these shiny silver trailers have been synonymous with freedom, luxury, and the call of the open road.
Still going strong in popularity today, with new and restored vintage models on the road, this premium trailer has a loyal fan base. But are airstreams worth the price?
Airstreams are on the highest end of the price bracket for comparable size campers. Of course, the build process and construction is completely different, as is the maintenance and level of interior.
Well, first, Airstreams are made out of aluminum, which is more expensive than the materials in a typical trailer. The build process of curving and riveting the shiny aluminum is also more labor-intensive. Axles and electronics are high end. The designs are much more modern and sleek, and the finishes and fabrics appeal to a different aesthetic than most other brands of travel trailers. If you shop for a used or even vintage Airstream, they are still very valuable. And, they are still priced higher than comparable trailers.
Even gutted shells are quite expensive, and the parts market is strong as well. Many of these trailers are used for boutiques, food trucks, and other business ventures due to their attractive qualities.
Airstreams are cool! He built his first trailer, and it caught the eye of so many others, Wally decided it might make a good business to get into. So he opened a shop to build campers in Culver City, California. The Jackson Center plant wasn't born until , but it remains there today.
After Wally Byam died in , ownership changed hands several times before landing in the hands of Thor Industries in Thor is still the owner of the Airstream brand today. In , Airstream broke ground to expand its plant in Jackson Center and added , square feet of factory space to its operation.
They moved into this new facility at the end of It boils down to many factors: the look, the name, the materials used, and durability. The fact is that MOST trailer brands only care about their profit. They make their travel trailers as cheaply as possible to make the most bank and attract the most buyers. The price tag of this type of trailer speaks for itself. With Airstream prices, you do get a lot more value due to its expected life. You get a much longer lifespan due to the aluminum exterior.
The Airstream dream, construction costs, quality control, the aluminum exterior, sleek cabinetry and styling plus so much more are all factors that cause these travel trailers to sell at a higher price point.
The common travel trailer may not be worth but a fraction of its original cost by the time it's 10 years old due to poor construction, budget materials, broken slide-outs , and most often, water damage to walls, wood, flooring, or insulation. Whether or not a new Airstream is too expensive for you comes down to personal choice. Of course you can save by buying used. These are the things you need to ask yourself before you make a decision. Just know that even with the Airstream models, things can and will go wrong.
No travel trailer is perfect. EVERY brand has some poor reviews, angry customers, and failed components. It's always a risk to purchase an RV, whether you buy new or used, on sale or for market price, or from dealers or an owner. Repairs are going to be inevitable as reliability cannot be guaranteed.
Airstream tries to have higher standards, but with Thor at the helm , we know that it's still mostly about the bottom line. Even so, Airstream still makes the list of the best quality travel trailers , according to the RV Consumer Group. The Airstream quality of long ago no longer exists. Quality control seems to be lacking. These travel trailers are man-made, as are all RVs, so there will always be issues. That said, issues with leaks are much less common with Airstreams.
Taken care of, the aluminium can last a lifetime. The upholstery is of higher quality than most RVs. They have no slide outs to contend with. There's very little wood to rot.
The interior design is WAY better than most of the competition. There's some definite value with an Airstream that you don't get out of a 'standard' RV.
So, is the high expense of this RV life worth it? That's a very personal opinion. It's up to you to decide. Or your wife to decide? Author: Kelly Beasley. I'm the co-founder of Camp Addict, which my biz partner and I launched in Heck, I lived in my travel trailer for over 5.
Anyway, I'm passionate about animals, can't stand campgrounds, I hardly ever cook, and I love a good dance party. Currently, I can be found plotting and scheming whether or not to start collecting farm animals or plotting my next RV trip! The clothing is expensive. My wife manages to find their clothing on sale, she never pays full-price.
Buy one pair of the quality jeans and it will be years before you need to buy another pair. It works for the stockholders. Airstreams are expensive, but they are less so in the long run. If one is a buy and hold sort of person, Airstreams are a bargain.
As far as clothing goes, yeah, I still have some Lulu Lemmon sp? They are still in great shape! But I rarely stay interested in clothes to keep them for that long. Not happy about that. Some models sport more luxuries than others. Airstream has long had a reputation for luxury that has only been increased by pairing up with Mercedes-Benz to provide the safety and quality the Mercedes-Benz company has to offer.
Models for travel trailers and touring coaches have been carefully designed with a variety of vacations in mind, whether it be a day trip, an overnight, or long-term vacation. The models are also designed with the number of people gathering for fun and recreation, taking into careful consideration the number of seats needed for such times. For 85 years, Airstream has been a classic brand for travel trailers and touring coaches.
Featured below are the variety of models available from Airstream whether you want a travel trailer for 6 or a touring coach for two.
Luxury and care to detail and safety abound with each model. Whether you desire a small model or large, Airstream will have the answer. Airstream also makes touring coaches. Just as in travel trailers they provide a variety of options with safety being a top concern. Airstream combines its quality with Mercedes-Benz. The results are a Mercedes chassis, rain-sensing windshield wipers, rain and light-sensing headlights, lane keeping and collision-prevention assistance among others.
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