[REDNAX]

Originally Posted by Gypsy1

This is an airstream forum, however, i am glad that i am, now, aware of these other TT's that are imitations with this "silver streak" logo...I would never had known... stick to a true AS. thanks to this forum.

In the same way that a Mac is an imitation PC, or that a Chevy is an imitation Ford?

Airstream is fine, it has the numbers on it's side as the only survivor of all-aluminum trailers. It's roadability is, was, the best. In other ways, not so much. I stuck my neck out on this as you have indicated: low repair skill, limited budget, no tow vehicle and are wondering if it, the idea, would be workable. Other trailers than just Airstream may better fit your budget, skill (less work) and need for work/storage space.

On the other hand, having restored a car or two I fully understand the desire for "the one"!!

No question, however, that this forum is outstanding. Owners of other trailer brands (Vintage Kin) benefit, and it can be a two way street. For what it's worth, I have seen both Airstreams and Silver Streaks turned into commercial kitchens. Guess which one needed less work and cost less overall?

To posit that all other trailers of similar type are "imitation" Airstreams would be to be mistaken. Avions, for example, are built like tanks: SILVERAVION :: Index Test The floor is several inches thick on top of a heavy frame.

There would be no end of interest, on this site, in your plans and experiences. That is an advantage hard to best.

Good luck.