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Originally Posted by sturm  Hello,
right now we're on in the market for our Airstream, especially the Bambi (16-19) or Safari Sport (22). Up to now, my main concern has been the TV-a well maintained 2003 Chevy Blazer-rated at 9500 # GCWR. I talk with people at work who tow trailers (no Airstreams) and drive BIG trucks. When they know I want to tow with my Blazer (100" WB, 4.3, V-6), I get the "you got to be out of your mind" look and lecture--along with a load of good information about trailering.
I know they know what they're talking about but THIS is an AIRSTREAM maybe I can do it. Now, here I am-new member, BTW-to hear from Airstream owners. I suppose I could defer the trailer purchase until I buy the Trailerblazer or Tahoe but our decision to purchase the trailer has a utilitarian bent. I am working on the road away from home and paying a lot in rent. Buying the trailer will let me own for all that money. So, my initial towing won't be short road trips. But we'll definitely be at the beach with IT this spring! |
No, find the RIGHT trailer first. Then find a tow vehicle to pull it. If you find the RIGHT trailer youll have it for 20 years. You'll go through 3, 4 or 5 tow vehicles in that time.
A dozen people other than I can also chime in here. First Airstream was an 05 22 CCD, which I fulltimed in for 14 months. Next is my current 25 FB SE Safari. I'm drooling over the 27 FB CCD. Sooner or later I'll pull the trigger on that one.
Save yourself a TON of money and find an Airstream you can live in /live with FIRST. Go to a forums rally, go to a dealer with a big inventory. Sit on the throne, stand in the shower, lie down on the bed. Now imagine having your family with you (I assume they will travel with you at least some of the time or visit you periodically.) Corner beds or beds where one partner has to crawl over the other to get to the bathroom, and the tiny bathroom right next to the bed where there is "complete disclosure" of what your partner is doing in there??
Get the Airstream FIRST.
Paual