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kmpro · 03-02-2010, 08:16 AM

Is it just me? I'm a noobie on this forum, but it seems like if you have an A/S
Motorhome, you are some kind of a stepchild. What is the deal? My former A/S was a 27 ft International Overlander, and I always thought all Airstreamers were created equal, but here on the forum I see much less for the guy who owns an A/S motorhome. Probably just me. I do appreciate Andy and his crew at Inland, as they have been extremely helpful.

**Kevin245** · 03-02-2010, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by kmpro

Is it just me? I'm a noobie on this forum, but it seems like if you have an A/S
Motorhome, you are some kind of a stepchild. What is the deal? My former A/S was a 27 ft International Overlander, and I always thought all Airstreamers were created equal, but here on the forum I see much less for the guy who owns an A/S motorhome. Probably just me. I do appreciate Andy and his crew at Inland, as they have been extremely helpful.

Must be just you...Airstream MoHo's are very desirable to many here. While it is not within my current budgetary means I'd love to have one of those motorized silver bullets.

Kevin

Minnie's Mate · 03-02-2010, 08:27 AM

It probably is a matter of numbers. Way more trailers were produced than motor homes so it is logical that there would be more information/discussion of trailers than motor homes.

Glad to have you on board no matter what you camp in...as long as it is silver!

Mike Leary · 03-02-2010, 08:31 AM

It's amazing how few people are even aware that AS made a mo/ho!

lonestranger · 03-02-2010, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike Leary

It's amazing how few people are even aware that AS made a mo/ho!

AND, they are not all silver!

Minnie's Mate · 03-02-2010, 08:36 AM

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It's amazing how few people are even aware that AS made a mo/ho!

One of my former employees was traveling on I-95 just south of Savannah while on business and when he returned at the end of the week he showed me a photo of a motor home almost identical to yours. His brother-in-law had an Airstream trailer at the time and this employee thought someone had made a home made motor home out of a trailer. He was so excited about it that he took several photos of it while he was driving. I let him in on the secret

about factory made Airstream motor homes. He was still impressed by what he had seen.

Nice motor home BTW.

TG Twinkie · 03-02-2010, 08:42 AM

I think the Argosy is the real stepchild.

kmpro · 03-02-2010, 08:54 AM

TG Twinkie I think you are right on target. As M/H =Stepchild Argosy M/H=Redheaded Stepchild can you dig it?

StingrayL82 · 03-02-2010, 08:59 AM

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It's amazing how few people are even aware that AS made a mo/ho!

Mike,

Is the woodgrain paneling stock? It's kinda cool! I've never seen that before.

Mike Leary · 03-02-2010, 09:11 AM

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Mike,

Is the woodgrain paneling stock? It's kinda cool! I've never seen that before.

I believe it was just on the '83 coaches, I like it now, but years a go it reminded me of my parent's '55 Ford Station Wagon.

LJH · 03-02-2010, 09:57 AM

Ya, it's you.

gloran · 03-02-2010, 10:04 AM

It's not just you, when I first joined I felt the same way. That this is mostly an Airstream trailer site. BUT! After following the forums for a couple years now,Minie's Mate is right, way more Airstream trailers than MH,but that doesn't negate all their years of knowledge and experience with the Airstream product that applies to us MH owners. I have found that knowledge quite valuable, making me feel not so much like a stepchild, but part of a very large family,with a little different personalty.

Mike Leary · 03-02-2010, 10:04 AM

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Ya, it's you.

There is a border checkpoint north of here; a twenty-something officer looked at Bess, rolled his eyes, and said, "nice simulated wood trim".

StingrayL82 · 03-02-2010, 10:12 AM

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There is a border checkpoint north of here; a twenty-something officer looked at Bess, rolled his eyes, and said, "nice simulated wood trim".

You should have fired right back with a lisp, "Nice uniform"!

Mike Leary · 03-02-2010, 10:20 AM

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You should have fired right back with a lisp, "Nice uniform"!

With a grey pony tail and a mo/ho that looks like I stole it, I try to avoid any smart ass comments, even though I'm tempted.

ALANSD · 03-02-2010, 10:22 AM

Mohos have been represented here since the start when there were only 10 or so of us here. 6 or more of us had them!

DaveFL · 03-02-2010, 03:37 PM

As long as you can separate chassis, motor and transmission questions from house, very little difference in early MH's but the later F/G mh's only used aluminum from the floor down.
All appliances, fitting and vents seem to be interchangeable.
Many on this site own both or have in the past.
You did see the separate forum section just for Motorhomes, many less answers as previously stated many less made.

ASwifey · 03-02-2010, 03:49 PM

Would love a shiney Airstream motorhome! They just happen to be hard to find out here, and when you do they are pricey!

I think ya gotta look at the trailer to motorhome ratio. Trailers just out number them.

markdoane · 03-02-2010, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ALANSD

Mohos have been represented here since the start when there were only 10 or so of us here. 6 or more of us had them!

Haven't been here as long as you, but I also recall the early days when it seemed there were just as many motorhome posts as trailers. Seemed to drop off drastically when AS stopped making them.

I've almost caught up to you in post count. Better start posting more often!

Foiled Again · 03-02-2010, 05:14 PM

"Squarestream"

Do a search. Surprised the heck out of me when I first found one - and was brand new here. Put in a question about whether I'd be accepted in this oddity... and another member exercised the "buy it now" option.

It was an estate deal, given to a church to auction off. I learned to be mysterious about the location, condition, availability, etc. concerning anything I was "hot" for.... wait that is coming out sooo wrong...

Paula