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02-22-2008, 08:42 AM
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Airstream's smallest / lightest trailer
As obviously stated, I am looking for something pretty small and definately light. I love the look of the Basecamp, but I want something smaller still. I only need room for my wife and I to sleep and we don't take too much equipment with us that doesn't fit into the Blazer. I heard there was an even more compact Airstream sort of in the mold of a Little Guy
I don't know how much validity there was to that statement though. Maybe they were talking about one of Little Guy's alternative lines which are a bit bigger (Shadows and Scottys), but I am open for the education....please educate this neophyte!
If so, it would be more in my budget too, so I am excited...I only have about 15K to work with so I might have to look at used Basecamps or begin exploration of Little Guy and others. Any suggestions? 
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02-22-2008, 08:52 AM
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Rivet Master 
2007 23' International CCD
Lapeer
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Would that smaller lighter Airstream be the 1935 Torpedo built from a kit? I don't think there are any smaller than 10 feet (tiny bubble?) featured in Airstream Life magazine and I think Ken Faber owns an unique one like that. Or a Wally Byam Holiday.
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02-22-2008, 08:56 AM
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Rivet Master 
1956 22' Safari
Vintage Kin Owner
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
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Base Camps are the smallest current model Airstreams. Your other option is to go vintage...they are lighter and smaller than the current models. Otherwise, you may want to check out these non-Airstream trailers:
T@B
Tada
Teardrops
Good luck with your search ~
Shari 
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02-22-2008, 08:56 AM
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1998 31' Excella 1000
1979 23' Safari
Mooresville
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How about a Teardrop?
You might want to look at a Teardrop trailer, the T@B might fit your bill! I don't think any Airstream besides the basecamp is going to fit your needs.
Tab-rv.com - T@B Microlite teardrop RV travel trailer campers - Tab
Damon
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02-22-2008, 08:57 AM
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2006 25' Safari FB SE
St. Cloud
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Welcome to AIR Forums! Until this decade the smallest Airstreams were conventional silver trailers in the 15-16 foot range. The T@B has been mentioned. That certainly is smaller than the Basecamp but I wouldn't get excited about any Airstream connection there. I've read and heard a lot of things about the T@B being fairly cheaply made.
Look into teardrops further if you want something smaller than a Basecamp. This is a pretty good site with a lot of links. And this looks like a large teardrop forum.
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02-22-2008, 09:00 AM
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Hmm... I will have to check into that. Thank you for the lead.
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02-22-2008, 09:04 AM
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Rivet Master
2008 27' International CCD FB
Highland
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On the other hand ...
The smallest, lightest new Airstream in the traditional Airstream shape is the 17' Safari Sport. It's a fully self-contained travel trailer (sleep/kitchen/shower/loo) but is larger than the Base Camp.
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02-22-2008, 09:05 AM
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2006 25' Safari FB SE
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We have a member who has this on his site. Might be wrong but I think he built his own.
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02-22-2008, 09:23 AM
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Rivet Master
1973 23' Safari
St. Catharines
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Here is the latest and the best. Tow it with a 4cyl.
We saw this unit at the Toronto RV show and the quality and design is 2nd to none. Slick!
ALTO - Safari Condo
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02-22-2008, 09:27 AM
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Rivet Master
2000 25' Safari
West of Fort Worth
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Welcome to the forums!
If you don't mind stating, what is the reason for the search for so small?
Certainly, if that is what fits your needs and is what you want, then go for it. OTOH, many people buy small and then wind up trading/buying up to a larger size after camping in the small one a few times.
I just wanted to throw that into the mix of things to consider.
What kind of tow vehicle do you have?
Whatever you decide, let us know and post photos.
Nice to have you here,
Dave
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02-22-2008, 09:55 AM
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1968 17' Caravel
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Dang, that is too cool! I love the way the top lifts to reveal a row of windows. What an awesome idea!
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02-22-2008, 10:02 AM
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1964 26' Overlander
1978 Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre
Anna
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Airstream's smallest / lightest triler
Greetings SzochIsOn1st!
Welcome to the Forums!
As was mentioned by an earlier poster, there are a number of smaller, lighter coaches in the Vintage Airstream/Argosy ranks. While not the smallest of the Airstream manufactured coaches, the Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre (1977-1979) is among the lighter, fully-featured coaches, and many of them even have composite aluminum flooring thus avoiding floor rot issues. The empty weight of these coaches is in the vicinity of 2,400 pounds and the maximum gross weight is 3,250 pounds. I purchased my Minuet from its original owner, and have been enjoying the coach for the past four seasons. It is amazingly roomy, yet compact and easy to tow. A photo of my Minuet is attached below:
Good luck with your research!
Kevin
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02-22-2008, 10:04 AM
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Rivet Master
2000 25' Safari
West of Fort Worth
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I have a 21' in the classifieds in your price range....
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02-22-2008, 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by SzochIsOn1st
...I heard there was an even more compact Airstream sort of in the mold of a...
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nope bad info.
and as for the basecamp, RUN do not walk from these... 
but THOR the a/s parent company makes (and imports) other little units...
like the t@b...
Tab-rv.com
there are also funky new popup styles like the chalet...
Chalet RV Inc.
and little tube like fiberglass units like the burro or scamp or casita...
America's Favorite Lightweight Travel Trailer
burro
Scamp Trailers
ALL of these suggestions r within your price range and NEW....
and they could be painted silver... 
skip the old stuff, buy something that u can go camping in TODAY!!
cheers
2air'
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