|
11-27-2017, 11:45 AM
|
#1
|
2 Rivet Member
Sarasota
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 35
|
Airstream Vacation
Hello Everyone!
My wife and I have never been RVing, and won't be retiring for a few years. But, over the next few years, we want to try staying in RVs and see if we will like it, which we think we will. We both have an interest in traveling the US.
Does anyone know of an RV park that rents RVs, especially Airstreams? We don't have a vehicle to pull one, so we want to find one set up to rent. I found a few parks, but we have a small dog (Chihuahua), and the AS's I found won't allow pets.
We have gone to one RV show, an Airstream dealership, and plan on going to a big RV Show in Tampa in January. We have narrowed our decision to an Airstream Signiture25 or Serenity25. Anyway, if anyone knows of RV parks that has Airstreams for rent, please let me know. We live in Florida but want to travel outside of Florida.
Thanks!
Dwain
|
|
|
11-27-2017, 12:03 PM
|
#2
|
Rivet Master
2007 Interstate
Normal
, Illinois
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 18,077
|
If you have found Airstreams for rent, and there are some threads here somewhere on this very subject, it might be simplest to try it out without your pup along.
Good luck.
Maggie
__________________
🏡 🚐 Cherish and appreciate those you love. This moment could be your last.🌹🐚
|
|
|
11-27-2017, 12:19 PM
|
#3
|
Rivet Master
2007 Interstate
Normal
, Illinois
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 18,077
|
__________________
🏡 🚐 Cherish and appreciate those you love. This moment could be your last.🌹🐚
|
|
|
11-27-2017, 12:34 PM
|
#4
|
Rivet Master
2010 25' FB Flying Cloud
Davenport
, Iowa
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 2,148
|
USAdventureRV in Joliet Illinois is an Airstream dealer and rents RV's; but don't know about AS's.
There is a place in California that rents the combo of AS and tow vehicle.
|
|
|
11-27-2017, 12:48 PM
|
#5
|
Rivet Master
2002 30' Classic S/O
Fleming Island
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 4,672
|
The last time I checked, several KOA campgrounds have Airstreams for rent in place. You don't need a tow vehicle or anything, just make a reservation and show up.
It seems hard to find them online, however. The web site assumes you know where you want to camp so you have to enter a location to find out whether they have the Airstreams or not. A phone call is probably the best.
Al
__________________
“You cannot reason someone out of a position they have not been reasoned into"
Al, K5TAN and Missy, N4RGO WBCCI 1322
2002 Classic 30 Slideout -S/OS #004
2013 Dodge 2500 Laramie 4x4 Megacab Cummins
|
|
|
11-27-2017, 02:22 PM
|
#6
|
blackdog06
2017 25' Flying Cloud
2015 23' Flying Cloud
Tuttle
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 98
|
The Bar Harbor Maine KOA has quite a few stationary Airstreams to rent.
Sorry, I don't know the pet policy.
|
|
|
11-27-2017, 02:43 PM
|
#7
|
Rivet Master
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Sag Harbor
, New York
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 17,523
|
FYI that KOA closed on October 9 for the season, and reopens on May 11, 2018:
https://koa.com/campgrounds/bar-harbor-oceanside/
This page mentions the Airstreams, and has their Pets policy:
https://koa.com/campgrounds/bar-harb...l-information/
Dwain you could call or email them about next summer. Be forewarned however that early summer in Maine can be an intense black fly and mosquito experience . . .
Renting would be a great way of learning the Airstream/RV lifestyle. You could also inquire about Airstream rentals at the January show in Tampa. Finding one nearby for a night or two could be fun!
Cheers,
Peter
|
|
|
11-27-2017, 02:45 PM
|
#8
|
2 Rivet Member
1987 25' Sovereign
Aurora
, Illinois
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 20
|
We passed Shooting Star RV Resort in Escalante, Utah a few years back. They had several Airstream’s permanently placed on site. Even if you don’t stay there, the drive on Rv. 12 is not to be missed.
__________________
BillB54
|
|
|
11-27-2017, 03:55 PM
|
#9
|
2 Rivet Member
1986 25' Sovereign
Kalamazoo
, Michigan
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 45
|
There's one in the redwoods west of Santa Rosa:
|
|
|
11-27-2017, 05:02 PM
|
#10
|
2 Rivet Member
2018 27' Tommy Bahama
West Chester
, Ohio
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 64
|
Dwain,
Haydocy Airstream in Columbus, Ohio will rent AS & TV combinations: https://www.roadadventures.com/renta...railer-combos/. May be worthwhile to try out the whole towing - parking - setup and tear down process before taking the plunge to ownership.
Lots of great places to visit in this country!
Good luck with your decision!
Steve
__________________
Steve
2018 27' Tommy Bahama
2020 GMC 2500
|
|
|
11-27-2017, 06:36 PM
|
#11
|
Rivet Master
1986 34' Limited
1975 27' Overlander
1969 21' Globetrotter
Conifer
, Colorado
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 8,313
|
Here is a photo of the rental Airstreams in the Bar Harbor KOA. These are the first I had seen.
The former Airstream president started a Airstream rental agency. I understood his company would tow the trailer to the location of your choice, set it up, and you get to enjoy it for the agreed time. I don't remember the name of the company. It might be an option. The doggie is likely to be a problem for rentals, because you know doggies.
David
|
|
|
11-27-2017, 07:05 PM
|
#12
|
Rivet Master
1960 28' Ambassador
Vintage Kin Owner
1998 25' Safari
Avonton
, Ontario
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,331
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by dbj216
Here is a photo of the rental Airstreams in the Bar Harbor KOA. These are the first I had seen.
The former Airstream president started a Airstream rental agency. I understood his company would tow the trailer to the location of your choice, set it up, and you get to enjoy it for the agreed time. I don't remember the name of the company. It might be an option. The doggie is likely to be a problem for rentals, because you know doggies.
David
|
It's called http://airstream2go.com/
__________________
Doug & Terry
VAC - TAC ON-1
60 Ambassador Int.
1950 Spartan
|
|
|
11-27-2017, 09:42 PM
|
#13
|
Figment of My Imagination
2012 Interstate Coach
From All Over
, More Than Anywhere Else
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 10,868
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dwain
Does anyone know of an RV park that rents RVs, especially Airstreams? We don't have a vehicle to pull one, so we want to find one set up to rent. I found a few parks, but we have a small dog (Chihuahua), and the AS's I found won't allow pets.
|
Sun Roamers RV Park in Picayune, MS an Airstream for rent last time I was there, about two years ago.
According to their website ( http://www.sunroamers.com/) they currently have three Avions and one Airstream for rent on-site, for daily, weekly, or monthly rates. Don't know if they allow pets in their rental trailers, but you can ask.
__________________
I thought getting old would take longer!
|
|
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
|
|
Thread Tools |
Search this Thread |
|
|
Display Modes |
Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|