Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 


Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 06-29-2010, 09:51 AM   #1
1 Rivet Member
 
Currently Looking...
Alton , Illinois
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 5
New from St Louis with questions

Hello,

I have been lurking and learning for some time now, and I wanted to say hello. We currently own our 3rd fifth wheel trailer. This one is a 2009 38 foot monster with slides and space galore. Having towed all around midwestern states with a fiver has been great, but marriage, 2 young children, and 2 great danes don't add up with a fiver so I have found myself looking towards my first travel trailer. Yes you guessed it, an Airstream.

I will not be replacing my tow vehicle, which is a 2005 Dodge dually diesel with a 6 speed, but as I learn more I read the more I am becoming concerned about Airstreams.

We have been looking towards the 29 to 34 foot older Airstreams, but we have not found the right one yet. I am a former carpenter and a current gearhead that wants to redo an Airstream and still use it at the same time (no shell off).

I have been reading about dually suspensions being too rough on Airstreams. Are they that fragile? What are things that a newbie should be looking for? I am reading that frame and floor rot are somewhat common, bathrooms falling out, poor repairs, and bad electrical systems.

This site has great info, but scaring me at the same time.

Thanks for the share of knowledge
Apd 9905 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-29-2010, 10:24 AM   #2
Moderator
 
moosetags's Avatar

 
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
2012 23' FB Flying Cloud
2005 25' Safari
Santa Rosa Beach , Florida
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 13,153
Images: 5
Greetings from the Florida Panhandle

First off, welcome to the Forums. We're glad to have you with us.

Airstreams are not fragile. We have towed our 2005 25FB almost 60,000 miles with our 3/4 ton truck, and it has not fallen apart yet, and we have not seen any signs of disintegration.

As with any Forums, there is always a certain amount of the "Chicken Little Syndrome" present. Airstreams couldn't be too fragile, as there are 50 year old examples still running the highways.

Brian
__________________
SuEllyn & Brian McCabe
WBCCI #3628 -- AIR #14872 -- TAC #FL-7
2015 FC 25' FB (Lucy) with ProPride
2020 Silverado 2500 (Vivian)
2023 Rivian R1T (Opal)
moosetags is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
US 67 St Louis to Little Rock Pahaska Off Topic Forum 1 06-14-2010 05:44 AM
St. Louis MO - trippin' Foiled Again On The Road... 9 06-07-2008 06:28 AM
Airstreams in St. Louis jcanavera Airstream "In the News" 0 07-07-2005 08:57 AM
St.Louis,MO,I need you!!! tin can luv Our Community 5 04-06-2004 05:54 AM
St. Louis RV Show jcanavera Our Community 8 02-20-2004 01:29 PM


Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Airstream, Inc. or any of its affiliates. Airstream is a registered trademark of Airstream Inc. All rights reserved. Airstream trademark used under license to Social Knowledge LLC.



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 01:23 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.