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osolow · 02-14-2011, 06:59 PM

Steve good luck on your search

I've been looking for over a year now since i sold My 29ft er. Man do i regret that sale, I usually don't get to attached to things but there was something about that A/S it need a little work but man i liked working on it even if i did complain about it.

I've got a 09 Nissan frontier now, So it narrows it down on size on what to get. I would love a newer 23' international with a queen bed but its a bit to big, so 19ft er about as big as i think i can safely go but it will be a few year's before the price's get in to my purchase range. Unless i find a nice vintage unit that i feel I'm up to restoring.

But i think a earlier post said something about renting one? I don't know how much camping you guys do but i might work in your favor to rent something a few times and save the bulk of your money towards your new or new to you A/S purchase?

Just a thought

Beaker63 · 02-14-2011, 08:37 PM

Steve,
Our back up is a '54 Empire (canned ham) it was made in El Monte, Cal. It some how made it to Michigans UP where it sat until a couple of years ago. A summer storm and a large maple tree had their way with it. The owner suggested that if I didn't take it home, it would go to the dump.
The inside is all curved birch, with stove, ice box, front dinette and rear bed. We love to travel with it! We have put over 15K miles on it.
It was this trailer that lead us to our AS. It's first trip is coming up soon.
Tim

lylesgl · 02-14-2011, 09:46 PM

I used my A-Liner Alite 400 for quick weekend jaunts. It was very lightweight and could be towed with something as small as a 1100cc motorcycle. I sold it last Spring; I wish now I had kept it. It had no facilities, however it did have a battery, fantastic fan, converter, and AC hookups.

mi silver · 02-14-2011, 10:25 PM

I have been looking at the new Earthbound and Evergreen traveltrailers.I've been very impressed by their construction.They are expensive but much cheaper than a new Airstream in todays market.Iwould seriously look at them.And the Airstream (Thor)Corp should keep there eyes open at these new traillers.I believe they have some real advantages over airstreams.Check them out.LIke a much longer warranty and maybe better construction???????

joelin1 · 02-14-2011, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mi silver

I have been looking at the new Earthbound and Evergreen traveltrailers.I've been very impressed by their construction.They are expensive but much cheaper than a new Airstream in todays market.Iwould seriously look at them.And the Airstream (Thor)Corp should keep there eyes open at these new traillers.I believe they have some real advantages over airstreams.Check them out.LIke a much longer warranty and maybe better construction???????

you better look at them very deep closely . they are not really as good as you seen first time . their construction are too weak even 3 years warranty means nothing . Earthbound is a brand new company . they try to sell for longer warranty to get customer .

Frank's Trailer Works · 02-15-2011, 03:09 AM

Steve, we have been talking a fair amount behind the scenes about what will work for you...
I have been hunting for you...
I woke in the middle of the night with a realization...
wouldn't it be better to have a TPOS Airstream than a vintage SOB?
Just my thought.

Lance M · 02-15-2011, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 62overlander

Steve, we have been talking a fair amount behind the scenes about what will work for you...
I have been hunting for you...
I woke in the middle of the night with a realization...
wouldn't it be better to have a TPOS Airstream than a vintage SOB?
Just my thought.

Frank,
Steve knows where there is a TPOS for CHEAP! It's not more than 10 miles from my house. Nice shell. Towable. It could be used for camping if you were always somewhere that had a shower house. Then it could be sold off without any loss.
Steve,
Whenever you want me to hook up to it and drag it to SA, let me know!

soldiermedic · 02-15-2011, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by pb379_2010

Frank,
Steve knows where there is a TPOS for CHEAP! It's not more than 10 miles from my house. Nice shell. Towable. It could be used for camping if you were always somewhere that had a shower house. Then it could be sold off without any loss.
Steve,
Whenever you want me to hook up to it and drag it to SA, let me know!

Might you be referring to the 72 Overlander?

I was trying to not get into something that needs alot of work, and I believe that one does. Did you take pics of it when you looked at it? I may just camp this summer and sell it off with minimal loss. Did it have appliances?

Ive had several "total pieces of Silver" Airstreams....just worried about another that we wouldnt be keeping long term.

Steve

Lance M · 02-15-2011, 06:57 AM

Yes Steve, that's the one.
No fridge
No gaucho
No beds
No bath
A/C broken
Good ventilation through the holes in the floor!
I didn't take any pics, but the shell was in pretty good shape. Aluminum tent.

airstream66 · 02-15-2011, 07:35 AM

Steve,

Have you checked out VintageCampers.com :: Vintage Campers, Vintage Trailers, Vintage Parts, Vintage Restorations
They are up in Indiana, with some canned hams that are cheap and wouldn't need too much work. He has a nice 64 GT for almost $10K. He puts pretty good descriptions of all the systems on his website.
Hope you find one.

airstream66 · 02-15-2011, 07:38 AM

Forgot to mention.
Check 'Dan's collection' button on the left side.
He has some awesome old trailers.

crispyboy · 02-15-2011, 08:07 AM

I'd be on the lookout for an Avion. There always seems to be a few of those around well within your price range. If you liked it enough you could keep it for your permanent trailer - definitely a quality trailer.

soldiermedic · 02-15-2011, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by pb379_2010

Yes Steve, that's the one.
No fridge
No gaucho
No beds
No bath
A/C broken
Good ventilation through the holes in the floor!
I didn't take any pics, but the shell was in pretty good shape. Aluminum tent.

Yeah...don't think it's going to work out! No AC in the Texas summer, no beds is an issue! No bath is okay since we could just use facilities.

Steve

GetOutDoors · 02-15-2011, 02:53 PM

And another : 1967 Airstream 22 foot Safari - Airstream Trailer Classifieds - Airstreams Trailers For Sale

mutcth · 02-15-2011, 04:23 PM

I know of an Airforums member here in CT (no, not me) who would probably be quite happy to sell his campable and rather nice 22' Argosy comfortably within this price range...

Tom

Lance M · 02-15-2011, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by soldiermedic

Yeah...don't think it's going to work out! No AC in the Texas summer, no beds is an issue! No bath is okay since we could just use facilities.

Steve

Just get a couple of cots from the supply SGT and buy a window A/C unit at Lowes or Home Depot. When Summer is over take the broken AC back to Lowes and turn the cots back in to the supply SGT. Sell the trailer to the next guy looking for a "restoration" project.

tlsmit1 · 02-15-2011, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by osolow

But i think a earlier post said something about renting one? I don't know how much camping you guys do but i might work in your favor to rent something a few times and save the bulk of your money towards your new or new to you A/S purchase?

Just a thought

We've looked into rentals before. Wow, is it ever expensive. Much cheaper to stay in hotels, or, if you like the campgrounds, find places with rental cabine or hutters.

Our backup is a PUP. Does anyone know-- we are not going to have the 62 TW ready by this spring, but would like to attend the rally in Branson --- is it OK to go to rally with the backup?

NicheVintage · 02-15-2011, 08:49 PM

Not sure what they run but how about a Star Stream?

longdog · 02-15-2011, 09:06 PM

... I might just have got a Safari Alto instead of my AS Bambi.

Very light, all aluminum honeycomb sandwich construction. Can be towed by a regular car, minivan.

So far, only available in Canada.

dubya dubya dubya dot safaricondo dot com

ESCAPE POD · 02-15-2011, 10:49 PM

We installed a Flip-Pac camper/shell on our tow vehicle, a 4WD F-150 (see photos). The roof extends out over the cab, forming a sleeping platform. This setup allows us to overnight at sites only accessible to 4WD, with the Bambi acting as our base camp. Although the Flip-Pac is less roomy than the Bambi, you can still stand up in the truck bed when the tent-top is deployed. It's the best "backup" we could ask for, and it's along on every trip we take with the AS.

Cheers,
Jerry