Airstream Bashing Depresses Newbies

[aireseneca]

Originally Posted by jimbob79

Airstreams, like people, are not perfect and maybe that is why so many of us love ours. My wife thinks we save our 73 Overlander from a sad, sedentary life of over 20 years and gave her a new lease on life and possibly the two of us as well. Maybe it is our reflection in the aluminum, but we think we have developed a two-way relationship with our Airstream. After replacing the drapes, flooring, matresses, tambour doors, heating, AC, vents, entertainment systems, refrigerator, hot water heater, toilet, axels, wheels, tires, adding a gray tank, stripping silver paint off the outside, polishing, replacing or repairing panels, etc and then traveling to exciting places it becomes a relationship. And, sometimes we get upset with our relationships.

Do Airstreamers attach anthropomorphic feelings more than other RV'ers? I notice some owners are VERY involved....actually sort of cool

[dznf0g]

Originally Posted by aireseneca

Do Airstreamers attach anthropomorphic feelings more than other RV'ers? I notice some owners are VERY involved....actually sort of cool

Duh.....thems is big words.....but, I think yes. It's called aluminitus...it's a disease known to exist only after procuring (sometime while just looking at) Airstreams. It is chronic, non-curable....but usually not fatal. We can learn to live with it by making lifestyle changes, and lead a "normal" life.

However, be aware, health insurance, Medicare, nor Medicaid cover any treatments, so it is quite expensive.

[rodsterinfl]

Duh.....thems is big words.....but, I think yes. It's called aluminitus...it's a disease known to exist only after procuring (sometime while just looking at) Airstreams.

LOL!! Help me, my windows are all leaking, my tires are all blown, my aluminum is corroding and my pants are too tight!!!

[Gene]

Originally Posted by rodsterinfl

LOL!! Help me, my windows are all leaking, my tires are all blown, my aluminum is corroding and my pants are too tight!!!

There is no hope for you unless you immediately remove your tight pants. Then all will become clear.

Gene