Airstream Westfalia

Annie221 · 08-20-2004, 03:40 PM

My husband and I are looking into a new RV. We're thinking about a Class B and keep hearing about the Airstream Westfalia - does anyone have any feedback/reviews?

Pahaska · 08-20-2004, 04:24 PM

It is a really neat package, and I say that as one who is generally unimpressed by motorhomes in general and class B's in particular. For certain kinds of travel, I could definitely live with one.

There was one on display and I must have returned to it at least ten times. Every time, I would discover something new and neat about it. The inventiveness is impressive.

Refrigerator is small and top loading; no door to need space to swing. Everything folds away and it is roomier inside than it looks. Wet bath is pretty small, but functional and even has clothes drying lines that pull across the space from a little cabinet. Bed springs are plastic, but really make the foam pads feel comfortable (yes, I climbed up and tried it). Small stove and sink. Large hanging locker/pantry/storage. It would sleep four, but be crowded with four in the daytime. It would be ideal for two persons.

Looks top heavy, but the guy who drove it in said that it wasn't. Top part has no real weight to make it top heavy.

I'm far more impressed with the Westfalia than with the other B-van (Interstate Sprinter) they currently sell.

59toaster · 08-20-2004, 04:27 PM

Recent post about the Interstate that is built on simular platform.
http://www.airforums.com/forum...ad.php?t=12173

thenewkid64 · 08-20-2004, 05:41 PM

I have to second Pashaka's thoughts. The fit and finish is superb and the design is inspired IMHO.

Big Dee · 08-21-2004, 02:01 AM

It's a very impressive package. The Sprinter Van has been VERY successful around the world and Westfalia did it's usual excellent job outfitting it BUT....at $81,000 a pop, I don't envision seeing a lot of them on the road.

millionairstream · 08-21-2004, 04:54 AM

When you consider that the economy on the base van is about 27 hwy, the motor is a 5 cyl Mercedes that lasts well over 500K, and the quality that Westfalia presents is MUCH better than the average US presswood and particle board junk.

I suppose if someone weighs these points and finances it over a long stretch it can really pay off- the Fords are usually all 460's the Chevy 6.5's that were churned out are only getting 150K miles before throwing it away, and nothing comes close in economy.

We need to wake up and start producing better quality and longevity-