Just because you own an Airstream:$$$$$

[polarlyse]

Hi All. We have tented it. We have Pop-Up it. We have tented it again and now we have a 26 year old Airstream that looks 26 years old. It is, what I felt was, the best we could afford. Everything works and it tows great. We paid cash for it. It looks pretty good too.

Come along anytime, you can park your nice shiney new one next to us or you can park your Pop-up or plop your tent too. All are welcome. I'll even buy the beer.

See ya on the road sometime.

[dznf0g]

Originally Posted by polarlyse

Hi All. We have tented it. We have Pop-Up it. We have tented it again and now we have a 26 year old Airstream that looks 26 years old. It is, what I felt was, the best we could afford. Everything works and it tows great. We paid cash for it. It looks pretty good too.

Come along anytime, you can park your nice shiney new one next to us or you can park your Pop-up or plop your tent too. All are welcome. I'll even buy the beer.

See ya on the road sometime.

OK! You got me with the beer offer.

[TouringDan]

I agree completely with Finalcutjoe and a lot of the posters.

I am an engineer and used to work for a large company with lots of engineers. I think that a lot of them were insecure- they wanted you to buy what they bought. That way they felt good about their purchase. I don't give a flip about what somebody else bought. To each his own. If everybody bought the same stuff, would this not be just a big bore?

I use the forum as a learning tool- to learn about Airstream stuff and places to put on my Bucket List. I have been known to get on my soapbox about items like LED lights because I think that they are great as I like to boondock. If other folks don't like them or need them that is fine. But if I did not relay my joy about the advantages of LED lighting, ie. just kept it a secret, I might not be able to help the next Airstreamer that is boondocking and having battery problems. So I guess that I feel a responsibility to pass on info that will help somebody else.

We all buy what works best for us. I bought a new TV in 2008 for 25K. I would like to buy a new Airstream too, but I can not come close to affording one. Plus you can make a vintage Airstream just as good as a new one with new axles, brakes and new appliances (plus a few other improvements to the electrical and plumbing systems, etc). You can not make an old TV just as good as a new one IMHO.

But like Mike says camping is camping; I don't care if the guy next to me is in a tent or a Prevost, I will go talk to him and hopefully they are both happy cuz they are camping and not working.

Dan

[Ag&Au]

Originally Posted by ROBERTSUNRUS

Hi, just because you bought, or own, an Airstream doesn't mean you are rich and have a money tree in your back yard. I keep reading statements like: Well if you paid $70,000.00 for your trailer and $50,000.00 for your tow vehicle You should buy:

(1.) A $3,000.00 hitch.

(2.) A $300.00 vacuum cleaner.

(3.) A $400.00 heater.

(4.) All new wheels and disk brakes.

(5.) A $1,200.00 brake controller.

And the list is endless!

Some of these people just might have a $100,000.00 loan on their trailer and tow vehicle, and actually, can barely afford to make the payments. Well, not everyone needs, wants, or can afford these items. And they certainly don't need someone shaming them deeper in dept.

Note: I don't have any of these items listed.

I thought I had marked this thread to ignore. However it popped up again, so I will take that as a sign to express my take on the subject.

I don't know what got you started on this, but I think it is based on your interpretations of other's motives. That is always a risky business. (It is also what I'm doing now)

As I think about it, most of the posts that I remember fitting your lament, are either responses to "what do you use?" questions, or else someone being excited about some new product they bought and wanting to share their excitment.

So as I understand it, if someone's advice is not to your likeing, then they should keep it to themself. Please remember a few facts:

You are not the only one on the forums, so what offends you, might be helpful to someone else.

If everyone shared your exact same set of likes and dislikes, the world would be a very boring place although you might feel more secure.

If you are reading something that is offensive to you, then stop reading it.

Finally, never let others know where your goat is tied. There are those such as I, who will go to great efforts to get it simply for their own amusement.

Relax and enjoy the rest of the holiday season.

Ken

P.S. no charge for the counseling. I'm not licensed anyway.

[Jim Clark]

I just bought this to keep the grass down around my Airstream, It is the latest and greatest. It also fertilizes as it cuts the grass. $ 600.00

[Sean Woodruff]

Who is paying $3000+ for a hitch anymore?




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[ole-red]

Polarlyse, one on the forum might want to know is it brand name beer or no label ????

[Roadrunner]

and does it come with a goat???

[ROBERT CROSS]

Got one of these ordered for the Burb....

[ole-red]

With the goat, we wouldn't have to worry about getting rid of the cans.....

[Ag&Au]

Originally Posted by ole-red

With the goat, we wouldn't have to worry about getting rid of the cans.....

I'm concerned that the goat might actually eat the Airstream. Isn't it really just a very large can?


Ken

[Jim Clark]

Originally Posted by w7ts

I'm concerned that the goat might actually eat the Airstream. Isn't it really just a very large can?


Ken

This is how I lost my lawn mower.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-O_1lFwd2nM

[ROBERTSUNRUS]

Hi, I will make this statement simple so as to not further confuse the confused. This thread has spread like a wild fire and has become far more interesting than I ever believed it was possible. Actually, only a very small percentage of replies show that a few people actually understood what this thread is really about.

Nobody has shamed me into anything. I did not finance my trailer or tow vehicle and the prices in the original post are fictitious examples. I'm far from rich, but I can afford items that I choose not to buy.

And Robert Cross, that item that you mentioned is definately out of my price range, But I'm OK with that because it looks to have a GM bolt pattern and won't fit in my Lincoln anyway.

[UAPachyderm]

Originally Posted by ROBERTSUNRUS

... only a very small percentage of replies show that a few people actually understood what this thread is really about.

What are you saying? We totally understand ... It's a thread about using a goat when an alligator eats your lawnmower.

[slowmover]

Well, not everyone needs, wants, or can afford these items. And they certainly don't need someone shaming them deeper in dept.


Confusing? No, it was clear enough.

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[arcamedies]

Originally Posted by ROBERTSUNRUS

Hi, just because you bought, or own, an Airstream doesn't mean you are rich and have a money tree in your back yard. I keep reading statements like: Well if you paid $70,000.00 for your trailer and $50,000.00 for your tow vehicle You should buy:

(1.) A $3,000.00 hitch.

(2.) A $300.00 vacuum cleaner.

(3.) A $400.00 heater.

(4.) All new wheels and disk brakes.

(5.) A $1,200.00 brake controller.

And the list is endless!

Some of these people just might have a $100,000.00 loan on their trailer and tow vehicle, and actually, can barely afford to make the payments. Well, not everyone needs, wants, or can afford these items. And they certainly don't need someone shaming them deeper in dept.

Note: I don't have any of these items listed.

I have a $3000 hitch, just cost me $595 (Reese dual cam) silly people pay to much.

I have a $23 liteweight wet dry vac from WalMart, it will suck the eyes off a gnat at 30 yards, and it fits in bottom of the mirror cabinet. It's been priceless working around the rig. (value to me $300).

I bought two ceramic heaters that will run you out of the 30 foot coccoon, (have to admit they came from my 40 foot motorhome).

Just painted the old wheels and they look great with trim rings, and I don't have to polish them.

My new P3 Prodigy controller was a cool deal at $114 with shipping and it plugged in to my new to me Ford.

But I have to admit I keep seeing one more thing to fix, clean, make look better on this thing, and it's delightful

The more serious we are the more miserable we get.

[arcamedies]

Originally Posted by polarlyse

Hi All. We have tented it. We have Pop-Up it. We have tented it again and now we have a 26 year old Airstream that looks 26 years old. It is, what I felt was, the best we could afford. Everything works and it tows great. We paid cash for it. It looks pretty good too.

Come along anytime, you can park your nice shiney new one next to us or you can park your Pop-up or plop your tent too. All are welcome. I'll even buy the beer.

See ya on the road sometime.

Dang now I read this post, keep the beer cold and I'll be up in the summer.

[polarlyse]

Well you all are welcome here in NJ this summer. I won't be here but come on down. Ole Red, Brand name beer or sometimes something interesting and local but I do like my Deutsche Bier. Lived in Germany for awhile in the Army. My rear bumper will be heading west sometime in June if you'l like to tag along. Lookin for some peace and quiet in places that I won't need any AC.

Can't guarantee the beer will be cold. Depends on my batteries and propane

[UAPachyderm]

Originally Posted by arcamedies

The more serious we are the more miserable we get.

True dat

[zlee]

My own two cents: I really dislike it when people take their opinions and decisions and then use them to make value judgements on someone else's opinions and decisions.

So if I hear myself saying, "I believe in the value of hard work and making conservative and wise decisions about my financial matters," I think I'm good with that. If I add, "and all those other people who don't make the same decisions? Well, they're lazy good for nothings who know nothing about life as it should be lived and obviously they aren't real *insert whatever labels you like here*", then, honey, I am out of line.

What one person considers to be lazy is someone else's keeping things less stressful. What one person considers an irresponsible decision about money, another person considers money well spent for an experience. When we start deciding that we can decide for others what makes sense for their lives using ours as the ruler by which we measure wiseness, we're in trouble.