Why Buy?

[StingrayL82]

I was gonna say, narcissistic I'm not......sarcastic definitely, but I don't need to look in the mirror to know I'm good looking!

[Boondocker]

On the other hand, if it is a diagnosis you want......

[StingrayL82]

[ROBERT CROSS]

So everyone's cool<><>right??

[TBRich]

Kool, we are!

TB

[StingrayL82]

Cool like Fonzi

[safari57]

Thus, the eclipse we are about to be treated to tonight has nothing to do with our owning Airstreams after all?

I must admit to being somewhat disappointed. I thought it was all because the worlds revolved around our earthbound space ships.

Barry

[apolaroid]

First I bought one that was 48 years old. Then bought one that was 35 years old. Now looking for one that's from the early 60's. I can not explain it, I am sure they have support groups to help me control this, but wait I think I am logged on to one now, but it just makes me want to keep collecting them. Love/Hate might apply but love them more than hate them. I want to take them everywhere. pretty sure after getting my next one I will stop buying them. Just wish I could figure a way to tow more than one at a time. I think I have enough room for about 20 more here. Wait .........the Flying Cloud is telling me to go camping next month.

[davidz71]

My dad flew C-47's over in China/Burma during WWII. I always thought they were neat looking planes. When I flew with my parents in the late 50's early 60's, it was in a DC3 from Trans World Airways (TWA) or Trans Texas Airways (TTA also known as Tree Top Airways). Those shiny silver airplanes really caught my eye and the vibration of the turbo props really made me grip the arms of my seat on takeoff. I guess I'm showing my age. Somehow the affection for the C-47 and DC3 transferred to the Airstream because of, you know, a plane with no wings or tail. It just has a neat shape and tows much better as it slices through the air.

[BeBop]

If you ignore all the arguments regarding style & history, which would you rather have:

-a trailer designed along the same lines as an aircraft, or

-a trailer designed as a tin walled and roofed shack with wood framing?

Please keep in mind... must me able to withstand up to hurricane force winds while under tow.

Enough said.

[TBRich]

Well put, BeBop!

TB

[Byams55FlyCl]

Originally Posted by the_carmv

It seems that there is a certain personality type that buys Airstreams. I am curious why you all made the choice to buy one – was it because of the product appeal, or something more emotional. I have always loved them and am interested in your thoughts.

Airstreams - thought them old and cool and wanted one someday.
Rented cabins for 10 years.
Then rented class C SOB - class C - for 3 years.
Toured the still-in-production factory in Jackson Center.
Woo woo - then the story gets good!!!

Leased an brand new AS TT for 3 years - 60 days use over 3 years.
Quality convinced me to buy, and buy an AS TT - bought a beautiful CCD.
Finally last year found the trailer of my dreams - built in 1955!
Barry even let me drool in his 1955 Flying Cloud, until mine was found.
When restoration is done for our FC , then travel more as we dreamed!

[KL's 77]

Bought as a favor to my Son's friend. Have always thought they were cool but too much money for me. But a vintage comes along and I figure it is a "once in a lifetime"
opportunity to own one at 10% of the cost new.

[Tarheel]

My first exposure to Airstreams was when the circus came to town. Why did all the performers have Airstreams and not some other brand, this was back in the mid 50's. I served and apprenticship as a structural steel worker and from there I began to appreciate the difference between a trailer made with two by two and one that was all aluminum and riveted together. Riveted steel ship hulls had more flexibility than welded ones and that again turned me towards an Airstream. I went camping with a friend in his Class B conversion van pulling a box trailer and had other friends pulling boxes. I wanted something that would last and be roadworthy down the road and Airstream was my choice.

[HCR]

I bought an AS becase I was compelled to continue a long personal history--the acquisition of beautiful objects that attract the attention and envy of passersby and cost me a small fortune to maintain ('70 Triumph Bonneville; '73 Mercedes 450SEL; '81 BMW R100CS; and so on). The only such purchase that never disappointed was a Boston Whaler.

I've had the AS for only 5 weeks, so the jury remains out.

[Kosm1o]

Our first trailer was an ultra lite. 18' and only 2350#. We decided we wanted something bigger and more quiet than the light weight thin walls of our trailer. Besides, we only got a little over 10 mpg with it anyway , so what was the advantage of that. We like the classic looks of the AS. Face it - Airstreams are really cool to just look at and admire. What other trailer can you say that about? They are classics, even when new, and easy to sell when you want to or need to. BTW, I get better mileage with my 28' AS than my 18' ultra lite, although I do drive slower with it.

[fmr.capt.evi]

HCR: My Airstream can be disappointing at times, too......but it's less disappointing than everything else.

[rebelstand]

Originally Posted by Tarheel

My first exposure to Airstreams was when the circus came to town. Why did all the performers have Airstreams and not some other brand, this was back in the mid 50's.

We are watching "Circus" on PBS. Someone in The Big Apple Circus has an A/S. Sadly most of the other trailers where SOB. One guy actually had mushrooms growing in his SOB.

[rd tighe]

My wife said she would go camping with me if I got one. So we have a 2007 a/s

Dean

[2airishuman]

tHIs is a 4 yEaR old tHread.

from a 1 tImE pOSteR who hASn't bEEn BaCk N 4 years.

Y ne1 would bump it 2dA is oDd.

beRRy OdD...