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Old 10-22-2020, 03:48 PM   #61
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We prefer the truck trailer option, but that depends on what your travels are like. If we had to do it over again-- Definitely a 3/4 ton diesel tow. after all you are dragging a fully loaded house around the nation. As for the trailer, we like year around traveling and an airstream is not good for that. Our Arctic Fox is ten times the quality of the airstream. was extremely disappointed in the airstream quality.
As a new AS owner (2020 Bambi 20’) since June 2020 I must say I feel a bit dissapointed at times, especially during the 42 days trip I am into right now. The various issues with drawers falling out, window not fully closing, storage bin door hinges not having all the screws, nasty growling and pulsating water pump issues (and yes, I have read all the forum comments on the pumps and am trying to address). I got the impression that at the price points of the AS quality would be tighter. As an aside, I remember renting “mansions” in Jakarta, Indonesia during two periods of 16 years living there. The facade was clamorous (same as shiny AS exterior) but the guts, the functioning parts, left a great deal to be desired and were in constant need of repair.

So with that as prefice, can you share with me, here or PM, what your disappointments were?
Thanks,Stephen
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Old 10-23-2020, 05:32 AM   #62
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I have found during my life that if comes down to choosing between something and a Porsche, always get the Porsche. My wife is loving her new Boxster S!
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Old 10-23-2020, 05:43 AM   #63
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Would you chose to buy the Truck and Airstream Trailer or go with the RV?

We keep discussing this over and over. I'm guessing it comes down to personal preference but I appreciate your input.
I always get a chuckle when I see wording like this. I guess the answer is YES. I'm sure other people have commented... but both scenarios are RVs, so there is no distinction in that regard.

The OP only has one post at this point so I guess they were just fishing. Maybe they're coming around and checking for responses but it's surprising they haven't made any more comments.

Yes, we know what the OP is attempting to sort out. There is no single answer that works for everyone. Fortunately, there are a wide variety of RVs available but in some ways that makes finding the one that works for your situation more difficult. Decisions, decisions as "they" say.

We have both an Airstream trailer and an Airstream Interstate van. Both work well for us and we tend to use them for different situations. The trailer when we want to travel and will stay for several nights in each location. The van when we are on-the-go and not staying in any one place for more than a night or two. Although we have used both RVs in the opposite scenarios and can make them work. If we had to choose one it would likely be the Class B.
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Old 10-23-2020, 06:01 AM   #64
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What is the overall weight of your AS and tongue weight? How does the Tundra do towing it in terms of gas mileage and gears you have to use on levelground and up hills?
I think it does very well. We switched from the 23 to the 25 in January. I feel less “push” from passing 18 wheelers with the 25. We’ve pulled it 7,000+ miles down to Florida, and then out west to WY and MT. Up and down passes, etc.. I am installing a Roadmaster Active Suspension to the rear springs to deal with rear sag.
https://www.etrailer.com/dept-pg-Veh...gs-pm-RAS.aspx

I can’t haul a motorcycle in the bed of the Tundra, and still pull the AS. I drop to 2nd gear on steep descents.
The 5.7 has plenty of power. I use tow/haul mode and keep it in 5th vs 6th. I get 10-11 mpg towing (calculated). With just 120,000 miles on it, it’s still basically like new. I can’t imagine swapping it out for many years. I don’t full time though. Just do two or three big trips per year. The rest of the time our AS is parked at the farm, where it’s our 3rd BR and bath. We will be in it tonight.
Edit, we are getting the 3” lift done in December. We prefer to get pretty far off the grid. In July we camped in the “Narrows” CG on New Fork Lake in WY. Pretty crazy road to get back in to it.
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Old 10-23-2020, 06:28 AM   #65
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We’ve landed on a Globetrotter 23FB & Ford 150 with max tow package.
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Old 10-23-2020, 07:25 AM   #66
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I have found during my life that if comes down to choosing between something and a Porsche, always get the Porsche. My wife is loving her new Boxster S!


I agree (love my 911) except for tow vehicle. Then just like guys towing their Porsche race cars. F350 makes me feel like one of the guys when I tow mine to the track [emoji6]. Also works well for the Airstream. [emoji846]
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Old 10-23-2020, 07:47 AM   #67
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We’ve landed on a Globetrotter 23FB & Ford 150 with max tow package.
Congratulations! Taking the first step is the most difficult decision. Hopefully the package will serve you well for many years. There's nothing like seeing that iconic aluminum trailer in your rear view mirror.
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Old 10-23-2020, 09:47 AM   #68
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Is a trailer really a vehicle?? According to the Oxford English Dictionary definition of “vehicle” it is “a thing used for transporting people or goods, especially on land, such as a car, lorry, or cart”. Given we do not transport people in the AS while towing (at least not legally) and given its main purpose is not to transport goods, but rather to provide accomodation at a destination, then it is arguable as to whether it is, or is not, proper to refer to it as an RV. ��
Oxford Learner's Dictionary definition of "caravan"

a road vehicle without an engine that is pulled by a car, designed for people to live and sleep in, especially when they are on holiday
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Old 10-23-2020, 10:41 AM   #69
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Also should mention it is illegal to tow a trailer in the US if it doesn't have a current VEHICLE registration.
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Old 10-23-2020, 02:20 PM   #70
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My dh and I spend summer (jun - Sep) outside of Traverse City in N. MI. We have a lot in a lovely RV resort and live in our 41' 5th Wheel. But as others have mentioned, that RV pretty much makes the trip from TX and is parked until it goes home in Sept. But...2 bathrooms, washer dryer, residential fridge, etc. (no granite LOL) is really nice for stationary living. Very livable. However, we also haul our Airstream and spend many fun weeks and weekends traveling the area and nearby Canada. Mostly provincial/state parks. It's so easy to tow, I often go solo (he likes golf...a lot). We're both happy. It took us years to settle on what works for us.
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