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08-26-2016, 05:29 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 30' Flying Cloud
Tampa
, Florida
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 1,364
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We're the only Airstream in the whole park
In our home park there's about 550 lots. They're all full at one point or another. We're the only Airstream in the whole park.
We came to another park 2 hours away to spend a long weekend. It's a smaller park, right on the east coast of Florida. And again, were the only Airstream in the whole park.
Where's everyone hiding?
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08-28-2016, 07:57 PM
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Len and Jeanne
2005 16' International CCD
2015 19' Flying Cloud
Creston Valley
, British Columbia
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 1,793
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Just back from 6 days in and around Glacier NP in Montana-- maybe there are more out here! We stayed in a small RV park near West Yellowstone (Glacier Campground,) and at one point the managers thoughtfully lined up 3 of us in a row.
We also saw several RV parks that were packed with Class A motorhomes and the occasional monster 5th wheel with slide-outs. We avoid such places where possible, and look for the smaller more rustic-looking places.
But don't worry. Even when surrounded by those big fellahs, You're the one with good taste.
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08-28-2016, 08:25 PM
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Rivet Master
Vintage Kin Owner
N/A
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 989
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We have had a similar (though limited) experience. We've been to a few RV parks in the past year and we have been the only aluminium trailer there (and also the only one using an SUV tow vehicle). In the parks we've been to, roughly 1/3 of the RVs were motor homes, 1/3 were 5th wheels, and 1/3 were SOB trailers. Also, almost all the tow vehicles were trucks (maybe I saw one Suburban TV?), mostly HD trucks. I also have not seen anyone using a PPP hitch so far. My guess is that aluminum trailers and PPP hitches makes up less than 1% of the market. Alternate tow vehicles, probably less than 0.01%.
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08-28-2016, 08:35 PM
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Rivet Master
1995 25' Excella
xxxxx
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Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 2,351
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I rarely see another Airstream in the parks I go to.
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08-28-2016, 09:05 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2016 26' Flying Cloud
Southlake
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 496
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On our Colorado trip, there was 1 AS at the park in Durango and there were 2 that stopped overnight while we were in Ouray. I think all the Class A's and 5th wheels are so big it is easy to miss an AS.
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08-28-2016, 09:22 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 31' Sovereign
1979 23' Safari
Wayland
, New York
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 1,632
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August in Florida, they're probably still searching for cooler weather up north. More AS full timers may gravitate to Arizona to stay away from the salt air in FL. Just a theory.
I've been seeing AS's like crazy all summer. Unfortunately mine is mid full monte so I'm using a SOB for the summer. Sacrilege i know!.
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08-28-2016, 09:27 PM
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Rivet Master
1990 25' Excella
Sisters
, Oregon
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,195
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My wife and I have a little game where we compete with each other to be the first to spot an Airstream while on the road. After three years and perhaps 10,000 miles and 40 trips we have seen a combined total of 68. Airstreams definitely aren't rare but they are relatively uncommon. It would be interesting to know what percentage of RV's on the road are Aistreams. Anyone?
John
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Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less traveled. ~ Robert Frost
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08-28-2016, 09:42 PM
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Rivet Master
Vintage Kin Owner
N/A
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 989
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Quote:
Originally Posted by John&Vicki
... It would be interesting to know what percentage of RV's on the road are Aistreams. Anyone?
John
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I did a Google search and per RV Industry Association (RVIA) 356,735 RVs were shipped in 2014 ( http://www.rvia.org/?ESID=indicators).
Airstream makes 50 trailers per week (?), hence around 2,600 per year.
2,600/356,735 = 0.7%
If we include Airstream Interstates, this % would go up.
Another interesting trend per RVIA is the constant increase in RV shipments since 2009, though they still lag the pre-recession figures.
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08-29-2016, 07:03 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2018 30' International
2016 28' International
2010 25' FB Flying Cloud
St Augustine
, Florida
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 179
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Quote:
Originally Posted by John&Vicki
My wife and I have a little game where we compete with each other to be the first to spot an Airstream while on the road. After three years and perhaps 10,000 miles and 40 trips we have seen a combined total of 68. Airstreams definitely aren't rare but they are relatively uncommon. It would be interesting to know what percentage of RV's on the road are Aistreams. Anyone?
John
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:-) We play the same game although I notice my wife likes to change the rules a bit based on how they fit her winning. Airstream with matching tow vehicle is double points.
I win about 70% of the time since I'm the one doing the driving and she's known to nap a lot on road trips.
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08-29-2016, 07:47 AM
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4 Rivet Member
Vintage Kin Owner
St. Louis
, Missouri
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 415
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rostam
I did a Google search and per RV Industry Association (RVIA) 356,735 RVs were shipped in 2014 ( http://www.rvia.org/?ESID=indicators).
Airstream makes 50 trailers per week (?), hence around 2,600 per year.
2,600/356,735 = 0.7%
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Interesting stats!
OTOH, Airstream has a majority in the vintage category.
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1989 Avion 34VB
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08-29-2016, 07:56 AM
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Rivet Master
1976 31' Sovereign
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 2,017
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At Sept. NASCAR race at Joliet we stay across from main gate. We are in 6th yr. at this camp ground never a AS in this campground, every thing from pop ups to large diesel pushers, no AS.
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08-29-2016, 07:57 AM
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Rivet Master
2008 25' Classic
Full Time
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 4,309
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When at St Mary campground in Glacier a couple of weeks ago a party of 4 or 5 Airstreams from Washington were in our loop. Got to talk to one of them who planned to bike up to Logan Pass the next morning we were leaving. There were a couple in the same loop the previous day too and one up on Loop C.
At Many Glacier we were the only Airstream. More tents than RVs there.
Kelvin
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08-29-2016, 11:47 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2002 31' Classic
Houston
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 68
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Percentage of Airstreams
Quote:
Originally Posted by John&Vicki
My wife and I have a little game where we compete with each other to be the first to spot an Airstream while on the road. After three years and perhaps 10,000 miles and 40 trips we have seen a combined total of 68. Airstreams definitely aren't rare but they are relatively uncommon. It would be interesting to know what percentage of RV's on the road are Aistreams. Anyone?
John
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It's exactly 100% just to the rear of my pickup.....
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08-29-2016, 11:47 AM
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From Beautiful Egg Harbor
2016 25' Flying Cloud
Egg Harbor
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 21
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All the Airstreams are in the beautiful upper Midwest: Wisconsin, Michigan and Minnesota! You should be here too!
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08-29-2016, 11:53 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 30' Flying Cloud
Tampa
, Florida
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 1,364
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Indeed! This summer has been brutal in Florida.
When I retire...
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08-29-2016, 12:16 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2006 31' Classic
Seal Beach
, California
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 21
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What is a matching tow vehicle? Aluminum paint?
Clyde H.
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08-29-2016, 12:16 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2003 30' Classic
Fresno
, California
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 68
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Proud to be the minority
I am not quite sure where this thread is going but my wife and I are very proud to be the minority on the road and in the parks. We certainly appreciate the positive comments we get from other campees. We have owned fifth wheels and other pull trailers and our 2003 Classic 30 surpasses all others we have owned. We feel blessed to have her.
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08-29-2016, 12:21 PM
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New Member
Currently Looking...
Omak
, Washington
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 2
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I Love It!!!
Personally, we love having what few others have!
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08-29-2016, 12:24 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
San Antonio
, Texas
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 689
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We always see more AS-ers when we're NOT towing...
During our 2,100 mile trip from Texas to California and back this past summer, we saw two in other parks, and six on the highways. If Airstreams really are less than1% of travel trailers, that'd seem about right! 😄
2014 Flying Cloud 23 FB
2009 BMW X5 Diesel
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08-29-2016, 12:25 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2010 20' Flying Cloud
Hailey
, Idaho
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 414
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Rostam
I drive from Idaho to Newberry, FL twice per year (roundtrips)....half of the time pulling my little Daisy behind. Whether on I-80, I-70, I-75, or state highways I am always amazed how very few ASs I see. So in answer to you question, I would guess no more than 5-8% of the camping trailers are ASs (may not be the best acronym)....if that many. Safe travels. jon
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