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08-04-2017, 07:34 AM
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Rivet Master 

1987 32' Excella
Nepean
, Ontario
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,398
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You really can't compare the moulded construction of the Nest with the fiberglass class A motor homes. I had a '94 LY pusher and it suffered from leaky roof seams and delamination. Moulded tub type trailers such as the Boler, Escape, Trillium etc don't have these issues. I have heard of the occasional case where frame corrosion caused the A-frame to break off, generally in older units.
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08-04-2017, 09:18 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
2007 23' Safari SE
Annandale
, New Jersey
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 447
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Not even an AS owner yet, but feel that pain. Have been on a long research timeline 2-3 yrs, to find the trailer that best fits my wife and my expectations. Have been close to selecting an Oliver, Bigfoot or Escape. All quality trailers to my thinking, but tough to find back east.
Am close to being an AS owner and a large part of that decision is based on the members of this board. I don't think it is a $$ thing, since AS come in all age packages and prices, but it appears to be a mindset, or perhaps a shiny aluminum thing...
The fiberglass mold folks are also a good group from my brief experience with them, but different in a way I cannot explain. Perhaps its being tradition minded? Not sure.
If I were part of the Thor mngmt, I would fully endore this decision to add a fiberglass line, quality trailers, less leaks and good price points for the manufacturer.
BUT, I wouldnt brand them as Airstreams. That thought has to be linked to looking to get a huge margin based on the goodwill in the name, but it will also detract from the name, by changing the ownership profile. Just my 2 cents.
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08-04-2017, 09:31 AM
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Rivet Master 

2017 26' Flying Cloud
Tampa
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 6,522
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KK4YZ
The challenge will be for airstream to differentiate itself from others producing similar trailers like Scamp cuz I'm sure the AS price will be 2x.
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It will say "Airstream" on it! 
2X? No, 4X!
I guess they noticed the Oliver, which IMO could be a hit if they made it wider inside. Also, the Scamp, Casita, and others have a place. And fiberglass doesn't leak, but it does get gelcoat crazing and fades terribly in the sun.
Will Harley start making scooters? After DaVinci did the Mona Lisa, he didn't move into velvet Elvis's to try and fill every niche..
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08-04-2017, 09:41 AM
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Moderator

2017 26' Flying Cloud
Alamo Heights
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 8,242
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mollysdad
It will say "Airstream" on it! 
2X? No, 4X!
I guess they noticed the Oliver, which IMO could be a hit if they made it wider inside. Also, the Scamp, Casita, and others have a place. And fiberglass doesn't leak, but it does get gelcoat crazing and fades terribly in the sun.
Will Harley start making scooters? After DaVinci did the Mona Lisa, he didn't move into velvet Elvis's to try and fill every niche..
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Harley Davidson has already made scooters. This one sold at Barrett-Jackson. The photo is of a different instance of a Topper.
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08-04-2017, 12:51 PM
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Rivet Master 

2012 27' Flying Cloud
W
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 7,402
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I'll be honest - if AS did a molded fiberglass version of their aluminum trailers (like my 27FB Cloud) I'd still buy it. Not sure what would work from the "semi-monocoque" construction perspective - perhaps a carbon fiber shell? No matter - I love my trailer
The nest looks cool but isn't my thing.
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08-04-2017, 01:42 PM
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Rivet Master 

2017 26' Flying Cloud
Tampa
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 6,522
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DKB_SATX
Harley Davidson has already made scooters...Topper.
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Holy Smoke!
I remember when I was 14 I wanted a Cushman so bad...
Last time I did Daytona Bike week, I discovered they're in again. $3500 for a restored one.
I did ride a HD bike years ago, a 250cc, single cylinder motorcycle. It was cool!
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08-04-2017, 02:17 PM
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Rivet Master 

1966 26' Overlander
Woodstock
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 8,524
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I think Wally would like the Nest. He was an innovator and liked quality.
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08-04-2017, 02:42 PM
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Site Team

, Minnesota
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 7,722
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ALANSD
I think Wally would like the Nest. He was an innovator and liked quality.
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“Let’s not make changes, let’s make only improvements." -Wally Byam
Changes are innovation.
Improvements are refinement.
I don't think Wally would approve.
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08-04-2017, 02:53 PM
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Rivet Master 
1967 17' Caravel
Oak Creek
, Colorado
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,395
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TravlinMan
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Thank you! What a party wagon.
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08-04-2017, 09:03 PM
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Rivet Master 
2020 28' Flying Cloud
2017 23' Flying Cloud
Hiawassee
, Georgia
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 1,255
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Beerboy
I haven't been to the factory in a few years. Were they building this in the large building where the aluminum bodies are assembled or across the street where they put together the Interstates?
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It was across the street where the Interstates are. Wasn't a production unit either.
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04-11-2018, 09:33 AM
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3 Rivet Member 
2018 23' Flying Cloud
Dungville next to Donkeytown
, Alabama
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 160
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Say it ain't so....Airstream Nest!
While at the factory I had a chance to step into one of the first Nest off the line. It’s a far departure from the ideology of aluminum airfoil. The Nest is some alien counterpart to what I think of as in AirStream. It frankly reminded me of a glossy suppository. It felt stubbed and Ikea’sh with an in your face youthful boldness.
Unlike the Basecamps masculinity, the Nest is androgynous and will find its home in the younger genset. AS got it right for its intended market. Those of us who are blooming boomers can find a more refined comfort in our metal armor.
I’m curious what others think of this new family member.
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04-11-2018, 09:47 AM
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Rivet Master 
2007 25' International CCD FB
Northridge
, California
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 516
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Saw one at the LA dealership. I really like how the dinette hugs the wall, similar to the new Globetrotter. I think it will definitely appeal to the Casita/Fiberglass Trailer crowd...but for me personally too much white..like a hospital/sanitarium..
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04-11-2018, 10:18 AM
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Rivet Master 
1960 28' Ambassador
Vintage Kin Owner
1998 25' Safari
Avonton
, Ontario
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,324
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DKB_SATX
Harley Davidson has already made scooters. This one sold at Barrett-Jackson. The photo is of a different instance of a Topper.
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They also made Golf carts. https://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-other/l...ationFlag=true
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1950 Spartan
1966 Globetrotter
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04-11-2018, 10:23 AM
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Rivet Master 
1967 17' Caravel
Oak Creek
, Colorado
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,395
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Plus HD made some real junk in the AMF years.
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04-11-2018, 11:21 AM
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Site Team

2007 30' Classic S/O
Somewhere
, South Carolina
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 5,768
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Shacksman
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Hey I worked on those for three years at a golf course. I could rebuild three engines at a time assembly line style. Wait is that a positive statement? Oh well.
And from that same concept they also made three wheeled trucksters for golf courses.
Trivia. On the golf carts, they didn’t have a reverse gear but they did go backwards. The engine was stopped and restarted, BACKWARDS!!! Yup, maybe that’s why I did three at a time.
Carry on.
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04-11-2018, 11:33 AM
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Rivet Master 
2016 25' Flying Cloud
Jupiter
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 1,139
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Just saw this video on YouTube.
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04-11-2018, 12:05 PM
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Rivet Master 

2017 26' Flying Cloud
Tampa
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 6,522
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I'd be curious how the Nest stacks up with an Oliver or a Casita, or a Scamp.
Especially, value vs. price.
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04-11-2018, 12:11 PM
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Rivet Master 

2009 25' FB International
2018 27' Globetrotter
Hanover
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 2,830
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Curious what the MSRP is for the Nest. Have prices been published?
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04-11-2018, 04:33 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
2018 23' Flying Cloud
Dungville next to Donkeytown
, Alabama
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 160
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Hans I believe just under 50k.
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