Considering purchase of a late model Airstream in good condition… however exterior was polished with a rotary polisher (rotary polisher offspray found in several locations)

How much of a concern is this given all airstream documentation state in line hand polishing only?

Hoping to be reassured, but will gladly take advice here. I called my Ford service dealer, went through all of this with them and he said "no problem", but wouldn't put it in writing.

Currently very serious about a 2023 FC FBT.

• Airstream's spec says:
  • Hitch weight 850lb
  • Trailer base weight 6,100lb
  • Max trailer capacity 7,600lb

I have a 2019 F-150 SuperCrew 4x4, V8.

• Axle ratio 3.55
• 145" wheelbase
• Tow sheet says max towing: 9,100 lb
• Yellow door sticker says occupants +cargo is not to exceed 1850lb
• White door sticker says:
  • Front GAWR 3450lb
  • Rear GAWR 3800lb
  • GVWR: 7000lb

I want this damn trailer! But I also don't want to:

• Kill anyone
• Blow up the truck
• Blow up the trailer

DM me if interested! She’s looking for a good home 🥹

https://www.rvtrader.com/listing/2021-Airstream-BASECAMP+16X-5034059887

I'm looking to make a deal on a 2023 unit (new), and the dealer posted prices seem to be all over the map. Add to that their posted "discount" and it's even more confusing. Is there any form of "official" MSRP list by model year (and ideally in Canada) so I can gauge the most appropriate offer price?

Thanks!

Hello, fellow steer and doe!

I currently live in an old airstream, one of the smaller models from the 90’s I believe (I don’t own it, it’s my moms and I live in it on her off grid property). It has a propane powered furnace built in but it doesn’t do much for heating up the room. At most, it will take the chill off so it’s 45 degrees instead of 29. I’ve looked at small indoor camping propane powered heaters but I’m worried they’ll be just as ineffective since I would need to have a window open for air flow. I have a gas geni for power that I turn on to charge up the batteries and when I need to use my 12v plug ins.

I’ve been wondering if I should just get a power inverter to use a regular corded heater with less wattage pull. I’m not sure though. Any suggestions would be super helpful, I know y’all got some tips for me💫

Also for context, I’m in so-cal’s backcountry mountains so we get frost pretty much every night now.

Hey folks - we have our 2016 Flying Cloud in the shop getting solar installed, and also having a 3” lift installed. The dealer has already called to say they didn’t know that we’d need a new longer tongue jack due to the lift (!) , and called again to say that they can’t get the new, larger spare tire to fit.

I’m not happy, and told them so. They tried to sell me a hitch that they’d weld on the back (and charge me $1200 to do), or have no spare, or carry the spare in my truck. I told them that none of those options worked for me.

To say I’m peeved is an understatement. They claim to have “never done a lift on a rig as old as this one”, and I’m not buying it.

When I pushed back on them, they said that they’re “waiting to hear from Airstream on whether the config they used on a 2023 would work”.

At this point, I’m losing total faith in this dealership and wanted to ask here if what they’re telling me is reasonable or if this is a scam or possibly scamola.

I’m already committed to $15,000 of work with them, plus another $3500 of repairs they identified were necessary, and now I feel as though I’m becoming their November cash cow. This is an official Airstream Dealership too - not a 3rd party or independent.

Any thoughts or suggestions?

These guys are making Harley-Davidson dealerships look tame!

I’m looking for any good deals in central coast California. I’m am looking for a 2024 or around that year 20ft Bambi. Anyone getting any good deals? Are dealerships inclined to give deals right now?

2021 Airstream Basecamp 16X – $45,000!

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1813742012735614/

Well all good things must come to an end and it's time for my partner and I to say farewell to our little metal chariot that served us so well as nomads during the pandemic years and little trips here and there since. The basecamp is a great unit and we loved this one but with our family growing we're looking to stay put for a while and the 16x will be too small for us in the future.

We found the 16x to be perfect for two people and it was super easy to make/break camp, tow (including out into the boondocks on DNR land), and as our first travel trailer, it was really great to learn backing up with. As it's only 16' it even fits in two standard parking spaces with your tow vehicle making overnight camping in a parking lot or a city street is doable.

We haven't done any major work/updates to it just little quality-of-life things and we have all the accessories you could want to go along with it, plus all the shake-down issues are taken care of such as a trip back to HQ for some electrical and sealing, so she is ready to hit the road again and make someone else's adventures awesome.

Thanks for checking it out and dm me any questions.

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Looking at this unit, in consignment with a dealer. Totally flabbergasted as to why this trim would have been ripped out on what they say was a “lightly used” Globetrotter.

Trying to get a straight answer…. But in the meantime, any ideas?

Planning to buy an airstream in the next year to live in full time and need to upgrade my vehicle to something capable of pulling a 27-30ft trailer. Looking for recommendations from people who have been pulling their airstream full time on what vehicles they use.

I am looking for a truck but also need something that could be used practically as a daily driver if I am in a location more long term. Looking to spend $10-15,000 on something that is a little older but reliable. I won’t regularly travel with passengers so I’d like something with a smaller cab and longer bed.

Any suggestions help!

Anybody decorate their airstream for the holidays (any/all)? Thinking of decorating ours for Christmas this year and would love to see or hear what others have done beyond stringing up some lights.

I’m trading my BC 16X in for one main reason: I need dedicated sleep and work/eating spaces.

Please share your thoughts and opinions.

Does anyone know the best paint option for painting the hitch? It seems like it's maybe semi-gloss. I have a few spots of surface rust I want to sand off and cover up. Also better to foam brush on or spray?

Hi all, Looking at a 25’ airstream and had a quick question for ya. I have an option to buy a 2022 or a 2024 year model and the price difference is 20k. They are both equipped the same. One is local and the other is about 8hrs away. Is there any reason I should pay 20k more for the 2024? The 2022 has a few months left of factory warranty as a note. To add to the mix I was also looking at an Oliver legacy elite II as I hear airstreams can be a pita but the Oliver seems too small.

Help!! :-)

Long story short…. Hit several ‘ducks’ talking to flight while going 65. Dented all 3 front roof panels and the center solar guard. Insurance will pay $12k. Closest airstream repair facility quotes $18k. Neither is budging. Next closest repair facility is 4 to 6 hours away. This is all new to me, so any advice when dealing with a situation like this? I’m in the Seattle area. Thx!

We are searching for an airstream in the 20 foot range to have a little roaming base for our family during the smoke season in Central Oregon and to be a nice guest house for visitors.

I have 0 experience traveling with an RV or Trailer, I would be excited to go somewhere remote but am curious what people's experience is with taking these down dirt roads or to places less traveled? I do not have high expectations, I assume camping in the truly wild places is best achieved with a backpack and tent, but would love to understand the limits or if they are more suited for purely paved destinations?

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Has anyone done this trip with a 30ft airstream? I'm looking at dry camping and plugging in from time to time. My time frame is a 7-10 day trip. I would very much appreciate advice from people with experience.

I have an F150 that is rated to tow ~13k pounds. I frequently tow my 7500lb boat so I am familiar with most of the ins and outs of towing but I have never towed a travel trailer or anything else that has a large wind profile. What is the recommended real world max size Airstream you'd want to tow with a half-ton pickup by people who actually do the towing as opposed to a salesperson?

If it isn't clear, i am a total noob to travel trailers, RVs, etc.

Seeking recommendations on using Starlink Roam as a primary network connection during occasional trips. Is the antenna set up different for each site? Can I connect it to the cable input on my 2023 Flying Cloud?

Any other considerations?