Airstream Construction Details (Unbiased RV Review)

This video is a COMPLETELY UNBIASED #RVReview of Airstream Travel Trailer Construction. We share all of our research as we take you through an Airstream Trailer. They are unique and beautiful with some interesting construction details like the aluminum shell and rubber torsion axels. We talk about prices and why Airstreams cost more to help you decide if an Airstream Travel Trailer is the right one for you.
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[@auroranite]

Really Like your reviews. Details of construction and materials great. Look fwd to future vids👍

[@DoesSizeMatter]

It's so great having you along, watching and enjoying. We really appreciate you spending your time with us. Thanks

[@bonita3710]

We’re on our second Airstream ( a 2016 27’ Pendleton). And course we love it. What we like best about Airstream is the way they hold their value. Another great feature is how aerodynamic they are. Unfortunately, this can lead people Into a false sense of security and they end up towing above their vehicle’s capacity. The greatest disadvantages we have found so far is the lack of storage (you need to be a very good organizer), and curious campers wanting to look inside the Airstream. Ours is a bit unique since Airstream only built 100 of them so we don’t really mind the “curious campers”.

[@DoesSizeMatter]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts from an owner's perspective. I can understand all of the points you make and I have to admit I would be that person peeking and wanting to see inside. I just can't help myself. Tell us more about why they only made 100 of your model?

[@bonita3710]

@@DoesSizeMatter 2016 was the 100 year anniversary of our National Park system, so Airstream created a National Parks anniversary model (The 2016 Pendleton). Airstream and the National Parks teamed up and came up with the idea and design for a very specific model. They made 100 units to celebrate 100 years. The Pendleton is similar (in layout) to the Tommy Bahama model. However our interior looks like a cabin. The interior walls are mostly aluminum, but we have several walls that have wallpaper which is a topographical map of Yellowstone National Park (since Yellowstone was the first National Park). Each Airstream has a number badge 1 to 100. If you “google” 2016 Pendleton you can see some pictures and read more about the teamwork between Airstream and the National Park System.

[@DoesSizeMatter]

@@bonita3710 wow that is awesome. What a great idea and special way to celebrate the National Parks. I'm gonna check those out and if anybody is out there listening to me, you know I wanna see one. Show me your's please!!!!!

[@hannathompson7998]

Wow I just looked up the airstream and they’re gorgeous!! Happy trails!

[@michaelbezoski3096]

Thank you, great video, will be an Air Stream owner very soon. Take care & be safe.

[@DoesSizeMatter]

Oh, that sounds exciting. Which one will you get? Thanks for watching.

[@bon2198]

The only floor plan issue I find with airstreams is tv viewing angle with exception to the classic. Other than that, very high quality, there is lacked storage but....it can be done. Bins in the bed of a covered truck bed works great.

[@DoesSizeMatter]

The small ones usually have dinette seating only so the TVs are placed for that but may not be great for every seating spot, but the bed areas often have their own tv. Storage is always less on an airstream but most folks manage with the truck or van storage and having a cover would be must for us in that situation. Thanks for watching.

[@ozarkliving7263]

Rock guards are stainless steel

[@DoesSizeMatter]

Yes you are right about that. Thanks for sharing and for watching.

[@travelingtrekez7034]

Another great video!!

[@DoesSizeMatter]

Thanks guys. Hope all is going well with you. Thanks for watching.

[@darrellgordon9748]

Very good presentation on the Airstream trailers. If only they made them in a 5th wheel, then I might consider it.

[@DoesSizeMatter]

That would be kinda cool too. But I don't think you can teach an old dog new tricks. Thanks for watching.

[@alliejr]

Even the 30 footers are super lightweight so they just don't need a 5th wheel setup. An HD truck is not even required, although if you're pulling with an HD truck it's not going to even feel the Airstream. These are not 15,000-18,000lb 5th wheel monsters.

[@DoesSizeMatter]

@@alliejr You are right about this. I know the floor plan is different then a 5th wheel but they still seem so roomy to me.

[@markc8207]

Hello, I heard that some 2020+ models are coming with a composite floor instead of the marine plywood. Have you heard anything about this?

[@charles.alvino]

Confirmed change for 2021. It was a rolling, unannounced change during mid 2020.

[@jimbascombe7707]

I looked at new airstream's and the price was more than I was willing to pay. I can buy a nice rv for that price, and I don't need a two vehicle on top of the camper price.

[@DoesSizeMatter]

An Airstream is a pricy rig to get so I hear you. Are you thinking of getting a truck camper?

[@jimbascombe7707]

@@DoesSizeMatter oh no. I am a widower and have five kids. A truck camper is way to small. I am working on my 86 airstream, or will be when the weather breaks for sure. And I might look at a good used class a coach.

[@DoesSizeMatter]

Oh sorry, I misunderstood when you said you don't need 2 vehicles on top of camper price. Doing a reno is a big job but I bet you will do wonderful things. We love airstream renos. Have you seen our other video of an Airstream Reno with trailer trashin? kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5_bm6iXiN2IgsU There is for sure lots of good reasons to go with a Class A but it is a question that you will go back and forth on for awhile. If we can help in any way let us know.

[@pmforhire]

You are wrong when you say the outside skin "is attached to aluminum ribs". There are no separate ribs in any Airstream. The skin is NOT attached to a "cage" of aluminum tubing. The "ribs" are part of the skin and are merely folds at the edges so it can be riveted to the folds on the edge of the next piece of exterior skin. I will grant you this creates somewhat of a rib. Simply watch a KZbin video of an Airstream factory tour and you can see the process for yourself. Did you do that before posting this video? While people generally think hand built is a sign of quality, the most significant problem with that process (among many others) is when production is scaled up (like the current market demand), quality goes down because as the speed of manufacture increases, the variability in all those manual processes increase.

[@DoesSizeMatter]

We are sorry to have to disagree with you but all of our research has shown that yes indeed the aluminum skin is attached to aluminum ribs. There are indeed separate ribs that sort of do make a cage. Yes we have watched Airstream factory videos so we have seen the process and it is clear and we are not wrong. It is true that there are pros and cons to hand built anything as almost all RVs are to a certain degree, all be it some use robotic machinery to precision cut their pieces but generally not to put them together. We agree that quality does go down when folks are in a rush and steps can get missed or not done well and again this can come from any manufacturer. We hope this helps to clear up any misconceptions you may have. Thanks for watching.

[@pmforhire]

@@DoesSizeMatter Watch several video on KZbin of a factory tour! There is no cage!

[@DoesSizeMatter]

@@pmforhire We don't usually share other links in our comments section but we really want you to see what we see, so here is a link for you of a factory tour video that clearly shows and discusses the ribs and how they are laid out and how the aluminum is laid over them. Hope it helps. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6u8gYqdhdh_h8U

[@terrygiesche6134]

Craig D did you watch a video about the construction of an Airstream? You are incorrect, there is a tubular frame the skin is riveted to. Wow, please be accurate !

[@arieksk]

Not worth the asking price.. oh doesn't looks like they insulated and lack of cupboards and draws etc.. you lost my business..

[@DoesSizeMatter]

You are entitled to your opinion for what is right for you so we would suggest you check out our many other videos on different brands to find one that suits you better. We are not selling RVs which is how we remain completely unbiased so no business lost for us. We are just sharing our research to help folks out. Remember if what you are watching is being presented by a salesman it is not unbiased. Thanks for watching.

[@boldie24]

BTW, if you bother talking with a dealer, the deal price will be no where near the asking price. Not even close.

[@bon2198]

Pricey? Absolutely! But when you do the math, the statistic average someone keeps a travel trailer is anywhere between 6 months and 5 years. You buy an airstream it’s almost a lifelong purchase / resale value is ridiculously awesome. NADA depreciation on them is the same percentage. But...... 2000 year models are still selling for 90k. So IMO, the additional cost up front actually saves money over the long hall. And a 20 year loan would be roughly somewhere in the 500’s a month with 20‰ down. Average travel trailer is roughly 200-300 a month with nothing down over 10-15 years and most people trade in and go upside down over and over and over.

[@happycampers.1837]

I just sold my 2018 flying cloud for $500 more than we paid for it new. Of course we bought another Airstream.