How-To | How Do Airstreams Perform on The Road

[@AirstreamofSouthFlorida]

Cool seeing these old vintage Airstream videos. Airstream has been legendary for some time.

[@zipposmyimage1028]

Wow! The video of the Airstreams taking those serpentine turns versus the other trailers is proof of their maneuverability!

[@Draxillior]

My Grandparents were on the Capetown to Cairo trip..... traded up when they returned.... I still have their '60 Ambassador although it hasn't moved since 1976......

[@abcdefg7923]

I would really like to see this same demonstration performed with one of Airstream's single axle units because I have been considering one to buy one, and I believe that a single axle unit would be a little less steady in this test than a unit with two axles.

[@livinfreewithak]

Don’t buy one!!!

[@CastFromTheHip]

2:15 Do I need a helmet when I tow my Airstream?

[@jackdamron382]

You just have to avoid the flying rivits when following a silver suppository.

[@billbright1755]

Th first campers were pushed from behind but trouble seeing ahead lead to trailing behind types, first with a rope then later with a hitch.

[@lookingjust987654321]

Don't even mention how well the Cayenne holds its form during that box trailer going all over. I have a 2006 Cayenne S and was doubting it would do the job for these. Nope, looks good to me!

[@wallysworld5518]

Wally's World approves of this video!

[@fredlawrence1288]

They never stated both trailers had the same weight distribution and anti sway devices - only stated it for the airstream - so wonder if fair comparison.

[@BJJgurl]

Airstream need to make a good toy hauler. That is a big hatch and ramp that let's in big toys.

[@JamesFeragola]

BJJgurl they did make one, it's the Panamerica Model 34'.

[@SecBarbie]

I wish they would make another Panamerica

[@jasoncarpp7742]

*"Never make changes, always make improvements."* *Wally Byam*. If only all car makers lived by that motto. Who knows how many would still be around today?

[@gatto190]

Toyota Trucks kind of follow this motto.

[@James-cs4zk]

Why do they still use screw that rust in the first 6 months?

[@Jdplayz-bq4ys]

Maintenance your stuff and put some coat over the screws. Also be more specific about what screw and fix your grammar.

[@operationhotshotinc.6887]

0:47 I like how they show the aerodynamic test with nothing on the roof. Not a real world test.

[@charles1964]

Notice the old pictures of people towing their Airstream with a Sedan or Station Wagon? Today you need an F-350 3/4 ton truck with Diesel, Tow Package and Airbags; Not to mention a weight distribution hitch and rear cameras. Nowadays you gotta pay over $100,000 for your trailer so you can sit in a KOA, while the guy next to you in his Class A is watching TV outside. That doesn't sound like "Camping" to me....

[@jasonrobbind231]

It's like your dad always told you you get what you pay for!

[@sticrzy123]

I’ve always stuck by the saying Cry Once instead of many ....

[@c-ztapx1622]

Show results from a non-bias/neutral testing organization?

[@mondoraptor]

Ash vs Evil Dead

[@practicalrecommendation5478]

This is real superb !

[@yozakame4327]

This video was made in 2012 yet it looks like it was made in 1996

[@christiegurganus254]

No comparison is right.

[@杨超-b3u]

太棒了！

[@10rninjariderzx]

130,000 for a new airstream, 60,000 for a new keystone with the same luxuries.

[@AlumCreekRVandMarine]

Jimmy, you get what you pay for. the Airstream will still be in operation in 45 years... will the Keystone be on the road then?

[@10rninjariderzx]

Mike Harlan the keystones will be trash in 5 years.

[@Melidontcare]

I wouldn’t have a Keystone, as a campground owner, majority of issues I currently see are with Keystone products, mainly fit and finish or lack of.

[@10rninjariderzx]

Perry Leeds they are cheap made but cheap to buy

[@ev1558]

It comes down to what you consider value? I'd prefer to put 100k miles on an Airstream. Might need 3 or more box RV's to accomplish the same journey and truly not enjoy towing them.

[@MrThidj901]

Comparing apples and oranges.... get a camper with same tire size and weight distribution (high and low) and you will have the same. and the driver if the same has different driving on different vehicule. we see 2 suv.

[@tltsw]

Who in their right mind in this is the year 2017 is going to pay $100,000 and maybe a little less depending on where you buy it or a cramped up Airstream. Yes they are a quality piece but damn make it affordable for the working person. This is ridiculous video it is so biased towards the box type campers yet Airstream is probably one of the most cramped up campers I've ever walked in. I'm not going to spend $100,000 and a camper that I may use four times a year. Come on Airstream make it affordable For the Working Man you know the guy that on a good year makes 50,000 $60,000 a year. I don't know of anybody that can afford a $100,000 unit under 35 or $40,000 salary.

[@michaelauthier7893]

You might want to take a look at how they are built compared to other trailers. The quality of the solid rivets alone holding the shell together, the bottom made to balance…you know… that quality shit that people like you expect from America yet do not want to pay for it.

[@hoytoy100]

You are correct. If you only use it 4 times a year the airstream is not for you. Perhaps look at the cheaper boxes that are bigger and will last only a few years.

[@robgrune3284]

I find this vid to be suspect. As a former owner of a 'stream, any 'stream can sway out of control. imho, Airstream would do well to bring these trailers into the 21st century but using composites extensively for all components to increase strength and reduce weight. A lighter trailer always tows and brakes better. Use independent suspensions, disc brakes, etc. The tech standards used on a 'stream are now about 40 years behind current tech standards. Only the individual buyer can decide if the price point for such old tech gives value for today's standards.

[@jasoncarpp7742]

I reckon depending on what it's applied to, sometimes old school technology can still work today.

[@abcdefg7923]

Is there a travel trailer out there with four wheel independent suspension? Is there a travel trailer out there with disc brakes? I have been looking at many trailers and have not seen ANY with either of those features.

[@JamesFeragola]

Rob Grune Airstreams do have 4 wheel (Rubber Torsion) independent suspension. If you owned one, you would know that.

[@kevinholikan5613]

Ur comment shows u never owned an airstream or understand what an airstream is.

[@livinfreewithak]

Until those brakes lock up!! 😂 y’all didn’t show your malfunctioning RVs doing a slalom, did ya. Would be a smoke show, and not in a good way.

[@skhochay]

I say BS+ all trailer with sway bar are performing well

[@ev1558]

Agree to a point, sway bars make a huge difference. Tow an Airstream and you'll understand.

[@AKNigel]

Did anyone else notice in the side by side video that the box trailer was towed faster & with deliberately jerky steering? The deception was insultingly obvious.

[@frankfromupstateny3796]

No comparison....but no one but the very wealthy can afford them.....typical American dream....taken away,....yet again for the working man. Who other than the rich can afford to spend a "starting out cost" of $45k for the lovely "Bambi?"

[@vincentmiceli2554]

You do realize that the $45K is merely a MSRP, right? And surely you are aware that negotiations occur or should occur when buying which will reflect a discount off that MSRP, right? I have read and heard that RV dealers typically work with 30% or more markup which allows for plenty of negotiation, I would think this also applies to Airstream dealers. I have not bought one but am shopping, maybe someone who recently experienced the buying process can affirm or correct my discount assertion.

[@bobwildcatbn]

Not really I bought my 1971 airstream for 1500 use it every weekend.

[@NickC341]

wow 1500.00? where & how?!! my '72 was 6,000 ... in great condition but needed all the usual upgrades !

[@frankfromupstateny3796]

+Bob Nielsen find me another,....Ilk buy it...that's like wing the lottery

[@robgrune3284]

supply/demand.

[@65SoYolo]

Wow, A.S. You do not need that piercing sound effects in your video. Going to pass on watching this video.

[@azimmey]

This video is nothing but BS. I can see from how the regular trailer was tipping there was absolutely no weight distribution or sway hardware on it. Airstream propaganda,