Re: [A/S] Advice on purchase.....

[Wayne <waynelindberg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> Let me briefly introduce my self.  I have been
> following this list for about six month and have
> learned so much.  I am not an Airstream owner, but
> hope to be soon.
>
> What I am looking for:
>
> Requirements:
> Rain proof
> Air conditioning
> Bath with a separate shower
> Room for two people and a dog
>
> Like to have, but not required:
> Good sound system
> TV
> Internet connection
>

You'll probably be happiest adding your own good sound and TV.

> Not required:
> A lot of room
> Big area for cooking
> Big water tank for extended stay
> Storage space
>
>
> Basiclly, I will be doing what we called in Scouts 'a
> truck in'.  I have a pickup truck that I can store all
> my supplies and 'stuff'.  I just need a cool, dry
> place to sleep.  Many of the bluegrass festival have
> bath/shower facilites, so most of the time I will not
> need these.
>
> I have looked at the Bambi, bur have not found any
> used Bambi's in my area.
>

Here's a 1994 21' for sale:

http://adcache.rvtraderonline.com/3/6/2/80646962.htm

www.nada.com says it's worth about $8,000 and weighs 3,900 empty.

www.airstream.com has a classifieds section that's worth a look.

> Some draw backs of the Bambi:
>
> Single axle (can you get a bambi with two axles?)
> Price
> Towing weight
>
> My big dilemma is:
> I want an Airstream, but I need to save up some more
> money
> vs.
> I could go buy a used pop-up with the money I have
> right now.
>
> Give me some reasons to hang on for the BEST...an
> AIRSTREAM.

#3 reason:  The contented feeling sitting inside warm and dry when it 
rains.  With a pop up you'll feel cool and damp.

#2 reason:  Airstreams are tough, long lasting trailers.

#1 reason:  The bluegrass folks will think Airstreams are the coolest 
and you'll have many conversions about it.  Nobody will care about a 
pop-up.

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Wayne