Living in an Airstream trailer?

[toverman]

Motorhomes are actually easier to park in tight quarters than trailers, which tend to have a mind of their own on uneven surfaces. Disadvantage of a motorhome is that you're buying a dedicated motor and drivetrain that you won't use any other time and must be maintained, and the registration fees are higher.

Airstreams are highly regarded for a reason, but the curving roof limits storage and standing height on the sides. Not a big deal, but something to consider. New ones are expensive; older ones are old. There are a lot of modern trailers out there that are lightweight and accommodating inside. That said, there's nothing with as much cache as a gleaming Airstream.

[AllenAyres]

True I've got a couple uncles who sold these in Denton and Beaumont for 20+ years, gorgeous accomodations if you like trailers. For just occasional use I think I'd prefer a motorhome, but if I used it a lot I'd like to be able to back it up, drop it off and still drive a somewhat normal vehicle when I could :)

[SCone]

Originally Posted by adirty1

there are some bigger diesel trucks out there that get 30. i would think about the motor home idea.

Biggest problem with towing a trailer.... cut the mileage in HALF!

[Hanky]

John, here is a Jeep diesel libby owner's group.
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/diesel-liberty/
I may still have a magazine article on hopping up the lib to tow a trailer at work and if so will mail to you next week.
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[starkitty]

Wow, that is one fancy pants trailer. I'm guessing this one doesn't come with the plastic flamingos.

[johnastovall]

Sorry they don't offer either a Laurie Anderson Model or John Water's Special.