Reasons Why NOT to Buy an Airstream - From a Full-Time Airstream Couple

I purchased a new Airstream Rangeliner. It appears that the window in the sliding door was not installed properly. Neither Airstream or Ram consider it their problem to fix. Also, I have discovered that the generator is leaking gas. Apparently that will be up to Cummings to fix. All of this is very disapointing.

They are so cute though! We are in the midst of remodeling one right now.

I bought mine from a part time airstream couple

that top button

Whiny prissy spoiled brats. Don’t breed

lol its funny how people dont think about how every camp has ever been. the dinette converts into a bed, standard in every camper. small showers, and no separate bedrooms and living rooms. you dont buy a camper to live inside or to have 2000 square feet of living space like a house lol if you want living space, buy a house

I think it would be too narrow for me.

Less is more. Addition through subtraction.

What do you recommend then?

Complain, complain, complain. Sounds to me like you didn’t do your homework in getting a RV “tailored” to your specifications!

We owned a 30 Classic for 6 years and had some issues. The ZipDee “Relax” automatic awning never worked reliably. It got to the point where we just never used the awning and it rode around as dead weight. The electrical wiring was an absolute rats nest. A quick look under the couch or fridge would make a a Bishop kick in a stained glass window. The dealer service network is absolutely awful, and now that Airstream has chosen to dance with the devil and allow Camping World to be dealers, it has become so much worse. Over all, we elected not to purchase another one.

You are a very cute couple. Happiness and joy!

Who thinks an RV should have a kitchen island…. I can’t take you seriously beyond this comment.

This couple is schizo

it would take pop outs to fix this. you knew it didnt have those when u bought it so....

Had many travel trailers. None have lasted like my silver bullet.

Ack the voice. I’m out.

Back in 2015 I began researching RVs. I thought it would be a good option for my constant military transfers. I knew some people at the base who lived full-time in their 5th wheel. I thought I could downsize (1500 sq ft apartment) and make the 27' Airstream work. I drove up to the dealership, and was shown the requested unit. I walked in the door and.... WOW! I had no idea it would be so small. Reality. The Airstream was not small. It was what it is was. What had changed was my imagination of the inside. I hit the pause button. Good thing because I was transferred overseas. I returned in the summer of 2021. I noticed that many of the RV YT blogs had disappeared. I'm still on pause. I'm going to wait until a post-military life.

I've owned 8 RVs. Everything from a pop-up to a $1 million class C. But the Airstream is the best built of all. And everyone leaked at one time or the another. I have had zero leak issues on the Airstream. And your incorrect. You can get an automatic leveling on a Airstream. I have one on my cloud.

To listen to the two of you people, Can I suggest any of the other trailers out there that "have more room" and come with a tidal wave of issues starting with the plastic roofs and leaks and wood rot all over and go from there. "careful what you wish for" one other thing to note most other trailers cant stand the test of time, as does.

Great video, good points on both the negatives and positives 👏

Great video! Quality is my number 1 issue Other brands are so poorly made and declining

I'm terms of tech and space Your are living a minimalist life focusing on the outside

I'm a huge fan
Simple quality

Thank you for your video

These "why not" videos are so contrary and dumb. 🙄

They look like very good quality. Expensive but they look well made. I dont know if i would ever go cheap on a rv again. These airstreams look like they would last for a lifetime if you took care of it.

Airstream is a top choice. However, if cold climate is in your travel plans, then Oliver is the better choice.
If money is not a problem, then Earth Roamer is the ultimate choice.
Personally, I live full-time in my 2018 850 Lance truck camper and love it.

Airstream is a. Investment that will appreciation as time goes on they outlived. Any other RV

Maybe you should trade up for a rear bath and twin beds? I’m 6 foot and never feel cramped in the bathroom and my twin beds give you 2 extra couches and 2 more large outdoor storage compartments.

Would have been nice to know the model and size of the airstream? Maybe I missed that part. Will watch again to see.

You too have pretty lame reasons for not liking your Airstream, you don't appreciate the quality of the construction, and the man hours that goes into building one. Go buy something with all the bells and whistles that is cheaply built, and you are having little things go wrong all the time, then you would wish you were back in your Airstream.

Its obvious from this vlog that you don't know everything there is to know about airstreams. We have a model that has the touch screen to control everything. You are dissing AS based on your model alone. You need to learn more about airstreams before being so critical. The AS will maintain its value more than almost any other rv out there. Not sure if you are still in it, but I'd recommend selling yours and buying something you might like better.

To me you come across as privileged young kids.

No rv is manufactured to be lived in full time!

I can give you 40k reasons not to buy an airstream you can't fully restore in 16 months. What ever you do not take it apart

My family and I went to an rv show. The only rvs that didnt shake like a minor earthquake were the airstreams and the $700k bus rv.

huge, huge fan of airstreams... we are full timing in a 5th wheel, i love the amt of space but indeed am afraid of the extras that can and will need replacing, fixing, etc.... specially the slides...
excellent video, making people aware.

Towing is second to none.

Devin is a boy's name normally?

It must stink to live with another human in an RV. I plan to have 2 dogs and myself in an Airstream in retirement. More than enough room.

Seems like these issues aren't exactly airstream specific.

We moved from 33’ toy hauler pulled by an F350 to a 23’ Airstream International 23FBT pulled by an F150. Traveling with a very capable smaller rig is a joy. Sometimes less is more.

Any one spent tat much money on a trailer is ultimate stupid.

Great camera angles, good editing, fine sound for the most part and the comment relating to the potential of getting scratches and dents in the shell is a frightening prospect that no one else has mentioned. This is almost like taking a fine and fragile family heirloom out on the roads on regular occasions.
Were I fortunate enough to ever own one I would relegate it to the confines of a carefully cosseted existence in a glass showcase.

I kneel in my shower lol it’s not an Airstream I’m 6’3🤷🏻‍♂️

Did you not look at the different models? All your complaints here are solved if you go with a Classic or different model. Not quite sure what you're trying to prove here other than that you didn't do your research prior to buying.

Window reveal 💯

Yep, our rear table disappeared and a 30 ft FC replaced it. However this is our 3rd Airstream and we spend more time at Jackson Center fixing items under warranty that should never have come off the line with quality control. We keep it but it is a love hate trailer.

No trailer is perfect, but when you go to sell your airstream you will find out how good they are. I can sell mine for what I paid for it.

Airstream and Oliver seem to be about the best fit, finish and overall quality. If you can get a lot of bells and whistles for a lot less money, get ready for the water leaks or the slide outs not working right. Airstream and Oliver although expensive to get into hold there value really well. I saw an Airstream for sale for about $30K from the 1950's! Thanks for the video.

Airstreams are great. I’ve owned one for 7 years and it’s the best I’ve had of 5 total RVs. Yeah they’re expensive but the structure is worth it

If Airstream would just make it 2 inches taller and figure out a little more outdoor storage, it would take it to the next level.