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I think some of the younger members of
this group forget that the Airstream has always been an extremely high end
trailer designed for two people to use for wintering in or full timing. They are
now and always have been very expensive compared to other similarly equipped
trailers.
In 1973 I spent the winter in Phoenix Az
being trained by my company to repair Mainframe computers. I bought a 1973 Fan
Luxury Liner with all the options such as a/c, awning etc. It cost 6250 dollars
and I had to take a 3 year loan to pay for it. I had wanted an Airstream so bad
I could taste it but it cost 11250 dollars fully equipped. The Airstream has
always cost about twice as much as any other trailer. It may very well be worth
it but until recently, the younger generation just couldn't even consider an
Airstream. People looked at me as some rich kid as I had bought the
Fan.
I was finally able to pick up that 1975 Airstream
this past year. I had to pay the same for it used now, as I paid new for the
Fan.
I am now 64 and retired and at this time in
Tucson for the winter in a +55 RV Park. I am sympathetic to the concerns of the
younger set of members, but I don't see many young people buying new Airstreams.
This is what keeps the Thor co. in business. The younger set is buying vintage
Airstreams which is great, but that does nothing for the future of the Airstream
Trailer. It is still sold to older people who are retired and can afford the
high price. The Blue Beret is sponsored by the Airstream co. and is primarily
interested in satisfying the purchasers of new units. If sales of the new units
stop, That will be the end of Airstream.
Just the facts of life In my humble
opinion.
Dave Carr
WBCCI 2275
VAC
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