This is probably old news, but I read in Trailer Life that Airstream
is going to start selling on your side of the pond. Apparently they
are sending 7.5' wide trailers to the UK to be "upfitted" to your
standards (presumably more stringent than ours.)
> Hello,
>
> I am new to the list, as the naivety my question might suggest. I am
> searching the list archives but finding it very difficult to find any
> discussions about the changes in quality of airstream construction and
> workmanship over the last 50 years. I hope to import (to the UK) a
> mid sized (max. 22ft) trailer and would be interested in list members
> opinions on which model might reflect the best quality of workmanship.
> I am quite keen on the 1960s Safari.
>
> On balance, I would also like a model that is going to be practical to
> refurbish, maintain and for two adults and a small child to spend
> considerable time in.
>
> On a related note, what year did Airstream widths exceed 7'6" as I'm
> sure you know, an 8ft wide model would be too big for most UK tow
> vehicles under 3.5 tonnes.
>