Trailer Life
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I’m new to the board, so hopefully I’m not posting a topic that has been discussed ad nauseam. I am currently in the market for an Airstream trailer, primary use being fishing trips. I see the trailer as a poor man’s cabin, yet mobile. I have long had this thing for Airstreams, so don’t even try to talk me into another brand. My question to everyone is, does anyone on the board use a camper, rv or trailer to travel and stay at their fly fishing destinations. If so, are you satisfied?
As a side note, I’m including a photo of an Airstream I stumbled on in Missoula last spring, I’m thinking it might be the one used in the Trout Unlimited tv show, “On the Rise”You are correct, that is the TU trailer.
I am in the market for one as well and I would love to know what size and model that one is, because it looks perfect for me.
it looks like a 20′ Safari. All Airstreams larger than 22′ have double axles. I believe starting with the 2009 model year the Safari’s are now called Flying Clouds. A great web site is http://www.airforums.com. I am looking for a 23 or 25 ft Safari, need to make it comfortable enough for my wife to sign on to the deal. The 20ft is great for 1 or 2. Will you be taking it on fishing trips, if so, what part of the country?
it looks like a 20′ Safari. All Airstreams larger than 22′ have double axles. I believe starting with the 2009 model year the Safari’s are now called Flying Clouds. A great web site is http://www.airforums.com. I am looking for a 23 or 25 ft Safari, need to make it comfortable enough for my wife to sign on to the deal. The 20ft is great for 1 or 2. Will you be taking it on fishing trips, if so, what part of the country?
I will be traveling the western part of the country. I will basically be taking my wife and our dog.
Now you’re making me envious! Please update me on your trip and how the trailer performs. And the fishing of course.
great trailer have owned one my self very comfortable,tow good but i would suggest double axle models . hold value well . mine was used when i sold got what i payed for it can’t beat that. wish i had it back.
Love Airstreams! My grandparents had one while I was growing-up … Fantastic choice! If I had the cash, that would be the trailer I’d go for! Be sure to keep us updated!
That TU trailer might be the best thing ever for Airstream. Seems it has quite a few people thinking about them. If only they weren’t so expensive or I had the time to fix one up…
I had a severe case of sticker shock when I started looking at new Airstreams. Then I started finding used trailers on the market at more reasonable prices. It seems that they take a big depreciation for the first few years, then after 4-5 years they start holding their value. As I mentioned, I see the Airstream as a poor man’s cabin, but unlike owning a cabin, it gives you freedom to visit some great fishing spots. If anyone out there has used a trailer to take fishing road trips, I would be interested in hearing about your experiences.
Dannyo, I am looking for a 23 or 25ft Safari, with a couch and twin beds. Not in a hurry, willing to wait to find exactly what I want. I hear you about the hail damage and expense of repair, definitely a downside to Airstreams. Because of local restrictions on parking a RV in the driveway, I will be storing the trailer in one of the storage caves we have here in the Kansas City area. Climate and humidity controlled, plus reduces my chances of hail damage.
Dannyo, you mentioned you’re gearing up for a Arkansas trip soon. Any chance of being in the Bull Shoals area? I fished near Calicio Rock last week, the water was down and the fishing was great!
If you can find check out Eriba trailers !!!! Don’t know who carries in USA but have seen there — this is link to UK website, http://www.eriba-uk.com/
lightweight, well constructed — cheaper than Airstream — love the pop-up roof — cheaper on gas too than AirstreamIf you can find check out Erba trailers !!!! Don’t know who carries in USA but have seen there — this is link to UK website, http://www.eriba-uk.com/
lightweight, well constructed — cheaper than AirstreamDavid, we’ll be going to Arkansas later this month. Truthfully, I don’t know if I will fish a lick. I wil be travelling with my wife, daughter (3yrs), son (9mos) and the family Airedale. If you have know of any cool places to go, definitely hook me up with the info. I think we will go to Crater of Diamonds, Little Rock, and that’s as far as my agenda goes. Actually, I want to swing by LA for a little salt trip…any locals? I just can’t wait to get outta here.
On a side note, can anyone enlighten me: How do you resize a picture?
Danny
Danny: My knowledge of Arkansas doesn’t extent south of Mountain View, perhaps someone else can help you on things to do in the Little Rock area. I do know the Little Red is reasonably close to Little Rock. As for resizing photos, I use iphoto on my macbook, can’t help you if you have a pc. Again, hopefully someone else will jump in, I would love to see your rig.
I had a good chance to get up close to the TU trailer and photograph it during the “On the Rise” visit to the Guadalupe in December. A little known fact is that host Frank Smethurst does not live in the trailer on the road. It’s just used as a prop. The inside is really a storage area, loaded with rods, waders, boots and TV equipment.
The film crew spent a fair amount of time while they were here driving the trailer around so they could get scenic shots of the area with the trailer in the foreground. It was almost like the trailer was a supporting actor in the cast. It’s certainly a great sales tool for Airstream and TU.
You were able to photograph it in Missoula because that’s where Barrett Productions, the show’s production company, is based.
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