Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/08/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Bud Cook wrote: > > Newer Airstreams weigh much more than the older ones because they now have > wood cabinets, Corian sinks, etc. I believe a new 31' Airstream weighs > about 6,500 dry. My old one weighed 4,900. > > You need a 3/4 ton vehicle with at least 400 cid engine to pull these > trailers (except for flat land situations). You also need a vehicle that > will take 650 lb. hitch weights. > > Anyway, by the time I find a tow vehicle for a new trailer I'll be too old > to use it. I'll be sitting in a condo somewhere taking pictures of the > girls on the beach with a 560 f/6.8 Telyt:-) > > Bud > ------------- Our 22' weighs in around 3000# and it is perfect for our Rover. I have even made the rear bath into a type of 'portable' darkroom before. Now, with the laptop, and the photo 1200 onboard, we can print as we go. We leave the Airstream stocked up with everything we need as our getaway vehicle. Just add kids and the Leicas and we're ready to go! Nice thing about the older ones too (just like Leica!) is that they either hold their value or go up! My trailer is worth as much now as when I bought it, and that's UNUSUAL for a RV! Anyways, hang on to all of your old Leica gear and Airstreams!! Retire in style! Kpeters