Comments on: Airstream

By: Mary Puanani Maligad

Mary Puanani Maligad — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:44:25 +0000

Aloha! I want one to and Airstream that is. Had a chance but missed out on that Beautiful Airstream. I actually got on this page trying to get some information on starting an Orchid Nano-viv. Saw Pictures of it and was very impressed with the very fine Moss on Terra-cotta cylinder. I would sure like go grow Moss like that or where I can get it. By the way when an Airstream pass me on the Highway I always say “Oh! Look there goes my Airstream. I can dream can’t I?

By: Gerry Scoggin

Gerry Scoggin — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 14:34:27 +0000

Having just been informed (this morning, in fact) that I am the proud inheritor of a 30′ Airstream and GMC Suburban tow vehicle (6.2 ltr diesel), I read your post with some interest, and look forward to seeing what modifications you make. I’ll keep checking back to see if you do, in fact, decide to go with the Ultravan rather than the Airstream. I’m guessing the Airstream would be less injurious to the pocketbook, since there were only 370 Ultravans produced, and those available are probably highly sought after. Good luck with your search!

By: kellimcdill

kellimcdill — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:01:37 +0000

You liked the photos of the cobra lilies. Strange things they are.
When you get around to outfitting a trailer for your work and it is an Airstream, please let me know–it would make a nice story for Airstream Life magazine.

By: dr.hypercube

dr.hypercube — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 13:09:02 +0000

Kelli – MANY thanks for the comment. I’m going to add you to the blogroll – both for the fulltiming stuff and because you posted pix of Darlingtonia ! At this point, there’s a very real possibility that I may be outfitting an Ultravan – very close to the Airstream ideal – aluminum, monocoque, pod-like. I’ll keep everyone posted…

By: kellimcdill

kellimcdill — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 05:29:55 +0000

In researching for an article about people who use their Airstreams as offices, or bases for work-related activity. If you get around to outfitting that dream Airstream for your falconing(?)let me know.

I’m currently on the road for a year in ours, and know other families/individuals who full-time in theirs. Its a whole other culture.

regards,
kelli

By: Chas S. Clifton

Chas S. Clifton — Mon, 07 May 2007 16:03:43 +0000

My dad’s 1970 Jeep Wagoneer would probably not be the tow vehicle of choice today. It got only 14 mpg when not towing the trailer.

But he did say that 4WD was a good thing to have when towing, and having low range was occasionally helpful for some maneuvers.

By: Reid Farmer

Reid Farmer — Fri, 04 May 2007 01:35:33 +0000

My parents had an Avion trailer in the 70s – similar shape and aluminum skin concept as the Airstream. It was a wonderful trailer. After the Iranian oil shock of 1979 and 80 when gasoline soared to maybe 60 cents a gallon, my father was determined to sell it. I was doing lots of archaeology fieldwork at the time and it would have been ideal for me to use. He refused to sell it to me, as he was utterly convinced that I would never be able to afford to pay for the gas needed to pull it. Never quite forgave him for that.

By: dr.hypercube

dr.hypercube — Thu, 03 May 2007 15:54:48 +0000

Holy cr@p! Kent Carnie’s Airstream – talk about provenance…

An issue that’s bothering me a bit: what do I do with all my books while I’m a nomad? Storage, I guess – though I have been toying with the notion of renting a small office – legal residence and all that.

By: Steve Bodio

Steve Bodio — Thu, 03 May 2007 00:40:45 +0000

I want one (with your mods, the yurt etc)!

The first grouse hawkers on the plains were serious Airstreamers. I used to stay in Kent Carnie’s, which he offered me, but I didn’t have the (few) dollars at the time. Recently some have been going back to them.

In a few years….

By: Sam Boynton

Sam Boynton — Wed, 02 May 2007 00:11:33 +0000

I’ll bring those suggestions to Liam tomorrow, since he’s out a web connection for a few days.

Minigun sure would be nice for those hunting trips…

But seriously, the Travelall seems to be the best bet, since the Power Wagon can’t do highways, the Unimog I’m guessing is a joke (unless you’re serious, in which case that’s a good option) and can the Caddy Eldo even carry the airstream? I mean, a minigun would be nice, but it won’t be much good if it’s stationary. Well, not AS good.