Scott Freeberg, I couldn't even begin to answer all those questions. Your best bet, and you should not resist, because you are so close, there is no excuse. The week of June 25 to July 4, 2000, most of the VAC'ers will be in Bismarck, North Dakota. The International WBCCI Rally will be there, and there will be over 2000 Airstreams. The Vintage parking area will have over 60 coaches. Friday June 30th from 1pm to 3pm will be the Concours d'Elegance, and the Vintage Open House. Last year there were over 14 Bambi's, and many Caravell's, Bambi II's, Globe Trotters, and other smaller coaches. Some were for sale. Take about 3 days off to attend this rally. It is free to visit the Vintage area. Just drive in and start asking questions. Bring your checkbook in case you decide to buy one. Bring your daughter, children are welcome, if you have a dog, bring it also. Nothing is better than the real deal. Bring $10 and join the Vintage Airstream Club, while you are at it. You won't be sorry. Bill Scott Concours Steward 2000 Vintage Airstream Club
Hi All, I am trying to learn about the smaller Airstreams in order to figure out which one would work out best for my family. My 6 year old has been wanting to go camping, and I've always wanted an Airstream, so..... I'd like to talk to someone about the different sizes of the smaller Airstreams, like the Bambi's, or the 17' & 18' Caravelle, or the 19' Globe Trotter,models. There may be some small Models that I don't know about. Some of the questions I have are: What years were they manufactured? What is the dry weight? What are the floor plans? I get the impression that there are many (!) foor plans for each model over the years What do you love about it? What don't you like about it? Is there a drop table that turns into a bed? Are the aluminum panel seams caulked? I've have no experience with Electric Brakes. What are the like? How well do they tow? Wonder how they'd tow behind a Jeep Cherokee with 4.2 liter automatic. Do they all have black water tanks? If so, how large? Was three way 110 vac/12 vdc/propane refrigerators standard? Will they comfortably sleep two adults and a child? I'd sure like to see some pictures of the outside and insides of the smaller airstreams. I bought the 1984 Airstream book and the more recent Airstream History of the Land Yacht. They are good reading. I appreciate any input or advice. Thanks, Scott in Saint Paul Minnesota
