We made a stop during our last adventure in Columbus to Haydocy RV. As soon as we walked up to the lot we were amazed - I don't think we'd ever seen so many Airstreams in one place. It was a row of glistening, polished trailers like I imagine an RV park would look like in heaven. And like snowflakes each one was different which of course meant we had to go into each one.
We seemed most enamored with the variety called the Flying Cloud. We looked at two 25FBs - one had two twin beds and the other one queen size. Surprisingly they weighed in like a featherweight at about 5500lbs - looking at them I thought they would weigh more due to all the metal and build quality.
Inside, everything felt well thought out. It seemed that every spot that could be storage inside was indeed storage. There was even a small cabinet that slid out as a pantry to hold more and allow easy access to it. That's not revolutionary I realize, but it was a good use of space that I don't often see in other trailers. Like a fine piece of furniture the couches and cushions were all the softest leather - what I saw on the bill referred to as "uleather." (ultraleather?) There were skylights and vista windows and windows above the windows. I love windows.
It had a smart layout - these had a split bathroom where the shower is on one side of the hallway and the loo on the other. The model with the two twins was nice because it made the floor plan seem longer as you could see the floor all the way to the back instead of stopping at a larger bed. This thing seemed just our style. Even our cat would like it I'm sure.
Along the way we met a salesman named Eric who was very knowledgeable and passionate about the brand. We talked with him for quite some time about the details of the Airstream, how they are built, and the history behind them. I recommend having a chat with him if you are in the area and want to know more about the Shiny Silver.
We thought we had seen them all until we walked into the showroom and saw yet another - this one a 30ft Flying Cloud. It had two recliners in the front of it made of that same buttery soft leather that you could sit in for days. Inside we could better see all the LED lighting which was glorious as a spring day. This one also came with window awnings on the side opposite the main awning which was quite large. It seemed pretty well loaded with options, and weighed in just about 6400lbs. GVWR was right around 8800lbs which could be towed with less than a heavy duty truck. I could live in something like that...
The only thing missing were larger storage areas accessible from the outside of the trailer. These would be the ones where we put our outdoor chairs, grill, and all those nasty parts that go along with hitching up and setting up camp. Maybe I missed them as I ogled the shininess of the aluminum finish.
The part that I haven't mentioned yet is at the bottom of each of the window stickers and the bottom line. These are premium trailers and carry a premium price. I think we might be able to afford one if we sold our house. If I were just a little crazier I might smell a for sale sign...
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