For this review, that you do not want to call a review, but was the best review of a caravan that I have ever seen, you deserve this caravan as a gift from Airstream and Swift. You are the best promotor they could ever wish for. And truly, you blend so beautiful with the colors. They must have made it for you. 😉

@andrewjditton

6 жыл бұрын

Aw shucks, thank you so much!

@gaylekelley4321

3 жыл бұрын

A great review, Thanks!

Andrew, your shirt and the one in the wardrobe are the same as the curtain fabric. That's airstream dedication! Haha

@CamillaI

3 жыл бұрын

Only thing my wife was interested in! worrying !

Love the guided tour and your videos. Dougal is quite a character! I now want an Airstream.

Excellent presentation. Another well laid out Airstream. Getting a cold shower after a long walk on a cold winter day might be a rather unsettling way for Dougal to end a pleasant adventure. You are right, warm showers on cold days for this precious little fellow :-)

@andrewjditton

6 жыл бұрын

And Precious he is! :)

great vid dude !!!! thanks so much for putting it online

Absolutely stunning caravan, probably worth the money for its exclusivity alone. However, I would only aspire to have one if they still did the 2 berth end washroom layout, like yours. An excellent 'real' and honest review, Andrew. You're already a great ambassador for the Airstream brand, with this review I hope they look after you well. In a completely different league, but speaking of caravan values, my first caravan a '98 Sterling Eccles Diamond was purchased in 2012 for just £2,000 including a starter kit, and after 2 years and plenty of use I sold it for £2850. Previous caravan purchased in 2014 was a 2005 Bessacarr Cameo 495SL which cost £4500, three years later and it went for £4,850. Not bad eh? Not sure the same will happen with the latest one, but you never know!

Love them !! Great job.

Nice. Thanks for the in-depth tour, Andrew. Cheers.

@andrewjditton

6 жыл бұрын

Cheers Julie!

Excellent video, Andrew. Honestly can say this.... the BEST caravan walk-through we've seen. You should definitely do this again

@andrewjditton

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It was hard work but if people like it...

I've never owned a caravan and I've never heard of Airstream until I stumbled across your channel a few days ago. Not only is this a comprehensive in-depth review of this classic style of caravan, it also gave me an insight into a hobby which you guys truly love. Our family have only ever been camping in our VWT5 with a view of upgrading to the T6 California camper in the future. This really has thrown a cat among the pigeons. From a none caravaner, I don't see a jealousy factor at all between none Airstream caravans and Airstreams. I think that's just self induced within your community. Yes agreed, there's a hefty initial outlay for the Airstream, but if they hold their value as you say they do and coupled with their excellent build quality then I think I know where my money would go. Great review Andrew, Thanks. PS I do hate Marmite though :-) John

Love this! The Americana upholstery is gorgeous and I like that they offer a vegan alternative too. Thorough review 👍🏾✨

Spot on. Best review I have seen. I want an airstream they rock. Keep up the great work. All of your videos inspire me. :-)

@andrewjditton

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris!

What a tremendous review Andrew.The difference is you know your subject with Passion! For anyone thinking Airstream this review is comprehensive and covers all aspects.Personally I’ve learnt a lot.Well done👍

@andrewjditton

6 жыл бұрын

Cheers Andrew!

That was one fantastic walkthrough video Andrew. I must say I was dubious whether I would like the Swift Airstreams but it looks fabulous and I love the leather chair/U shaped seating area. Matching curtains and shirts........... pure class!!!

@andrewjditton

6 жыл бұрын

Ha ha! Thanks Tony! Yes, there is a lot of excitement about Swift getting behind Airstream in the UK.

What a fantastic review! I love this airstream. If I had the pennies I would get one. Love your videos xxx

@andrewjditton

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Great to see your shirt matched the cushions and curtains!

Great piece of work Andrew Cheers Ian

@andrewjditton

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ian!

Love the review Andrew, love the Airstream, love Dougal. Now just off to earn 80K! 😉

I loved this video.

Now that was a proper review .great

@andrewjditton

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Victor!

Hi Andrew. Great vid once again. I bumped into you when we were at Love To Stay while you were staying there also. I was the guy walking our Pug on the Saturday morning , admiring all the Airstreams on the Autumm meet up . I didn't want to interrupt you while you were talking to another guy, but I really wanted to say how much I enjoy all your vids . Keep up the good work buddy . All the best

@andrewjditton

6 жыл бұрын

You should have barged in - once I start talking.... ;@) Thanks for your lovely comment - and I hope you enjoyed Love2Stay as much as I did!

Hello Andrew. Very detailled video. Keep up your style of presenting. Your channel is the most informative when it comes to realistic judgements about products on the market. Super! :))

@andrewjditton

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark.

As for me, I will gladly sacrifice bathroom space for the kitchen space and functionally. I wish the smaller U.S. models would follow the kitchen design. Usually it's a small countertop that is filled with the sink and the stove. I think they've forgotten that some of us still cook from scratch even when we're out camping in our trailers. Thanks for a good review.

@darrellrogers3511

6 жыл бұрын

check out the Flying Cloud 20, great kitchen!

Enjoyed your review and I like looking around caravans and motorhomes from the comfort of my couch. However as a motorhome owner I do take a slight issue (not enough to get me off the couch and marching in the streets) with your price comparison, but as you said, horses for courses. Send my greetings to Dougal and I just love his "do I really have to get down from here" look he gives you.

Nice review Andrew, I love the UK Airstreams. The attention to detail reminds me of my Oliver Elite II travel trailer. Quality is always going to cost money. Unfortunately quality is not a word ever spoken in the US RV industry.

Very nice walk through, thank you!

@andrewjditton

6 жыл бұрын

No no no, thank YOU!! :)

Enjoyed that Andrew. Very good in depth review. As you say, it's a love it or hate it choice. They do look very solid and well put together. 80k is a helluva lot of dosh to part with. Though I guess if you have the means to purchase one without stretching yourself, it would be a worthwhile long term investment given the figures you quoted.................Nice one.. Andy.

@andrewjditton

6 жыл бұрын

Cheers Andy!

Enjoyed the detail you put into this film. The Airstream looked amazing 😉 If you was going to tour full time then it's worth the investment. Cheers Andrew

@andrewjditton

6 жыл бұрын

Cheers JC!

10 out of 10 A truly great review.

@andrewjditton

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

So many great features but I particularly liked the storage with the fold down work surface, and the moveable table. Oh, and the booty and dog bowl space by the door! Great review Andrew, really thorough.

@andrewjditton

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Catherine!

Oh my, what a lot of editing! Great Video! I want one :@) What a treat!

@andrewjditton

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Andrew, I live in the States, and have NEVER seen quite a review! I've always loved the Airstream travel trailers and Motorhomes. Obviously, Swift outfits the interior with different kitchens ( you hardly see Franke sinks in homes over here, not to mention the wonderful oven/cooktop), but I don't think our Airstreams have the Alde heating and hot water systems. I'm considering the move from a home to a mobile way of living myself and have found your vlog very encouraging, even as a single Dog Dad myself. Many, many thanks, with warm regards!

@andrewjditton

6 жыл бұрын

Cheers Richard!

Watched this entire video and didn’t feel the 40 mins going by at all! Really enjoy your videos! Keep it up! - love this airstream but the price is WAY outside anything that I could afford... wouldn’t mind a weekend loan myself ;-)

@andrewjditton

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ruairi!

I am one of the middle grounders, quite like it but couldn't justify the spend. Great overview. Thanks Andrew

@andrewjditton

6 жыл бұрын

Cheers Teresa!

Yes Andrew, if one can afford it the investment in an Airstream is defiantly worth it. They hold their value so it's not a real loss in the pocket to sell and upgrade if you wish. Love that table flexibility. I'm still partial to one molded piece shower rooms. This is a very livable caravan. Happy Trails!

@andrewjditton

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Annette!

Quite a few differences from the small airstreams available in the U.S. oddly enough this is the first I've seen of the Americana decor. And I live in the state of Missouri. Floor plan is so different.

I regard you as a Master of all things Airstream! Your knowledge, experience, and wit are an excellent asset to Airstream,,,all Caravan manufacturers, actually! I agree, I think Airstream should let you break one in, gratis, until the next model is released,,,that would give us all the wonderful expertise, and would help the company keep abreast of areas that need improvement. You can tell them I said so! (Haha)

@andrewjditton

6 жыл бұрын

Right Granny Lyn, I'm going to print that off and wave it under their noses! ;@) xx

I really like the heating system the American Airstreams ,only one model has the same system , I’m looking at getting a 26 foot U Flying Cloud model,with twin beds,it has tons of storage.

Great video Andrew, and a welcome full overview of an Airstream. Many people will never get to see one in such detail. Thanks. PS I can’t comment here without making reference to the shirt... did Swift model the curtains & cushions on yours truly?! 😘

@andrewjditton

6 жыл бұрын

Modesty prevents me from answering fully... ;@)

Wow, UK airstreams are quite different than American made. The gas bottles are cute. Smaller lighter. Than our big propane bottles. Love the bed..so luxurious ✨

Awesome video and Airstream. Make a video of how you strap everything down just before you go traveling with the Airstream. Also, it would be really cool to see how people decorate the inside of their Airstream.

@andrewjditton

6 жыл бұрын

Funny you should mention that Keith... there are a couple of vids on the way about how folks decorate their Airstreams :)

@Keithphotorama

6 жыл бұрын

Andrew Ditton let me know when. Hopefully they have the Man-Cave designs 👍👍👍

Thanks a lot for this detailed review. Would you recommend this caravan for a family of 4 (with 2 very young children). As tow machine we have VW T6, means we have plenty of storage and even backup sitting possibilities..

@andrewjditton

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Stephan, take a look at my recent live-in review of this lovely trailer after 6 months. I found the lounge had shortcomings when you want to sit more than two, so think carefully on that. Good luck!

Yep you should come see New Zealand. Dougal is the spitting image of my Jack Russell, when I was young! Bob

@andrewjditton

3 жыл бұрын

I would LOVE to return to NZ. It's been nearly 20 years... way too long.

Have you got a video of you getting your bike on the back of the Navara? I have the same truck never thought to try to get my bike on it.

@andrewjditton

5 жыл бұрын

I have indeed. If you type 'Loading a motorbike into the back of a Navara' in the KZread search bar you'll see it comes up top :@)

how long is the trailer? (in feet please)

I swear if I watch one more video on your channel I'm going to buy a Missouri or in my case, a Flyer Cloud :-)

@andrewjditton

6 жыл бұрын

Oh dear, best you don't watch the upcoming vlogs from the USA then... ;@)

Cracking review, thanks. I don’t like Marmite either, I’m a Hymer man. Cheers AJ

@flybyairplane3528

5 жыл бұрын

Alan Jackson OH , come on now, no marmite? Love it on toast ! Cheers from NJ USA

Love it

Wow lots of usable points for the US as well. Cheers!

@andrewjditton

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

liked the review. However, what about the couchman? aren't they good value for money?

Hi Andrew, In-depth look at the 2018 Airstream Missouri UK travel trailer. Interesting to hear the retail values for purchasing the trailer & tow vehicle in the UK. Much more costly a purchase then here in N American, by 50% or more! Just don't understand why there is so much difference in cost, crazy! As always you Sir present your vlogs with so much flair and good nature a true pleasure to watch!

@anthonycbrown1952

6 жыл бұрын

The UK specification is much higher than what we get by default in the US. The interior fitments are a much higher grade / specification. The unit has been specified for the UK market and use UK suppliers for the chassis, interior component, as well as dual treatment for water and waste storage. Vehicles in the United Kingdom tend to be 20-30% more expensive. www.airstream-europe.com/pricing/

@bobfitzpatrick947

6 жыл бұрын

Anthony C Brown Hi Anthony, Thank you for your detailed reply. I based my opinion on personal knowledge of Airstream, having owned numerous units over the decades. Checkout on KZread vids from Colonial Airstream, Patrick Botigela. It is clear from these promotional video th e N. American Airstreams are more standard equipment in addition to being much less of a purchase price for a new 2018 unit. The quality of construction in no different, if anything the NA Airstream has more standard equipment, better isolated, solar ready/equipped, the list goes on and on my friend.....

@anthonycbrown1952

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks or the detailed reply as well. As someone who lives in the US and UK, people sometimes do not realize the price quoted includes VAT (tax) of approximately 20%. There is a near $6000 cost to ship the Airstream from the US that is reflected in the cost. With respect, there are differences between the Airstreams sold for use in the UK compared to the US clearly noted on the Airstream Europe web site. I own an IS 23 FB and know the SPECIFIC differences. The 23ft units like the one in the video have real leather seating (not offered in the US) and central heating from Alde (not offered in the US). The sink in the kitchen is a premium Franke sink. The bathrooms com fitted with custom fixtures and heated towel racks. The UK models are solar-ready as well. I have purchased units from Colonial throughout the years and while there are similarities, there are many differences that account for the price difference.

@bobfitzpatrick947

6 жыл бұрын

Anthony C Brown Hi Anthony, I forwarded a few videos of 23fb Airstream sold in the NA market to Andrew. It is clear from these units the Airstreams sold here are much better equipped with standard equipment in addition to optional equipment. Depending on your purchase location the applicable sales taxes will apply, so purchase your AIRSTREAM in a state with on sales tax. Yes you do pay a substantial shipping charge to get the units to England, & you pay more for some retrofitting of hitches etc.... But that being said the UK Airstream is being retailed at a HUGE profit margin compared to its NA cousin! Thanks for your dialog from one Airstream owner to another!

@bobfitzpatrick947

6 жыл бұрын

Anthony C Brown Hi Anthony, One other huge difference are these cassette black water holding containers. NA Airstreams have a huge bwtank, which if used correctly takes weeks before it is nessary to dumb it. The campgrounds here seam to have more hookups on site then in the UK.

Dear Andrew, My name is Peter and have to admit that i have grown very fond of Your reviews over time, particularly how honest You are and it makes me feel just the way i feel when i make my way to the dealer to see them in person after reading and watching as many publications on a giving caravan, so thank You for that. Now, I had my adria stage, my hobby stage, my polar stage i had my exporting one form the states stage, as I always was thinking that airstreams are just priced to high and i had my doubts about the whole concept. Today after watching Yours why i bought an airstrem and this one, my fate seems sealed :I want an airstream. will propably take me few years to get the money. is it worth to go to such extends, please say yes

@andrewjditton

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind comments Peter. I too had many caravans myself, and got my Airstream nearly 10 years ago. And I still love it. 10 years ago it cost me £37.5k. You can pay more than that for new German brand of caravan now. Have you thought of a decent used model? To be honest, it's only going to be worth the money if you hold on to it for a good number of years. But ask yourself this.. is it worth to keep losing money on replacing your van because it isn't what you REALLY want? ;@)

I stayed in Shropeshire last year! Did you see the gravestone for Ebenezer Scrooge? Such a wonderful part of the UK for a visit.

@andrewjditton

5 жыл бұрын

No I didn't! Will look out for that next time.

Thanks for the review of the airstream. I am looking at buying a Yukon when I finish working overseas. After watching your channel about simple living, I am considering downsizing my house in UK and buying a airstream for doing more travelling.

@andrewjditton

6 жыл бұрын

It's gotta be done if you can make it happen, Steve!

I ❤️ Dougal ❤️

That awning!

We were at Salop leisure last weekend and I saw you. You didn't have Dougal so I wasn't 100% sure you weren't a look alike. Wish I'd said hello now!

@andrewjditton

6 жыл бұрын

D'oh! Next time. Anyway, it's 'Hellooo!' not 'hello'! ;@) Maybe catch you at the NEC? 4pm Thursday a meet-up TBA with Dan Trudgian.

Love the interaction between you and doogle hahaha 😂

What's a cheaper one ? For a new comer. think I need to go to show next week.

Love it, thanks Andrew for the walk through. But looking at the decor, it should be named the Montana (think home on the range). In the US some have mentioned how the curved edges on the cabinet fronts reduce the storage space within compared to a squared off edge.

@andrewjditton

6 жыл бұрын

Cheers Doug. I think the curvaceousness is quite necessary in UK models due to their narrower (7ft 6) width, but the whole design of the roof does indeed make for less storage than a squared off roof. But I am very impressed at how Airstream has made the best use of the available space.

@dougmanck4149

6 жыл бұрын

Sorry Andrew, just to clarify I was referring to the front bottom edges of the upper cabinets. The unnecessary curve prevents the placement of items fully forward (near the front edge) of the cabinet therefore reducing the overall capacity of the cabinet compared to a squared off front edge.

would ya recommend this model for two persons and two small dogs??? i am into buying an airstream at the moment, but have no idea which size to chose. think the mid size 604 (so called in germany) could be the right thing. the biggest one called 684 is awesome too, but its a real big rig on the road i think. how do ya see the pros an cons?

@andrewjditton

6 жыл бұрын

Buying a caravan is all about the people, not the caravan. It really is about what works for you. In the 534/Missouri you have to be sure you'll be happy with the wet room. I prefer the smaller size and single axle manoeuvrability over a 604/Yukon.

@GGlitter72

6 жыл бұрын

thats exactly what i am bothering about. i love a seperate shower. at the moment i have a 42 foot motoryacht. that thing is lots of space and living area. i want so sell it this year. so i will be downsizing extreamly gettn a camper. thats propably why i am rathe into the 604. thanks for thos great vids about the hebrides again. it will be my first tour when i got the camper for shure. its far from germany for shure but what t. f. ... need to go to visit some friends in manchester and glasgow anywhere.....

Your presentations should set the standard for all others. I especially appreciate that you don't feel it at all necessary to raise your voice on the last word of every sentence.A practice I abhor and which prevents me from listening beyond the first sentence or 2 of those that do. Love the pooch.

@andrewjditton

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Another fantastic detailed walk through. Thank you. Please could you tell me which site that it is your on in Shropshire it looks beautiful and would like to visit myself. Thank you again.

@andrewjditton

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Julian, it is Love2Stay and is BRILLIANT! I really like it. Sadly not the time to vlog about it as I was too busy doing Airstream stuff, but I cannot wait to come back and do so. Highly recommended.

Hi Andrew. I really am waiting for a 534 vs 604 Airstream video :) and of course 604 vs 684.. Which is the best to buy if you don't mind the price tag..

Just watched but I'm a bit late, sorry. I do luv Marmite, still think for me the jury is out on airstreams but I love your vlogs and I do like the Swift's Of course Dougal is like Marmite

Thank you, Andrew. I love Airstreams and hope to get one. I toured a used 25 foot International Serenity a few months ago and I as surprised to find that it seemed so spacious inside. 25 ft (7.6m) is a bit long for me I think. I would prefer the length of this Missouri or a tad shorter for solo traveling. Do you happen to know how much clearance there is under the caravan? Or under your Airstream? That spare tire looks awfully low to the ground. I am concerned about going off-grid in the desert or forest area and running over a rock or tree stump and causing damage to the underside.

@andrewjditton

6 жыл бұрын

European Airstreams are very close to the ground thanks to the EU spec chassis. There are designed to run on metalled roads only. I'd imagine that US versions are better suited to off-grid towing.

Excellent review. Make them all in this depth please.

@andrewjditton

6 жыл бұрын

Cheers Cliff! Hard work but if people like it I shall try my best!

I like some of those features better than the ones over on my side of the pond. Thanks for sharing. But parking it on the pitch? I thought that was where you played cricket. Does the jockey wheel double as a wicket?

@andrewjditton

6 жыл бұрын

Bah-dum, *tish*! ;@)

Great review again sir. Still not keen on the none enclosed shower though how ever the kitchen looks fantastic space wise. Forget what I said about large windows, that wrap round end window is beautiful. Ha, my caravan just set me back £1500.00!! One technical question, do you prefer Marmite or Vegemite ;-)

@andrewjditton

6 жыл бұрын

Cheers! Well, I prefer Marmite I guess, but it's nice to embrace Vegemite when in Oz and NZ!

Cheers.. Just one that would get me niggleld! The Gas Storage? Lifting it off would anoy me? I just thought tyhat you could put hinges either side and cut it in half or 3 parts with a hinge for the roof.... Are these arrangments of Gas Bottle storage Common or Unique to different manufactors?? Cheers

@andrewjditton

2 жыл бұрын

I manage to kind of pivot it forward to get to my LPG. These days, CPUs (Crash Protection Units) and auto-changeover regulators negate the need to go into the gas locker. Thanks for watching.

Andrew,have you been watching Patrick Botticelli from Colonial Airstream ? He does nice walk throughs , how long until you get this model of Airstream?

@andrewjditton

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, I enjoy those walk-throughs!

Hello great video very enjoyable / does anyone know of a good uk site for used Airstreams - many thanks 🙏🏻

@andrewjditton

5 жыл бұрын

They are rarely for sale, so there is no ‘go-to’ site as far as I know. Good luck!

hi, Andrew really good of you to do this in-depth walkthrough. I much prefer when you have the camera on the tripod than when handheld and you move around. I get a little nauseous. you said something about talking to your tyres which I did not understand. It is important to talk to your tyres when you have a new airstream I didn't understand that and forgive my ignorance. I like the fact that this has a wet room and a bedroom area and a living area. Love it. Another stupid question, could you live in an airstream somewhere like Norway in the middle of winter are they insulated? i love the airstream design I wonder if its possible to have an airstream basic and design my own units and cupboards. Looking at this Missouri I love it but I kept thinking pine would look rather nice give it soul. Anyway, thanks for making these great videos so interesting. I love airstream but the thought of towing terrifies me I don't know why? also thanks for explaining the cost and the need for a good tow vehicle that is really helpful. this is a very long comment apologies. so many questions so many ideas. You having definitely got me thinking.

Here in Canada & USA we get a better wet bath as there is no wood in it when buy a Airstream Camper you are buying a investment as I seen many on KZread old 60s or older ones people pick up very good shape all the aluminium is good all the furniture is in good shape a good clean its ready to go they last a long time

Great review, Andrew. What's the name of the site, as a matter of interest?

@andrewjditton

6 жыл бұрын

This was filmed at Love2Stay - brilliant site!

Aww - go on- do a review on the Marmite ...... only kidding =D

Hi there, i am new to your channel but after watching just 3 of your video's I'm hooked!!! love Dougal , I would e to live like you just touring around and living free in the beautiful countryside, I have been thinking about a life change for the past year, but I'm a bit apprehensive because I'm a lady of a certain age on my own. I am sick of living in a house and would really love to go off grid, anyway any advice you could give me would much appreciated, also can you tell me how you do laundry in a caravan, and do you think I would be better buying a motor home instead, many thanks for all your great video's, love to Dougal, regards, Lynne.

@andrewjditton

6 жыл бұрын

Laundry is easy, you stay on a site and use the facility there, or visit the laundrette in town! The rest of it I could be writing all night about ;@) Please check out my 'Living Simply' videos about solo caravanning, and the recent 'camper van v caravan' video. I do intend to make a vlog about 'realities of van life for the over 40s' soon so I will bear your questions in mind! Thanks a lot.

Andrew, is a full awning available for Airstream trailers? it would be nice to fully enclose the area.

@andrewjditton

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Bob, what people tend to do is mount an awning rail just under the line of the Zipdee awning. You'll see on all new UK Airstreams that the 'roof level' windows like I have on my older 532 near the entry door have been removed on the awning side to allow for this. People then tend to use inflatable porches like the Vango Airbeam to enclose the area. You *can* get a 'Safari Room' kit for the Zipdee but nobody in the UK has had success with this. I would love an enclosed porch awning for the winter, but my 'Series one' roof window prevents the rail.

@bobgreen2957

6 жыл бұрын

Blimey Andrew you're up early. Jet lagged? Thanks for the info. I'm an English born Texan (been here in Austin for 30 yrs). My son lives in Aquitaine and my plan is to spend the summers in Bordeaux tasting the local beverages whilst overseeing the Grandsprogs. Winters back in the USA on the Gulf Coast and the Rockies. I have a 25FB Flying Cloud and could not find an enclosed awning here, which I would love during the winter. The other issue I fear is the wind gust rewind on my awning. The bloody thing rolls itself up when more than a zephyr hits it.I may have to engineer something freestanding from the roof. Enjoy your stay in the USA. Bob

@andrewjditton

6 жыл бұрын

Jet Lag. Got it in one! Your plan sounds perfect! I'm wondering if yon can get Air Awnings here in the US? I'll check it out when I'm on my travels. If not, then it's definitely something for you to look into when you're back over in Europe. All the best!

@bobgreen2957

6 жыл бұрын

Fantastic, thanks. Vango is available via Amazon.

Loved the video Andrew. No idea what 'normal' reviews of caravans are like but your style certainly works for me. The only question I have relates to what exactly the UK Airstream is. When I've looked at the US Airstream site there are lots of different trailers available. Now I understand the reasons why that's not possible in the UK for what is a small market for the company but I couldn't help feeling that perhaps a UK Airstream is an aluminium case fitted out with standard Swift interior. Am I missing out something here? As you know I'm no caravaner but am developing a passion for Airstreams. One note on the price thing - the $/£ exchange rate has changed significantly since 2009, and not in our favour here in the UK :(

@andrewjditton

6 жыл бұрын

Yup, that exchange rate thing. I know that is a huge variable, but hopefully it can't get any worse... can it?

Andrew, I'm curious about what you typically eat are you Vegan? and also what you do for entertainment if you do not watch tv? Dan in WA State.

@JennDyer

6 жыл бұрын

Andrew is vegetarian. And he loves his veggie pies. ;)

@andrewjditton

6 жыл бұрын

Yep, I've been veggie for 25 years. Not promising to ever be vegan but I am in the process of removing dairy from my diet.

USB plugs? I may have missed that, or you missed them and didn't mention them!?

Great video and beautiful caravan , did you wear the shirt to match the curtains ? Lol

@andrewjditton

6 жыл бұрын

Co-ordination at all times! :)

LoL! Andrew... a cupboard for the "Dog Thrower" methinks you meant ball thrower. Nice review, but way outta my pay packet, especially after converting to SA Rands

THX a lot Andrew! I like the look of the exterior of the Airstream - wonderful! But inside the - sorry to say this - it is disappointing for the hight price tag. I hope they will improve the quality of their woodwork without raising the prices. Also the disign idea of the interior is quite konventional. Great exterior - disappointing interior.

Excellent tour, but my son was EXTREMELY disappointed by the lack of "hellooo!" in the mirror!

Hi Andrew i just watched your vlog there were no usb’s

Do Airstream always provide a shirt to match the curtains and cushions? ;) Seriously though, I see the value of a separate bed area so that you can leave things on the table over night, or if you fancy a shluf during the day.

@andrewjditton

6 жыл бұрын

No brown leather pants for me though... ;@)

Hi Andrew! So, yes, I know I am a little late to the pardy, again, but this is my second full viewing of this particular video. I really enjoyed it, on both occasions, so thank you for a thorough and informative video, yet again. Now, if I may and I sincerely hope you don't mind, there are just one or two queries I have on the, so-called, Euro/UK range of Airstreams; 1. Any idea why 'our' Airstreams do not have the same awesome Fantastic Fan set up as the USA models? 2. It is a shame the Euro models do not have the storage in the rear bumper fitting, any reason for this? 3. Is it possible to have AirCon fitted to UK model Airstreams? 4. Will you be making a similar study of one, or other, of the larger models of UK Airstreams? Oh, and, as I do also love Marmite, I absolutely do LOVE Airstreams, although only as an aspiring owner at present! I am living the Airstream dream vicariously just now... 🤢 Thanks again sir... 👍🏻 😎 🐍

@andrewjditton

5 жыл бұрын

Hey! In order: 1. No idea why not. The 2007 Prototype 532 I used for Caravan Magazine did. But it was dropped in production models. Maybe because we have Heki roof lights, which they don't have in the US? 2. No idea why not. I am guessing because we have lighter nose weights so it could be seen as a compromise to stability. 3. Yes. A lot do have it. 4. Maybe! No plans as yet but we'll see if I can get my grubby mitts on one for a while ;@)

@Venomator.

5 жыл бұрын

Andrew Ditton Aww, thank you so much for taking time out to indulge me Andrew, very much appreciated sir! Continued safe journeys in Italy... 👍🏻 😉 🐍

Great video , dont apologize about the sound and the quickly edited format - as it looked great with good sound for 98% of it and was BTW better quality and edited than an awful lot of videos on youtube. Unlike you I had a plain shirt on which has tea spat all down it as I was taking a drink as you mentioned the price. I will have to make sure I am wearing a plaid shirt in future as they dont show the tea stains. To be serious about the price a comparison can be made with a hobby of mine HIFI. You can pay huge sums for HIFI gear and indeed I have BUT I bought a pair of speakers and amplifier for what would be now serveal thousand pounds. But I still have them and they surpass the majority of audio you can buy today and Ive had them for 37 years and they still perform perfectly to this day. So if id added up the 5 cheap amps I could have had over the years I'm winning. "The price gets forgotten but the quality remains"

@andrewjditton

6 жыл бұрын

Great analogy and so true John! Cheers.

Totally did not sell me on the value for money argument. All caravans hold their value surprisingly well. Its shiny, its beautiful but it is a lifestyle choice. Plus its good to change up every 5 to 10 years. Insulation, electronics, beds, chassis, heating systems have all improved vastly.

@andrewjditton

6 жыл бұрын

When I traded in a Sterling Eccles after just three years I had lost £6,000 on it. Not so with the Airstream. And none of what you mention has changed in an Airstream, and that's what I like about them - you can replace bits and pieces as and when.

So this may be comparable to a Caravel in the US? No Fantastic Fans but it doesn't get very hot in the UK although that's definitely changing. I think we demand so much more in the US on every front and not sure that's so good. Yeah, 80,000 pounds is pricey for that model, at least in 2019 prices. $97k dollars will get you a 25' Int'l Serenity with separate lav and shower and many more options. Thanks for the review! Interesting to say the least.

i rarely watch the outside portion of the videos. Somehow, you made it worth the time. i do enjoy your videos, BUT why do you have a rat tail comb? P.S. Also like the very worn crotch of your jeans. They look comfortable, although they could be a bit more fitted.

@andrewjditton

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! *blush* The comb is a throwback to when I had a much longer beard. It was my late Dad's.

Another Great Video, Thanks for taking the time, I love Airstreams but some of them have massive hitch weights, but there again that's not such a problem, I love the Sink and Prep area and the many storage pods every where, They are beautiful, would I buy one ? No because the price, In the UK all they have done is change the Dollar sign to a Pound sign and that has made them 30% more expensive than they are in the US, for a Caravan that is built by Swift Locally so why should we have to pay that 30% premium, And that's a shame because they are a work of Art and sale's will always be such a tiny % of the Market,

A good Tow car for this Airstream would be a 2018 Land Rover Discovery would look good towing this Caravan

Don't mean to criticize Andrew, but there is a fresh water spigot right next to you on your campsite pedestal. Guess most UK campgrounds aren't nearly as well appointed as the one you are staying at.

I'm not so sure it will hold its value as well as the earlier ones when they have doubled in price in the last ten years.

@andrewjditton

6 жыл бұрын

Good point Pete, I did omit to mention that prices (new AND used) are influenced by the exchange rate.

Didn't think id like it, but I did. I have the truck now just need to win the lottery for the van. Btw I hope you shut the blind before you had a shower. ;-)

That was a lot of healthy stuff in that fridge

Enjoyed the video, but 80 grand for a van screwed together by Swift???

@andrewjditton

6 жыл бұрын

Not quite, these vans are built entirely by Airstream in Ohio. Swift is the distributor and sales agent in the UK. The exchange rate is doing us no favours right now.

In 1978 my dad bought a pickup and an Argosy 24 (Argosy is an Airstream with a painted shell). We drove to Alaska and back to Utah. Then the trailer spent a lot of time in the western U.S. as home for my wife and I with our fist born for a few months, then my mom and dad lived in it as they went to various places for work, in addition to the things most people do to camp in great places on weekends and vacation when not being used as a home. I see many ideas that seemed new at the time, even Airstreams didn't have them, that are now common in the U.S. models and it seems in the U.K. models as well. What isn't as common in the U.S. models is the Alde heating system. My wife and I will hopefully be able to get an Airstream in the next 6 to 9 months and it looks like we may have to try to swing the extra financing for the model that does have the Alde system. We gave up on forced air in our house and currently rely on a radiant source and it only seems natural to want the same in our rv. Thank you for letting us see the current Airstream mindset at work in a different market than I live in. I really enjoyed this video and like the information you gave in it. If Swift will give you that long term loan, see if they could convince Airstream to do the same in the U.S. I know just the person that would make good use of it.

@andrewjditton

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I would anticipate that Alde heating will slowly become more popular in the US. It's only available on the Classic at the moment I believe? In the UK it was only seen in super top-end caravans. Now it is fitted to mid-range too. But you could be hanging on forever.... Good luck!