I've never done it myself. Perhaps I should've said that I like the hat you wear at the beginning and the end of the video. Downside risk? What's that?
@Seattlecarnut Well, the "downside risk" is that if something goes wrong in the trailer, the person driving the tow vehicles doesn't know -- and vice-versa. In truth it's probably not that different from motorhome travel, but (whether we like it or not) most states have laws against people riding in travel trailers while they are moving. Anyway, it doesn't really affect us... if we want to rest, we just stop! :-)
I love the hat you're wearing at the beginning of the video. Although probably not recommended, I'll bet one could sleep comfortably in the trailer while the driver drove the truck. Just make sure everything is secured safely in their respective compartments.
@Seattlecarnut Thanks! That is an Argentinian "gaucho" hat I brought home from Buenos Aires -- my big souvenir! It's one of the few hats I really enjoy wearing (the other is my summer Tilley hat).
I know what you;re saying about sleeping in the trailer while in transit, but we've never done it. I think it's generally frowned upon due to downside risk. No worries, if we ever get tired we just pull over and take a break. :-)
I love to travel, although I don't have a truck, or even an SUV to tow the trailer with. I love Wally Byam's business philosophy regarding the Airstream trailer: "Do not make changes, make only improvements." If only every car company lived by such a philosophy, who knows what cars and trucks would look like.
@Seattlecarnut Agreed! What has made Airstream last over the years has been its adherance to Wally's original philosophy. The best stuff has remained the same. When you get an Airstream today, you feel you are tapping into history just a bit... :-)
Awesome video! I've never owned an Airstream, nor do I know anyone who does. But I've always found them to be the most unusual, most fascinating travel trailers ever.
What a great video and a terrific tribute to an American Icon. I realy enjoy all the information and travel stories. Thanks, and have a great journey!
Hey, thanks! Glad you liked the video, and I appreciate your saying so. Sometimes we just post these to the sound of ::crickets:: LOL It's nice to hear positive feedback.
That makes sense. Safety matters when pulling a trailer
Seattlecarnut 1 year ago
I've never done it myself. Perhaps I should've said that I like the hat you wear at the beginning and the end of the video. Downside risk? What's that?
Seattlecarnut 1 year ago
@Seattlecarnut Well, the "downside risk" is that if something goes wrong in the trailer, the person driving the tow vehicles doesn't know -- and vice-versa. In truth it's probably not that different from motorhome travel, but (whether we like it or not) most states have laws against people riding in travel trailers while they are moving. Anyway, it doesn't really affect us... if we want to rest, we just stop! :-)
walkaboutgroup 1 year ago
@walkaboutgroup Unless you have an intercom to communicate between the trailer and the tow vehicle.
Seattlecarnut 7 months ago
I love the hat you're wearing at the beginning of the video. Although probably not recommended, I'll bet one could sleep comfortably in the trailer while the driver drove the truck. Just make sure everything is secured safely in their respective compartments.
Seattlecarnut 1 year ago
@Seattlecarnut Thanks! That is an Argentinian "gaucho" hat I brought home from Buenos Aires -- my big souvenir! It's one of the few hats I really enjoy wearing (the other is my summer Tilley hat).
I know what you;re saying about sleeping in the trailer while in transit, but we've never done it. I think it's generally frowned upon due to downside risk. No worries, if we ever get tired we just pull over and take a break. :-)
walkaboutgroup 1 year ago
That makes sense. Why car companies don't follow the same philosophy is beyond me.
Seattlecarnut 1 year ago
I love to travel, although I don't have a truck, or even an SUV to tow the trailer with. I love Wally Byam's business philosophy regarding the Airstream trailer: "Do not make changes, make only improvements." If only every car company lived by such a philosophy, who knows what cars and trucks would look like.
Seattlecarnut 1 year ago
@Seattlecarnut Agreed! What has made Airstream last over the years has been its adherance to Wally's original philosophy. The best stuff has remained the same. When you get an Airstream today, you feel you are tapping into history just a bit... :-)
walkaboutgroup 1 year ago
@walkaboutgroup Indeed you are. I've always been interested in things that were made by hand rather than by robots.
Seattlecarnut 11 months ago
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Seattlecarnut 1 year ago
Awesome video! I've never owned an Airstream, nor do I know anyone who does. But I've always found them to be the most unusual, most fascinating travel trailers ever.
Seattlecarnut 1 year ago
@Seattlecarnut Thank you! This is one of my favorite videos that we've done. Airstreams rock! :D
walkaboutgroup 1 year ago
I just love you guys and all your videos! Please get back out there and make more "history"! Take Care!!!
rkecklin 2 years ago
Thanks! We will be doing a lot of Airstream travel this year, no doubt!
walkaboutgroup 2 years ago
What a great video and a terrific tribute to an American Icon. I realy enjoy all the information and travel stories. Thanks, and have a great journey!
demofactory 2 years ago
Thanks much! I am happy with the way this video turned out -- this one's for Wally!
walkaboutgroup 2 years ago
Awesome! Great shots, and good writing.
Keep up the good work.
costaricajones 2 years ago
Hey, thanks! Glad you liked the video, and I appreciate your saying so. Sometimes we just post these to the sound of ::crickets:: LOL It's nice to hear positive feedback.
walkaboutgroup 2 years ago