We are in the process of searching for our first Airstream. Based on budget and other preferences, we are focusing on a 25' model.
In our search we've seen some nice trailers like 2004-2006 25' International CCD's in the low to mid $30,000 range. Some of 2009-2012 25' trailers are in the $40,000's and start to approach the $50,000's as you get to 2013/2014 model years. Obviously the new ones are even more.
Is there a "sweet spot" in value? For example, if we purchase a 2004 trailer I am assuming that certain items may need to be replaced - mattress ($750), refrigerator ($1,500), tires, etc.
A $36,000 trailer could easily become a $42,000 trailer. In that case we possibly could have purchased a model 5 years newer.
I guess another way to look at it is to ask how long things tend to last. How often do tires need to be replaced simply due to age and not wear? Other wear items? What about appliances and the like?
Also to consider are construction materials and techniques. Are there any model years or ranges to generally avoid because of material choices that haven't worked out so well? Water heaters prematurely failing and the like.
Appreciate any insight. Thanks.
In our search we've seen some nice trailers like 2004-2006 25' International CCD's in the low to mid $30,000 range. Some of 2009-2012 25' trailers are in the $40,000's and start to approach the $50,000's as you get to 2013/2014 model years. Obviously the new ones are even more.
Is there a "sweet spot" in value? For example, if we purchase a 2004 trailer I am assuming that certain items may need to be replaced - mattress ($750), refrigerator ($1,500), tires, etc.
A $36,000 trailer could easily become a $42,000 trailer. In that case we possibly could have purchased a model 5 years newer.
I guess another way to look at it is to ask how long things tend to last. How often do tires need to be replaced simply due to age and not wear? Other wear items? What about appliances and the like?
Also to consider are construction materials and techniques. Are there any model years or ranges to generally avoid because of material choices that haven't worked out so well? Water heaters prematurely failing and the like.
Appreciate any insight. Thanks.
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