Airstream Basecamp August 04, 2022, 08:22:43 am Since I cannot order new LD and no used ones available we are now considering and Airstream Basecamp 20X. It appears to be very impressive small trailer. Anyone have any experience or know anyone that has used this unit?Here is some info on it. Basecamp | Travel Trailers | Small Airstream RV and Travel TrailerRon 1 Likes
Re: Airstream Basecamp Reply #1 – August 04, 2022, 10:29:09 am I was inside one at a dealership in Idaho. It felt cramped and gloomy. But take that with a grain of salt, because it was indoors, so it's not as if there was sun streaming through the windows. Your best bet is to find a dealership and see one for yourself.Also, it's expensive for what you get (and you don't get Lazy Daze quality, as I can attest after two Airstreams). If it were me, I'd be at least considering a similar-sized Scamp. 1 Likes
Re: Airstream Basecamp Reply #2 – August 04, 2022, 12:06:58 pm Quote from: Andy Baird - August 04, 2022, 10:29:09 amAlso, it's expensive for what you get (and you don't get Lazy Daze quality, as I can attest after two Airstreams). If it were me, I'd be at least considering a similar-sized Scamp.Check Escape trailers while you are at it, my brother has owned several small trailers, the Escape is the best of them.Home - Escape TrailerScamps are nice too.Larry 2 Likes
Re: Airstream Basecamp Reply #3 – August 04, 2022, 02:27:41 pm Quote from: Larry W - August 04, 2022, 12:06:58 pmCheck Escape trailers while you are at it, my brother has owned several small trailers, the Escape is the best of them.Home - Escape TrailerScamps are nice too.LarryYes, Larry and Andy, Scamps are nice. As you know, I took delivery of a new one last April. But nothing takes the place of a Lazy Daze. After several nights out in my new Scamp, I just put it up for sale on the Fiberglass RV's For Sale site - mainly because of aging out and not wanting to travel solo. And I really missed the space in the LD.Chris 4 Likes
Re: Airstream Basecamp Reply #4 – August 04, 2022, 04:12:40 pm I once had an RV where I had to take the table down every night to make a bed, I hated it. But that's me. I use my table for puzzles, eating, painting, crafts, so I need a table that is always available. 1 Likes
Re: Airstream Basecamp Reply #5 – August 04, 2022, 06:48:50 pm A good resource for checking out the Basecamp are the Airstream Forums (airforums.com). You'll be able to specify the Basecamp model, find ads for used ones for sale and see what people have to say about them.If I were in the market for a trailer, I'd look seriously at the Oliver (olivertraveltrailers.com). Much better quality.We've had five airstreams over the years. The vintage ones were much better quality over the new ones and significantly less expensive! 3 Likes
Re: Airstream Basecamp Reply #6 – August 04, 2022, 08:02:04 pm Quote from: Larry W - August 04, 2022, 12:06:58 pmCheck Escape trailers while you are at it, my brother has owned several small trailers, the Escape is the best of them.Home - Escape TrailerScamps are nice too.LarryThanks LarryI put us on waitlist for Escape 23. It is a new model they are developing that has either twin beds or walk around queen bed. It also has separate dinette. Didn’t know it existing until you shared it. Exactly what we want. Probably a year wait or longer. No pricing yet.Escape 23 Small Travel Camper - Escape TrailerScamp and Oliver were good too but we wanted sleep for 4. I read AS forums and you are right Jaxon and Andy. AS Basecamp quality is not there. Many issues are had. Pricing is very high around $60k plus. I do like the extra rear door that allows for loading of bikes and kayaks. Will have to see in person.I will still keep eye out for LD as we already have a trailblazer we can use as a toad. I cannot fit in the 24 foot LD so all the others are still in play. The Escape will require purchase of new truck which may be another adventure.Thanks everyone!Ron
Re: Airstream Basecamp Reply #7 – August 04, 2022, 10:56:05 pm Quote from: Sarz272000 - August 04, 2022, 08:02:04 pmThanks LarryI put us on waitlist for Escape Escape 23 Small Travel Camper - Escape TrailerIs there any outside storage? Can you add solar panels to the roof later or does the factory have to do it or will that compromise the warranty?I’m just curious.
Re: Airstream Basecamp Reply #8 – August 05, 2022, 09:09:15 am Quote from: SoCal-Gal - August 04, 2022, 10:56:05 pmIs there any outside storage? Can you add solar panels to the roof later or does the factory have to do it or will that compromise the warranty?I’m just curious. Looks like Escape has minimal outside storage that ties into interior areas around bed and dinette areas. The 23 I am considering has not indicated outside storage yet as it is still being designed. I am on wait list which allows one to enter lottery to buy. No deposit required. Here is the options for solar. Looks like optional panels can be added at purchase. Not sure about impact of adding later. Dual 6V Lead-Acid Batteries (include 2 batteries) +$ 245.00Lithium Ion Batteries - 100Ah (Choose your quantities required below)Single Battery +$ 1,540.00Two Batteries +$ 2,430.00Four Batteries +$ 4,290.00Lithium Battery Ready (Includes DC-DC charger) +$ 420.00Inverter 1500W (Includes transfer switch and all outlets) Note: Option requires battery selection or lithium ready +$ 985.00190W Solar Panel with MPPT Controller Display +$ 895.00Additional 190W Solar Panel (cannot combine with TV Antenna) +$ 530.00Prewire for Solar with Roofmount MC4 Connector (not required if solar panel option selected) +$ 222.00Solar Port wired to Regulator Note: Only if Solar Panel selected +$ 122.00Ron 2 Likes
Re: Airstream Basecamp Reply #9 – August 05, 2022, 09:34:44 am Quote from: Larry W - August 04, 2022, 12:06:58 pmCheck Escape trailers while you are at it, my brother has owned several small trailers, the Escape is the best of them.Home - Escape TrailerFor those interested in Escape, check out the owner’s forum:Escape Trailer Owners Community 1 Likes
Re: Airstream Basecamp Reply #10 – August 05, 2022, 03:36:02 pm Quote from: HiLola - August 05, 2022, 09:34:44 amFor those interested in Escape, check out the owner’s forum:Escape Trailer Owners CommunityReading their forum, their appears to be a 12-15 month wait once you order one of their Trailers also.
Re: Airstream Basecamp Reply #11 – August 05, 2022, 07:40:16 pm There are and have been many manufacturers of fiberglass trailers. For exploring them, this forum seems to be the best overall.The Fiberglass RV CommunityWe have tagged along with my brother and his Escape to three of the Fiberglass RV SoCal group's fall GTGs at Lake Casitas, in Ventura County. They have at least one day of open house tours, it provides a chance to see a lot of different trailers and talk with many owners about their experiences. Like most RV GTGs, almost everyone is friendly and happy to talk.CA October 20-24, 2022 Fiberglass gathering Lake Casitas, CA - Fiberglass RVLarry
Re: Airstream Basecamp Reply #12 – August 06, 2022, 08:54:41 am Tree fell on a basecamp at Palmetto State Park in Texas. Due to drought tree was dead inside but not easily seen from observation. I guess the BC is a well built unit. Nobody hurt in the accident. Check trees around ur campsite!
Re: Airstream Basecamp Reply #13 – August 06, 2022, 09:16:20 am Quote from: Sarz272000 - August 06, 2022, 08:54:41 amTree fell on a basecamp at Palmetto State Park in Texas. Due to drought tree was dead inside but not easily seen from observation. I guess the BC is a well built unit. Nobody hurt in the accident. Check trees around ur campsite!Hmmm . . . think I’d rather take my chances with a used LD. 5 Likes
Re: Airstream Basecamp Reply #14 – August 06, 2022, 01:50:16 pm A little bondo and aluminum wrinkle-remover & it will be back on the market 'good as new'. 2 Likes
Re: Airstream Basecamp Reply #15 – August 07, 2022, 11:30:13 am Quote from: Jaxon - August 04, 2022, 06:48:50 pmThe vintage ones were much better quality over the new ones and significantly less expensive!Perhaps Thor Industries purchasing Airstream may have lowered the quality?
Re: Airstream Basecamp Reply #16 – August 07, 2022, 01:01:31 pm Airstream.com | Iconic Travel Trailers & Luxury Touring Coaches has a “company history” of the product. Thor (name origin in the history) bought Airstream in 1980.
Re: Airstream Basecamp Reply #17 – August 07, 2022, 01:54:04 pm "Perhaps Thor Industries purchasing Airstream may have lowered the quality?"I've seen that speculation a number of times. I have no way of knowing whether it's true, but at this point unless one is shopping for a pre-1980 Airstream, it's immaterial--they are what they are. As I've said in the past, the designs and materials are very good, but the workmanship is poor to fair, like most American RVs.
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