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Old 11-09-2011, 10:48 PM   #4
tuga
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Congratulations to Carl & Jan on the purchase of their new Airstream Interstate!

I have a Prevost friend who I traveled to Alaska with last year, and he expressed an interest in down-sizing to a Class C or Class B motorhome as he gets older. He sighted maintenance costs and aggrevating problems as reasons for the change.

When you stop and think about it from a replacement point of view (selling the big motorcoach and replacing it with a smaller one) it might have some merits. I am not ready to give up my Newell yet because I love the comfort and the space that the slides provide. And I'm not that old; YET!

But when I am ready to down-size this looks pretty good!

Another thought is cost: I'll bet this Airstream is less costly to maintain than a Newell. Especially if it is purchased brand NEW! Also the fuel cost is attractive when compared to a Newell getting 5.5 to 7.5 mpg.

I wonder how the Airstream will hold its value in the market place?

Has anyone ever owned a Class B?
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