| The notion of living in a home on wheels is not a | | | | your kitchen, where you can make a snack. Sitting in |
| particularly new concept. Think back to early | | | | a damp tent or a boring hotel room isn't nearly as |
| European pioneers exploring North America: They | | | | enjoyable as gathering around the kitchen table for a |
| traveled around in their covered wagons on…that's | | | | game! |
| right, wheels! | | | | The social aspect that comes with visiting |
| These wagons, pulled by a team of horses, provided | | | | campgrounds is often a prominent part of this |
| a means of transportation. Great distances were | | | | lifestyle. Fellow RVers are generally very friendly |
| more comfortably traveled as these wagons rolled | | | | people, so it is easy to strike up conversations and |
| from one location to the next. They provided living | | | | make new friends. Many Airstream organizations |
| quarters and shelter for their passengers, protecting | | | | have rallies and other gatherings to foster |
| them from the rain, cold, sun and wild animals. Often | | | | relationships and provide good times. |
| these travelers moved around in groups of several | | | | There are many great things about owning a |
| wagons, offering each other companionship and | | | | motorhome, however there are some down sides to |
| support along the way. | | | | it as well. While expenses are lower because |
| Today an evolved wagon exists. It is called a | | | | campground sites are usually significantly less |
| motorhome, and rather than being pulled by horses, it | | | | expensive than a hotel and with the option of making |
| is pulled by a powerful engine. Early motorhomes | | | | meals in your kitchen you will spend less eating out, |
| started in Canada in the early 1900s where they | | | | the cost of purchasing an Airstream RV is often |
| were built on truck bodies. By the 1920s the | | | | quite high. Many people who chose to live a |
| motorhome had been introduced to the United | | | | motorhome lifestyle often use it as their primary |
| States. A motorhome today is essentially exactly as | | | | home. The cost of fuel is also another factor to |
| its name suggests: It is a home with a motor! | | | | consider when comparing traveling by motorhome |
| And it's a good thing these all-in-one motorhomes | | | | verses car. |
| come with powerful engines because these days | | | | A motorhome is also less mobile in certain situations |
| homes on wheels are quite large, elaborate and | | | | than a car or truck. Parking a motorhome at a |
| expensive. Not to be confused with mobile homes, | | | | campground site is usually not a problem, but what if |
| motorhomes are a recreational vehicle sought after | | | | you want to take a trip into town? What about |
| by those who are looking for the adventure of living | | | | finding a parking spot in a crowded parking lot or |
| and exploring the open road. | | | | spending hours in traffic where you need to |
| For individuals who expect to spend a lot of time | | | | constantly switch lanes? Traveling solely by RV may |
| traveling, Airstream motorhomes are chosen because | | | | limit the places you can go. Because of this, often |
| they offer all the comforts of a standard home, but | | | | you will see an Airstream motorhome towing a car. |
| on a smaller scale. These large vehicles are selected | | | | Driving a motorhome is also something that some |
| for their ability to provide amenities such as | | | | people may not enjoy. An Airstream motorhome is |
| bathrooms, bedrooms, kitchens and eating areas. | | | | as aerodynamic as can be, but they are still large. A |
| People like them because they can take their stuff | | | | driver of a vehicle such as this really needs to be |
| with them everywhere they go. They can travel to | | | | comfortable with the dimensions of their RV and |
| see new places and never have to unpack! | | | | constantly aware of his or her surroundings. |
| Another benefit includes the ability to easily travel as | | | | The Airstream motorhomes do not have the newer |
| a group. The large size of an Airstream motorhome | | | | "slide outs" that other motorhome companies have |
| means that there will be room for several people. | | | | started putting in their RVs in an effort to give the |
| This is ideal for a family or people who want to bring | | | | inhabitants even more space when parked. But what |
| along their pets. Motorhomes come with both heating | | | | the Airstream motorhome does have is classic lines, |
| and cooling, so not only can you yourself be | | | | looks and layouts. |
| comfortable, but if you want to go explore you can | | | | Finding an Airstream motorhome may be difficult |
| safely leave Fido behind. Motorhomes are also more | | | | because the company only made these models in the |
| secure than a tent. You have the ability to lock the | | | | 1980s and 1990s. It is quite possible that at some |
| door and the windows. In a motorhome, mild | | | | point the company will come out with new |
| inclement weather is no problem to escape. Inside | | | | motorhomes again, but as of now their brand new |
| your Airstream you will be able to make use of your | | | | recreational vehicles are focused on trailer models. |
| living room, where you can watch the television, or | | | | |