In our travels across the country, we receive a lot of compliments about our Airstream. There is a good reputation for these trailers, and they are striking trailers. The number of these trailers and motorhomes is far less than you find with other brands. There are many reasons for this, including the fact that they are not cheap. You can expect to pay somewhere between $35K and $150K for a brand new 2020 Airstream. The Airstream is so expensive, so it is no wonder people ask us: “Why are Airstreams so expensive? ”
The Body Beautiful
Probably the most important factor in Airstreams’ price is the aluminium body. Aluminum alloy riveted over a steel frame is the material of choice for an airstream’s shell. A riveted inner shell of aluminum is riveted onto this insulator. The material is more expensive, but it also takes more labor to assemble than other brands. All rivets are hand-placed to ensure a perfect seal and avoid frame damage. Additionally, they can’t drop appliances into the trailer from above, and must carry them in to install them manually. Construction costs will rise as well.
A Legendary Brand
There is something luxurious about Airstream. These days, they are marketed to middle-class and upper-class customers. Obviously, they come at a premium price, like any luxury brand. As a result, Airstream won’t produce a stripped down bargain version of its trailers since it would damage the brand’s reputation as the best.
Other Fine Qualities
Airstream quality goes beyond skin deep, but body and brand drive prices. All cabinetry and furniture made by Airstream is made of high-quality materials and is customized to fit the trailer’s shape. Besides using Moen faucets, they also use quality third-party components. There are luxury models from other brands with comparable interior fittings that share these attributes with Airstream trailers. You won’t find any Airstream models with outright cheap components since pretty much every model is a luxury model to some degree. There are also many tempered glass windows on Airstreams. Small square windows or portholes are often found on cheap trailers. You can get close to nature without leaving your Airstream by opening the large windows. Additionally, the brakes, axles, and wheels are of very high quality.
There are also differences in the style of Airstreams. The majority of trailer companies stick to a country-home style. A clean line and curved surface cost more to produce, even if they don’t always translate into a higher price. For the brand’s reputation and customer satisfaction, Airstreams are both attractive and functional.
Sweet Silver Dreams Are Made of These
You can summarize Airstreams’ high price in three words: aluminum body, legendary brand, and quality components. A lifetime journey on the open road will be no problem for them. They’re built to last a lifetime. Despite this, the RV remains one of the most stylish and elegant ever created.
