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02-19-2021, 11:18 AM
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Junior Member
Name: E
Trailer: In market
Michigan
Posts: 1
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Opinions on Airstream Nest
Hi everyone,
First I’d like to thank everyone on here for such great knowledge and insight—it’s been very helpful. I’m curious if anyone has an experience or info on the build quality of the Airstream Nest. I know they were discontinued in 2020. Ive been looking for a used Casita or Escape for MANY months now...no dice. I have an opportunity to purchase a very lightly used 2020 Airstream Nest, but I’m a little nervous. I’ve heard of some issues with its gel coat cracking, fiberglass structure not done correctly. Also concerned about resale value dropping dramatically.
I do love the way it looks, and I’m happy with the specs.
Thoughts?
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02-19-2021, 11:38 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Mike
Trailer: Oliver Elite II
Boerne, Texas
Posts: 249
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Go over to the AirForums and read owners comments. You’ll get both sides, some that like their Nest, some that don’t and quite a few with issues.
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02-19-2021, 03:27 PM
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Senior Member
Name: bob
Trailer: Was A-Liner now 13f Scamp
Missouri
Posts: 3,209
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since this nest has been brought up! i passed bill thomas rv today and i could swear i saw an airstream 13f?
could this be right and wonder what the price must be?
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02-19-2021, 03:33 PM
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Member
Name: Martin
Trailer: Trillium 13. boler 13.
British Columbia
Posts: 89
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I believe $65K in Canada. Heard they stopped making them.
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02-19-2021, 03:37 PM
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Senior Member
Name: bob
Trailer: Was A-Liner now 13f Scamp
Missouri
Posts: 3,209
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maybe it was used but as you know they never loose their finish unless abused!
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02-19-2021, 07:25 PM
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Senior Member
Name: bill
Trailer: 2013 Escape 19
The Mountains of North Carolina
Posts: 4,143
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It's not for everyone. Myself, I hated the floor plan, and the price was about double their competitors, so it really made no sense to me.
The Basecamp is kind of interesting. Nothing in the Airsteam line is 13 foot. Even the Basecamp is 20 feet in overall length, 16 foot body. Thats a little bigger than my Escape 19, with a fraction of the functionality. You really pay a premium for the Airstream name, yet they have more than their share of quality issues.
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02-19-2021, 07:50 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Alex
Trailer: 1999 Casita 16' "Snufkin"
California
Posts: 101
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Even a lightly used Nest should cost way more than a new Casita and probably more than a new Escape unless there is something seriously wrong with it. If you're ready to spend this kind of $ why not buy a new trailer, aside from actually wanting the actual Nest?
Quality problems aside there always will be people who want an Airstream and short production span assures it's exclusivity, so I wouldn't worry about depreciation. If you end up getting it, please post your impressions.
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02-20-2021, 06:16 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Carl
Trailer: 2015 Escape 5.0TA
Florida
Posts: 1,694
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Overpriced and built by a company dedicated to building stickies. I’d personally buy a good tent instead.
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02-20-2021, 09:53 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2007 19 ft Escape 5.0 / 2002 GMC (1973 Boler project)
Posts: 4,148
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CPW
Overpriced and built by a company dedicated to building stickies. I’d personally buy a good tent instead.
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Hi: CPW... That would give you "Intents camping"!!!
Alf S. North shore of Lake Erie
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02-20-2021, 11:08 AM
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Senior Member
Name: To Infinity & Beyond!
Trailer: 1985 Uhaul VT-16 Vacationer, 1957 Avion R20 & 1977 Argosy 6.0 Minuet
Tennessee
Posts: 655
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The Nest is a VERY NICE $20K-$25K trailer.
At a $40K+ MSRP NEW they were doomed to fail from the beginning and there was nothing Airstream marketing could do to overcome the shortfalls of the first production trailers and extravagant MSRP price.
The Nest certainly has it's problems as does any new product rushed to market. Fix these issues and you will have a nice trailer that should provide many years of service with proper care and maintenance IF you can buy one at a proper price.
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Remember "Drive Fast, Turn Heads, Break Hearts"!
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02-20-2021, 11:37 AM
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Senior Member
Name: John
Trailer: 1979 Boler 1700
Michigan
Posts: 2,049
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I agree with vintageracer that the Nest is a very nice trailer. I toured one and decided the layout is too cramped for two people for more than a couple of weeks.
Compared to the Nest, the Casita 17 or Escape 17 or 19 would be comfortable for two people for a much longer excursion.
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02-20-2021, 01:01 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Escape 17 ft
Posts: 8,317
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If I were starting over, I would buy an Escape 19', rather than my 17', and my wife concurs. Wider aisle, full-time bed and four-person dinette.
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