UKAirstreamers September Gathering
UKAirstreamers will be hosting their fourth Gathering near Ludlow over the weekend of 10th - 12th September. This coincides with the Ludlow Food Festival, so you'll have plenty to do (and eat!) while you're there.
The Gathering is open to all Airstream owners (new and vintage, trailer and motor home), but entrance is by invitation only. If you would like to come, please contact Pete Bull and he will send you an invitation.
Sorry, but there is no public access to the site - Airstream owners with their Airstreams only. For more information, see their website or email Pete@ukairstreamers.org
NEC Show - October 2010
Airstream will be showcasing three stunning new trailers at the annual International Caravan and Motorhome Show next month.
Fans will be able to check out the Bambi, 532 and 684 models when the annual event takes place at the NEC in Birmingham from October 12-17.
Visitors to the show will also be able to gain inspiration about campsites and destinations across the UK and Europe and browse thousands of the latest outdoor gadgets in the Accessory Superstore; from bike-racks to barbeques, sat-navs to satellites. It’ll be a chance to buy at bargain prices and fully equip yourself for a fun and comfortable 2011 season.
The show is open to the public from 10am-6pm, and Airstream can be found in Hall 9, Stand 39A.
Kids go free (16 and under), show guides are free, and parking is included in the entry fee, which starts at £14.95.
Visit the Caravan Show website to find out more.
Bargain Bambi
Airstream Europe’s Bambi 442 demonstrator (pictured above at a photoshoot in Wales) is up for sale at £29,890 – a saving of £3,500 over the list price.
The spotless trailer comes complete with red Zip Dee patio awning and full polyplastic acrylic double glazing all-round for supreme winter warmth and insulation.
Contact Michael Hold at the Tebay headquarters on 015396-24141 for more details.
On that bomb shell: Jeremy Clarkson says something positive about a caravan - an Airstream travel trailer to be precise ...
Top Gear presenter and notorious scourge of the caravan industry, Jeremy Clarkson, recently outed himself in front of millions of viewers across the world by saying something positive about a caravan – an Airstream travel trailer to be precise.
Hollywood movie star Andy Garcia – one of several A list stars who has fallen for Airstreams' good looks - was enthusing about his 34 foot silver bullet trailer, in reply to which Clarkson openly admitted that Airstreams "look very good".
However, just as Airstream enthusiasts the world over were jumping off their sofas in premature celebration, he wrongly added that 'streamers must use a bucket for certain bodily functions.
In fact, as you dear reader will know, European specification Airstreams don't just look good but feature spacious bathrooms, extensively equipped with the finest porcelain bathroom fixtures (see above).
Volume 3, Issue 11
September 2010
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In This Issue
• UKAirstreamers September Gathering
• NEC Show - October 2010
• Bargain Bambi
• On that bombshell
Airstream Europe to have Southern base
Airstream Europe is soon to open a Sales and Service facility in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire to serve Southern-based owners and prospective 'Streamers.
Keep an eye on the Airstream Europe website for address and contact details.
Airstream trailer insurance made easy
Owners of Airstreams can now take the stress out of hunting for insurance for their pride and joy by taking out Airstream-specific policies. The insurance, provided by TL Dallas & Co Ltd, is sold at a standard annual charge for each model, as set out below.
Bambi - £788; 532 - £1,050; 534 - £1,103; 684 - £1,313.
Airstream Europe Sales Director Michael Hold said: "This offer is refreshingly different because it is Airstream model-specific, rather than being specific to the owner's address or claims history. This means there is now no need to spend hours checking out insurance websites or being given a grilling by their call centres."
Beware the green-eyed monster
Even celebrities can suffer a case of the green-eyed monster when it comes to caravanning. Following TV presenter Suzi Perry's admission of love for silver bullets, Jade Jagger – the designer daughter of rock-and-roll legend Mick - has also declared a jealous streak. In an interview with The Daily Telegraph the former model confesses that she gets envious where other people's "bigger caravans" are concerned and that what she "really wants is a nice, shiny Airstream".
To keep your green-eyed monster at bay, give Michael Hold at Airstream Europe a call on 015396-24141.
Seddon Direct
With the camping and caravanning season in full swing, its vital that holidaymakers and festival-goers alike think about ensuring that they have enough power for their needs before setting off.
To help you make the right choice, Seddon Direct has launched its Generator Calculator. Designed for both novices and experts, the selector helps you choose the right generator, even if you don't know what you need, by taking you through a list of devices that you’ll be using, such as TVs, hairdryers and computers. Simply select which devices will be used on the holiday, and you will be taken to a list of relevant generators.
"Some of our customers won't be familiar with which generator and how much power they will need which is why we have launched the Selector tool," explained Phil Winnington of Seddon Direct. "By providing (customers) with a list of possible appliances (they) will be using, the website can give a list of generators to suit (their) needs."
Visit the Generator Calculator for more information.
Airstream Diner
As customised Airstreams go this diner at Munich Airport has to be one of the most whacky. After a bit of modification, Smokey Joe's Cafe is now part travel trailer, part aeroplane and features a cockpit, wings and engine. It's surely the most stylish way to satisfy your hunger while catching a flight.
Have you seen an unusual or converted Airstream on your travels? If so, why not send in your pictures and we'll share the best ones with your fellow 'Streamers. Email your pictures to martin@samuelsonwylie.com
