| backyard traveler |
With its rivited aluminum body
and rounded, aerodynamic shape,
the Airstream continues to be one
of the most popular – and most
durable – recreational vehicles
around. In fact, an estimated 60 to
70 percent of Airstreams are still on
the road, according to airstream.
com.
not a fan of tent camping,” says Carol.
Erik says they soon graduated to an
Aliner pop-up camper and then to an
Airstream, and they’ve never looked
back. “We’ve been customizing it the
longer we have it, making it more ‘us’
along the way.”
Erik is the guy who is always prepared
and usually has one or two water
pumps or gas regulators at hand,
just in case. “If we have space, we
carry extra parts,” he says, “because
if you’re on a caravan, someone will
have what you need. We all help each
other out.”
Garrett says her gas regulator went
out
Jill Raab said she and Alan had a
problem on their roof the rst year
they attended the Can Opener rally.
“Alan happened to mention something
about it to our neighbor and
within 10 to 15 minutes, we had six
guys there, one with a ladder and ve
others to help.”
It’s an example, she says, of how
wonderful the members of this tightknit,
yet broad-reaching group are to
one another.
ough travel is the overarching
theme for the Airstream Club, it really
is all about the camaraderie, from the
local regional clubs to the international
organization.
“Everybody comes from a dierent
background, but when we come
together, we’re all like a family,” says
Jill Raab.
It may have been the Airstream that
brought this group together, but it’s
the fellowship along the journey that
keeps them together.
SUMMER 2022 | LAKE OCONEE LIVING 77