I bought a 2018 classic 30 ft about 6 months ago and I learned more about my airstream for your videos than the walk through with the place I bought it from, thank you
Patrick does so well with his walk through. His knowledge shows and I would trust him to buy my next RV. I do love the nest and I would spend $45K on it because of all the details that went into this. It is worth every penny.
Where are my Colonial Airstream videos with Patrick? I keep looking for new video walkthroughs. Nothing. Come back oh king of the walkthrough! Nobody goes through an rv like you do. Every nook and cranny! Thank you for all you have done.
Great job, as always, Patrick. I've been watching your videos for several years now and this is the best one, production value-wise, that I've ever seen from Colonial Airstream. Thanks!
Patrick, I've watched you for awhile now. You gotten so much better at displaying. And I also mentioned that you sounded like Ray Romano! which is endearing. Good job. Thank you Patrick.
Wow I gotta say dude you make a great video ! I watched the whole thing and I’m not even looking to buy one , just because you really explained it so well
You know ...I do too LOL !!! I have not intention of owning one however I love to watch all his videos .... I have learned a lot ...my grandparents did this ...they loved being mobile..every time I talked to my grandma she was somewhere else ... Lol!!!!
What I find amazing is that this is a high end price point and yet they use the cheap windows that don't get good air flow, the standard inefficient RV furnace, no built in inverter, and cheaped out on the bathroom by not having a folding sink, a plastic toilet, and hardly any bathroom storage. For the overall value and features the NuCamp 400 is superior IMHO at approx $30k and 500 lbs lower GVWR. The nest does have better counterspace and kitchen storage (the ushaped dinette floorplan) which is really due to not having a fixed bed. Particularly in light of how originally the nest was supposed to be a lighter and less expensive option compared to the other airstreams.
I like the one with the actual bed, & dinette table. All that cabinet & storage on the first one was wasted space. The second one was a lot nicer inside. Thank you Patrick, as usual , for being such a pro!
Wonderful trailer and informative walk-through. I have owned 2 fibreglass eggs (boler and Surf-Side), a Chinook fiberglass motorhome, and an Airstream. Love them all for different reasons. The only one that freaks me out in hail storms is the Airstream. The Nest is a winner! Most of the newer fiberglass trailers are far too heavy on the fake oak interiors. This one is light are bright like a boler. The laminated surfaces will wipe up easily. Oh this is sweet!! Love the aqua upholstery!
You are amazing at what you do, Thank you so much for the review and there NEST is indeed it the best designs over ever seen for a smaller rig. Thanks again for your time!! This is Alan from Riverside California, God Bless!!
Impressive products! I also appreciate your always being so prepared to give a very detailed review. If I were in the market, you'd be the guy I'd want to buy from. Thanks for your time and effort on the presentation.
I think this will be an enormous success for Airstream. I live in Europe and this reminds me of the Eriba travel trailer which everyone in Europe who has ever been to a campground will recognise, it has been such a popular trailer for decades. The market for this is massive in the USA. The amount of people with a car that will be able to tow this is huge and buying this would be far less than a class B motorhome. Also with the size of the yards (what we call gardens) is suburban US cities those people will be able to just put this somewhere in the yard. The interior is modern and will appeal particularly to urbanites. It contrasts with the interiors of many US RVs which are really old fashioned. I think that its shape and look is very friendly and will go a long way to reduce fears some might have of towing. It's fun and trendy and I think there is a huge market for it.
There will be some very stiff competition for these new Airsteam trailers! Mainly because of the price! For what their asking for these, you can get an amazing 25’ or so, with a slidout, ducted A/C, with a real walk around queen bed and more importantly a DRY BATH, with storage and sink. All for a LOT less money! With still a three season insulated heated tanks and aluminum composite construction! But you will need the available tow rating of at least 7,000 lbs. but with that come ROOM. and capacity.
Well, you might be right, however my guess is that the Nest is aimed at a different market. I think that this is for urbanites who probably have a medium sized SUV. I am in Europe and one thing I notice is that the RVs made in the USA are not designed with urbanites in mind. They very often have interiors from the 1970s and they are huge. I suspect these are made for the rural population who have a lot of space to put things like that and have a very traditional taste in interiors. I have lived in New York City and the people I know who live there would, I think, consider the Nest, but I don't think they'd consider one of the RV's you mention.
brighton dude there is one other issue I did not bring up that had to do with price. That’s a little thing called excise tax! It like property taxes. Depending on the cost, you pay a percentage of the value to your local town/city. In N. Y. I’m sure it’s very high! I bet the first year of ownership in the rotten big Apple for a $35,000 RV will be in the neighborhoods $2,000! Just to own one! It makes no sense to me to spend almost three times as much as I did on my Forest River Cherokee Wolf Pup 16FQ, that has a walk around queen bed and dry bath! With A/C, all LED lights, heat and weighs only 3,600 gross! With plenty of storage and as much room as a Nest. So I bought a travel trailer for just $13,000, then a new truck for under $30,000, that we’ve had now for two and a half years, of fun and adventure all over the east coast from Bangor ME, to Key West FL, and as far west as the Smokey Mountains and Texas Gulf Coast! The truck we brought is a 2016 Colorado Z71,4x4, V6,Ext Cab, that does very well! We averaged 15 mpg over our present 6,000 mile trip.
Thanks, Patrick...Have anxiously awaited your review of the Nest - you are the best. Was impressed by the classic Airstream features used to improve the Nest, but disappointed in the price point. Was looking for a more economically priced unit for.those of us with a little less to spend on an RV.
Linda, Thank you very much. There will be more product Airstream will be launching in the future and hopefully one in a lower price point but retaining the same styling and quality we would expect.
carla ifera, I don’t believe Airstream is actually marketing to you and your friends. Some folks are happy with sleeping in their converted van or pop up camper. That’s definitely not the market segment Airstream is targeting, they are targeting the customer that’s looking for a travel product that’s built to last, from a company that has attention to detail and utilizes high quality materials in their manufacturing process. It called “worth what paid for” or you get what you pay for. Happy camping!
This would be a very nice little number for folks who do "eventing" on weekends. Just a place to sleep, wash and eat. Nothing glam, just what's needed.
I was waiting for a review of this trailer and as always Patrick at Colonial did not disappoint. Nice trailer, sensible layout, well equipped. Thanks for the excellent, informative walk around!
With a renowned “Patrick” review from Colonial they will sell like Hotcakes ! Pulling up in the truck is classic. It’s like a mini movie now. Now you just need a guy at the end to walk up and say “Hey Patrick where’s my money”. And then you take off running lol. Great video as always.
Wow, love this van! Prefer that back lounge and then put up with making bed every night. Beautiful design and colours. Bummer is being in Australia, shall not see this possibly ever, unless someones imports one and then sells 2nd hand in future. Thanks for showing us around this great caravan, probably one of the best I've ever seen (for this size).
Than you for the fantastic walkthrough! The Airstream website is frustratingly sparse on information and pictures from more than two angles. I'd love to have one of these if I had the cash! I was looking a few years ago but couldn't find anything small with my three needs: a kitchen, a bed, and a shower/toilet. I just want to travel around with my dogs and be comfortable! Get on it, trailer makers! Hahaha If I'm ever in the market again I may just have to drive up your way and check y'all out! You're doing the best, man. Hope y'all are staying safe!
I love this little nest...but no propane on the fridge...yikes! I also love that you can use the Zamp 'suitecase' type solar panels and that there is a . built in connection! Thats a great feature for short boondocks and dry camping. Very cool...quite different from the typical Airstream but it's very nice! Thanks for the awesome walk thru! Very excellent job! xxx :)
Thank you for watching. I believe the compressor style refrigerator will grow on you. In recent years, it has been one of the most requested improvements.
I would add a all in one compact steam washer and dryer, swap out the gas cooktop for a induction cooktop, and swap out the microwave oven for a all in one multi function oven, now that's what I call living
I always appreciate your demos. You are professional and really project that you know the Airstream. I love all of the models, just wish I could afford one.
If there was an option to make that bed smaller (adjustable, perhaps?), it would be a win for me. More floor space/couch area wd be great. WAIT!!!! Just saw your last Nest model ... PERFECT!!!! 😊 Beautiful, thank you. ❤️
We stopped to see the Nest at a local dealer. Several things didn't sit well. First is the rear entry. If you are under the awning and it is raining, you have to go out in the rain to get in. The awning without the extra legs is pretty flimsy. In older, small campsites, you usually back the trailer right up to the brush. This would make getting in hard. The screen door would not last five seconds if you had a dog. When you come in the trailer, the refrigerator is on the left side. It does not run on propane! The microwave is on the floor, very impractical. I'm 6'1" and the table height is way too high. With the roof mount airconditioner and skylights, there is no room for solar panels. The front storage box only has one 20lb propane tank. But it does have a portable solar panel connector (but where are you going to store 2-3 100 watt solar panels?). There was no stone guard in the front. There is limited exterior storage. The spare tire is under the trailer. Getting under the trailer on the highway with a blow out would be "fun". The look and the quality of the trailer are great.
Heidi C. Franks - Have you ever purchased a trailer in the price range you seek? I have, complete waste of money. We arrived at our first destination to find the mattress wet from the rain, no clue where the water leak was, it had been raining. On subsequent trips cupboards fell apart, no electrical, battery shorted, water pump failed, Hell the first two years were hell. Then it started falling apart because the wood sides and underbelly get wet when we drove on wet roads. I tried to fix it but it was pointless. Airstreams are not the cheapest, but they are great value for the money. You either pay up front, or pay later with ruined vacations and repair expense.
@@Erin-Thor Bull. I own and use (a lot) a 16ft Scamp that is in my mind at least as durable and comfortable as this is. And I'm sure costs at least less than half the price. Why the hell would anyone pay in the neighborhood of $25,000 ti $30,000 for just the name? Oooooooooooooooo, I own an Airstream. Give me a break. And do yourself a favor and do some research.
Dude, I just put 100% in THO shares through selling puts and I got to say thank you for your work. Amazing videos. Sell some 2020 puts on THO now before tomorrow's earnings. Airstream is the bomb! However, I don't understand this Nest either. I'd get a Sport Bambi before a nest even if Bambi was more expensive. I'd get a Basecamp way before a nest. Cancel this nest or make it cheaper somehow.
Did anyone else notice that Patrick's Toyota pickup truck is the same as Marty McFly's from "Back to the Future", and Patrick has a custom license plate that says "FUTURE"? Awesome!
I've been so excited about the Nest, only a bit disappointed in the dry weight. But...it's a beautiful little bundle of joy I wish I could afford. Great job presenting as always!
I love Airstreams and have a 1978 Airstream Argosy that I'm working on, but I just don't see these as Airstream they just lack that classy hysterical quality that only the retro styles have. But as a modern piece of camper art, they're nice. Great job on your video.
Nice review. Concerning the sliding curtains on all Airsteams. When the curtains are drawn and the MaxAir fan running, how much air gets through to circulate within? Be a shame if air circulation was hampered by the curtains which are needed for privacy at night.
Looks good. Why not put the white on the upper area for light reflection and the colors on the bottom..which would be the opposite of what you're showing here..?
We've been living in mfg-mobilehome for less than $50,000 about 1,200sf 3 bedrooms 2 baths, 2 carparks with a little garden and no mortgage. Property tax about $200 a year. We paid about $450 for trailer park in the city including city water and trash pickups. We're happy camper with small, basic, and more simple life!
In 2016 Airstream acquired Nest Caravans, which was an Oregon-based company. Before the acquisition the Nest was $30,000. Airstream moved the production to Ohio and bumped up the price significantly.
Colonial Airstream Not entirely. $30,000 was for a fully outfitted Nest. Airstream essentially added their name to it and bumped up the price. Is the Airstream name is worth $20,000?
Love the design. Any opinion regarding maintenance and longevity of fiberglass compared to aluminum? Any advantage of fiberglass in those areas? Thanks
They are both great products, you have to clean and wax the aluminum or fiberglass. The advantage to fiberglass is there are very few areas to maintain and caulk and no seams.
Great video. As a total newbie to this and I’ve learned a lot from these as I consider what to buy. I have one comment and one question. First, I think I’ve watched 50 TH-cam videos on all kinds of campers and have read what feels like a thousand comments. I don’t think I’ve read one where someone doesn’t say “ great camper but I way I’m paying that”. Lol. Obviously someone is! Now for the stupid question I’ll take some flak for no doubt. Lots of comments here around lack of propane for the refrigerator. And some one said in the northwest there might not be enough sunlight to recharge the battery via solar. With the six pin attachment can’t you just turn on your truck and trickle charge it that way?
Two major flaws on what is a great trailer design, no convection microwave, and windows that need to open as much as aluminium Airstreams for optimum cross ventilation. Hopefully Airstream will address this in the near future. Thank you for making all these great videos, they're very educational. Have a great day =D
Thank you for your reply, Colonial Airstream. I truly hate being critical, I'm a big fan of all Airstream products, but I see these two things as being a deal breaker in such a competitive market, and a simple and inexpensive fix.
Great overview/walk-through as always!! Would be great to have one video that compares the Sport to this one... similar in price...fiberglass versus Airstream traditional aluminum build.
I will do more than that when it comes time to buy my next Airstream Interstate... learned about you guys AFTER I had purchased the current Interstate that I have. (2018 Interstate TB with Air Ride)... looking to change when the new Sprinter platform comes out to get it all... Air ride, self-leveling suspension, and 4x4... Thank you again for so many informative videos!!
i was curious about the suspension of the basecamp versus the (Nest). I think the Basecamp is a better fit for my lifestyle but it's so charmless to me. What are your thoughts?
Patrick is hands down the best video reviewer for RVs that Ive seen.
Thank you very much.
I bought a 2018 classic 30 ft about 6 months ago and I learned more about my airstream for your videos than the walk through with the place I bought it from, thank you
Thank you Randy, I wish I could have sold you your Classic. If you are ever in our area feel free to stop in.
50 Grand...for a gel coated fiberglass shell 16' trailer! Airstream needs to get over themselves. Wow! Great walkthrough though Patrick, as always!
Chris, thanks for checking out the new NEST.
They regularly start at about $130,000.00, So was Shocked to hear $47,000.00
Very nice 🌹
@ BB What are you referring to? Class B+ RV's?
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Chris Brazitis they're crazy 50k for that 🤣
Saving up our pennies to buy this little beauty in a couple of years, then spend 2 years traveling the USA. Thank you for such an excellent video!
Thank you Cathy.
Patrick does so well with his walk through. His knowledge shows and I would trust him to buy my next RV. I do love the nest and I would spend $45K on it because of all the details that went into this. It is worth every penny.
Thank you very much.
Where are my Colonial Airstream videos with Patrick? I keep looking for new video walkthroughs. Nothing. Come back oh king of the walkthrough! Nobody goes through an rv like you do. Every nook and cranny! Thank you for all you have done.
Susan thank you for the continued interest. We are planning the next walk through video on a 2019 Sport.
Great job, as always, Patrick. I've been watching your videos for several years now and this is the best one, production value-wise, that I've ever seen from Colonial Airstream. Thanks!
Thank you very much Craig.
close your eyes and it's ray romano
Ha ha ha
Hahaha, didn't catch on that, but now that you mention it, absolutely!
Yes I heard that voice too!! Hi Ray ! Guess he got away from his parents in a (nest) by Airstream !
I thought the same thing.
I knew somebody would beat me to it
Patrick, I've watched you for awhile now. You gotten so much better at displaying. And I also mentioned that you sounded like Ray Romano! which is endearing. Good job. Thank you Patrick.
Thank you very much.
Wow I gotta say dude you make a great video ! I watched the whole thing and I’m not even looking to buy one , just because you really explained it so well
Thankyou very much.
You know ...I do too LOL !!! I have not intention of owning one however I love to watch all his videos .... I have learned a lot ...my grandparents did this ...they loved being mobile..every time I talked to my grandma she was somewhere else ... Lol!!!!
That is the BEST walk-through I've ever seen! I don't think there wasn't a square foot of space that wasn't demonstrated. Good work.
Thank you so much.
What I find amazing is that this is a high end price point and yet they use the cheap windows that don't get good air flow, the standard inefficient RV furnace, no built in inverter, and cheaped out on the bathroom by not having a folding sink, a plastic toilet, and hardly any bathroom storage. For the overall value and features the NuCamp 400 is superior IMHO at approx $30k and 500 lbs lower GVWR. The nest does have better counterspace and kitchen storage (the ushaped dinette floorplan) which is really due to not having a fixed bed. Particularly in light of how originally the nest was supposed to be a lighter and less expensive option compared to the other airstreams.
Thanks for watching Sharon and for sharing your feedback.
That no bathroom sink is an issue for me. Maybe its a ladyparts thing, but washing my hands before i leave a restroom is really important lol
There is a sink less than 2 feet away.
I like the one with the actual bed, & dinette table. All that cabinet & storage on the first one was wasted space. The second one was a lot nicer inside. Thank you Patrick, as usual , for being such a pro!
The 16FB with the permanent bed and side lounge is a great floor plan.
Sitting in my airstream you sold me watching this video, will stop by next time I’m in Jersey. Great video as always 👍🏻
Thanks Scott, look forward to seeing you soon.
Wonderful trailer and informative walk-through. I have owned 2 fibreglass eggs (boler and Surf-Side), a Chinook fiberglass motorhome, and an Airstream. Love them all for different reasons. The only one that freaks me out in hail storms is the Airstream. The Nest is a winner! Most of the newer fiberglass trailers are far too heavy on the fake oak interiors. This one is light are bright like a boler. The laminated surfaces will wipe up easily. Oh this is sweet!! Love the aqua upholstery!
Thank you very much Lisa.
Thank you so much for starting the tour on the inside ! Also thank you for listing the price instead of making us guess. Great tour !
Thanks for watching Donna.
You are amazing at what you do, Thank you so much for the review and there NEST is indeed it the best designs over ever seen for a smaller rig. Thanks again for your time!! This is Alan from Riverside California, God Bless!!
Thank you for the kind words, Alan.
Maybe you can go into business together.
Impressive products! I also appreciate your always being so prepared to give a very detailed review.
If I were in the market, you'd be the guy I'd want to buy from. Thanks for your time and effort on the presentation.
Thank you very much.
That was probably the best review I have ever seen on any trailer!! Great job Patrick
Thank you very much.
I think this will be an enormous success for Airstream. I live in Europe and this reminds me of the Eriba travel trailer which everyone in Europe who has ever been to a campground will recognise, it has been such a popular trailer for decades.
The market for this is massive in the USA. The amount of people with a car that will be able to tow this is huge and buying this would be far less than a class B motorhome. Also with the size of the yards (what we call gardens) is suburban US cities those people will be able to just put this somewhere in the yard.
The interior is modern and will appeal particularly to urbanites. It contrasts with the interiors of many US RVs which are really old fashioned.
I think that its shape and look is very friendly and will go a long way to reduce fears some might have of towing.
It's fun and trendy and I think there is a huge market for it.
Thank you Brighton Dude.
Hymer is going to produce the Eriba for America and Canada.
There will be some very stiff competition for these new Airsteam trailers! Mainly because of the price! For what their asking for these, you can get an amazing 25’ or so, with a slidout, ducted A/C, with a real walk around queen bed and more importantly a DRY BATH, with storage and sink. All for a LOT less money! With still a three season insulated heated tanks and aluminum composite construction! But you will need the available tow rating of at least 7,000 lbs. but with that come ROOM. and capacity.
Well, you might be right, however my guess is that the Nest is aimed at a different market. I think that this is for urbanites who probably have a medium sized SUV.
I am in Europe and one thing I notice is that the RVs made in the USA are not designed with urbanites in mind. They very often have interiors from the 1970s and they are huge. I suspect these are made for the rural population who have a lot of space to put things like that and have a very traditional taste in interiors.
I have lived in New York City and the people I know who live there would, I think, consider the Nest, but I don't think they'd consider one of the RV's you mention.
brighton dude there is one other issue I did not bring up that had to do with price. That’s a little thing called excise tax! It like property taxes. Depending on the cost, you pay a percentage of the value to your local town/city. In N. Y. I’m sure it’s very high! I bet the first year of ownership in the rotten big Apple for a $35,000 RV will be in the neighborhoods $2,000! Just to own one! It makes no sense to me to spend almost three times as much as I did on my Forest River Cherokee Wolf Pup 16FQ, that has a walk around queen bed and dry bath! With A/C, all LED lights, heat and weighs only 3,600 gross! With plenty of storage and as much room as a Nest. So I bought a travel trailer for just $13,000, then a new truck for under $30,000, that we’ve had now for two and a half years, of fun and adventure all over the east coast from Bangor ME, to Key West FL, and as far west as the Smokey Mountains and Texas Gulf Coast! The truck we brought is a 2016 Colorado Z71,4x4, V6,Ext Cab, that does very well! We averaged 15 mpg over our present 6,000 mile trip.
Didn’t know these existed, great history. Excellent video. Great haircut 💇♂️ !
Thank you very much.
Love your videos, like a tour and orientation combined. You always cover all the relevant points. Thanks.
Thank you very much Doug.
Lovin the hair Patrick and still loving the videos. Thanks for all the info and fun!
Thank you Christine. :)
Thanks, Patrick...Have anxiously awaited your review of the Nest - you are the best. Was impressed by the classic Airstream features used to improve the Nest, but disappointed in the price point. Was looking for a more economically priced unit for.those of us with a little less to spend on an RV.
Linda, Thank you very much. There will be more product Airstream will be launching in the future and hopefully one in a lower price point but retaining the same styling and quality we would expect.
Yeah, this price is way off.
Thanks as always for the thorough tour. That being said 47k for that trailer is ridiculous.
Ken, thanks for watching anyway.
I agree. Price hike succeeds because of the Airstream name.
......'time they get thru with all the closing fees and addons, etc.......'gonna cost at least sixtyK.......gimme a good used van and i'm good.......🙂
carla ifera, I don’t believe Airstream is actually marketing to you and your friends. Some folks are happy with sleeping in their converted van or pop up camper. That’s definitely not the market segment Airstream is targeting, they are targeting the customer that’s looking for a travel product that’s built to last, from a company that has attention to detail and utilizes high quality materials in their manufacturing process. It called “worth what paid for” or you get what you pay for.
Happy camping!
@@martylucas8557 Gel coated fiberglass is not high quality material.
Love your newhair cut Patrick. You look
10 years younger.Great change. The Nest is nice too.
Thank you.
Best video on you tube regarding the nest...thank you for making it happen
Thank you very much.
This is the greatest run through of any product ever. Thanks man
Thank you very much.
This would be a very nice little number for folks who do "eventing" on weekends. Just a place to sleep, wash and eat. Nothing glam, just what's needed.
Thank you Sandra, its perfect for all that
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How much $$$ ?
Great video Patrick. I think the Nest is going to be hugely popular. Would love to have it in the Salsa color fabric.
Thanks Jude, Yes Salsa would be great.
Best review i had seen so far. Very practical info. Without blah blah blah 👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks Karlo
I was waiting for a review of this trailer and as always Patrick at Colonial did not disappoint. Nice trailer, sensible layout, well equipped. Thanks for the excellent, informative walk around!
Thank you very much. Patrick
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With a renowned “Patrick” review from Colonial they will sell like Hotcakes ! Pulling up in the truck is classic. It’s like a mini movie now. Now you just need a guy at the end to walk up and say “Hey Patrick where’s my money”. And then you take off running lol. Great video as always.
Thanks for watching.
No $50k 16' trailer is going to "sell like Hotcakes".
Hey Patrick, A really great job of the tour of the Nest. Best on on the 'net'
Thank you very much Henry.
Wow, love this van! Prefer that back lounge and then put up with making bed every night. Beautiful design and colours. Bummer is being in Australia, shall not see this possibly ever, unless someones imports one and then sells 2nd hand in future. Thanks for showing us around this great caravan, probably one of the best I've ever seen (for this size).
Hey, thanks for checking out the all new NEST.
Where do you store a bed foam topper?
In the wardrobe or across the front of the dinette.
The design, fit and finish are astounding. Nicely done.
Thank you.
Than you for the fantastic walkthrough! The Airstream website is frustratingly sparse on information and pictures from more than two angles.
I'd love to have one of these if I had the cash! I was looking a few years ago but couldn't find anything small with my three needs: a kitchen, a bed, and a shower/toilet. I just want to travel around with my dogs and be comfortable! Get on it, trailer makers! Hahaha
If I'm ever in the market again I may just have to drive up your way and check y'all out! You're doing the best, man.
Hope y'all are staying safe!
Thank you very much Jess, sounds like a plan.
I love this little nest...but no propane on the fridge...yikes! I also love that you can use the Zamp 'suitecase' type solar panels and that there is a . built in connection! Thats a great feature for short boondocks and dry camping. Very cool...quite different from the typical Airstream but it's very nice! Thanks for the awesome walk thru! Very excellent job! xxx :)
Thank you for watching. I believe the compressor style refrigerator will grow on you. In recent years, it has been one of the most requested improvements.
Another great video! Thanks Patrick. Super trailers!
Glad you enjoyed it
I would add a all in one compact steam washer and dryer, swap out the gas cooktop for a induction cooktop, and swap out the microwave oven for a all in one multi function oven, now that's what I call living
Great ideas.
I always appreciate your demos. You are professional and really project that you know the Airstream. I love all of the models, just wish I could afford one.
Glad you like them!
Very good narrative and so much detail.
Thank you Brad.
Another wonderful presentation Patrick! The Nest seems like an excellent value!
Thanks for checking in.
Obviously a buddy looking for a break in the price. Maybe a relative. The hell with the rest of the buying suckers/consumers.
You can’t beat an Airstream proud owner.
Thanks for watching John.
Beautiful and great walk through. Extremely impressive
Thank you very much.
If there was an option to make that bed smaller (adjustable, perhaps?), it would be a win for me. More floor space/couch area wd be great. WAIT!!!! Just saw your last Nest model ... PERFECT!!!! 😊 Beautiful, thank you. ❤️
Thank you for watching.
We stopped to see the Nest at a local dealer. Several things didn't sit well. First is the rear entry.
If you are under the awning and it is raining, you have to go out in the rain to get in. The awning without the
extra legs is pretty flimsy. In older, small campsites, you usually back the trailer right up to the brush. This would
make getting in hard. The screen door would not last five seconds if you had a dog.
When you come in the trailer, the refrigerator is on the left side. It does not run on propane! The microwave is on the
floor, very impractical. I'm 6'1" and the table height is way too high.
With the roof mount airconditioner and skylights, there is no room for solar panels. The front storage box only has one
20lb propane tank. But it does have a portable solar panel connector (but where are you going to store 2-3 100 watt solar
panels?). There was no stone guard in the front.
There is limited exterior storage. The spare tire is under the trailer. Getting under the trailer on the highway
with a blow out would be "fun".
The look and the quality of the trailer are great.
Thank you for sharing your opinions.
Nice job on the video.
That is an awesome looking travel trailer. Sadly my wallet won't allow me to purchase one... LOL
Thanks for checking us out.
If you can make it out to Hersey this September, I will have the all on display side-by-side.
Heidi C. Franks - Have you ever purchased a trailer in the price range you seek? I have, complete waste of money. We arrived at our first destination to find the mattress wet from the rain, no clue where the water leak was, it had been raining. On subsequent trips cupboards fell apart, no electrical, battery shorted, water pump failed, Hell the first two years were hell. Then it started falling apart because the wood sides and underbelly get wet when we drove on wet roads. I tried to fix it but it was pointless.
Airstreams are not the cheapest, but they are great value for the money. You either pay up front, or pay later with ruined vacations and repair expense.
@@Erin-Thor Bull. I own and use (a lot) a 16ft Scamp that is in my mind at least as durable and comfortable as this is. And I'm sure costs at least less than half the price. Why the hell would anyone pay in the neighborhood of $25,000 ti $30,000 for just the name? Oooooooooooooooo, I own an Airstream. Give me a break. And do yourself a favor and do some research.
Excellent job showing the airstream! I am a newbie so it was extremely informative! TY so much!
Thanks for watching. Call me anytime 800-265-9019
Dude, I just put 100% in THO shares through selling puts and I got to say thank you for your work. Amazing videos. Sell some 2020 puts on THO now before tomorrow's earnings. Airstream is the bomb!
However, I don't understand this Nest either. I'd get a Sport Bambi before a nest even if Bambi was more expensive. I'd get a Basecamp way before a nest. Cancel this nest or make it cheaper somehow.
Thank you for watching. Good Luck.
Nice,Nice...!
So beautiful and brilliantly designed!!
Thanks for watching.
Any future plans to include a twin bed floorplan, inverter, induction stove top, and small generator?
I am sure there will be more available options and floor plans in the future.
Did anyone else notice that Patrick's Toyota pickup truck is the same as Marty McFly's from "Back to the Future", and Patrick has a custom license plate that says "FUTURE"? Awesome!
Thanks for noticing.
Colonial Airstream - So you really are in the future Patrick 🕑
Very informative, no nonsense review. Great video!
Thank you very much.
I've been so excited about the Nest, only a bit disappointed in the dry weight. But...it's a beautiful little bundle of joy I wish I could afford. Great job presenting as always!
Susan, thank you for watching. Sorry it wasn't a little lighter.
I love Airstreams and have a 1978 Airstream Argosy that I'm working on, but I just don't see these as Airstream they just lack that classy hysterical quality that only the retro styles have.
But as a modern piece of camper art, they're nice.
Great job on your video.
Thank you very much. Good luck and happy travels with your Airstream.
Excellent video tour, very informative
Thank you very much Connie.
Excellent. This has been a discussion for a minute with Airstream.
Thank you for watching.
Very professionally done and edited, Patrick. (Your haircut is a welcome surprise too).
Thank you.
Love it, and thank you, as always, you answered most the questions I wanted to ask.
Thank you Cynthia.
Nice review. Concerning the sliding curtains on all Airsteams. When the curtains are drawn and the MaxAir fan running, how much air gets through to circulate within? Be a shame if air circulation was hampered by the curtains which are needed for privacy at night.
There is enough space to allow for a good flow of air. Please note the front window does not open, the sides do.
Patrick, I hope you get a paycheck from Airstream. I'm betting you're responsible for a bunch of sales! Always knowledgeable. Always thorough.
Thank you very much John.
Patrick: Can you give us some ideas for how you can upgrade this for a single full timer? Like lightweight solar, wifi, etc.... Thank you.
Sure, email us at sales@colonialrv.com
Awesome video Patrick.
Thank you Derrick.
Great new “do” Patrick, you are definitely “stylin’ “!
Thank you.
With no LP option on the refrigerator, how long will the refrigerator run on battery if I'm dry camping with no hookups?
I would estimate 2-3 day.
Beautiful modern-feel trailer, and hope it does well !!! For me, if it were a foot wider and 3 or 4 feet longer, I would be sold.
Thanks for watching.
Thanks Patrick for the walk through. Wonderful job as always. The new haircut looks great.
Thanks for checking out Colonial Airstream and thanks for the compliment on my haircut.
Looks good. Why not put the white on the upper area for light reflection and the colors on the bottom..which would be the opposite of what you're showing here..?
We've been living in mfg-mobilehome for less than $50,000 about 1,200sf 3 bedrooms 2 baths, 2 carparks with a little garden and no mortgage. Property tax about $200 a year. We paid about $450 for trailer park in the city including city water and trash pickups. We're happy camper with small, basic, and more simple life!
Thanks for sharing. This is a travel trailer for traveling and camping.
Great walkthrough as usual. I hope you are working on the videos for the rest of the 2018 models.
Thank you very much.
In 2016 Airstream acquired Nest Caravans, which was an Oregon-based company. Before the acquisition the Nest was $30,000. Airstream moved the production to Ohio and bumped up the price significantly.
Robert,
Yes, before production, the trailer had few amenities which Airstream greatly improved.
Colonial Airstream Not entirely. $30,000 was for a fully outfitted Nest. Airstream essentially added their name to it and bumped up the price. Is the Airstream name is worth $20,000?
awesome video, the best to describe this trailer, thank you
Thank you very much.
Looks like a cool retro styled with modern amenities ,I like it, Nice TRD PRO btw
Thanks for watching. Thanks for noticing the TRD Pro I just picked up.
Hey Patrick Do you think the Tacoma TURD will tow the Nest? Just bought a '17
Love the design. Any opinion regarding maintenance and longevity of fiberglass compared to aluminum? Any advantage of fiberglass in those areas? Thanks
They are both great products, you have to clean and wax the aluminum or fiberglass. The advantage to fiberglass is there are very few areas to maintain and caulk and no seams.
Great video. As a total newbie to this and I’ve learned a lot from these as I consider what to buy. I have one comment and one question.
First, I think I’ve watched 50 TH-cam videos on all kinds of campers and have read what feels like a thousand comments. I don’t think I’ve read one where someone doesn’t say “ great camper but I way I’m paying that”. Lol. Obviously someone is!
Now for the stupid question I’ll take some flak for no doubt. Lots of comments here around lack of propane for the refrigerator. And some one said in the northwest there might not be enough sunlight to recharge the battery via solar. With the six pin attachment can’t you just turn on your truck and trickle charge it that way?
The tow vehicle can charge the battery through the 7-way plug using the vehicles alternator.
What a cool product. Thanks for the great video!
Thanks for checking us out.
Thanks for the tour. I like the same one as you. It seems roomier.
Thank you for watching Colonial Airstream.
Always the best reviews!!!
Thank you Orren.
Thank you for this awesome tour!
You are welcome.
Two major flaws on what is a great trailer design, no convection microwave, and windows that need to open as much as aluminium Airstreams for optimum cross ventilation. Hopefully Airstream will address this in the near future. Thank you for making all these great videos, they're very educational. Have a great day =D
Thank you for your suggestions.
Thank you for your reply, Colonial Airstream. I truly hate being critical, I'm a big fan of all Airstream products, but I see these two things as being a deal breaker in such a competitive market, and a simple and inexpensive fix.
For $28k would be a good deal. $47k? Got to be kidding.
Thanks for checking us out.
There’s a couple I’ve seen online that are last years model for 30k
The rear tailights look like a style right out of the early sixties automotive era.
Yes, really cool.
hey patrick nice review, which do you prefer this or the basecamp?
They are both great products, the Basecamp is about 10K less expensive.
It really is a beautiful designed trailer~ airstream as always produced good looking product!
Thank you very much Katerina.
What are the two different key locks for on the back door?
Deadbolt and handle.
gonna build my own out of a cargo trailer. Airstream is my inspiration lol, thanks Ray !
Oh that is going to be cool.
Very thorough review. Thanks.
You are welcome.
such a beautiful, high quality unit, but yeah, the money. The Little Guy Max is my current front runner.
Thank you for watching.
I love the trailer, but how is this heavier than the 16 sport?
The fiberglass is high quality super strength and is actually heavier than aluminum.
Great overview/walk-through as always!! Would be great to have one video that compares the Sport to this one... similar in price...fiberglass versus Airstream traditional aluminum build.
Thank you for checking us out.
I will do more than that when it comes time to buy my next Airstream Interstate... learned about you guys AFTER I had purchased the current Interstate that I have. (2018 Interstate TB with Air Ride)... looking to change when the new Sprinter platform comes out to get it all... Air ride, self-leveling suspension, and 4x4...
Thank you again for so many informative videos!!
I look forward to hearing from you next Spring.
Fantastic tour.
Thank you.
Love your videos, you do a great job showing the trailers. I really like the Nest. It might be the "one" for me. Thanks Patrick
Thank you very much. I hope to see you soon.
Excellent video. Thanks.
Thank you Martin.
Great presentation of a great trailer! If I wanted to purchase one from you could you have it shipped to Arizona?
Thank you Roger, Yes absolutely. Or even better, make a trip out of it. Patrick.
i was curious about the suspension of the basecamp versus the (Nest). I think the Basecamp is a better fit for my lifestyle but it's so charmless to me. What are your thoughts?
The Basecamp X will have a higher ground clearance. The NEST has a bit heavier axle due to its overall weight being more substantial.
This is really nice. Sorry if I missed it in the video but are the windows double pane?
Thank you. The windows are single pane.
Looks great for one person.
Cozy for two.
Great review- don’t have any plans to buy a nest but really like your reviews :)
Thanks Ed.
The 16u what is the sleeping length? I am 6’1” and want to make sure I am fully stretched out.
Both floor plans have 80" of sleeping length.