One of the things that has made Airstream travel trailers so famous over the years is their ease of towing. That starts at the bottom. Airstream’s designers do everything possible to keep the center of gravity of travel trailers low. Most travel trailer manufacturers build above the wheels; we build between the wheels, and that brings the floor down, the frame down, and lowers the center of gravity. To enhance that the tanks are located within the frame, so that big mass of water and center of weight is closest to the road.
So what does that mean? It means that in a lane change situation, especially an emergency lane change, the trailer is much less likely to fishtail. It will track behind the vehicle, and won’t keel over. Airstream uses rubber torsion axles rather than a spring suspension – not only are they more durable, but they provide a better, more stable ride.
And of course, aerodynamics – Airstream trailers are famous for that slippery shape that cuts through the wind, whether it’s a headwind or a side wind. Airstream trailers don’t get pushed around, so drivers can feel comfortable behind the wheel in any situation.
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This article is one part of a video series about Airstream Travel Trailers. To read additional entries and watch more videos, click one of these links:
Part 01: Beautiful Models, Inside and Out
Part 02: 350 Hours of Craftsmanship, Decades of Experience
Part 03: Quality Materials to Last a Lifetime
Part 04: Daily Adventures, Nightly Comforts
Part 05: The Luxury of Home Everywhere You Go
Part 06: Decades of Innovation
Part 07: A Place for Everything You Need
Part 08: Starting Out with the Bambi
Part 10: Easy to Tow, Easy to Drive — Currently Reading
