Want to own an Airstream, camper, or RV but don’t need one full time? One co-owner explains the advantages of sharing the storage, time, and costs of a camper.
Andrew Price heads marketing for Blinker, a Denver-based consumer car-buying startup. So, he likes wheels.
But between busy days at a digital company, Price also likes road tripping, camping, and spending time outside with his family. He’s fulfilled many of those life-crunched desires by sharing an Airstream.
Years ago, Price bought an Airstream for half off thanks to another family going in for the other half.
GearJunkie caught up with Price to learn a little more about how — and why — an “Air Share” works for him.
GearJunkie: How did you decide to share an Airstream?
Andrew Price: I’ve always been a little more of a purist — a tent guy, you could say. I never saw myself with a bulky trailer or RV. But one year, we went camping with a bunch of families in spring. We arrived first, and I set up our tent. Then I watched friends roll in with popup trailers and set up these canvas and aluminum palaces.
Over the course of the really chilly weekend, I realized the value in structured living spaces with propane heaters and kitchen areas. Now, my mind was open to the idea.
Shortly after my awakening, my good friend came across an opportunity we couldn’t say no to. He knew this guy with an old Airstream and had been prying him for about a year to sell it. The owner finally folded. We purchased Louise, the camper, for $10,000 all-in and split it 50/50.