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Old 06-19-2012, 06:44 AM   #1
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Airstream versus Forest River Wildcat

Hello All,

Am asking a question for which RV would be better to make it through an Oklahoma winter. My 1996 40ft Hyline Fifth wheel was in an accident en route to my location. I was borrowing it from my in-laws to save money. Now that it has been totaled, I need another home for the next 12-18 months.

Which would be better for an Oklahoma winter (Claremore, near Tulsa).
2006 Forest River Wildcat
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1975 Airstream Excel (1975 Airstream Excel, Travel Trailers RV For Sale in , Oklahoma | TraderNet | RVT.com - 111084
1974 Airstream land Cruiser (Used RV For Sale in Henryetta, Oklahoma: 1974 Airstream Land Cruiser - GreatVehicles.com Classified Ads

I really want to go bargain basement, but still survive the winter.
Any suggestions?

Thank you in advance.
(and no - there aren't any apartments available)
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John, I do not feel that the older Air Streams are well suited for cold weather living. If you wnat to go aluminum, try finding a mid to late 1980s Avion. Better built and insulated.

Plus you will get a better price on an Avion over the pricey Air Streams.

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