One thought worth reflecting upon is the number of trailer
manufacturers who were forced out of business due to the gas price increases
of the '70's which lowered product demand.
There is an excellent chance that if Beatrice had not been available,
Airstreams today would be but one of the orphan brands. Gratitude, rather
than complaint, might be more in order.
-Tom
----- Original Message -----
From: "Roger Hightower" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Multiple recipients of VACList" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Saturday, June 23, 2001 12:55 PM
Subject: [VAC] Re: Beatrice Foods?
> Folks, let's not let this Beatrice Foods thing get out of hand. There
were
> some problems, mainly brought about by the bean counters wanting to
improve
> the bottom line, but there certainly wasn't any marked reduction in
quality
> of the Airstreams manufactured under the Beatrice group. You don't really
> think that Beatrice fired all the Airstream employees and brought in their
> own, less-dedicated work force, do you?
>
> Tail-end sags were mostly created by owners who towed with full holding
> tanks, or placed heavy loads in the rear of the trailer. Has anyone
really
> identified any problems caused by Beatrice? How about by Thor?
>
> An Airstream is still one of the finest units built, and with reasonable
> care will last for many more years. If you find one that's deteriorated,
> find out why....what did the owner do or not do that contributed to that?
>
> Don't be put off by a trailer just because it was manufactured in the
> Beatrice period. Check it out anyway.
>
> My 1975 is excellent.....Beatrice did nothing wrong that I know of. The
sky
> is still up there.
>
>
> Roger Hightower
> WBCCI 4165, VAC, TCT
> 1975 31' Sovereign
> Mesa, AZ
>
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