“Airstream is a classic trailer with a rich history,” says Mark Summers, Host and Executive Producer of RV Buddies Online. "In fact, the 28 so caught our cameraman's eye that we couldn't pull him away," says Summers. "He shot close-ups of bolts and plumbing that were more for his personal enjoyment and research than for the video tour!"

Like all Airstream trailers, the International Signature series has a low center of gravity for incredible control on the road. Additionally, its aerodynamic shape can improve fuel economy by up to 20%.

Over 70% of all Airstream trailers ever made are still on the road today. That's because they can easily last over 40 years, which is significantly greater than most conventional trailers.

Airstreams have a cult following and are high on the list of demands by "A" celebrities while they are on set in Hollywood or on location.

There are six different lines of travel trailers with floor plans ranging from 16' to just under 35'. One model, the PanAmerica, even includes a garage area, which officially brings Airstream into the toy hauler market.

Airstream continues to be one of the most popular trailers available today – the result of the vision of one man, Wally Byam, whose dream was to build the perfect travel trailer. Ahead of its time, the Airstream still slices efficiently through the air – a simple design that remains intact today. Byam's philosophy was that quality always remained "in style", and that there was no room for planned obsolescence.

For complete information and specs on the 28 International Signature Series, and all other Airstream products, or their community blog or product store, visit Airstream.com.

On November 10, 2009, Thor Industries announced that Wade Thompson had relinquished his duties as Chairman of the Board, President and CEO of the company due to illness.

On November 13, 2009, the Board of Directors announced that Mr. Thompson had passed away after a courageous and determined fight against cancer.

"As long as there's a Grand Canyon, there will be an RV industry," Mr. Thompson was fond of saying. And even though he has built RVs across the entire price spectrum including the legendary Airstream, Thompson remained grounded, in touch with his inner child and creative spirit as he throttled about in his Mini Cooper.

Wade Thompson lived life as a legend. And unlike so many other visionary artists, he did not need to die to find appreciation. As Thor continues, we mourn his loss while at the same time celebrating his contribution - to our community and the world at large.

Following is the press release issued by the company:

"Wade F. B. Thompson Co-Founder, Chairman, President and CEO Loses 14 Year Battle With Cancer.

The Board of Directors of Thor Industries, Inc. announced that its co-founder, chairman, president and CEO, Wade F. B. Thompson, died on November 13th, 2009 after a 14 year battle with five cancers. Mr. Thompson was 69 years old.

Mr. Thompson founded Thor in 1980 with Peter B. Orthwein, Thor vice-chairman, with the acquisition of Airstream, the renowned travel trailer builder. Thompson turned Airstream around from a $12 million annual loss immediately prior to purchase to a $1 million profit in its first year. Thor went public on January 11, 1984 and was listed on the New York Stock Exchange on August 29, 1986, six years to the day after its founding.

Wade Thompson always said that his major business legacy was not only helping build Thor into the leading manufacturer of recreation vehicles and buses, but Thor's record of never losing money which is believed to be unique in these two industries. Even during fiscal 2009, a year of world-wide recession and a depression in the RV industry, Thor made money.

Wade Thompson devoted his last decade to helping find a cure for cancer. He founded the Drive Against Prostate Cancer in 2000. The Drive, consisting of two Airstream mobile medical vehicles, has given over 101,000 free prostate cancer screenings to men, particularly the under-served and veterans. About 5% of the men have an abnormality and The Drive has saved about 5,000 lives due to early detection. He was a major contributor to Zero - The Project to End Prostate Cancer, the Prostate Cancer Foundation, Cancer Research Institute, and actively financed clinical trials for melanoma and colon cancer in Australia, New Zealand, and the United States.

Wade Thompson was also deeply dedicated to the arts, historic preservation and conservation. He was the founder and chairman of the Seventh Regiment Armory Conservancy whose mission is to restore and revitalize the historic Park Avenue Armory at 66th Street in Manhattan into a world class venue for the performing and visual arts. The Armory's 60,000 sq. ft., seven story high Drill Hall is named in his honor. He was a major supporter of Central Park Conservancy, the Municipal Art Society, and Mystic Seaport Museum. His other interests were tennis and collecting contemporary art.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 42 years, Angela, his children, Charles A. Y. Thompson and Amanda Jane Thompson Riegel, his daughter-in-law, Olya A.Y. Thompson, son-in-law Richard E. Riegel III, and six grandchildren."