Topic: Fema Trailers

A discussion of the recreational vehicle industry highlights the aggressive naming conventions of modern trailers like the Raptor, Prowler, and Cyclone. Criticism is leveled at the build quality of modern Airstreams, specifically regarding laminate issues and cheap plastic components. A proposal is made for a high-end carbon fiber travel trailer that would be lightweight and durable, potentially funded via Kickstarter.

U.S. lawmakers are pressing to send thousands of surplus FEMA trailers from Hurricane Katrina to Haiti, despite known formaldehyde contamination. Representative Benny Thompson suggested they could be used for "short-term" housing. The hosts condemn the plan as a "scam" to dispose of toxic waste under the guise of international aid through USAID.