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The designs didn't really need "updating". The Thunder and it's various amperage and Kenmore variants is still a fine performer. If EuroPro decided to rerelease the Thunder tomorrow (since I'm sure the patents have since expired), it would easily be amongst the best bagless cyclonic uprights...

I was thinking about this again, the Airspeed has really stiff bristles on its roller. I'd think it would be bad, on the fibers of a particularly sensitive carpet. I wouldn't hesitate to use my Rainbow on it, but I'd shy away from something too aggressive. I'd even use an older Kirby than the...

There is enough stuff floating around that you could technically adapt all sorts of combinations. With a little bit of fooling around and som parts you could probably use the RainJet on the D4. E Series and up is a piece of cake. If you get the newest hose and extensions you can use everything...

To further elaborate on the previous comment, I have my DC07 upstairs and DC33 downstairs, I use my Rainbow D4 upstairs and E series downstairs. I hadn't used the DC07 in a bit after weeks of using the D4. I told my son we had to do a quick job before his mom got home so we did a quick run, he...

I'm willing to wager one of my spare Kirbys on your typical American carpet, that the 11 amp version of the Thunder is the best performing bagless cyclonic upright to date, and the current Rainbow is the best cleaning bagless on the market. A properly working 11 amp Thunder filters better in...

This test is mostly accurate. The Fantom Thunder will out clean a Dyson, be it DC07, DC33 or otherwise on a carpet, better brush roll design. The hose on the other hand, the Dyson has better suction, but on this particular setup, the Fantom's wide diameter opening gives it the advantage. As fas...

My E Series single speed was a thrift store find, was still current at the time, looked brand new. I saw it, saw $19.96 on the top, picked it up and immediately walked to the register, paid for it and put it in my trunk before going back in and checking the rest of the store. I do have the...

I think the economy has weeded out a lot of the more fly by night door to door dealers of any brand. Given the long life and warranty of a Rainbow you can't really fault the possibility of a customer moving. Plus a lot of buyers are repeat customers who want a newer model down the road, they...

I find them a tad cumbersome and less maneuverable around objects than a lot of other vacs due to their design. They are also fairly heavy. If you side by side it by say a Dyson ball, the new Rainbow powerhead or something along those lines, they pivot so much easier. A Kirby works well on wide...

All about the dealer. Plain and simple. Our local seller does awesome in service as I've said before. The RainJet is an awesome tool. Pick up a debate what is better, that or the MiniJet. The MiniJet is so convenient for those wishing to clean small spots or on stairs. It is so simple to set up...

Unless someone chimes in before me I have one in the garage that needs a tear down to unclog and clean. I can tell you what wires where when I do it. It has been so long that I had a Thunder in need of more than a belt or simple unclogging I'm not so sure what the wiring sequences are anymore...

Ames had the swivel glide MVP in tan and Red. I don't think it was exclusive to anywhere, I think a few places had them. I bought my grandparents a red one at the Ames going out of business sale for $20 or so, they still have it but now use bagless models. I personally didn't care for it the few...

Good Luck This was the start of my Rainbow Journey. I had actually purchased my Rainbow used knowing it was an expensive vac (got an E series single speed when it was the current model hardly used for $20 at a thrift store) but was still using my DC33 downstairs and DC07 upstairs. It is nearly...

I wouldn't be concerned about buying it used if it can be verified to be in good working order. I bought a beautiful classic 3 for about $20. I polished it until it gleamed like new. Unfortunately it is well overdue for it again. I regularly see them at thrift stores around here of varying ages...

I agree with Tom & Tom , I think if you are brand bashing not accepting anything else then that's where you just have to be more open. I particularly hate Dyson, or love them either. I think they are the best currently available version of Cyclonic filtration vacuums. I think the Fantom Thunder...

If he actually owns one schedule him a Rainbow demo or any of the more expensive vacs that demo in home. Dyson owners are amongst the easiest people to sell a Rainbow to in my experience. You can see it on video all you want but seeing it in person is still much more convincing. My Dysons can't...

I know precisely how to do an upright Rainbow, ok I got bored at some of our Rainbow meetings and drew one up. Maybe I'll get in touch with Rexair. Unfortunately I'm a terrible artist. I don't see Rainbow shipping production overseas, the Made in USA thing is a part of their pitch and helps...

I don't see any reason why they couldn't make an upright Rainbow.

The more you use it the less difficult it seems, it really isn't much worse than a dry bagless vacuum in terms of setup and use. As far as cost, they cost a bit more than you think to make, primarily because they are made in the US. Couple this with the sales model and you have your cost. Even...

My wife and I sell them part time, it is one of the few vacuums she can use due to her asthma. There seems to be some regional variations depending on how far the particular distributor is from Michigan. They're about $2500 around here but I've seen them at $2600 and $2700 further south...