Good Airstream information. I'm a single full-timer in my 2020 19cb Caravel and have found more then anything that the peace of mind in the build quality and reliability of my Airstream far outweigh any small inconvenience to space constraint. I constantly meet folks on the road that have had major problems with their pull-outs. BTW...very few campgrounds that I have been in around the country where someone doesn't come up and compliment my AS...and it's usually a chick.
It’s true, people do come up all the time and say how much they like it. I don’t mind the space and slide outs are nice but they can cause lots of problems. I think it depends on the the way the slide is built. But hey, different strokes for different folks.
Great video. We have a 2019 Flying Cloud 25' Rear Bed Twin. It is our second Airstream. We spend the winter in Florida in it. Works great for us. We love the twin bed arrangement. Looked at RV's of all brands for 2 years before buying our first Airstream, a 2017 International 23D. Moved up to the 25' 2 years later. Love the towing experience. Once you have had an Airstream you probably will never have any thing else. Keep up the videos.
Great video. Our ‘11 27fb classic has almost the exact same floor plan - and it’s perfect for the two of us. Great for a few dinner/conversation guests and adequate for one extra to sleepover. Not having slides is an enormous plus when we just pull over for lunch or rest (we can run AC for about 3 hours on batteries.) Just open the door and it’s ready to use. Something everyone should know is the smaller the rig is the more places you can go with it. Every additional foot is a compromise especially in legacy campgrounds like in Yellowstone and other NPs. BTW - I’m a pretty big guy - 6-1 - and the bath/shower works for me just fine. Traveling partners need to respect one another’s privacy, but it works fine. We wouldn’t trade.
Excellent walk through. My wife and I will be shopping for an Airstream very soon for full time RV living. Like you, I’m pretty settled on the 27FB. My only issue is that I’m 6’2” and the shower will be a little tight.
Great info! Will be following you now, as we acquired a 33 ft Classic (2018) I was dreaming of a 23 foot Flying Cloud, but the hubby was receptive to the 33 ft. We have plenty of room, with 2 large pups, & the possibility of 3 grands visiting. Safe travels !
Hey how do you like your 33? I am considering it. There's not much info from people full-timing in a big one like that. Has it been restricting on where you can go, especially with National Parks??
Totally agree with you. Wife and I are under 6 feet tall and our Airstream works great for us. Zero waisted space in it. If you are over 6 feet tall and a bigger guy then you will really struggle in the showers of any model except the 33 Foot Classic. As to not having a slide issue.... after driving down the highway and seeing a slide deploy at 75 mph that sealed the deal for me. It wasn't a pretty site.
It’s made by Vornado. We bought it at Costco near Black Friday so we only paid under $40. I think the price has doubled since then. But its a 1500 watt, but I don’t know the model. Sorry.
I just recently found your channel and love it! Keep the videos coming! Love the quick tour. We recently ordered our airstream, and we got a 27 foot Globtrotter, twin beds, I'm wondering what year yours is, because they didn't have the end tables as an option, which is the primary reason we got twins, we needed some kind of nightstand.
Good points. For me, it would not work asI am a big guy and need the space, especially in the bathroom. Always admired Airstream, how they are constructed in the interior, but just doesn’t work for me. Finally ended up going to a class A DP and now have all the space I want.
Thanks! Looking at the flying cloud, we were thinking 27 or 28ft, this was very helpful!! Purchasing ours hopefully in January! Prepping for retirement in 13 months!
We just purchased a 28 foot FC after having a 25 foot FC. We also had a hard time deciding between the 27 and 28 foot models. The clincher for us was the 28 foot had the couch and it had the windows on the campsite side instead of windows that look at the opposite side of your campsite. While ours has oodles of storage, we did give up a dedicated pantry space and the one big closet; ours has a smaller main closet and the two on either side of the bed. Also, we did want the living area in the front since we will be spending 7 months of each year in an Airstream only park that we bought into and the living area in the front was better for that. As with most things, everyone has to decide for themselves what features are most important and what deficits they can live with. Hope it works out well for you!
We really loved the couch in the 28" foot and it was a close decision for us too. You're right about the lack of windows on the door side. I forgot to mention that in the video.
They are fabulous. But astronomically expensive. I always wonder how anyone can afford and or justify the cost of one. You could buy a house for what they cost.
AS plumbing is protected from freezing because the space under the floor is heated by the propane furnace. In really cold temps you would either have to run the furnace all the time or work something out. It would take a lot of propane if you did. Also moisture becomes an issue in long periods of cold weather use. It might really be a challenge.
We put the Berkeley in a five gallon bucket wrapped in a towel then put it next to the bed where its less likely to fall over. The AC does have a heat pump but it uses a lot of power and only works in creating temperatures and it not as quiet as the little heater that works great.
Good Airstream information. I'm a single full-timer in my 2020 19cb Caravel and have found more then anything that the peace of mind in the build quality and reliability of my Airstream far outweigh any small inconvenience to space constraint. I constantly meet folks on the road that have had major problems with their pull-outs. BTW...very few campgrounds that I have been in around the country where someone doesn't come up and compliment my AS...and it's usually a chick.
It’s true, people do come up all the time and say how much they like it. I don’t mind the space and slide outs are nice but they can cause lots of problems. I think it depends on the the way the slide is built. But hey, different strokes for different folks.
Nice video guys. We ordered a 28RBT so some of what you shared was relevant to us.
Great video. We have a 2019 Flying Cloud 25' Rear Bed Twin. It is our second Airstream. We spend the winter in Florida in it. Works great for us. We love the twin bed arrangement. Looked at RV's of all brands for 2 years before buying our first Airstream, a 2017 International 23D. Moved up to the 25' 2 years later. Love the towing experience. Once you have had an Airstream you probably will never have any thing else. Keep up the videos.
Could we spend a winter in Minnesota??
Very informative and I always enjoy watching your videos. And it helps that you’re so organized 😊 Safe travels to you guys!!
Great video. Our ‘11 27fb classic has almost the exact same floor plan - and it’s perfect for the two of us. Great for a few dinner/conversation guests and adequate for one extra to sleepover.
Not having slides is an enormous plus when we just pull over for lunch or rest (we can run AC for about 3 hours on batteries.) Just open the door and it’s ready to use.
Something everyone should know is the smaller the rig is the more places you can go with it. Every additional foot is a compromise especially in legacy campgrounds like in Yellowstone and other NPs.
BTW - I’m a pretty big guy - 6-1 - and the bath/shower works for me just fine. Traveling partners need to respect one another’s privacy, but it works fine.
We wouldn’t trade.
Excellent walk through. My wife and I will be shopping for an Airstream very soon for full time RV living. Like you, I’m pretty settled on the 27FB. My only issue is that I’m 6’2” and the shower will be a little tight.
You’re right it will be a little tight.
I’m 6-1 and the shower IS tight, but doable.
An Airstream is enough for me and me alone! ❤
Great info! Will be following you now, as we acquired a 33 ft Classic (2018) I was dreaming of a 23 foot Flying Cloud, but the hubby was receptive to the 33 ft. We have plenty of room, with 2 large pups, & the possibility of 3 grands visiting. Safe travels !
Hey how do you like your 33? I am considering it. There's not much info from people full-timing in a big one like that. Has it been restricting on where you can go, especially with National Parks??
Totally agree with you. Wife and I are under 6 feet tall and our Airstream works great for us. Zero waisted space in it. If you are over 6 feet tall and a bigger guy then you will really struggle in the showers of any model except the 33 Foot Classic. As to not having a slide issue.... after driving down the highway and seeing a slide deploy at 75 mph that sealed the deal for me. It wasn't a pretty site.
Slides are nice, but they can come with a hefty price.
I plan on buying an airstream eventually. Very nice Airstream and you have a lovely wife! Thanks for the info!
Just saw your airstream in our parking lot. Nice rig! It’s a lot bigger than I thought
Thanks you very much!
Great content! We Love our 28' International. Not having to worry about slides is good. New subscribers here!
Thx for sharing. We are looking to find a non-slide RV and Airstream really seems to fit the need.
Really like your heater/ fan. Which model is it?
It’s made by Vornado. We bought it at Costco near Black Friday so we only paid under $40. I think the price has doubled since then. But its a 1500 watt, but I don’t know the model. Sorry.
I just bought a 27FBQ Globetrotter, hopefully I’ll like it.😊
Great vid! See ya down the road!
Great video, beautiful couple!
I just recently found your channel and love it! Keep the videos coming! Love the quick tour. We recently ordered our airstream, and we got a 27 foot Globtrotter, twin beds, I'm wondering what year yours is, because they didn't have the end tables as an option, which is the primary reason we got twins, we needed some kind of nightstand.
Thanks! Ours is a 2018 with a queen bed and it has nightstands on both sides. We really wanted the walk around bed.
Good points. For me, it would not work asI am a big guy and need the space, especially in the bathroom. Always admired Airstream, how they are constructed in the interior, but just doesn’t work for me. Finally ended up going to a class A DP and now have all the space I want.
Yeah its not for everyone. But a class is very nice.
Excellent presentation! We own a 23FB 2021 flying cloud and absolutely love it!
Great information! We are going full time in June.
That’s Great! Say hi if you see us.
I love the box set on your table, where did you find it at?
Thanks! Looking at the flying cloud, we were thinking 27 or 28ft, this was very helpful!! Purchasing ours hopefully in January! Prepping for retirement in 13 months!
We just purchased a 28 foot FC after having a 25 foot FC. We also had a hard time deciding between the 27 and 28 foot models. The clincher for us was the 28 foot had the couch and it had the windows on the campsite side instead of windows that look at the opposite side of your campsite. While ours has oodles of storage, we did give up a dedicated pantry space and the one big closet; ours has a smaller main closet and the two on either side of the bed. Also, we did want the living area in the front since we will be spending 7 months of each year in an Airstream only park that we bought into and the living area in the front was better for that. As with most things, everyone has to decide for themselves what features are most important and what deficits they can live with. Hope it works out well for you!
That's great! Retirement is great too. Just keep yourself busy with travel and seeing new things or you might go crazy!
We really loved the couch in the 28" foot and it was a close decision for us too. You're right about the lack of windows on the door side. I forgot to mention that in the video.
Great info!
We'll be looking for one 2022 just like yours except with twin beds, can you share what year is yours, thanks
Ours is a 2018.
Love our 30’ Globetrotter. But live in it? No way.
They are fabulous. But astronomically expensive. I always wonder how anyone can afford and or justify the cost of one. You could buy a house for what they cost.
Well they don’t depreciate like other trailers do
Tell me about the box underneath the tv. Is it sitting on the cushion? Enjoyed your video. Thanks.
It’s just a junk storage. We move it to the floor when we move.
Would it work year round in the Midwest ? We are talking -30 below .
I know solar is on some
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AS plumbing is protected from freezing because the space under the floor is heated by the propane furnace. In really cold temps you would either have to run the furnace all the time or work something out. It would take a lot of propane if you did. Also moisture becomes an issue in long periods of cold weather use.
It might really be a challenge.
Where do you store the berke when traveling? Doesn’t your ac have a heat pump? So why have the space heater?
We put the Berkeley in a five gallon bucket wrapped in a towel then put it next to the bed where its less likely to fall over. The AC does have a heat pump but it uses a lot of power and only works in creating temperatures and it not as quiet as the little heater that works great.
Our AS heat pump only works down to low 40s.
I wondered what year your airstream is? If it was used, did you buy from private owner or dealer ?
Hi Karen, It is a 2018 and we bought it new at the dealer, Bay Area Airstream.
Thank you. Enjoying your content !
Just say no to slides.
We agree!
It would not work for me.
It’s not for everyone. But we love it.