5 Things We Love and Hate About Our Airstream Flying Cloud 23FB

[@JC-jw6dp]

Nice video, We have lived in our 2018, 28 foot international for almost 3 years and still love it. Happy travels

[@ExactlyErica]

Thank you so much! That’s amazing. We hope to do more travels soon. Thanks for watching!

[@Kecarter1]

Wd 40 will clean all of the stainless and rid and protect from rust. Also our little AS trailers seem to be more prone to moisture. So please remember to keep some damprid out will help you some too. We are on AS two in our life and love them as well. The WD 40 will make you a happy camper in terms of cleaning sinks faucets will polish up nice etc....anything metal it cleans.

[@ExactlyErica]

Thanks for this great information. We truly appreciate it!

[@plcdance63]

We just traded or 2020 23' Flying Could FB in for a 2021 27'Flying Cloud FB. The 23' was our 1st ever RV, and so we were learning.What we found was that in most of the places we camped, the best view from the 23' was when you were sitting on the toilet. The other thing was in the 23', the queen bed is turned sideways, so when my wife had to get up in the middle of the night to check out the fabulous view from the toilet, she had to crawl over me and usually one of our dogs. We had many great experiences in our 23', and are looking forward to many more in our 27'.

[@ExactlyErica]

Wow that’s a nicer trailer! Enjoy it!!! If only our truck could pull it…:(

[@plcdance63]

lol...We started air streaming later in life, so don't have as much time as you guys. Also, traveling in the 23' gave us a much better appreciation of the larger space in the 27'.

[@ExactlyErica]

@@plcdance63 yes, agreed! Everyone should get the one that fits their needs.

[@noellehaland2781]

Hey Phil, I would really LOVE if you could do a walk-through type video of your 2021 Flying Cloud 27FB. I'm having a really hard time finding anything, and the AS website is crap for really descriptive photos and/or videos. We're considering the AS you have as compared to the Flying Cloud 28RB.....we have the same issue with wanting to find walk-through videos on the 28RB too. If only an AS dealer near us actually had these on the lot that we could see in person....! Thanks so much! :)

[@ExactlyErica]

@@noellehaland2781 Agreed. There are only a few videos out there for Airstream, hence why we started the channel. We did try Colonial Airstream and found some videos there. Hope that helps!

[@lindseyluttmer9762]

Barkeepers friend is also a must have for your sink.

[@ExactlyErica]

I need to learn more about this. I’ve never heard of it. Thanks for the tip!

[@JB-ys8mj]

We have our 2021 23FB on order and enjoy your videos immensely. You guys are one of the only channels on KZbin doing videos on the 2021 FC model year so keep them coming for all of us who have to wait for ours. Would like to know if you ever figured out the hot water problem? Is it a setting or a defect? Thanks again

[@ExactlyErica]

Thanks so much for the kind words! We still haven’t figured out the hot water situation. It’s an error code of E3 and we need to call Airstream to investigate. The manual doesn’t really address it. We suspect it’s a setting issue as the hot water works once we turn it off and back on. It’s more annoying than anything. :) Thanks for watching!

[@DavidSmith3750]

Do you Not have ON DEMAND

[@jeffreymccormick836]

In reference to the stainless sinks. I call it “tea spotting”They are contaminated possibly with steel wool or some kind of scrubby pad make sure you use a stainless steel pad or a scotch bright pad to clean your sinks.

[@ExactlyErica]

Thanks for your suggestion. We haven’t used any type of sponge on the sink. So not sure what’s causing it.

[@richardmain8059]

It could be a manufacturing defect, which occurs when the manufacturer doesn’t remove all the metal contamination prior to the plating process, the contamination reveals itself as rust. You can use some green Scotch Bright Pads to remove the rust stain but it will come back because the surface is flawed with contamination ie. microscopic metal fragments that were not removed during the manufactures cleaning process prior to plating. Airstream should replace the subject sinks under warranty.

[@ExactlyErica]

@@richardmain8059 thanks for the comment. Probably a defect and not all sinks have this issue.

[@richardthomas6602]

Try using car wax on the sinks.

[@jamesvelvet3612]

@@richardmain8059 What is plated? The sink is brushed stainless steel.

[@LuvSubbin]

Great video! We too have our "Loves" and "Hates" about our Airstream. Paramount amongst those hates in our 22' AS is the "roundabout" cabinet which is designed to fling anything stored there into the never-regions of the chassis only to be retrieved with the greatest of efforts. Still, we love our Airstream and can't wait to get it back to Central Florida and do some serious Disney...

[@ExactlyErica]

Agreed, each Airstream has it’s things, but we still love it! Hoping you’ll make it back to Disney soon!!!

[@mikerossi411]

This is the first time I've seen any of your videos. Good job. I'd be very disappointed in the sinks. Airstream has found a manufacturer that makes them look like stainless steel. Stainless steel is a real eye catcher when shopping for an RV. Stainless steel doesn't rust. Anyone would be duped into thinking they were getting SS, unless they carried a little magnet. A magnet will not stick to non-ferrous metal. SS is a non-ferrous metal. If you have a magnet, try it out. I like your floor. I like the placement of the bathroom. Privacy is good, playing the radio is also a good way to disguise nature.

[@ExactlyErica]

Thanks so much for watching our videos! We definitely need to get the sink checked out during our next service. Thanks for your tip about the magnet-I will need to try that!

[@biz4twobiz463]

@@ExactlyErica hii. so, have you had an opportunity to test with a magnet?? I'm leaning they are not stainless steel...

[@chrismckenna4689]

Some stainless steel is magnetic.

[@ExactlyErica]

@@biz4twobiz463 we have not, that’s a good suggestion! I need to try it now. Thanks!

[@philo5096]

Twin beds would of been great. Its a great lookin Airstream though. Perfect size.

[@ExactlyErica]

Yes, a lot of folks prefer twin beds to sleep more! Thanks for watching!

[@JB-ys8mj]

Have to go to Globetrotter for twin beds. Another 25k

[@DavidLaFerney]

We have a 10 yr old 27fb classic and I covet your roll up shades. The pleated ones in our rig are a little fiddly. But we love ours - perfect or not.

[@ExactlyErica]

Thanks for sharing. So glad that you are still in your 27FB classic. We hope to be in ours for a while too. Thanks for watching!

[@TreySeasPath]

(sorry didn’t read all comments & if this is a repeat) suggestion for rust near sink: a light olive oil rub down?….at least it is safe to eat!

[@ExactlyErica]

Thank you for the suggestion. We actually have not heard this one yet and will give it a try. Thank you!

[@jesserevilla992]

The Floor comes from the Nautical scene lol We had it in our Boston Whaler 30 with cuddy cabin and loved it. But allot of small yachts carry that floor you have. Airstream likes to carry nick-pics from the Nautical industry. We don't currently own an Airstream. Yet I flirt with it lol

[@ExactlyErica]

Oh wow, I didn’t realize that! Thanks for sharing!

[@planlibre2020]

Thank you for the good video! It is very helpful~!!!

[@ExactlyErica]

Thanks so much for watching!!!

[@zmankhz]

Great video. Every RV in some way is a compromise. Airstreams should last virtually forever if well taken care of but its a trailer and does require some hitching/unhitching. A class A or class C obviously no hitching/unhitching unless you get a vehicle to tow behind and then your back to that. But then with a motor home you have an engine that will need repair/maintenance and depreciation with the miles on the motor. And even the multimillion dollar rigs still require you to handle the hookups to some degree so I don’t know any way to avoid it completely. Beyond that, an Airstream is in our future someday when we decide to upgrade since they are timeless and have longevity and don’t depreciate nearly as much as other rigs. Congrats on the AS though. They are great!

[@ExactlyErica]

Completely agree with your comments. We hope ours will last a while. Wishing you safe and happy travels in your near future! Thanks for watching!

[@joniboulware1436]

Agree with you on the flooring. You have a linen or burlap look so it just looks wrong on the floor. You need a valance on that bath shade.

[@ExactlyErica]

Yes, completely agree on both accounts! Thanks for watching!

[@2000talon]

The big spacious bathroom is number#1 Huh yes a stainless steel sink shouldn't rust? I get my Airstream outta the shop count down from ten days.. My floors I did grey plank to match the grey and black.looks sharp I have to admit🖤 stay tuned for my as video. It snowed today here in Canada🌨️ how's your weather?

[@ExactlyErica]

Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoy your Airstream once you get it back. Safe travels!

[@weaverswandering972]

I don't understand--you have a tankless water heater and it runs out of hot water. You must have something messed up in the settings of the water heater...it shouldn't run out of hot water. Maybe you have it set to turn off after so many gallons..or something. Oh and if you find that trailer that hooks/ unhooks, and levels itself ---let me know.

[@ExactlyErica]

:) I would love to find that trailer that unhooks itself. I do need to read the manual to figure out the water situation. It must be a setting I need to reset. Thanks for watching!

[@RustyPumpkinRanch]

You don’t have a tube for your sticky slinky under the Trailer? Mine is located towards the front, then you have room for your power cord and hoses in the rear.

[@ExactlyErica]

We do have that tube, but we don’t use it because our hose has an elbow. Thus, it doesn’t fit. But, we don’t mind the set up with the bumper as it works out pretty well. Thanks for watching!

[@ldd9672]

Love the 23👍 don’t worry about the cushions they can take a lot. The only thing i found concerning was the rust in the sink. Go through warranty on that as that should not be happening.

[@ExactlyErica]

Yes, that had us worried too. We are under warranty still and will have Airstream take a look. Thanks for watching!

[@DavidSmith3750]

Get some GALA. Rm darkening window film its not very dark really I Love it you can see out NOT. IN even with lights on Dark out We put it on All Sunroom windows and storm doors it’s WORTH the Money spent is removable and Reusable and. Reduces Condensation Dramatically absolutely Amazing. And STILL Enjoy your sunshine

[@ExactlyErica]

Great suggestion. Thank you!

[@JB-ys8mj]

We finally got of very own 2021 23FB. We’re on a shakedown week and really like every thing about the rig. I was wondering if you all accumulate water on the seat after a shower. Everything is level but it seem like a lot of water is left there when we’re done.

[@ExactlyErica]

Yes, it happens to us after a shower too. I think we might do a video on this in the future. It’s something we noticed has a new “hate.” We use a shower squeegee to clean the water after each shower and that helps. It’s a design element that they need to fix for the next Airstream for sure. Congrats on your Airstream! I’m so happy it arrived. Enjoy your travels!!!

[@JB-ys8mj]

Thanks for the quick reply. I’m glad it’s not just us

[@shuhe9078]

I am also going to buy Flying Cloud, I don’t know if Flying Cloud’s air-conditioning noise is loud.

[@ExactlyErica]

Hi! Congrats on your future home! The Flying Cloud comes with ducted AC which makes it much quieter than most travel trailer ACs. In my opinion it isn’t loud at all. Thanks for watching!

[@RCoperator]

Love the airstream video! We hope to get one someday!

[@ExactlyErica]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@lcaceci43]

Save your money for a solid house!

[@30redpillsaday71]

great channel guys

[@ExactlyErica]

Awww, thanks so much! We appreciate you watching!❤️

[@MrRasctwa]

about the sink, this is where Thor true colors are coming out of this beautiful airstream that you have. Shame. also with 37 gallon of water on board leaves you with under 700 lbs of cargo carry capacity, this does not seem alot but they do tow well. May I ask how much do the rv shop charge to wax the exterior? or what works for you to keep the aluminum looking in show room condition...

[@ExactlyErica]

Hi! When we last checked over a year ago, a wash and wax was $15/foot.

[@margaretcontreras2932]

Hi about the rust we have never gotten any . We love our beautiful 23 flying cloud. Where do you buy your bedding and about your bonus self leveling would be ideal❤️but to connect itself etc keep dreaming ❤️

[@ExactlyErica]

Thanks so much for watching! We use regular queen bed sheets from Target and Macy’s.

[@codeslob2464]

I love all the windows and layouts of the Flying Clouds/Internationals.. However, I really hate the vinyl floor designs in ALL of the 2021 models.. except for the Bambi, which doesn’t have enough windows. I hate the vinyl floors so much so that I’m waiting it out until 2022 to buy one.. really hoping they get rid of those horrendous floors. 😂

[@ExactlyErica]

Yes! Totally agree. I get they were going for a theme, but a floor should look like a floor, not sand. :) Thanks for watching!

[@codeslob2464]

@@ExactlyErica Thanks.😊 How do you like the LP tankless heater? It scares me to think the water can heat up too fast and burn. I prefer an old fashioned water heater with a tank, but I’m old and slow.😂

[@ExactlyErica]

@@codeslob2464 It’s actually great! The water does take a few seconds to heat up, it’s not that automatic, but it does get really hot if you like it hot.

[@codeslob2464]

@@ExactlyErica It works well offshore for you guys? Maybe I’ll give it a try then.. I’m just old and slow and intimidated by all these new high-tech contraptions. 😉 Thanks for all the valuable info. ❤️❤️

[@notachannel4u]

Spots rust is normal on some stainless steel you should use less aggressive cleaners ( seven gen or plant based ones) and clean it with proper stainless steel cleaners. My dog leek my Vicking stainless still freezer and it’s get some rust spot on the stainless still door. But then I clean it with proper product and all is gone

[@ExactlyErica]

We haven’t used aggressive cleaners. The bathroom sink has no issues and gets used much more. Looks to be a defective material but “barkeepers friend” seemed to have cleaned it up. We now have a bottle of that stuff in the RV ready when it happens again.

[@jamesyao9199]

I don’t know why this model doesn’t have porthole window on washroom door which is icon of airstream! Actually they post pic with porthole on the official website!

[@ExactlyErica]

Hi, good catch. We also noticed that in some of the marketing materials it shows it but then in some of the videos and some other pictures it doesn’t . Thanks for watching!

[@notachannel4u]

My is the international 23FQB. Not sure if is the same sink.

[@RockGlock10]

You should have your water heater serviced, and, for sure, the sink replaced. Stainless steel should not rust like that. Thanks.

[@ExactlyErica]

Thanks for the suggestion, we do need to take it in since it’s still under warranty. Thanks for watching!

[@Pawildsbigfootedition]

Barkeepers friend for the sink at the first sign of rust.

[@ExactlyErica]

Thanks for the recommendation, we just bought it!

[@lifes2short4bs73]

What do you tow your Airstream with? 1/2 tone, 3/4 ton gaser or diesel? How well does it tow?

[@ExactlyErica]

Hi! We tow with a half ton Ford Raptor pick up truck. Check out our video “why we chose” this Airstream and we explain why this Airstream in particular was perfect for us to pull with our Ford Raptor.

[@gerrynightingale9045]

*The carbon content of the steel is very high, indicating it's 'low-grade' steel that's been 'brush-polished' for sheen* ( *likely it's Chinese in origin...their concept of 'stainless steel' is very different than Western standards* ) *In any event I would like to see a response from 'Airstream' on the issue, because 'water spots' should NOT serve to create the 'rust blooms' I'm seeing in the video* *'AS' should 'make this right' on a high-end $100K coach and install new sinks for you*

[@gerrynightingale9045]

*The 'gap' situation is an easy remedy* *Just place some 'window film' on the inside of the glass with the 'shiny-side' facing-out for one or two inch 'borders'...you can see out from inside, but not from 'outside' at all*

[@ExactlyErica]

@@gerrynightingale9045 thank you for this suggestion!

[@ssranon]

Was going to post a similar reply. The rust stains indicates rather low quality stainless steel. With Covid there may have been a drop in quality from Airstream's sink supplier. It's good you have it on video, I would take the evidence back to your Airstream dealer and ask them to make it right. Hopefully the next shipment of sinks Airstream receives is higher quality, and they can swap out your sink for one that is actual good quality stainless steel. For comparison, the stainless sink in my kitchen is 15 years old and has never had a speck of rust, and it's wet most of the time.

[@ExactlyErica]

@@ssranon thank you for this, I appreciate it. We do need to take it for service soon and will have the dealer fix this. Thanks for watching!

[@JB-ys8mj]

I have also found the door to be problematic. I can’t figure out how to keep it half way open as to not block one of the dinette windows. I’m really afraid of it hitting the open glass window if open

[@ExactlyErica]

Yes, agreed! If you open it carelessly you have to be careful with the window.

[@tommykoltiska6677]

I love the flooring. The wood to me is just not as desirable.

[@ExactlyErica]

The flooring is definitely different! It is growing on me. :)

[@TopwizSoft]

My butter knives get the same rust spots. Butter knives are a harder stainless steel than spoons & forks.

[@ExactlyErica]

Interesting! At least we know it’s somewhat normal then. Thanks for this information!

[@rhassett1166]

CLR cleaner (calcium/lime/rust) works great.

[@ExactlyErica]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@rhassett1166]

@@ExactlyErica You’re welcome.

[@jamesweigh3178]

I love your wishes!! Hahaha

[@ExactlyErica]

Ha! If only they would come true...:)

[@battymaria16]

About the water temp in your shower, I just watched this other video that shows a hack to set your water temp. Look at time stamp 37:30 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHSWoKOlbs2hmdE

[@ExactlyErica]

Thank you, I just watched the video and this may solve our problem! I truly appreciate the community here as that’s how we all learn. Thank you again!!!

[@battymaria16]

@@ExactlyErica You are most welcome. I don’t even own an RV. Lol. But we are Disney geeks too, so that drew me to your videos. We are DVC so probably won’t be staying in that beautiful campground.

[@ExactlyErica]

@@battymaria16 Well I definitely now send you a virtual hug! Thanks for looking this info up when you don’t even have an RV! Lol Appreciate you watching the Airstream videos. We will add new Disney content soon. I have a really cool video we are editing next that I’m excited to post soon. 😊

[@battymaria16]

@@ExactlyErica I love Airstream, so I watch the promotional walk through videos. I just happened to watch one of theirs before I watched yours. Glad I could help with your issue. 💗

[@thomasmccormick3730]

Spray sinks with rain n-x

[@ExactlyErica]

“Barkeepers Friend” was recommended to us by viewers and by Airstream. Didn’t know you could use RainX for sinks.

[@tWz4462]

The floor is supposed to be a linen look.. fabric.

[@ExactlyErica]

Aw, makes sense now. Thanks for watching!

[@22ERICSHELLY]

Coconut oil on the sink. May Jesus continue to bless you and your family

[@ExactlyErica]

Thank you so much!

[@charlescoushaine]

Another great video! I will keep these 5 dislikes in mind during my buying process! Thanks!

[@ExactlyErica]

Overall it’s a great purchase and we couldn’t be happier. Good luck in your decision making! Thanks for watching!

[@daver1787]

Those sinks shouldn’t show rust. You should call air stream about the sinks. I think the supplier of the sinks is at fault here.

[@ExactlyErica]

We did notify Airstream and they did not do anything unfortunately. They told us to try Barkeepers friend as a solution. Though I agree with you and I was a bit disappointed that this was even an issue.

[@kennethoehrlein9067]

The microwave door should open the other way.

[@ExactlyErica]

I’ll have to double check. I never noticed this. Thanks for watching!

[@rgarri6396]

Rust has got to go, under warranty needs to be replaced.

[@ExactlyErica]

Agreed! We need to take it in still for service. Thanks for watching!

[@rgarri6396]

@@ExactlyErica you need to look very close at bottom of your door and see if it is cutting into frame of trailer, this is a serious problem with airstreams. If you see a black mark it damaged .

[@ExactlyErica]

@@rgarri6396 Thanks for the tip, we will be on the lookout. We haven’t noticed anything thus far. Thanks for watching!

[@fckjb284]

Throw rugs for the floor.😎

[@ExactlyErica]

Thanks for watching!