Airstream Bambi 19CB (Unbiased RV Review)

[@johnmccool6875]

great review thanks! I love this model for solo travelling and towing behind a mid-size truck.

[@ritaweygint4038]

This is the one I am seriously thinking about... Love it 💕

[@DoesSizeMatter]

It's a popular one, we liked it to. Let us know if you get one, we'd love to celebrate with you. Thanks for watching.

[@dalesimpson2805]

How did it turn out?

[@huckleberrychris]

In some states like Colorado, it's the law...you have to have a light on the rear license plate. Thanks for the review 😊

[@DoesSizeMatter]

Haha, makes sense they need to be able to see that you are legal. Thanks for watching.

[@duvessa2003]

It’s funny that you do not describe the bedroom curtain as being for privacy rather for “If you didn’t want to make the bed.” Love it.

[@DoesSizeMatter]

You caught me, now you know what my priorities are. haha thanks for watching.

[@vonheimlerstrudel]

How tall are you? I am 5-8”. I wonder if the bathroom would be cramped for me.

[@denisebumby8856]

I am 5' tall, hope that helps. Thanks for watching

[@egjr0765]

Great video and you did a nice review of the Bambi. The Woodlands, Texas

[@DoesSizeMatter]

Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching.

[@DebYman62]

Great video. Love your reviews. First time posting. Love your style and information you provide

[@DoesSizeMatter]

Really appreciate your post. Thanks for spending your time with us. It's nice to know you are watching and like the information.

[@spoonierv1543]

One thing I like about those two tiny windows, which only the littlest Airstreams have, is that I feel more secure leaving them open like at night at a rest stop than if I only had big windows. I noticed recently one of the vans (I don’t remember what brand) had window stops like you would use to secure windows cracked open in a house. Something I notice as a woman living in an RV alone. Btw, I’m not able to open the big front window myself. You’re supposed to do both latches at the same time to avoid damaging the window and I can’t lean / reach across the table and get enough leverage on both latches at the same time.

[@DoesSizeMatter]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I know those window latches can be tough. I can see your point about reaching across to open them but yes those small windows are so special. Thanks for spending your time with us.

[@selenedismukes8530]

can a pole, metal or wood, with or without notches, or cut in 1/2 to ease leverage on arms, help? @@DoesSizeMatter

[@brucemurray3725]

Not really into airstreams, but I do love you reviews. Thanks for the video

[@DoesSizeMatter]

Thanks for saying so. We appreciate you spending your time with us. What would you like to see more of?

[@brucemurray3725]

@@DoesSizeMatter It's hard to say. You did an outstanding reviews on 4 GD I was looking at. Did not see Montana 5th 3122RL and 295RL. Possibly Class A under 35 foot that can 5000 pounds.

[@jenncria]

You have me leaning towards this one and I’ll add a 3 inch lift for overlanding

[@DoesSizeMatter]

Oh really, that sounds interesting. This is a nice one. Glad we could help, let us know if you go for it. thanks for watching

[@RickMartinYouTube]

Traveling across country in a Casita now but always liked these - one concern is hail storms that you run across in the west and central USA....they'd torture the airstream w/ hundreds of dings/dents.

[@DoesSizeMatter]

We have heard of these issues. I guess an Airstream owner has a plan for those situations but it would be worrisome. Hope you have found a spot to stay put for the time being and can resume your travels soon. Thanks for watching.

[@stuwardw]

Great review as always. If you ever get a chance we would love to see a review and hear your opinions on the "Wonder" by Leisure travel vans.

[@DoesSizeMatter]

Thanks and you are so reading my mind. I am, as we speak, researching for the Calgary RV Expo and Leisure Travel Vans are on the top of my list. I am also doing the Rockwood Mini Light and the Sandpiper as viewer requests. I can't wait. Filming will be Jan 30 - Feb 3 in Calgary and then we will be at Jacksonville and West Palm Beach shows in Feb as well so I am hoping you will see one of the Leisure Vans in Feb. Thanks for watching.

[@stuwardw]

@@DoesSizeMatter awesome! We are really interested in them. They seem like great quality and we cant wait to hear your opinions.

[@DoesSizeMatter]

Happy to help and you know I'm gonna get into them and want one too ;) I think they are kind of pricy though but I will still love them.

[@stuwardw]

@@DoesSizeMatter they aren't horribly priced when you take into consideration what you are getting. My brand new f350 and reflection 303rls was about the same, I think.

[@DoesSizeMatter]

Thank you for recognizing that. Often folks just compare one RV to another not taking into account the big expense the tow vehicle adds and these B+ and C's include the motorized part. Looking forward to sharing these with you.

[@LarryManiccia]

Being that these Airstreams are all metal construction for the frame and outside surface materials do these units get super hot in the summer compared to rigs made of fiberglass outer shell?

[@DoesSizeMatter]

Great question and we can only answer it partially. First Airstreams do not have the best insulation factor for cold or warmth. As far as whether the aluminum gets hotter then fiberglass we would say yes. Our actual experience was in the Airstream Nest which is fiberglass and we felt it cooled off well with just the cross breeze from windows. Now when you ask about fiberglass there are 2 types, the fiberglass shell type and the fiberglass laminated wall type. Both of these generally have different types of insulation in them then the aluminum airstreams and the thickness of that insulation will play a big part in how cool they stay. So here is our really general answer. We would expect to need to use A/C in any trailer similar in size to an Airstream in hot weather or have windows with great cross ventilation which most often the Airstream is better at. Hope that helps. thanks for watching

[@fernm9577]

I’m impressed.

[@dongather7228]

Like the fact that you pointed out your likes as well as your dislikes. Never lose sight of those things that matter to you personally. This has a great layout but for me is too contemporary. Lack of natural wood, I feel lost as you take me through on the tour. This is a clean trailer - laboratory clean. Keep up the reviews, as they are (real world) and from your heart.

[@DoesSizeMatter]

Thanks for the kind words. I agree each style/floorplan/manufacturer isn't for everybody. We try to show different rigs so folks can find something they like. We always say there's a right RV out there for everyone and we just love helping people find their's. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts.

[@ceagerardo]

thanks

[@DoesSizeMatter]

No problem, hope it was helpful. Thanks for watching

[@ceagerardo]

@@DoesSizeMatter amaizing now i like to buy one 19 ft

[@DoesSizeMatter]

@@ceagerardo Now you are starting to sound like me. haha Every time I see a new one I am telling Kory, 'now I want one of these'

[@ceagerardo]

@@DoesSizeMatter yes !!! now after watching your video , we need one ...soo thanks so much !!!!

[@ShinerBockGirlz]

Y'all are such a cute couple...how tall are both of you? I'm 5 foot 2 in heels!!....I'm trying to judge how things would work with me....thanks!!

[@DoesSizeMatter]

Hey there, Kory is 4'6' and I am 5' tall. Hope that helps. I think you would manage just fine in this space. It is really nice. Thanks for watching.

[@ShinerBockGirlz]

@@DoesSizeMatter thanks so much...yall are super cute....enjoyed the video...Godbless..

[@easydoesit1962]

Is there an exhaust fan in the shower/toilet area? My apologies if this has alrerady been asked - I didn't go through all the previous comments.

[@DoesSizeMatter]

Hey Jody, there is a fan in the main area of the trailer and there is a gap at the top of the door to allow for air circulation. So the answer to your question is no not in the shower/toilet area but yes there is one that would ventilate that area. This is a small trailer and as long as air can easily flow from the shower/toilet area the main fan should do the trick. You can see it best at 17:33 in the video. Hope that helps, thanks for watching.

[@easydoesit1962]

@@DoesSizeMatter ...Thank you! 😊👍

[@dougmoore5252]

Thank you!

[@DoesSizeMatter]

and thank you for watching. Glad you liked it.

[@vonheimlerstrudel]

I like this one😊

[@Smokey66s]

Difference between Italian plywood and American plywood?

[@DoesSizeMatter]

Liteply is made of poplar instead of birch and is generally lighter in weight and can be a nicer finished look. Hope that helps. thanks for watching.

[@janebray9392]

What is the inside length?(floor)

[@DoesSizeMatter]

The length that AS quotes is from the middle of the hitch to the rear bumper. They don't give a specific length of interior space but you could take the exterior number and subtract the space from the middle of the hitch to the inside of the front wall and then subtract the space from the edge of the rear bumper to the inside of the rear wall and what is left would be the interior length. Hope that helps you. The other number that might be more helpful to you would be the interior floor space from the bathroom door to the edge of the dinette, as this would be the actual useable walking space. Let us know if you have any other questions. Thanks for watching

[@DavidMcbrady]

I LOVE IT> ITS PERFECT FOR ME

[@DoesSizeMatter]

It is nice we agree. You get so much in a small light space. So.... are you getting one? Thanks for watching.

[@DavidMcbrady]

@@DoesSizeMatter I think that is the perfect size for one person., Also, its not so huge that it attracts attention and it is slightly smaller than what I am pulling it with so less of a chance of the tail wagging the dog (off into the ditch!)

[@DoesSizeMatter]

@@DavidMcbrady Ya that is an advantage of the small trailer but I bet you will attract attention still, this trailer is so cute and every Airstream attracts attention. They are sooo cool.

[@CowboyStag]

Groovy

[@huckleberrychris]

Just saw Bambi yesterday at the Denver RV show. It was about $45k here. Seemed overpriced even for an Airstream. I agree with you, but your being pretty nice. Thanks

[@DoesSizeMatter]

There is lots to like but they are not for everyone depending on a person's priorities and budget so I hear what you are saying. How was the Denver show? We are just getting ourselves scheduled up for shows starting in Calgary and then heading to Florida.

[@huckleberrychris]

@@DoesSizeMatter I wasn't thrilled about Denver....not a big City person. $30 for parking, $12 each to get in. And smaller volume. It's just me and my dog, sometimes a girl friend. I like the smaller ones because I can kinda go off road. But I also plan to stay out for weeks at a time.I could haul a 24 footer with my truck, but I like being outdoors hiking and fishing. And my friend is looking at vans like the sprinter, but wants 4 wheel drive.

[@DoesSizeMatter]

@@huckleberrychris wow, that's steep for parking! It's all a trade off isn't it. Small is good, lighter, easier to get into places but then you are faced with the smaller tanks and space. I like the vans too. That is what I am researching today and hope to do some filming on in Calgary. Keep looking you will find the right one. Let us know if we can help in any way. Thanks for watching.

[@shiftintohigh5564]

Ok, this is like Airstream Porn? For those of us weak...it’s an enabler?? Nicely done good people. Excellent review.👍👍😎😎

[@DoesSizeMatter]

Glad you liked it. Airstream porn....hmmm, never thought of that. We just love them too and will film one whenever we get the chance. Thanks for watching

[@brucegor]

bed does not look like it would accomdate my 6+ footedness

[@DoesSizeMatter]

The bed is 48"x76". I would think your height generally would have some trouble in an Airstream but boy have we seen some great 5th wheels for you. You could reach all of the cupboards we can't :) Thanks for watching.

[@brucegor]

@@DoesSizeMatter crap im actually 76 inchs long. looks like wife sleeps on window side

[@brucegor]

@@DoesSizeMatter just bought an f150 with v6 eco. looking for something not hiediously expensive or heavy

[@DoesSizeMatter]

@@brucegor Wow tall people problems, we can never imagine what they are :) haha

[@DoesSizeMatter]

@@brucegor Well the Airstream will fit nicely into the not too heavy category but they are pretty expensive. I guess the question is whether you are willing to look at other brands?

[@Jollyprez]

Disappointed there's no range hood at that price. Otherwise, it's the layout I like.

[@DoesSizeMatter]

I see your point on that. It seems the smaller Airstreams, Nest, Bambi, and Basecamp do not have it but yet the 20' Caravel did??? I'm not sure at what point @airstream decides to put them in but it would be great if a rep wanted to chime in here in the comments to let us know. Thanks for watching and bringing this detail up.

[@talldude5841]

like yoiur vids, but I am 6'6" tall, cant relate, just sayin.

[@DoesSizeMatter]

Haha, glad you like them but we can't imagine what it's like up there where you are either? Guess it's always good to try to see things from other's perspectives right! Thanks for watching

[@rodneyjackson3281]

Size does matter

[@DoesSizeMatter]

It really depends on what your wants, needs and priorities are. For some folks the smaller trailers are the best for their needs, type of travel and budget. We really like the small airstreams. Thanks for watching.

[@jamespolucha6911]

$45K ? Are you kidding me ?

[@DoesSizeMatter]

Airstreams are known to have large price tags. Thanks for watching.

[@oxdogoxSF]

So you would NEVER buy one of these LOL

[@kenmatthews6476]

That’s an Airstream in name only. Hella cheap quality.

[@DoesSizeMatter]

Well it is an actual Airstream, made by the same company that makes all Airstreams to the same build quality of any of the other Airstreams. If you have researched evidence of how this one is different you can send it to [e-mail] and we will take a look at it and share it after verification. Thanks for watching.

[@Spoolingturbski]

Thor allows airstream to engineer and build separate and freely. Airstream is arguably the best in the business.