The Airstream Flying Cloud is Expensive and SO Worth It! In-Depth Review & Walkaround

We take a look at all the high-end features on the Airstream Flying Cloud.
Can-Am RV website: www.canamrv.ca/rv-brands/airs...
Flying Cloud 30FB BUNK SPECIFICATIONS
GVWR (lbs) 8800
Shipping Weight (lbs) 6557
Hitch Weight (lbs) 903
Cargo Capacity (lbs) 2243
Exterior Length (ft) 30' 10"
Exterior Width (ft) 8' 5.5"
Exterior Height (ft) 9' 9"
Fresh Water (gal) 52
Grey Water (gal) 41
Black Water (gal) 35
LPG (lbs) 2 x 30lbs
#Airstream #FlyingCloud #TravelTrailers

[@NotThatBob]

My wife and I finally are able to afford the Flying Cloud 25fb. We ordered the back hatch option. Very excited. We looked at so many RVs, made so many phone calls to manufacturers, watched tons of videos and yes we feel very comfortable with our order. Happy camping everyone.

[@guthrie1960]

So give everyone an up date. How's it working out for you....

[@NotThatBob]

@@guthrie1960 So far 3 camping outings. I pull the RV with a Ram 1500. Went through Montana mountains, no grade was so steep that I couldn't accelerate. (Not saying you should) I had Airstream install Blue Ox SwayPro. This is not as hard as it looks to hookup or remove. I had a harder time with the awning than the hitch. I drove through some strong winds, 18 wheelers were having a hard time as were a few RVs. I had very little sway if any. The RV has no issues. The solar permits me to keep the roof fans on while it sits in the driveway. This is amazing as it keeps the Airstream dry and cool. I camped once with just electricity, once with water and elect. and once with water, elect, and drain hookup. OMG I love being on a drain lol. I have the backup camera so backing is very easy. To get used to backing, just go to a Walmart parking lot or some place wide open. Watch youtube vids 1st. As for camping with the airstream, it's better than a hotel imo (Not upscale hotel) My daughter, her 2 boys, 2 dogs and my wife and I could sit at the table and eat. My wife sat beside me and ate off her lap. The RV is a joy to pull and live in. I can see why some people live in the RV. The beds are hard. I like it, my wife got a mattress topper. Everything works as it should. No issues at all. The stairs are funky but once you lower them a few times, you get it. The awning is another story. The awning works great once you learn the tricks of using it. WATCH KZbin, don't listen to Airstream, they don't know how to open it lol. Seriously, this was the only feature that gave me problems. BUT!!!! Once you know how to open the awnings, it's so easy a caveman can do it. I had Airstream ceramic coat the RV. Glad I did. it sits under my neighbor's pines. NOTHING sticks! OMG it's so nice. So in short. I got a very well built RV. I love it. It's fun to use, a pleasure to be in and easy to inspect before and after camping. If you have kids, a family with 2 or 3 kids is fine imo. The bunks are GREAT for the grand-kids. I LOVE the looks of the trailer, I love camping with it. OH! The shower is GREAT! I'm 6ft. I can shower, turn and have no problems. I'm also stocky. Yes you have to watch your elbows, but a shower is very very doable. (Hot water sort of cuts on and off with the new tankless hot water system) but it's ok once you get used to how it works. I can walk front to back standing tall. Lots of storage. We haven't filled all the spaces yet. The fridge gets cold fast! I was told it can take 24hrs to reach fridge temps, not so! My freezer is below 32f after about 6 hrs. So what I do is before I leave, turn it on, let it freeze up with food inside, and the fridge stays cold for a very long time when off. Last trip we got home tired. We left everything in the fridge and the meat was still frozen. 24hrs later my beer was still cold so yeah, I drank it. You do get people asking questions when you pull into a campsite. Some people want to look inside. I don't feel I'm missing out without slideouts. In conclusion, the Airstream (25FB) is the perfect size trailer for me, my wife and 2 dogs. (Newfie and black lab). My daughter and kids can join us for meals, watch movies and we're comfortable. We all sit. This is not camping, it's Glamping! Also, I loved camping before this. But as I get older, this is more my style lol. If you don't like camping or travelling, an Airstream won't change that I don't think. But I can honestly say, the Airstream has me loving camping again. PS: Being able to stop on a long drive, use your own bathroom, feed the dogs in the trailer when it's raining, is great. The fridge stays cold so your bottled water is ice cold even though the fridge is off. No public washrooms. Keep water in the tank so you can flush and wash your hands and all is good.

[@guthrie1960]

@@NotThatBob thanks for the update!

[@brittabrand6645]

@@NotThatBob thank you so much for your detailed update. We’re also looking at the flying cloud 25fb . The 2022 just came out and have some updates like the 8cb fridge. We can’t wait start our life’s with an airstream. We first looked at the globetrotter, but ups 😬 they are about 20k more than the flying cloud. Not so sure it’s worth it. So, thank you again for your update which made me really exited. We heard that it can take up to one year waiting for a new one. Will see. Good luck 🍀

[@NotThatBob]

@@brittabrand6645 I'm so excited for you. As I use the RV more, I love it more. It's really becoming our second home. I'm hoping all goes well for you. My airstream experience at the dealer was A1 great. These guys really did go above and beyond helping me with hooking the trailer to my truck. Hope you give us an update on where you went and how things went on the 1st trip. May I suggest for the 1st trip to find a place close to home. We had no issues, but it's nice to know your home is only a few hrs away if you need something. If you've never pulled a trailer, this can be a little scary, but I promise, it's easier than you may think. All the very best to you, and you really did make a good choice. Get ready for people to ask you questions lol.

[@machfive916]

As an RV/travel trailer enthusiast, I loved this video. TK dad did an excellent job on this review. Just long enough to touch on most of the major attributes without being too long.

[@R.Nelson]

Good back ground story the Airstream trailer Company...nice job King Dad!!!☺

[@TOPTENTRAVEL01]

Fascinating story about the genesis of the Airstream design! Love the old-school, retro feeling of the Airstream. Just love them.

[@Greg-wz7fk]

My family has some property where my grandfather placed several travel trailers to permanently stay there. They have been there for well over 30 years. A couple became unusable after time due to weather and rodents getting inside, a good amount remain. The ones that held up the best were the airstreams. Rodents don't get inside and they are weather tight. Even after going in one maybe once a year the only thing inside is maybe dust. If we actually fixed one up (we wouldn't since they remain there) it would look brand new going down the road.

[@TruckKing]

And that is the kind of testimonial that speaks to the quality of the Airstream. Thanks

[@alecgevry96]

That’s great to hear! I’m looking at airstreams as an option to park semi-permanently on my land as an alternative to building a cabin plus having the added benefit of be able to take it anywhere I want to go. It’s good to hear that the rodents haven’t been an issue in your experience.

[@anthonysourdiff1835]

Great job on tour Stephen's dad. Love the airstream trailer

[@jeffsweeney997]

Awesome Video, We purchased our new 2019 ASFC25 RB just over one year ago. We love it!

[@michaelcometto9856]

Wow that's beautiful. Great review!!!

[@MickPsyphon]

Airstream RV's are truly great! Aside from being easy on the eyes, they most certainly do offer longevity. Having said that, I need to preface the rest of my comment by stating that I thoroughly enjoy and respect the Truck King truck reviews. In that area, you guys are right up there with TFL Truck... honest... straightforward... down to Earth. Love ya! ...and now for the negativity: Airstream ARE NOT worth the money! I make no apologies. When the 3-year warranty runs out, you're on your own; and it will cost bug $$$$$ the repair one. Aside from that, despite the alleged depreciation value on them, just try and sell one for near 90% value. They're are two kinds of people on the market for used RV's: Suckers who don't do their homework; and those who won't go close to that price $$$$$. Don't get me wrong! They're great RV's, but just as with a Porsche, or any European performance car, as soon as the warranty runs out, you either need to have more money than cares in the world, or you're going broke. Modern RV construction uses materials that are lighter, stronger, more durable and offer better insulation value than what Airstream is pimping out; and for much less. This is one argument on which I cannot stand with you, Truck King... but I still love you guys!!! 😁👍

[@donaldogerber8378]

Beautiful Airstream :) you two are a really good team!

[@getlosttoday4045]

Wish you has an old airstream to compare. Awewome review guys!

[@extspence]

Ordered the Flying Cloud Office 30, can't wait to get it!

[@ms.pleasure7683]

Great presentation 😃🎉l really like your honesty as well as you carefree and relax stance about the product! Your candor was refreshing as well as entertaining sir😊😂❤️ much continued success to you! Blessings Chrissy😇🥰❤️☀️

[@TEA-fj3ut]

Back in high school our dad bought a used mid 70's 31' Sovereign or Excell that we live in for years. We went our separate ways but we still have it in the family. Now in need of a major restoration from the wheels to the ceiling that might even need gutting. I think it might be more expensive to rebuild it than to buy a good used bambi or safari.

[@ldd9672]

Love it.....would love to see u do a walk through on the globetrotter 23 twin 😀

[@sticrzy123]

I purchased a 30ft 2016 Airstream International Signature Series with 7 year bumper to bumper warranty before Covid prices at a little over $60k . It is now worth and I’ve been offered $100k . I can say even thou I could make some good money I will never sale it , we love everything about it from how it Tows , the quality and ease of use . You can actually spend more time planning and doing your trips instead of it staying in the shop . Stay away from campers with EPDM rubber roofs

[@R.Nelson]

It's King Dad!!!...Hey buddy!!🌞 Good morning!!

[@kenp4464]

Well done sir. I'll never own one, but you convinced me that I should.

[@erineopenaloza8311]

The wife and I just started to look at RV trailers. Now I’m going to be disappointed because I know I can’t afford one of these 😆

[@jasonbergeron6347]

Man if you think a Flying Cloud is the top of the line for Airstream......go look at a Classic. The 33' Classic will set your hair on fire its so nice. We own a 25' Flying Cloud FB and are ready to trade it off for a 28' or 30' International line or Classic. Surprised that unit does not have a full awning package. The Flying Clouds in the US that are longer than 27' have full awning packages. That's quite a price in CAD for you guys. The 30' and 33' Classic which is the Flagship of Airstream goes for 158k - 173k brand new in USD. The Flying Cloud 30' footers go for a lot less south of the border 98-109k USD. I don't think we are that far apart in our respective currencies. Pretty good walk-through all the same. Flying Cloud is just a very basic model compared to the International, Globetrotter, and Classic. Cheers!

[@TheLongLife]

Lovely video. We've been rv'ing for 10+ years and just recently switched to Airstream and so far are in love 💕 !

[@cremazie]

I’ve really wanted to get one but bought a brand new Motorhome instead and still paid less! You are right, Airstream is built so well though!

[@dougsmith7195]

I changed my mind on that after spending some time surfing the AirForums. For the price there still are a lot of issues.

[@whimpypatrol5503]

you can winter in it like my rocky mountain Colorado grandmother did -- drive it to sunny California

[@dreblackberry]

Awesome review..only thing is I am a big guy and the chair dinette table might be an issue for me to fit in lol...

[@rxonmymind8362]

Good thing is is swivels to easily accommodate big guys.

[@redtitan29]

I wanted an airstream all my life! When it came time to get serious and started looking to purchase I ended up buying an ATC instead. It’s what an airstream would be in a toy hauler form factor.

[@rgarri6396]

I have an airstream and I had ATC build me a custom trailer, both outstanding!

[@robertyoung8289]

Should come with a truck for that price!

[@stevecuddy1518]

On my 3rd Airstream. 23 foot, 25 foot and now a 27 foot. Yes they are expensive....until you sell them....then you get almost all your money back. Our 25 foot we sold for 4k more than we paid for it. The 23 foot we sold for 3.5k less than we paid for it. Oh by they way that was after 6 years of use. Do that with any other 6 year old RV.

[@HOWdr1]

I have FC 25fb 2018 76k good deal and love it

[@Bama1963]

They are very nice travel trailers and are worth more than most others but not that much more. You can buy a new 31" Coachmen Apex ultra lite with a huge slide out, two recliners, a sofa and dinette just for starters for $32,000 or less.

[@pdmullgirl]

I want one. ❤️💜💚

[@dougsmith7195]

Nice but I think the BEST TRAILER on the market is the ESCAPE 5.0TA built in British Columbia, 2 piece Fibreglass shell will never leak and doesn’t depreciate. Compare to the Trilliums of the 1970’s, still highly sought after.

[@garyflick9172]

Not a trailer its a fifth wheel and looks like a cheap one

[@dougsmith7195]

@@garyflick9172 It’s molded Fibreglass, built like a boat. They also build a 17’, 19’, and a 21’. A 23’ is in development. After owning 4 stick and tin trailers, I would never go back. Upside, they last forever, downside, no fireplace or recliners. My Tundra doesn’t even know my Escape 19 is back there.

[@dougsmith7195]

@@garyflick9172 It’s molded Fibreglass, built like a boat. They also build a 17’, 19’, and a 21’. A 23’ is in development. After owning 4 stick and tin trailers, I would never go back. Upside, they last forever, downside, no fireplace or recliners. My Tundra doesn’t even know my Escape 19 is back there.

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

I do wish Airstream would build a big toy hauler preferably gooseneck or 5th Wheel...I have too many toys to consider this.

[@MrSweetHart6976]

For that kind of price and in this day and age, they should be able to design and incorporate some nice slide outs into these trailers.

[@ldd9672]

A-lot of people aren’t interested in slide outs 😀 also higher risk of leaks with time imo

[@roblowndes7829]

@@ldd9672 Yep, and heavier.

[@rxonmymind8362]

They did and dropped them. For a reason.

[@stevenhuckaby2902]

Check out the Flagship Airstream Clasic,

[@BB-in1fb]

Hi , we are looking at older Airstream Trav Trlrs and want to know which models actually had insulation for all-year-round living ? We have watched restoration videos of a few Airstreams that absolutely NO INSULATION at all . And which ones had very thick exterior shells ? Please respond .

[@TruckKing]

Only the newer Airstreams seem to be insulated. You'll have to inquire on each one you look at.

[@mikemurphyseemsliked]

We have a 2016 Flying Cloud. It has cost us practically nothing so far. We rent it out on Outdoorsy (Named "Sundance" if you search Airstreams in Boulder County CO) We make on average 8k-9k a year. The same people that rent a Porsche or Ferrari in Las Vegas rent Airstreams for a few days.

[@TruckKing]

Airstreams do have that appeal.

[@imout671]

Do you let them pull it or is it rented stationary? Thanks. I'm building a park and wanted to buy one to rent out too.

[@mikemurphyseemsliked]

@@imout671 We started with delivery only… then after three years we allied/did both. It was about 50/50 revenue wise. Lots more short term overall but the long terms are usually delivery and stationary

[@rightlanehog3151]

Team Truck King, Which of the new generation of $100,000 pickups would you recommend to tow this $150,000 trailer?

[@TruckKing]

Ask your bank account first - then we'll talk

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@TruckKing I think you just reviewed one yesterday. ;-)

[@MrBillsfishin]

That was a fairly though video. I was wondering if maybe in one of these videos you could cover tank sizes and what that actually means. Example: 50 gallon grey tank, 50 fresh equals how many days for a family of 4 or avg uses? Some kind of reference maybe?

[@TruckKing]

Thanks for the suggestion Bill. We have good relationships with a number of RV dealers, and these guys are true experts. I'm compiling a list of questions now so we can work on putting out an "ask the experts" video, and I'll include your question.

[@rxonmymind8362]

May I? I'm a single dude who came from the military shower program...35 years ago. Ok, so I have a 23 FB with a 30 gallon tank and I take pretty quick showers. Typically I use 15% a shower. Another 5% on cooking, dishes and toilet flush and shaving, washing hand etc. 20% a day is a good average. In that time I can take roughly 4 showers (and everything else I mentioned) before running dry. So maybe 5- 7 gallons a day? Maybe I've loosened up a bit since being out of the military as 7 gallons seems a lot. Lol. Good luck.

[@MrBillsfishin]

@@rxonmymind8362 so roughly 5 to 7 gallons per day per person is a fair average?

[@rxonmymind8362]

@@MrBillsfishin Yes. Quick tip on long term stays. Shaving for instance. I heat about one gallon of water on the stove to then transfer it to my my shaving bowl/ brush with it. It's easier on the propane (as opposed to heating a six gallon reservoir which is good for 9 gallons of mixed water) and quicker. Cheers.

[@georgevue8175]

I am not an RVer but still I love the look of Airstream's I just hope they have not reduce the quality by going Made in Mexico or using cheap Made in China crap. Example: Looking at Weber grills the other day & the salesman said Weber is outsourcing more & more & the quality is trending downward.

[@bonnieinthespirit6373]

I want one ; airstream.

[@Joe-cu4hi]

Hands down nothing like an Airstream RV. I’ve had 2 and my second one we celebrated our 20 anniversary May 2020. with that said there are things out of Airstreams direct control, such as all appliances and electronics are now made in China. A/C, microwave oven, convection oven, gas stove and oven, water heater, water pump, Dometic refrigerator, switches, etc. I mention this because they last a fraction of time due to lack of quality which equate to more breaking down and recalls then ever before. My 20 old Airstream has only had the water pump replaced, LP tanks (i had them recertified and did not feel safe doing it again to 20 year old LP tanks) tires and brakes thus far. The profit margin in buying Chinese is huge and manufacturers, distributors, etc are drunk in greed to make more and more profit, faster and faster profit. The age of your name being a Legacy to look up to is all but gone.

[@TruckKing]

All valid points. When you have an iconic name like Airstream you have to guard it. At least that's what I'd like to see.

[@ll7868]

My uncle has had 3 or 4 Airstreams over the years, his current one is 25', had it for near 10 years and he talks highly of them. For someone like him and his wife who spend 3 or 4 months a year on the road they're worth the long term investment. For me camping is a 2 or 3 times a year in a tent for the weekend type of thing but a fancy trailer with a bathroom and kitchen are nice to fantasize about.

[@thaSupajok]

Can a Tesla get charged up from the solar power panels on an AirStream? If so, one could theoretically go across country virtually nonstop, right?

[@TheSyntheticOmega]

Theoretically, yes. Realistically, no. The technology isn't there to be able to have enough solar on an RV to produce enough power to charge a Telsa battery enough for any meaningful towing. It takes about ten 300 watt panels (getting fully sun) to produce enough energy to get a Tesla enough juice to run 30 minutes and that's not even towing. So there isn't enough roof space, and towing for 10-15 minutes at a time isn't going to cut it.

[@nicolathonathan770]

You know why AS can ask so much? It because they are the monopoly in the quality travel trailer market. They are literally the only one build with quality in mind. We need completion in that segment to lower the price.

[@jacobboeser]

i would take out that double bunk area and expand that bathroom. for people who dont have kids of course.

[@usb229]

how much is too much

[@michaelmontana0804]

Buy an Oliver trailer. No floor rot. No China bomb tires. 4 season camper. Less money. Longer lasting. Wont dent every time a bird poops on it.

[@averystablegenius]

Airstream interiors may have the appeal and warmth of an American hospital, but at least they have the same price as an American hospital.

[@southshore74]

Black Series Trailers aren't too shabby either.

[@rxonmymind8362]

The Australian made ones? Absolutely. I was debating between that and Airstream. Bought the latter.

[@hoytoy100]

Tell me more about towing an AS with a Tesla.

[@TruckKing]

There are two Tesla towing videos on the site now - watch them.

[@kauigirl808]

Worth it hmm if you got the money. I'm buying a trailer half the price, same size. Just gonna keep it on my land and airbnb it. Once it pays for itself I'm gonna live in it lol.

[@loganholmberg2295]

You guys should review some Lances. I but more affordable but just as nice inside as Airestreams IMO.

[@mikefoehr235]

Not sure if Lance is sold in Canada...never seen one in the wild.

[@happycampers.1837]

We had a 2017.5 Lance before buying our Airstream, the lances are nice but no where near the build quality and much cheaper components. We took the tour at the lance factory and I will say they are one of the better built box trailers.

[@TruckKing]

Lance is sold in Canada. Travel trailers and the truck campers.

[@mikefoehr235]

@@TruckKing So, there are dealers in Canada right?

[@dklswh]

The thing with these other well built fiberglass units like lance and oliver is that the longest model is 21-25 feet, so very limited in floor plans.

[@warmonger2500]

I love Airstreams, my wallet laughs so hard it cries, when I look at them.

[@rxonmymind8362]

Keep trying and never go into debt. You'll get there.

[@bullnpcola]

If you want to upset an airstream owner call it a camper , they’ll be quick to correct you and say it’s an airstream lol

[@yankeesusa1]

That video alone shows the market for airstreams... Airstream being pulled by a Tesla. But, if you don't want to have a broken down rv in a few years, the only option is an airstream.

[@burningbush2322]

A lot of misinformation in this video. I own an airstream and I can tell that he doesn’t. One example, it’s not a four season camper. The interior walls are freezing in cold weather due to aluminum and other metal construction and thermal bridging.

[@TruckKing]

Good point. Never said I owned it.

[@genevi3680]

Can't afford it! Years of polishing. Buy this over a Porsche! TK dad sold me on it.

[@jlen82]

I have never been in an Airstream but on video it seems very tight inside. I'm I wrong in saying that?

[@MrBillsfishin]

I have been in one before and it seemed to have good space to me. It was almost 30 years ago but I remember it feeling as though it has a much higher build quality and stability and quietness about it that most dont.

[@jlen82]

@@MrBillsfishin thank you

[@happycampers.1837]

They are very well designed and a lot bigger than you think.

[@rxonmymind8362]

They are efficient use of space trailers. Not much in wasted movement inside. I can sit at the dining table of my 23 FB reach over to the stove and grab food that I cooked. I can reach above me and grab the napkins and with a little bit of effort I can almost reach the fridge. I like that. Obviously a big Samoan family wouldn't do well in it. 😄

[@VARITHMS]

One of the things I've always liked about airstreams is how low to the ground they sit. I don't know why RVs have to have 3 ft of ground clearance and sit so tall in the wind

[@D_Cali_Life]

You are towing to the outdoors. Not in the city lol Steep angle gas station driveways, Dirt roads, campgrounds etc. Don't rip off your septic connections . Lift kits and bigger tires to get more clearance . Just spend $3,500 lifting my 34 ft travel trailer . Springs, blocks, rims and tires .

[@thomasmccormick3730]

Domedic left USA moved to Mexico’ Drapes look cheep ! 10 years later 90% no way

[@dougsmith7195]

Ughh, Can Am, they sell people trailers that are way too big for their vehicles. Last time I drove by they had a Dodge minivan with a 26’ trailer hooked up to it. Really unsafe. Ask me how I know.

[@alexdreychan566]

I still don’t see 140g in this thing

[@michaelparks3106]

Sorry, having owned several RVs with slides, I would never buy one without it. Yes, Airstreams are very well built, but for the price, I could buy two of something else. Reminds me of Rolls-Royce, very well built, but very expensive for very old technology (at least until BMW bought them). If that's your thing, by all means buy one.

[@mikefoehr235]

If i win Lottto max.....just maybe....

[@TruckKing]

Good luck with that. Cut us in - eh?

[@mikefoehr235]

@@TruckKing I am to greedy...my wife will take half anyway....she loves TSC.

[@youtubecarspottersguide1]

$106500 us$ heavy hitch 903lbs 30' , 8.5' wide body 6556 lbs dry no water food etc ,need a full size truck diesel, tundra, don't try towing with a ranger, jeep gladiator, Colorado , tacoma they claim 6500-7750lbs tow rates id go no more than 5000 lbs on them

[@youtubecarspottersguide1]

go heavy on the tow rig 5600-6800lb truck . rem .that the hitch wt and how many are in the truck are part of the payload rating where are you towing? the ike tunnel or Donner pass or just across Kansas or Florida always go heavy on the tow rig

[@TruckKing]

Agreed.

[@bonnieinthespirit6373]

Rich grandparents??!! Most of them busted there days n years to be a prosperous family. The American dream ! Right??!!!! So you are saying it’s Overpriced !!

[@rxonmymind8362]

So is Ferrari and Lamborghini. Your point is? If you have to ask the price you obviously can't afford it. Period. Buy a Rolls royce and YT it. Stop complaining about price. It isn't speaking to you.

[@RubberBandPistol]

Doesn’t this guy sell car insurance?

[@The5camille5]

That price is hard to digest tho...

[@danaschoen432]

Buy once, cry once.

[@csingle35]

Are you pulling a flying cloud with a Tesla? I believe you are! Lol. If I’m wrong correct me. 😉

[@TruckKing]

You are correct sir.

[@jcardenas48292]

I'd be hesitant to live in an aluminum can that someone with a beer and hammer could pound their way through the 2inch walls.

[@TruckKing]

Where do you live?

[@dklswh]

would you rather 1/8 inch plywood and fiberglass?

[@marianfrances4959]

Sounds like a sales pitch to me.

[@marciaaberle3655]

a shopping cart can dent it?? no thanks

[@nickm764]

150k lol

[@rxonmymind8362]

MAYBE worth $90k at most. I have one and had to pay the piper but I'm objective.

[@briangarner]

Image trailer, overpriced, hot in the summer, cold in the fall, no slides(cramped), heavy. It will last a long time though. I'll buy a new trailer every 3 years and still save mony.

[@ridgetaylor60]

There should be a law that unless you’ve actually camped in an Airstream, you shouldn’t be allowed to do a review.

[@sticrzy123]

I camp in one this size very regularly over last almost two years , great RVs 👍

[@roundpeg3239]

Nope. Simply not worth it. Airstream are the iPhone of the rv world. Overpriced while offering less. Its a status symbol.

[@TruckKing]

You are not wrong - yet, people will pay for the name. For some that matters

[@csingle35]

Well everyone wants an iPhone for a reason. If you are one of those who prefer other brands than more power to ya, it’s expensive for sure. Yes it’s a status symbol. It’s an airstream. Do you own a android trailer, how is it?

[@roundpeg3239]

@@csingle35 yes. I own a fifthwheel. Have had it for 5 years. Cost me 50 grand (half of a small airstream) and aside from some minor problems (trim) nothing major has failed. I almost exclusively boondocks with it. So jarring fire roads and long miles. I have a family of four (two kids) and put it through the ringer. I get three times the tank capacity of a typical airstream and twice the room, and quadruple the storage. Since it uses the same appliances as airstream, the only true comparison is the fuselage. Sure they have the baked potato thing going, but rivets pop, and metal rips. It has its own problems. Maybe less, but it also has less utility. But hey, it costs 4 times as much as a more useful trailer. So.. I guess there is that?

[@roundpeg3239]

@@csingle35 also people want an iPhone for the name. It stopped being a "better" phone about a decade ago. For the same money you can get a flagship android that offers a MASSIVE amount of features and interpolability compared to an iPhone.

[@sifudan9244]

outdated systems overpriced aluminum is hard to care for and impossible to fix weak insulation by the time buy the truck to pull it 200k sounds like a great investment

[@rxonmymind8362]

Lol. Ok. Keep buying throw away trailers. I'll buy once and be done with it. I'm willing to bet my Airstream will be gifted to my kids and yours will be...in the trash heap eventually. Nothing like having a throw away society that doesn't value resources. No trailer made today outside of Airstream will last 30-60 years. Refurbish it and bam, have a new shiny trailer. That's why you STILL see 1950 and older Airstreams going down the road. I've yet to see a 1960 "regular" particle board trailer going down the road. MAYBE a fiberglass one if it was garaged. Maybe. Lastly I have a 23FB and love it. I won't see my return on it but my.kkds will. Can't say that about any other trailer.

[@sifudan9244]

i wouldn’t buy a throw away trailer u assume too much and evidently live in your own world 😎

[@rxonmymind8362]

@@sifudan9244 Name ONE trailer that last 50 years not made of fiberglass. One.

[@americantoylife]

@@rxonmymind8362 Black series trailer.... or Lance....

[@rxonmymind8362]

@@americantoylife Black series don't even come with a toilet vent. If they cheaper out on that then no. BUT to be fair they take a beating like no other trailer out there so by default their life expectancy won't be long. I'll reserve judgement on Black series as some corners have been cut others not so. Still an impressive trailer. Don't know much about Lance trailers made today? No. They'll leak like every trailer does after 10 years. Guarantee it.

[@MichaelJanzen]

Flying Cloud is not top of the line.

[@gcragg11]

WOW!! someones sure been drinking his share of the Airstream kool aid hey.... lol Now one can say..." its worth it" Cant really argue with that. As its an subjective statement. Certainly NOT worth it to me. Also...just my opinion. But here's the thing. Ones entitled to their own opinion but....NOT their own facts. The iconic look. Beautiful yes. I like them too. But while sheet aluminum may be a skin great for airplanes. Its NOT so great for RVs. Sure its corrosion resistant but thats it. Everything else about it is a negative. Rivets work loose. Seams on roofs leak. It scratches and dents very easily and if you run into a decent hail storm your trailers practically a write off. How is that better? NOPE You say they are well insulated? You must be kidding. HA.Nothing but Glass and metal with a couple of inches of insulation. Its likely the WORST in the industry. This alone is why we didn't buy one ( well main reason) in 2018. We bought a Grand Design instead. Top of the chart as for as insulation goes. The difference between our GD and my cousins Airstream in this regard makes the Airstream look ridiculous. Then there's the ground clearance. The nonexistent exterior storage. Servicing the roof is a nightmare, tank sizes etc. These are not opinions. They're facts. But if you're buying an new RV largely as a status symbol. In that you want to look down your nose at all your fellow campers in the RV park (cause that's where Airstreams go). And the many negatives don't matter. Or maybe you just you dont know any better. Then hey!... the Airstreams just what you need!

[@rowdymoore22]

So much misinformation and opinionated info.