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Old 02-21-2015, 08:06 PM   #1
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2015 Flying Cloud 27FB Twin

Looking at this week for the purchase of a 2015 FC 27FB Twin. I have been looking for a good Airstream PDI but can not seem to find one specific to Airstream. Doe anyone have one they can pot up?
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Old 02-21-2015, 08:07 PM   #2
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How does everyone like the ducted air and the hump on the roof structure?
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Old 02-25-2015, 07:02 PM   #3
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Well the deal fell through. Back to looking again.
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Old 02-28-2015, 05:33 PM   #4
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We have the 30' FC twins and love it. The ducted air is a great improvement. We opted for a single AC, as we use the Fantastic fan in the bedroom lots more than a second AC. I don't mind the hump.
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Old 02-28-2015, 05:43 PM   #5
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Sorry that the deal crashed. Another will materialize.

We have a 2015 FC 25FB with the ducted air (roof hump). Works great and is quiet. It is what you want.

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Old 02-28-2015, 09:31 PM   #6
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Thanks Brian. There will be another out there. Things happen for a reason and I move on. I will be following the forums as I normally do to keep up on the what's up. Thanks again.
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Old 03-01-2015, 06:09 PM   #7
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Hi Brian, I'm new to the forum and just saw your post. I will be pulling the trigger next week on purchase of a 2015 FC 25fb. What is your tow vehicle?
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Old 03-01-2015, 09:22 PM   #8
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We have two tow vehicles. We have a 2005 Suburban 2500 Quadrasteer. We also have a 2011 Silverado 3500 Duramax long bed, crew cab. We carry our Outfitter pop-up truck camper in the pick-up while towing the Airstream.

We use the Suburban mostly in the winter. The Silverado/truck camper combo is for our extended summer travel. We average about 180 nights a year traveling in our Airstream.

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Old 03-02-2015, 05:36 AM   #9
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I have a 2013 Ram Laramie 2500 crew diesel 4X4 6' bed with a 4.2 automatic six speed transmission. Can pull 17,700 down the road. Love the exhaust brake when pulling down hill. Also gear lock out and the many other options. Great comfort and Ram Tough!
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Old 05-14-2015, 07:59 PM   #10
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This is the quietest forum out there. Didn't anyone buy an AS FC27FB?
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Old 05-15-2015, 01:30 PM   #11
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This is the quietest forum out there. Didn't anyone buy an AS FC27FB?
I have been on the forum for six months, even bought a new FC27FB two weeks ago, and just found out there even IS a forum for this trailer!

We were looking at twin vs queen, FC vs International Signature/Serenity, and 25 vs 27.

We decided on the twin, (and love it), so that ruled out the Signature models.

The wife wanted the 27 but I wanted to save a little money on the 25. We decided on the 27 and love that decision also. We are planning at least a trip a year with our high school age son and college age daughter and the extra room will be welcome and used.

We wanted the trailer by the first of August for a Yellowstone trip. One dealer here in Texas couldn't give us complete confidence that they could get one delivered in time. Another dealer would change their order to what we wanted but it would have been a 2016. That would have increased the sticker by almost $5K and reduced the discount to less than that. We found exactly what we wanted on the lot at Foley in MS.

Good luck on your search!

Edit to add: Ah, I see this is a thread under the 2009+ FC forum.
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Old 05-15-2015, 06:06 PM   #12
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I have been on the forum for six months, even bought a new FC27FB two weeks ago, and just found out there even IS a forum for this trailer!

We were looking at twin vs queen, FC vs International Signature/Serenity, and 25 vs 27.

We decided on the twin, (and love it), so that ruled out the Signature models.

The wife wanted the 27 but I wanted to save a little money on the 25. We decided on the 27 and love that decision also. We are planning at least a trip a year with our high school age son and college age daughter and the extra room will be welcome and used.

We wanted the trailer by the first of August for a Yellowstone trip. One dealer here in Texas couldn't give us complete confidence that they could get one delivered in time. Another dealer would change their order to what we wanted but it would have been a 2016. That would have increased the sticker by almost $5K and reduced the discount to less than that. We found exactly what we wanted on the lot at Foley in MS.

Good luck on your search!

Edit to add: Ah, I see this is a thread under the 2009+ FC forum.

We are going from Little Rock to Yellowstone in July! Can't wait!
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Old 05-15-2015, 06:32 PM   #13
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We are so glad we went with the twin bed option on our current trailer. Access to the storage both overhead and underneath the bed is so much easier, plus the three outside access points to storage associated with the twin bed models are easy to completely reach everything inside.

We started with a 2013 25FB International Serenity queen cross frame bed and were not happy so ordered a 2014 27FB Classic with twin beds. After thinking more on the likes and dislikes of the 25FB and the extremely similar 27FB layout, we changed the order to the current model 30 31' Classic and have never looked back.

We only paid the price differential of a little over $3,000 to change the order as compared to the hit associated with taking delivery of the 27FB and then going to the longer unit later.

Good luck in your search for unit fits your needs.
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Old 05-17-2015, 02:47 PM   #14
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Love the layout of the 27 over the 25. Absolutely love the Classic but not wanting another 30' trailer.
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Old 05-17-2015, 03:28 PM   #15
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Love the layout of the 27 over the 25. Absolutely love the Classic but not wanting another 30' trailer.
What difference did you find more preferable over the 25'. Just curious. I find of the new models the 25 and 27 very similar. My notes: The two feet of space- one foot is open space at the foot of the beds, the other foot is more wardrobe space (one side) and more counter space (other side). The 25' offsets some of the counter space with a pop up counter end that, I do not believe the 27' has with the longer counter. All for about $9K +/- difference. Does the 30' new model share its redesigned twin under storage with the Flying Cloud?
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Old 05-18-2015, 04:00 AM   #16
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Your correct. It's as you said with the extra wardrobe and room at the end of the beds for storage. Hadn't noticed the counter space though.
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What difference did you find more preferable over the 25'. Just curious. I find of the new models the 25 and 27 very similar. My notes: The two feet of space- one foot is open space at the foot of the beds, the other foot is more wardrobe space (one side) and more counter space (other side). The 25' offsets some of the counter space with a pop up counter end that, I do not believe the 27' has with the longer counter. All for about $9K +/- difference. Does the 30' new model share its redesigned twin under storage with the Flying Cloud?
To add another opinion, you are correct, the additional length is in the bedroom, wardrobe, and counter space. The 25' does makes up for some of the counter space with the pop up counter, however that seems to be in the way of the door to us. We really appreciated the extra counter space last weekend and the extra wardrobe room seems like it could be invaluable if the weather gets cool/cold.

One other difference is that the slide out pantry is wider, giving enough room for the optional microwave. We didn't need to choose between a gas oven for boondocking and a convection-microwave for when on the grid. So far we are very pleased to have both.
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Old 05-25-2015, 11:13 PM   #18
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Just took delivery on our new FC FB Twin. Storage galore. We stocked it yesterday. My F250 was crammed to the hilt transporting stuff to the storage yard for the trailer. I doubt we used 30% of the available room.

Heading out this weekend for our inaugural trip. Will advise.
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Old 05-26-2015, 07:39 PM   #19
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Congratulations on your new AS. Keep us all posted on your camping trips. Don't be afraid to post the great stuff too.
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Old 05-26-2015, 10:47 PM   #20
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We took delivery on our 2015 International Signature 27FB just 20 days ago. We ordered it with TWIN beds, oven, microwave, three awnings and 16" Michelins, purchased an Air Safe hitch and Centramatics; towing with our 2014 Dodge Ram 2500 diesel. You already appreciate all the Ram offers. Balancing choice of a tow vehicle combined with decisions concerning which model of Airstream were difficult for us. Let me encourage you to do your homework, consider your habits and needs, and spend a LOT of time at various dealerships. Repeat again and again. Scour these forums to consider others' perspectives. There are many seasoned and knowledgeable folks who are generous with their time to share their experiences. Then make the decision best for YOU.

Looking at dealers across the country (Colonial, Wentzville, Denver, San Diego, Phoenix and Boise) we repeatedly surveyed every Airstream model. Despite finding things to like in other smaller models, we continued to return to the 27FB. We love the three exterior storage compartments up front. Likewise, we appreciate the twin floor plan with (from our perspective) functional interior bedroom storage, easy access to the roof locker, room to dress or move around the bedroom. We were deliberate in our desire for two skylights, two fantastic fans and single air conditioner. (There are as many opinions as forums members. You will find other members of the forums who don't want two skylights, for example.) All that said, and as many have stated previously, the choice of floor plan is a personal one. If we weren't traveling with two four-legged friends, we might have gone with a 23' or 25'. Personally, I couldn't figure out how to utilize the 25' Airstream's 4-inch wide pantry, and we rarely eat out, so kitchen storage with additional space to cook was important. The kitchen pull out storage above and beneath the pull-out microwave is ample in the 27FB.

Once you find what you like, challenge yourself to keep looking for a while in attempt to poke holes in your theories. Don't be rushed. The looking, planning, dreaming and research are essential parts of the process. Upon making your final decision, don't look back. Above all, savor the journey.

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