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04-28-2016, 03:23 PM
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2017 27' Flying Cloud
Greer
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Why is 27FB a 28'?
Curiosity has the best of me. I'm puzzled as to the the27 is actually 28' in length and the 28 FC is less by an entire inch?
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04-28-2016, 03:41 PM
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2012 25' Flying Cloud
Battle Lake
, Minnesota
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Probably because the 28 was around first, and when they introduced the 27 it would be confusing to call it 28 as well.
Our 20 was actually near 22, but they already had a 22.
Our 25 is one inch short of 26, but 25 has been a top seller for years.
The 26U is near 27, but . . .
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04-28-2016, 04:11 PM
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2014 25' Flying Cloud
Cuddebackville
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For the same reason the 25' is 25' 11", the 20' is 20' 10' and the 22' Sport is 21' 8".
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04-28-2016, 04:15 PM
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2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
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Marketing!
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04-28-2016, 04:43 PM
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Living Riveted since 2013
2016 Interstate Lounge Ext
Green Cove Springs
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We were such saps, easily confused by the misleading model names.
"Wow, this 27' trailer is just as spacious as the 28' trailer. How did they do that? Anyway, it'll be easier to tow and park, so we'll take the 27-footer."
We still love our 27FB, but *now* we know it's even longer than the 28. <sigh>
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04-28-2016, 04:44 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dkottum
probably because the 28 was around first, and when they introduced the 27 it would be confusing to call it 28 as well.
Our 20 was actually near 22, but they already had a 22.
Our 25 is one inch short of 26, but 25 has been a top seller for years.
The 26u is near 27, but . . .
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26u= 25'11"
25 = 25'11"
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04-28-2016, 05:11 PM
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Master of Universe
2008 25' Safari FB SE
Grand Junction
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Maybe the real reason is that no one has a tape measure in Jackson Center, so, "Hey Bud, how long is that thang?" "Looks 27' to me Joe Bob" "27' it is then".
Gene
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04-28-2016, 05:18 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
2016 26' Flying Cloud
London
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Quote:
Originally Posted by overlander63
26u= 25'11"
25 = 25'11"
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26U is 26' 11"
https://www.airstream.com/travel-tra...pecifications/
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04-28-2016, 05:39 PM
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2012 25' Flying Cloud
Battle Lake
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All is not lost. A 23D is 23'. However a 23FB is 23' 9".
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04-28-2016, 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by LilBigfoot
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Every sales brochure on the property, as well as our measurement of the very first 26U, shows 25'11" bumper to ball. We have a new one on the lot, if I can find somebody to hold the dummy end of a tape measure...
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04-29-2016, 06:35 AM
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Rivet Master
2017 27' Flying Cloud
Greer
, South Carolina
Join Date: Sep 2013
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Since I'm from Southern Ohio I'm going to support the no tape measure theory.
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04-29-2016, 01:55 PM
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Two Rivers
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"The facts mam. Only the facts" I spoke to the Airstream rep at the recent FL Airstream rally in the Keys to ask this question. They work on the layout to put in the features they desire and then still call it the model, or length, they are working on.
Ujay
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04-29-2016, 02:06 PM
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2013 30' Classic
Greenwood
, Mississippi
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I think it is simply model number designations.
The Classic 31 and Classic 30 of a couple of years ago were exactly the same length.
Classic 31 was the model designation for the side bath model.
Classic 30 was the model designation for the walk through bath model.
Both are 31' 11" I think.
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04-29-2016, 02:11 PM
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1981 27' Excella II
mays landing
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They learned how to use a tape measure at their first job at Subway. Sal 
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04-29-2016, 04:00 PM
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Master of Universe
2008 25' Safari FB SE
Grand Junction
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Quote:
Originally Posted by noreen&sal
They learned how to use a tape measure at their first job at Subway. Sal |
That was a tape worm.
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04-29-2016, 05:14 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2016 26' Flying Cloud
London
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Quote:
Originally Posted by overlander63
Every sales brochure on the property, as well as our measurement of the very first 26U, shows 25'11" bumper to ball. We have a new one on the lot, if I can find somebody to hold the dummy end of a tape measure...
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Well, just measured my 26U...bumper to ball is 26' 11"
You had me worried....Claustrophobia was starting to set in....
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04-29-2016, 08:03 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LilBigfoot
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Quote:
Originally Posted by overlander63
Every sales brochure on the property, as well as our measurement of the very first 26U, shows 25'11" bumper to ball. We have a new one on the lot, if I can find somebody to hold the dummy end of a tape measure...
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LilBigfoot
Well, just measured my 26U...bumper to ball is 26' 11"
You had me worried....Claustrophobia was starting to set in....
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The one on the lot is--
Wait for it--
You're gonna love this--
27'3" bumper to ball...
I think the literature we have was provided at the same time as the short 26.
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04-30-2016, 11:30 AM
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Rivet Master
2017 27' Flying Cloud
Greer
, South Carolina
Join Date: Sep 2013
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The amusement continues
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04-30-2016, 12:59 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cispook
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It reminds me of a box of cereal that was sold by weight, not volume. 
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Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy, and taste good with ketchup.
Terry
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04-30-2016, 01:04 PM
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Rivet Master
2013 25' FB Flying Cloud
2011 23' FB Flying Cloud
Branson
, Missouri
Join Date: Apr 2004
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Why is the 28 shorter than the 27?
A couple of years back the tour guide a J.C. couldn't give me an answer.
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