Thinking about a 2019 Globetrotter

[EricF]

With the 50amp you lose a fantastic fan and the front 30amp socket by the a-frame. You also have to purchase a 50amp to 30amp service adaptor if you stay somewhere that only has a 30 amp service or if you hook into a 30 amp generator. You gain dual-zone air conditioning or heating with the heat pumps. You also have a backup air conditioner available if one goes out while camping.

[Dmmdtm]

FYI that our 2019 GT w/50a came with a 30a adapter from AS.

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[UncleBad]

Originally Posted by NoResults

I have a 2019 GT twin on order with dual air. I still have time to change my order. Is there any disadvantage to having the dual air w/50 amp. I am thinking that the overall cost difference is not that much I might be better off down the road as far as re-sale.

I don't need the 2nd air here in the NW but plan on travelling to Arizona/Calif/Nevada for about a month each year.

Appreciate other thoughts on this. Dave

I live in Arizona and if you visit in summer-ish or summer months (April through September) you will want the dual air. Depending on where you visit the “summer” may be longer as well.

Your logic on resale as well is spot on.

The adapters you need for sites with 30amp service cost little compared to what you just paid for the AS itself.

We have dual air on our 2018 27FB Tommy Bahama and love it!

Enjoy your GT!

[Tater]

First, congratulations on your new GT. It is a beautiful trailer. The difference between 30 amp and 50 amp service is the availability of 12,000 watts versus 3,600 watts. If hooked to 50 amp you can run both a/cs and microwave at the same time.

[twbucksr]

Another bonus of 2 A/C’s that hasn’t been mentioned yet that we take advantage of is running the rear A/C at night when sleeping and the front A/C during the day. This further lessons the noise experienced from the running A/C in the space we are mostly occupying.

We full time in our 2018 27FBQ FC in the Texas Hill Country. On a hot, sunny, summer day, the smaller front A/C (13,000 BTUH) can keep the trailer cool until it gets to about 90 degrees F outside then the second A/C (15,000 BTUH) will start running.

We experienced the bed against the wall in our 2015 22FB Bambi and it was very uncomfortable during cold weather camping so we went with the queen for winter sleeping comfort and snuggle factor.

We treat the entire trailer as the bedroom when it comes to getting dressed.

We travel with the gear you can fit in the outside storage of the twin bed configuration in 3 totes carried in the trailer while moving and put them in the bed of the truck when camping.

[TheTinman]

I have had my GT for a year now and have spent about 3 months total. My understanding from shopping was every GT I looked at in AZ, WA, OR, CO, CA, and BC all came with 2 AC standard. When I was in CA this summer it was very helpful to have 2. I had to take my GT in for a furnace issue which was my own doing, I stopped in Temecula and got 5 star service. I was then called back by the Temecula boys who advised me that there was a safety issue on the cabinets above my sink. I stoped at Paso Robles and once again got 5 star service from AS. This is my 4th trailer and I would never had gotten the service I did from both of these AS dealers. I have one issue with my sink coming slightly loose in one corner but have faith in the next AS dealer can fix that easily. I just want to add that I was traveling through CA and only phoned each dealer a day in advance and then got me in. For any of you thinking of traveling on I5 in CA be prepared I have driven on better country roads.
Need a good price call John Dirickson at Paso Robles I shopped for 6 months and got 8 quotes and John knocked it out of the park.

[stef0597]

My husband and I are about to purchase our first Airstream and are torn between the FC and Globetrotter. Has anyone owned both? Is it really worth the extra money to go with the GT? Can anyone help me with resale. Most dealers have told me its easier to resell a FC due to price point. #confused
Thanks in advance

[NoResults]

stef0597. About a year ago I had the same questions as you will see if you read above. I had a 23' International FBQ at the time.


I purchased a 2019 27 Globetrotter Twin with dual air and 50 amp.



I did not consider the Flying CLoud. For me it is the decor that I wanted and as I am one of the older owners on this site and for me the decor was what was important to me and not how long it may take to re sell it at a later time.



Possible there is less Globetrotters being made and if that is so there will be less available when I want to sell.


Buy what pleases you.


Dave

[jeffmc306]

Stef0597, we had a 2018 Flying Cloud 23FB and love the Airstream experience but not the dinette layout. We also felt the interior color was dated.

We now have a 27’ Globetrotter FBT with dual AC and solar. Love the clean look and color combination.

It comes down to what you can afford. A 27’ Flying Cloud twin is basically the same trailer. If that’s what your budget can afford, go for it. In our case, this is a retirement gift to each other .

Good luck!

[stef0597]

I’m still super torn between the GT and FC. The finishes are better for sure. I found a dealer for an2019 GT for $91k - is that good!? Also I know it’s personal preference but I am 5’9” and want length and comfort. We also have two English bulldogs that will be traveling with us so I’m wondering if the twins would provide more space for them. Help!

[stef0597]

�� thank you for your help. We will
Most likely keep this for a year so we want a good resell value. It seems the market is saturated with FCs.

[jeffmc306]

Originally Posted by stef0597

I’m still super torn between the GT and FC. The finishes are better for sure. I found a dealer for an2019 GT for $91k - is that good!? Also I know it’s personal preference but I am 5’9” and want length and comfort. We also have two English bulldogs that will be traveling with us so I’m wondering if the twins would provide more space for them. Help!

That may be a decent price when you factor in the 2020’s cost increases. We ordered our 2019 GT right before the Jan 1, 2019 $4,000 increase. When we picked up the trailer in April, the Monroney sticker was four grand more. I’m pretty sure the ‘20s base price went up again.

We do like the extra space of the twin beds plus they’re longer and wider that half the queen. I’m pretty sure your English bulldogs are bigger than our Cairn Terrier who chose my side to sleep on each night. We did put his bed on the floor between the beds so once he was asleep I could move him and he’d stay put. Your mileage may vary!

[stef0597]

I appreciate all the help and replies 😊

[sb55]

Originally Posted by jeffmc306

That may be a decent price when you factor in the 2020’s cost increases. We ordered our 2019 GT right before the Jan 1, 2019 $4,000 increase. When we picked up the trailer in April, the Monroney sticker was four grand more. I’m pretty sure the ‘20s base price went up again.



We do like the extra space of the twin beds plus they’re longer and wider that half the queen. I’m pretty sure your English bulldogs are bigger than our Cairn Terrier who chose my side to sleep on each night. We did put his bed on the floor between the beds so once he was asleep I could move him and he’d stay put. Your mileage may vary!

Yay. Another Cairn Terrier Airstreamer

[jeffmc306]

Originally Posted by sb55

Yay. Another Cairn Terrier AirstreamerAttachment 352258

Oh my! He (or she) is handsome (or beautiful). What's your Cairn's name and age? Toby is *the best* traveller.

[sb55]

Originally Posted by jeffmc306

Oh my! He (or she) is handsome (or beautiful). What's your Cairn's name and age? Toby is *the best* traveler.

She is named Ethel and is our second Cairn. She is also a great traveler. She will happily hike all day or be a couch potato. She loves every person she meets (but not so much other dogs who approach her).