Ford.com -- which Airstream is this?

[darinb]

I went to Ford.com just now and on the home page at the top is this photo (attached).

Which Airstream is this?

--Darin

[mikeinca]

I'm going to say 23' FB Twin. Not sure about the model line.

[gandttimes]

Looks like a 27fb twin.

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[propchef]

Originally Posted by gandttimes

Looks like a 27fb twin.

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^^^^^this^^^^

[mikeinca]

My previous guess was wrong. The trailer has dual AC which isn't available on the 23', so there's that.

Pretty sure the photo shown on the Ford web site is a still shot taken from a commercial I've seen several times on TV. In the commercial you get an overhead view that provides a good size perspective between the truck and the trailer.

That F150 is shade over 19' long. Even in the foreshortened photo, the trailer doesn't look 8+ feet longer to me and it doesn't look that much longer in the commercial. Could be deceiving, I guess.

Anyway, I'll change my guess to 25' FB Twin.

[Eduprey]

27’ FBT because of the longer outside storeage bins/doors (36”+-). I have a 25’ FBT and the doors are shorter

[moosetags]

Yes, 27FB twin for sure as there appear to be two locks on that outside storage locker. A 25FB has only one. The street side window configuration is also correct for a 27FB.

Brian

[InsideOut]

I agree, it looks just like our 27' FBT.

Shari

[mikeinca]

Originally Posted by moosetags

Yes, 27FB twin for sure as there appear to be two locks on that outside storage locker. A 25FB has only one. The street side window configuration is also correct for a 27FB.

Brian

You've convinced me.

[Hittenstiehl]

I love how studied AirForums folks can see a side view of a modern trailer and narrow down which model it is. [emoji3589]

[10Smiles]

Okay, now tell me which air conditioners it has. That front one looks very square, the rear one looks like the Dometic. Maybe it's just the angle of the picture.

[G8trwood]

Are we sure it’s a 27? I mean it is behind an F150

[propchef]

Originally Posted by G8trwood

Are we sure it’s a 27? I mean it is behind an F150

*Do not attempt. Professional driver on closed course.

:-)

[jeffmc306]

Originally Posted by 10Smiles

Okay, now tell me which air conditioners it has. That front one looks very square, the rear one looks like the Dometic. Maybe it's just the angle of the picture.

Those look like the new Coleman AC units. The rear has the same side vent as the front one. This makes sense because the trailer lacks the “hump” on earlier ducted air trailers. New units have taller sides that eliminate the need for the hump.

Trailer is a 27’ FBT for sure with full awnings; perhaps a Globetrotter? Airstream has a fleet of trailers for promotion used in auto manufacturer ads. Free advertisement!

Seems like all the manufacturers flaunt the limits by towing a larger trailer. In the movie “The Accountant”, Ben Afflect’s character tows a 34’ triple axle Pan America with an F150. That might be stretching it a bit!

[davidrrand]

When you consider many folks tow 27 and sometimes longer Airstreams with what I consider midsize SUVs like Acura MDXs, I think towing with a F150 or any half ton is realistic regarding any Airstream. Question is do you have enough payload and are you exceeding the trucks axle rating?

[AlbertF]

Originally Posted by davidrrand

When you consider many folks tow 27 and sometimes longer Airstreams with what I consider midsize SUVs like Acura MDXs, I think towing with a F150 or any half ton is realistic regarding any Airstream. Question is do you have enough payload and are you exceeding the trucks axle rating?

Yes, a fair assessment I think. These SUVs are substantial vehicles - similar in wheelbase and curb weight to early 1970s full size cars, with a lot more power. Also, their payload capacity is often equal to or greater than that of a heavily optioned half ton pickup.

One factor is managing what you bring along. Not everyone travels with generator, firewood, gas grills, etc. The other is proper weight distributing hitch setup. Get it right and the drive is a pleasure.

Another note - the 34’ tri-axles often have lower tongue weight, and might be the best larger Airstreams for towing.

[davidrrand]

Thumbs up! But we must know our limitations. Right Clint?

[LNBright]

Concur with the 27FBT based on windows and exterior compartment doors.

I think that's a Globetrotter badge on the side.