Layout/Bed Configuration Info Requested

[Roadtech]

Seems like a lot of folks like the twin bed arrangement. I don't understand why AS does not offer that option in the International series.

[Al and Missy]

I'm 6-2 and a 75" bed just doesn't cut it. We had pretty much settled on a front twin, but we also thought about getting an E-W queen and lengthening it to regulation size queen. We were in the used market and the FB seems to have started in 2005, so we were looking at 2005-2007 models to try to keep the cost down. With cost as no object, a FB twin would be our choice but we found a REALLY clean 2001 Safari 25 rear twin at a great price so we jumped on it (last week). I'll have to let you know in a year or so if we wish we had gone FB. My limited looking at campgrounds indicates what others have stated, often the best view is out the back, but there are sites with good side views and pull throughs give you options as well.

Good luck with your search!

Al

[Rocinante]

Ours is an International Signature 27FB. We chose the queen config, and in fact traded away our previous motor home primarily because of its twin bed config. We also chose the FB configuration for the same reason that others have cited - fabulous views out the back from the dinette! We picked the 27FB vs. the 25 because we wanted the N-S config on the queen which seemed great, vs. the E-W, which seemed extremely inconvenient. We also liked the microwave in the 27 that was missing from the 25. Sure, we'll boondock sometimes, but when we have power, we want to use the microwave.

[amaier7771]

In all of our previous units, we went with the queen configuration. Last year we decided to go with a 25FB Twin. After 35+ days in the 25FB Twin layout, we feel strongly that this is the the best for us. The Twins give us a lot of additional outside storage which has proven to be a huge benefit. The Twin configuration gives us a lot of more usable living space for typical day-to-day activities, such as changing clothes, some quiet alone time, and keeping things organized and accessible. Having the open central "hall type" access works great for us. Everyone couple different, and for those of you that "cuddle/spoon" all night, then this may not be a good option. However, we have found that the twin configuration does not in any way keep us from getting "busy". We have also found that the twins result in both of us having a higher percentage of " hey i really had a good night!!" On a day to day basis, the twins has been a home run for us. However, I will admit, that the most awkward times are when we show our new Airstream to friends and they see that we have "twins". There seems to be an awkward period of silence???? Well I can assure that is their problem, not ours!! So carefully consider the advantage of more outside storage, more usable day to day living, and extra internal storage.

[ROBERTSUNRUS]

Hi, the Queen and I still get along, so we bought a rear queen. The best views are from outside.*** Our model came with a stove top, an oven, and a micro-wave. [all three instead of your choice of two] Wife and I both agree that we like the fact that our trailer has one complete bathroom instead of a shower on the opposite side. I can reach a clean dry towel without leaving the shower or the bathroom. Also unlike several people on this forum, we use our trailer, not the camp ground rest rooms.

*** In a few camp grounds, we saw people sitting in the rear of their trailers, with huge windows, for the view; [mostly SOB's] Unfortunately for them, their view was facing the area designated for dog poop.

[eheffa]

Originally Posted by TWH

Thanks for all the info on our questions about purchasing an Airstream...we have two more that we would appreciate comments on: Twin Bed vs queen in 25' pros and cons.......Rear-bedroom vs Front-bedroom pros & cons......looks like the front bedroom model does not have a microwave above the refrigerator and would require another option for a MICROWAVE.......any other comments would be appreciated...we are getting very close to the big purchase and find input very valuable from those that are living the Airstream lifestyle..thanks again for any thoughts......

We converted our 25 FB SE from Queen to Twins.

We both sleep better & find the unit feels bigger with a much more useful floor space for changing and what not.

We definitely love the Rear Dinette option as many of the remote campsites we like have the view to the rear.

See this posting on how we did our conversion:
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f46/...se-107732.html


BTW: I placed a microwave in the Curbside (Port) rear overhead locker above the table. I had to cut into the interior panel just a little bit to make it fit but it works very well in this space. It can be run off our inverter when off the grid.

Good luck with your decision.


-evan

[TCA and GPO]

Boy oh boy lots of good thoughts here...we have the queen FB which is great until our 80 pound dog jumps into the bed with us! Then I wish we had twin beds so perhaps Traveller would sleep on the floor between us.

[J. Morgan]

I made my own configuration, studio apartment style with a queen up front.

I was of the opinion that separate living and sleeping area was kind of a waste of space in a trailer primarily built for two.

[switz]

i have heard that crossing the palms of Airstream with an additional $4,500 over the negotiated price can cause a twin bed option to become available on the international models.

[Hittenstiehl]

J Morgan do you have photos of your sleep area. We are also considering putting a bed where the dinette or gaucho would have been.

[J. Morgan]

[Hittenstiehl]

J Morgan thanks for the pics, VERY nice and the ceiling also.

[J. Morgan]

Thank you !!!

Here is a right now pic, a little messy at the moment..

[Hittenstiehl]

Not messy ,just life, live and unedited.

[SteveSueMac]

That ceiling is GORGEOUS!