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Old 02-16-2015, 11:21 AM   #41
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When comparing the 25FB vs the 27FB, from the dinette forward to just beyond the sink, all measurements and components are the same. The 27FB adds room to the bedroom for the in line beds, a slightly wider closet and a wider pantry (two vertical rows of cans versus one) that can hold a small microwave and a few more inches counter top between the sink and pantry.

The 27FB pantry cabinet has two configurations. The top compartment (about ⅓ of the space) is the same in both choices. If no microwave is selected, then the bottom ⅔ is one door and storage shelves. If the microwave is selected, then a power outlet is put behind the shelves and a door for access to shelves is below the pull out drawer for the microwave. The microwave option has a switch to stop power to the microwave if the drawer is closed while the microwave is running.

The entire kitchen (counter and overhead cabinets) would have to be disassembled to swap the lower ⅔ part due the way they are installed.

The 27FB can have the 50 ampere power and two air conditoners option.
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Old 02-22-2015, 11:58 AM   #42
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25fb vs 27 fb

Last year we bought a 2014 25fb queen. Have now slept in it about 100 nights. Very nice unit BUT the bed is very tough to get out of for the person on the front side. So we just ordered a 2015 27fb queen with one air and the convection microwave, like we have in our current unit. The new unit has ducted air, 2 skylights, 2 fantastic fans, full optional awning package, more hanging storage, more counter space between the stove and sink, less hitch weight than the 25, and the dealer is moving our bike rack to the new unit.
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Old 02-22-2015, 01:51 PM   #43
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I know of someone who purchased the 25fb and had Airstream put in twins instead of the side queen. It was working perfectly for them!


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Old 02-22-2015, 02:43 PM   #44
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I would go for a thirty foot and be done with it you only live once

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Old 02-22-2015, 10:52 PM   #45
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I would go for a thirty foot and be done with it you only live once



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Different people have different wants/needs....that's probably why AS makes so many models. It would be pretty boring if all they sold were 30's
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Old 05-13-2015, 10:33 AM   #46
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Thanks for the input everyone. I guess this all boils down to all families/couples/campers/retirees having their own wants/needs, and space "requirements" are from an individuals perspective based on many criteria. For instance, if we were full-timing or travelling months per year I can see where aspects of the 27-31 class would be very beneficial. On the other extreme, if we didn't have a young child I could even see a 23' being an option. As I stated before the 25' length always felt right for our needs/uses but the 27' was only being considered due to the bed layout.

The twin thing is an interesting topic and we as a couple would never have even considered it before this discussion. However, the more we discuss it, the more it makes sense....to us.

The longer mattresses of Twins are a plus for me ...I'm 6'3"
Twins are wider than 1/2 a queen.
My wife didn't like the pop-up access to the queen storage...regardless of orientation.
The extra external storage is a huge bonus
The easier access to top inside storage
The bedroom dressing space is superior in the twin

Someone mentioned earlier how twins would be like having a roommate rather than being a married couple.....but co-ed roommate fantasies could be fun


Thanks again.
I swear it's like I'm wearing your shoes right now. The 25 is perfectly fine for us (another 40 and 30 yo couple) who like the absolutely cool design of the A/S plus the fact theres no motor to take care of. We are always used to sleeping together, fine with RV queens - looking at the twins and saying...hmmmmm..
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Old 05-13-2015, 08:23 PM   #47
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I agree as we have had both a 25' & 27' , just took delivery of our 30' 2015 Classic...
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