How Much Does An Airstream Weigh? (Airstream Weight)

Last Updated on March 18, 2022 by Ted Mosby

Nowadays, with the increasing popularity of travel trailers in the RV market, there are a massive number of people asking how much does an Airstream weigh? And to discuss just that, I’m here today.

Airstream is probably the most significant RV brand, and their products are extremely popular in the camping and traveling world, and rightly so. Airstream products are always ready for your great adventures, while their aerodynamic design makes them fuel-efficient and easy to tow.

However, regardless of how great a travel trailer is, one of the most critical factors that you have to consider before investing is to know the travel trailer’s weight and the towing capacity of your vehicle.

It also means no matter what the Airstream travel trailer model you choose, you have to consider its weight first, so you don’t end up buying a trailer that surpasses your tow vehicle’s towing capacity.

The average weight of an Airstream is between 2,500 to 10,000 lbs.

Name	Weight
Airstream Classic	8,261 lbs
Airstream Globetrotter	6,074 lbs
Airstream International Serenity	6,517 lbs
Airstream Flying Cloud	5,588 lbs
Airstream Caravel	4,300 lbs
Airstream Bambi	3,900 lbs
Airstream Nest	3,300 lbs
Airstream Basecamp	2,585 lbs

Now, let’s talk about Airstream weigh and the Airstream trailer’s weight.

Airstream Travel Trailers with Their Weights (lbs)

1. Airstream Classic

Airstream Classic travel trailers are extremely luxurious and provide all the comfort and amenities similar to a Class A, but they are still easy to tow than those enormous RVs.

Classic Airstream floorplans run between 30 to 33 feet in length while offering generous space for dining, lounging, bathroom, kitchen, and bedroom. In my opinion, Airstream Classic trailers are the best option when it comes to Airstream weight.

Airstream Classic Base Weight

• Airstream Classic 30RB: 7,788 lbs.
• Airstream Classic 33FB: 8,261 lbs.

Airstream Classic GVWR

• Classic 30RB and 33FB: 10,000 lbs.

Airstream Classic Hitch Weight

• Airstream Classic 33RB: 886 lbs.
• Airstream Classic FB: 1,175 lbs.

With a GVWR up to 10,000 lbs and base weight up to 7,788 lbs, it is among the heaviest Airstream travel trailers.

2. Airstream Globetrotter

Airstream Globetrotter travel trailers come with a sleek and modern design for both interior and exterior. They are incredibly aerodynamic and a perfect combination of both comfort and style. They come equipped with either a queen bed or two twin beds, while also providing dining, lounging, bathroom, and kitchen areas.

These floorplans run between 23 to 27 feet in length, making them perfect for smaller families.

Here are the Airstream weights for Globetrotter trailers,

Airstream Globetrotter Base Weight

• Globetrotter 23FB: 5,297 lbs.
• Globetrotter 25FB and 27FB: 6,074 lbs and 6,258 lbs respectively.

Airstream Globetrotter GVWR

• Globetrotter 23FB and 25FB: 5,297 lbs and 6,074 lbs respectively.

Airstream Globetrotter Hitch Weight

• Globetrotter 23FB and 25FB: 591 lbs.
• Globetrotter 27FB: 871 lbs.

All of these numbers show that the Globetrotter travel trailers are more of mid-size trailers in both size and weight. These travel trailers can safely be towed by a number of vehicles, including SUVs, cargo vans, modern trucks, etc.

3. Airstream International Serenity

International Serenity by Airstream weighs less than Globetrotter and is also short in length. However, these travel trailers still offer comfort and peace from both their interior and exterior.

All of the floorplans are nicely sized and spacious to keep you comfortable. They offer a spacious sleeping area, dining/lounging, a kitchen, and a bathroom.

These travel trailers also offer Sanctuary on Wheels to provide you comfort and beauty that you can imagine.

Below are the specific Airstream International Serenity weights,

Airstream International Serenity Base Weight

• International Serenity 23CB: 4,761 lbs.
• International Serenity 30RB: 6,517 lbs.
• International Serenity 27FB and 28RB: 5,868 lbs and 5,979 lbs respectively.

Airstream International Serenity GVWR

• International Serenity 27FB and 28RB: 7,600 lbs.
• International Serenity 23CB: 6,000 lbs.
• International Serenity 30RB: 8,800 lbs.

Airstream International Serenity Hitch Weight

• International Serenity 27FB and 28RB: 791 lbs and 976 lbs respectively.
• International Serenity 23CB: 664 lbs.
• International Serenity 30RB: 898 lbs.

Like Globetrotters, International Serenity travel trailers are also falling in mid-range models in terms of sizing and weight. These travel trailers can be towed by cargo vans, SUVs, and some trucks.

4. Airstream Flying Cloud

Airstream Flying Cloud travel trailers are most family-friendly and popular among campers, and the reason for this is their so many floorplans. They offer so many options to make sure you get the one absolutely perfect for your traveling needs.

The floorplans run between 23 to 30 feet in length, while also offering options to choose between the queen, twin, or bunk beds.

Here is the Flying Cloud by Airstream weights

Airstream Flying Cloud Base Weight

• Flying Cloud 23CB: 4,761 lbs.
• Flying Cloud 25FB: 5,503 lbs.
• Flying Cloud 26RB: 5,973 lbs.
• Flying Cloud 27RB: 5,868 lbs.
• Flying Cloud 28RB: 5,979 lbs.
• Flying Cloud 30RB: 6,557 lbs. 

Airstream Flying Cloud GVWR

• Flying Cloud 26RB, 27RB, and 28RB: 7,600 lbs.
• Flying Cloud 23CB: 6,000 lbs.
• Flying Cloud 25FB: 7,300 lbs.
• Flying Cloud 30RB: 8,800 lbs.

Airstream Flying Cloud Hitch Weight

• Flying Cloud 26RB, 27RB, and 28RB: 903 lbs.
• Flying Cloud 23CB: 654 lbs.
• Flying Cloud 25FB: 837 lbs.
• Flying Cloud 30RB: 880 lbs.

As you can see by these numbers, these travel trailers fall in the mid-size range travel trailers. Airstream weighs them on the lighter side to make them easily towed by your vehicle. They can safely be towed by cargo vans, SUVs, Jeep Grand Cherokee, and modern trucks.

5. Airstream Caravel

Airstream Caravel travel trailers are the smallest and lightest to what I have mentioned so far. Regardless of their short length and small size, they still offer a sleek look, incredible comfort, and impressive interior that you can expect from Airstream.

These travel trailers run between 16 to 22 feet in length, which makes them a wise pick for weekend warriors and extended travels alike.

Here are the Caravel by Airstream trailers weight,

Airstream Caravel Base Weight

• Caravel 16RB: 3,500 lbs.
• Caravel 19CB: 4,000 lbs.
• Caravel 20FB: 4,300 lbs.
• Caravel 22FB: 4,200 lbs.

Airstream Caravel GVWR

• Caravel 16RB: 4,300 lbs.
• Caravel 19CB, 20FB, and 22FB: 5,000 lbs.

Airstream Caravel Hitch Weight

• Caravel 16RB: 490 lbs.
• Caravel 19CB: 550 lbs.
• Caravel 20FB: 565 lbs.
• Caravel 22FB: 525 lbs.

As the numbers suggest, these travel trailer offers a number of towing vehicles and can safely be towed by a Jeep Cherokee, modern trucks, cargo vans, and SUVs.

6. Airstream Bambi

Another Airstream travel trailer is Bambi, which is a single-axle and lightweight trailer. Just like the one I’ve mentioned above, it offers a spacious interior regardless of its petite design. This travel trailer allows you to choose from its four different floorplans running in length from 16 to 22 feet.

All of its floorplans offer a nice sleeping area, convertible dinette space, kitchen, and bathroom. This travel trailer is a wise pick for smaller families and weekend warriors.

Besides their small size and lightness, they are incredibly comfortable and stylish.

Here are the Bambi by Airstream weights

Airstream Bambi Base Weight

• Bambi 16RB: 3,000 lbs.
• Bambi 19CB: 3,650 lbs.
• Bambi 20FB: 4,000 lbs.
• Bambi 22FB: 3,900 lbs.

Airstream Bambi GVWR

• Bambi 16RB: 3,500 lbs.
• Bambi 19CB, 20FB, and 22FB: 5,000 lbs.

Airstream Bambi Hitch Weight

• Bambi 16RB: 430 lbs.
• Bambi 19CB: 525 lbs.
• Bambi 20FB: 540 lbs.
• Bambi 22FB: 500 lbs.

As the number suggests, these Airstream trailers weigh significantly less making them incredibly easy to pull with cargo vans, SUVs, modern trucks, and even Jeep Cherokee. This is yet another best option for weekend warriors and smaller families.

7. Airstream Nest

What makes Nest unique from other Airstream typical travel trailers with an aluminum body is its fiberglass exterior. You will find it aesthetically beautiful because of its white fiberglass exterior. Just like its exterior lightness, the interior inside the trailer also gives a light and airy feel to complete its modern looks.

Although it offers two different floorplans, both of them are 16 feet in length. While one of its floorplans offers a fixed bed, the other is equipped with a U-shaped convertible dinette that you can transform into a bed any time you want. Both floorplans offer spacious storage, a kitchen, and a small bathroom area. You will find the interior spacious and cozy.

Here are the weights of the Airstream Nest trailer

Airstream Nest Base Weight

• Nest 16FB: 3,300 lbs.

Airstream Nest GVWR

• Nest 16FB: 4,000 lbs.

Airstream Nest Hitch Weight

• Nest 16FB: 375 lbs.

As the number suggests, the weight of the Airstream Nest travel trailer is quite light, which means it can be towed by a number of vehicles, such as SUVs, cargo vans, modern trucks, etc.

8. Airstream Basecamp

The Basecamp is the last model by Airstream, which is compact and pretty basic. It is a wise option for those looking for weekend camping and needs something simple with no fancy amenities. I like its simplicity, petite design, and easy to tow capabilities.

It doesn’t mean that it has a petite and small size and doesn’t have a bathroom, kitchen, and a small lounge area. It offers all of that but in a small size.

Here are the weighs of Airstream Basecamp

Airstream Basecamp Base Weight

• Basecamp Standard: 2,585 lbs.

Airstream Basecamp GVWR

• Basecamp Standard: 3,500 lbs.

Airstream Basecamp Hitch Weight

• Basecamp Standard: 837 lbs.

In terms of the weight of Airstream Basecamp, you may find it much similar to Airstream Bambi. However, since the Airstream Basecamp is lighter than Bambi in terms of unit weight, it can carry more weight than Bambi. Thanks to its light base weight and great carrying capacity, this trailer is a wise option for extreme adventurers. This trailer can safely be towed by SUVs, Jeep Wrangler, and cargo vans.

Airstream Weight Terminologies

Since Airstream is an iconic RV brand in the RV industry, the shiny exterior of Airstream trailers attracts a massive crowd.

These aerodynamic travel trailers are known for their minimum lower gravity when being compared to other travel trailer brands.

Over time, Airstream has started producing larger travel trailers that are heavier, which, although make them more spacious and gives more interior space but gain more weight.

The main reason for manufacturing these heavy travel trailers is people want spacious campers that can carry more of their stuff when traveling.

This also leads people to buy a suitable heavy-duty truck that can safely pull their huge trailer, which is something not many of us typically own. If you are new in the RV market and looking to buy a travel trailer, RV dealers will throw a bunch of numbers and terminology that will be enough to bamboozle you.

So, let’s understand the weights first, and then I’ll move to Airstream’s average weight of different trailers.

1. Base Weight

 If you are a potential RV buyer, chances are you already know what the base weight is. However, for those who don’t know, it is the overall weight of a travel trailer when equipped with all the standard amenities installed in it.

Since we’re discussing Airstream average weights, let’s take a look at all the Airstream model’s base weight;

Note: This base weight of Airstream trailers is for standard floorplans, which can be increased depending on the amenities and configuration you want to make. So, you should never pick a towing vehicle depending on these numbers.

There are some other weights that play a key role in defining a travel trailer towing capacity, carrying capacity, and more.

2. Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)

 After the travel trailer’s base weight, the second most critical weight is its Gross Vehicle Weight. This weight is the travel trailer’s overall weight when it is loaded with passengers, fuel, cargo, equipment, hitch weight, etc.

Calculating and knowing a travel trailer’s Gross Vehicle Weight is essential because it determines whether you are surpassing the pre-defined weight limits set by the manufacturer or not. The easiest way to calculate the GVW of a trailer is to drive it on a scale.

3. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

GVWR or Gross Vehicle Weight Rating defines the maximum payload capacity set forth by the manufacturer. You shouldn’t ever surpass this weight no matter what.

Note: GVWR Airstream weight can also be called the Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight.

4. Hitch Weight

Another weight of a travel trailer is its hitch weight. It defines the weight that a travel trailer puts on the hitch. This is yet another crucial weight that you should double-check before hitting the road. This is also important because it lets you know what size and weight are ideal for the hitch.

You cannot get this wrong, or else you will have to pull your vehicle with tires looking like an egg. It will not only be hard for you to tow but might also lead to an accident putting everyone’s life in danger present in the car or trailer.

To avoid such circumstances, you should always follow the thumb rule – the hitch weight must be 10 to 15% less than to overall trailer’s weight. It means anything below 10% will uneven the weight distribution, making your trailer tilt upward from the front and downward from the tail when you are driving.

Moreover, if you feel sway while driving fast, slow down your speed and never ever hit the brakes directly. If the tongue weight is more than 15%, your trailer will tilt upwards from the rear, putting all the weight on the towing vehicle’s rear tires. As a result, your vehicle will start to sway around.

Wrapping Up

So, that is all about how much does Airstream weighs and the Airstream trailer’s weight. Above, I have highlighted all the things about the weight of the Airstream.

I have also highlighted why weights are important and how you can purchase a suitable trailer for your towing vehicle.

I sincerely believe that now you have gained enough knowledge about the weight of Airstream, and you will be able to get a perfect weight Airstream trailer. Good luck and safe camping!

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