I think there are 200-300 watt panels now that could potentially either clean that roof up a little or increase charging rates. 600 is still decent but 900-1000 would be better for these big batteries. A standard 120 15amp household connection will take 12-24 hours to fill these batteries from 25%
The Multiplus on a 15amp 120v outlet will charge at 120A an hour so much faster than 12-24 hours to top off this battery bank even from zero is right around 8hrs.
It’s the Austin store! If you would like to work with me… give me a call and I can get everything taking care of for you to demo at Airstream Austin! 336-749-1828 is my cell phone!
The GVWR thing pisses me off. Even without the hatch or convection from the factory, just the awnings, ours came in with under 800 lbs of payload (768 lbs). It’s ridiculous. I can’t fill all the storage they provide without going over that. When I asked Airstream what changed, they said the only difference was they “tested it” for the higher GVWR. But they will not go back and recertify the 2024s. I told our dealer I was going to be pissed if they came out with a new model with a higher GVWR a year of two later. Well looky looky. Quite honestly, this has burned me on Airstream as a company.
@@OperatorPuski And have absolutely no impact on the GVWR which should have been higher to begin with, and are already included in the weights from the factory, so should have no impact on payload since they are the probably among the most consistent weights. And apparently the GVWR could have been higher since they made apparently made no changes to the structure, they just "tested" it to a higher arbitrary rating.
Nice!
Do you think they’ll ever make a Tradewind in the 27FB size?
Also, would Airstream let you order the Tradewind 25FB with the front bunk?
Yes, but not sure when.
I think there are 200-300 watt panels now that could potentially either clean that roof up a little or increase charging rates. 600 is still decent but 900-1000 would be better for these big batteries. A standard 120 15amp household connection will take 12-24 hours to fill these batteries from 25%
The Multiplus on a 15amp 120v outlet will charge at 120A an hour so much faster than 12-24 hours to top off this battery bank even from zero is right around 8hrs.
Great videos. Is the TX location in Austin? I have option of buying in Austin or Airstream in Dallas.
It’s the Austin store! If you would like to work with me… give me a call and I can get everything taking care of for you to demo at Airstream Austin! 336-749-1828 is my cell phone!
Hoping that covering over the gaurds comes off
It does!
Your San Diego dealership, is it called South Coast RV ?
It’s Airstream of San Diego
The GVWR thing pisses me off. Even without the hatch or convection from the factory, just the awnings, ours came in with under 800 lbs of payload (768 lbs). It’s ridiculous. I can’t fill all the storage they provide without going over that. When I asked Airstream what changed, they said the only difference was they “tested it” for the higher GVWR. But they will not go back and recertify the 2024s. I told our dealer I was going to be pissed if they came out with a new model with a higher GVWR a year of two later. Well looky looky. Quite honestly, this has burned me on Airstream as a company.
Batteries are heavy
@@OperatorPuski And have absolutely no impact on the GVWR which should have been higher to begin with, and are already included in the weights from the factory, so should have no impact on payload since they are the probably among the most consistent weights. And apparently the GVWR could have been higher since they made apparently made no changes to the structure, they just "tested" it to a higher arbitrary rating.
MSRP?
$142,075, but our sale price would be lower.