@@beeallen-hine1421@beeallen-hine1421 Airstream has a minimal advertising price policy, which is MSRP. I'm not allowed to post anything other than MSRP.
Nice review, especially including the footage of an " EXTRA SCREW" just laying on the floor, and a power wire dangling from the screen motor. This was our dream RV, but we have heard too many bad reviews/reports from the buying public, concerning Airstream quality really going downhill, we will probably be going with something else. This is their top of the line , most luxurious trailer, you would think it would be perfect ! Absolutely no excuse for an "EXTRA" screw, and dangling wires. Highly disappointed to say the least, $212,000 for something that needs work as it leaves the factory, how sad that the RV industry as a whole feels like this is acceptable at any price.
I’ve sold a lot of different type of RVs and I can say without a doubt, even with the adjustments that need to be made, they still make the best RV in the industry.
Every time I watch theses videos I learn more about each Airstream model. I love the classic because of the comfort level but if I had to choose one Airstream model it would have to be the trade wind because of the off roading and boondocking capabilities. Great video! Thanks for sharing.
@@ChadsRVReviews Yes I know and I can’t wait! Hoping you will show the optional twin bed model with the composting toilet. The trade wind would be a good model for boon docking in remote Cape Breton and Newfoundland. Love your videos Chad!
Chad does a very nice job showing the 33 Classic. However, neither he nor Airstream can rectify some of the issues confronting its top of the line TT. I always have had my 5thW rigs outfitted with a 50 amp generator if possible; something impossible to install on an Airstream TT. This means carrying it in the bed of my pickup which is an invitation to larceny or damage. Also, while 54 gallons of freshwater capacity may suit some folks, it's not conducive to longer boondocking stays. If a larger freshwater tank is not feasible, a WaterMiser system would be a big help to stretching your dry camping a few more days. It appears to work on RockStaff rigs. A water bladder in the bed of the pickup presents a new set of problems. The 33 Classic is out of my reach, but it gives me something to which I can aspire.
Airstreams are RV campground queens, no one buys these to boon-dock, they stay in RV parks with full connections. They might work for an overnight stay, but no more.
@@Erin-Thor Campground queens. Right you are. The reason I enjoy RVing so much is because I can boondock and dry camp anywhere permissible; within reason. Even at a Harvest Hosts or Boondockers Welcome, I have the freedom to camp without water, sewer or electrical anchors. At $200K plus, I am still anchored to campgrounds at dollars per night. It has taken Airstream quite a while to concede that solar and lithium power are enabling. However, until it engineers in more water, grey and black capacities, all its units will be second cabin.
@@rogerspalding5673 - I couldn’t agree more! They ‘can’ boon-dock, but with a 1000w inverter, you can’t even use the microwave, with the standard 2 AGM batteries, you aren’t running the heater all night either. I liked my 23FB, but you aren’t getting very far away from people in an airstream. 👍🏼🤠
On the wine bottles, they oriented them the wrong way. Your biggest risk is going to be stopping (acceleration is gradual). You remove the bottles to the front, meaning that if you make a quick stop, that’s your biggest risk.
The problem with the dinette into a bed is those cushions split right in half. My son ended up with his back in the hard table. Need a better way to hold those cushions together. Any sheets don’t tuck very well.
The inputs in the cabinet would be better where it is so it doesn't take up the storage space for the DVD/ media/game system on the shelf. Just my two cents.
😅So, you just spent almost a qtr million, and you have to wake up your spouse so they can sit up while you raise the bed up in order to be able to stand up, walk around the bed to get to the door so you can go to the bathroom in the middle of the night? Don’t think so. Also, where are your hang up clothes supposed to go in the bedroom? Also, why not have the spare tire behind the axles instead of making the tongue weight even heavier?
The bedroom TV is ridiculously small. How big of a TV will fit there? Also, I can only imagine how awful that picture is from that projector on that screen. Totally ridiculous! Damn right, it should have power blinds everywhere in there!
150000 over priced ! Lot more bang for the buck out there! Only way I would consider one is if I won lottery! It stupid money waisted on the brand! Like buying Rolls Royce when a Camery gives u way more practical machine!
Knowing the build quality of Airstream I was surprised it wasn’t more than $200K however I was surprised at how flimsy some of the materials are. I’ve seen this exact model at a dealer in Virginia and the overall foundational build quality is really good. On the inside some of the interior parts look nice but up close they’re kinda cheap. It’s still one of the better campers available unless you want to spend double. I agree with you on pricing. It’s out of control. What makes these things so expensive is the labor costs to make the damn thing. Most buyers already have vehicles powerful enough to tow this beast. Buying a camper and then a vehicle to tow it is just stupid.
They should sell some type of a shower chair to go in that large shower since most of your customers that buy these expensive pull behinds are older I would think or just someone it wants to sit down. That way you have a chair that won't harm the floor of your camper. If you just go get a plastic chair and put in that shower it'll scratch the bottom of it up and you can buy medical grade shower chairs which have rubber stoppers on the bottom and they work pretty good but if you had one purposely built for that shower to fit in the contours and maximize your space that would not be a bad item to sell.
Either would tow this great! I would stay away from the Ram 2500 with the Cummins because the payload on that truck is super low for the 3/4 ton. If you want the cummins go with the 1 ton. On the 3/4 ton truck check the payload. Try to be close to the 3k range for payload.
Have you heard of anyone replacing the sofa with something that reclines more? If you were doing long-term living in this model, that would likely be a sore point for me.
latch still sucks. for what these things cost its SHOCKING to see the lack of detail on these units... not impressed after buying a 2024. I doubt they have any QC at the factory and if so it was only to comply with DEI
That classic 33 foot trailer is absolutely beautiful. I would sell my house and live that full-time how much more space does a person need? You could raise a family of three in that airstream trailer easily everybody’s just gotta get rid of all the junk that you collected.
The quality of materials are not so much better that it justifies that price. The wine bottle rack is just a cheap attempt to feign some kind of elegance without even going to the trouble to build it right. RIDICULOUS.
Hi Chad my wife and I love your videos. Based on your experience in the RV industry could you try to answer a question that nobody else can seem to answer for me. I've written multiple letters to different manufacturers of "some other brand trailers" and have asked this question, "why do RV manufacturers keep making the units taller and taller and taller???" As a child our travel trailer had one step up years later as an adult my family had a travel trailer with two steps up most recently as we search for our next RV after years of not owning one the travel trailers are three steps and even four steps up, also now with "stairwells" that fold down so you can climb up into these units. What the heck is going on!!! Before purchasing our next travel trailer we added a RV stall to our garage with an 11 ft door, after trim I have about 10 ft 11 inch clearance. I would have to say about 60% of the travel trailers will not fit in this garage stall. The trailer I had back in 2009 was 10 ft 4 inches tall, now most like travel trailers from that same manufacturer are above 11 ft tall. These are not lift kits or off-road travel trailers. This is the biggest reason that my wife and I are leaning towards ordering an Airstream, not only because of the build quality but the fact that they are pretty much the same height going back to as far as the 1970s. One explanation I received which is totally laughable was that the "tow vehicles are getting taller and taller" I don't know about you but my 4x4 is pretty much the same height as the one I had back in the 1980s. Whatever happened to "low center of gravity" Please share your knowledge or comments on this subject. Thanks John
I have a few thoughts on this. (1) It's easier and cheaper to engineer a body on a frame than it is to build around the wheels. (2) People want bigger windows and overhead storage. The only to have both is to build taller. (3) ACs didn't use to be ducted when they added ducted ACs the RV got taller. (4) Tanks have also gotten a lot bigger and the only way to make room for that is for the frame to be higher. That's why Airstream tanks tend to be on the smaller side. I hope this helps!
It kills me how all these new RVs are going electric, a microwave?? Lol, who uses a microwave when camping? Where do you get power for it? A propane oven does a better job and it's PORTABLE. They don't even use three way fridges anymore, they throw in a cheap electric bar fridge and put a useless solar panel on the roof
The quality is good, but not worth paying the same price as a house. Also why are the Airstream’s always so sterile? It looks like it should be a mobile hospital or mobile blood bank. Very sterile appearance………which is not comfortable or pleasing to stay in.
Airstreams are NOT worth the money now..Thor has RUINED the build quality that Airstream once had..go look at them close..they are NOT worth what they are asking for them...Pre Thor units are much better quality then now...buyer beware
Agree....Nomadic Movement bought a Pottery Barn and its falling apart...they paid around 175k....its a peice of shit and Airstream wouldn't help fix it bad customer service
You are terribly misinformed and seem to be parroting other misinformed opinions. Thor didn’t exist till 2 guys bought Airstream as a failing, nearly bankrupt company, owned by Beatrice Foods. They formed Thor at the time of that purchase, made many smart moves and turned a profit their first model year of 1980. They then proceeded to build Thor Industries. They may not be worth it to you but many would disagree and the stats support their opinion more than yours. Something only costs too much if you can’t afford it.
I know Airstream is supposed to be the Rolex of travel trailers but for me, I could not live without a slide. Airstreams are just too cramped inside for my tastes and for what they cost, I could get a much nicer and more livable Brinkley for less money.
You seriously do the BEST reviews! Thank you for covering everything
Thank you!
meh
Pricing is definitely out of control.
For sure. Would never pay that, lol.
I remember when Airstream cost about $1000 a foot. They have really gone up. It is a very nice camper. Thank you for sharing.
Paid 950 sell 3500
Nice review keep up the good work no washer and dryer combo
we own a 2020 Classic 33ft and love it. But $212,000 is way over priced
Thanks for the tour. I miss the old natural wood look the interiors used to have, everything beige is so boring. Not that I can afford it anyway lol.
You can still get the natural wood look. It's an option!
PT Barnum said it best; A sucker is born every minute. How insecure do you have to be to drop 200 large to be "King of the Trailer Park" ?
Well , she’s nice but not $200,000 nice .
you can find it, new, at 25-30% off at numerous dealers today.
MSRP is not the sale price!
@@ChadsRVReviews then list the sale price , why dinky doo around and just post it .
@@beeallen-hine1421@beeallen-hine1421 Airstream has a minimal advertising price policy, which is MSRP. I'm not allowed to post anything other than MSRP.
do yo understand
Nice review, especially including the footage of an " EXTRA SCREW" just laying on the floor, and a power wire dangling from the screen motor. This was our dream RV, but we have heard too many bad reviews/reports from the buying public, concerning Airstream quality really going downhill, we will probably be going with something else. This is their top of the line , most luxurious trailer, you would think it would be perfect ! Absolutely no excuse for an "EXTRA" screw, and dangling wires. Highly disappointed to say the least, $212,000 for something that needs work as it leaves the factory, how sad that the RV industry as a whole feels like this is acceptable at any price.
I’ve sold a lot of different type of RVs and I can say without a doubt, even with the adjustments that need to be made, they still make the best RV in the industry.
@@ChadsRVReviews mmmmmm Brinkley is gonna give them a run for their money with their 5th wheels and addition of new travel trailer .
Was looking forward to seeing the bed opening by bathroom. Should’ve had those boxes in master bed open. Video could’ve been way better imho. 😮
Every time I watch theses videos I learn more about each Airstream model. I love the classic because of the comfort level but if I had to choose one Airstream model it would have to be the trade wind because of the off roading and boondocking capabilities. Great video! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you!! Trade Wind videos incoming!
@@ChadsRVReviews Yes I know and I can’t wait! Hoping you will show the optional twin bed model with the composting toilet. The trade wind would be a good model for boon docking in remote Cape Breton and Newfoundland. Love your videos Chad!
@@brianf9615 Thank you!
@@ChadsRVReviews No problem bud your videos are great!
Chad does a very nice job showing the 33 Classic. However, neither he nor Airstream can rectify some of the issues confronting its top of the line TT. I always have had my 5thW rigs outfitted with a 50 amp generator if possible; something impossible to install on an Airstream TT. This means carrying it in the bed of my pickup which is an invitation to larceny or damage. Also, while 54 gallons of freshwater capacity may suit some folks, it's not conducive to longer boondocking stays. If a larger freshwater tank is not feasible, a WaterMiser system would be a big help to stretching your dry camping a few more days. It appears to work on RockStaff rigs. A water bladder in the bed of the pickup presents a new set of problems. The 33 Classic is out of my reach, but it gives me something to which I can aspire.
Airstreams are RV campground queens, no one buys these to boon-dock, they stay in RV parks with full connections. They might work for an overnight stay, but no more.
@@Erin-Thor Campground queens. Right you are. The reason I enjoy RVing so much is because I can boondock and dry camp anywhere permissible; within reason. Even at a Harvest Hosts or Boondockers Welcome, I have the freedom to camp without water, sewer or electrical anchors. At $200K plus, I am still anchored to campgrounds at dollars per night. It has taken Airstream quite a while to concede that solar and lithium power are enabling. However, until it engineers in more water, grey and black capacities, all its units will be second cabin.
@@rogerspalding5673 - I couldn’t agree more! They ‘can’ boon-dock, but with a 1000w inverter, you can’t even use the microwave, with the standard 2 AGM batteries, you aren’t running the heater all night either. I liked my 23FB, but you aren’t getting very far away from people in an airstream. 👍🏼🤠
On the wine bottles, they oriented them the wrong way. Your biggest risk is going to be stopping (acceleration is gradual). You remove the bottles to the front, meaning that if you make a quick stop, that’s your biggest risk.
Seems like the couch should face the campsite side of the trailer
The table was rubbing up against the cushion as it pushed up. That noise was the motor straining
ah okay! Thanks!
Nothing justifies the co$t.
Beautiful rig, hope to own one someday.
Very nice!
The problem with the dinette into a bed is those cushions split right in half. My son ended up with his back in the hard table. Need a better way to hold those cushions together. Any sheets don’t tuck very well.
That's true!
Very nice - we have a Flying Cloud now so not ready to upgrade
Buy it today! Tomorrow kiss $100,000 goodbye. Then the maintenance bills will come soon enough.
Then you have to walk the full length getting to the bathroom at night? Who engineered that?
looks like good quality, but not worth over 200 grand
I would not consider that closet to be "cedar lined"... It's more like it has A panel of cedar.
That’s fair!
Nice but a few issues. One is we prefer a television and second is cup holders on the sofa. Aside from the issues it's worth about $160,000.
The salespeople would love you! Retail prices are about 30% off, so think $140k +/- 😊.
man i cant believe how expensive things are these days
The inputs in the cabinet would be better where it is so it doesn't take up the storage space for the DVD/ media/game system on the shelf. Just my two cents.
😅So, you just spent almost a qtr million, and you have to wake up your spouse so they can sit up while you raise the bed up in order to be able to stand up, walk around the bed to get to the door so you can go to the bathroom in the middle of the night? Don’t think so. Also, where are your hang up clothes supposed to go in the bedroom? Also, why not have the spare tire behind the axles instead of making the tongue weight even heavier?
The bedroom TV is ridiculously small. How big of a TV will fit there? Also, I can only imagine how awful that picture is from that projector on that screen. Totally ridiculous! Damn right, it should have power blinds everywhere in there!
Show how the couch makes a bed and show how the screen drops down
about $100k overpriced
150000 over priced ! Lot more bang for the buck out there! Only way I would consider one is if I won lottery! It stupid money waisted on the brand! Like buying Rolls Royce when a Camery gives u way more practical machine!
If you think this is overpriced, try paying $120,000 for a fifth wheel with bad plumbing and poor workmanship.
So not worth it, especially after seeing so many owners with quality issues
It’s nice but for an Airstream “top of the line” a queen bed is disappointing.
Sorry, but that is not worth over $200K. Especially if you need to go out and buy a 1 ton truck on top of that for another $80 - 100K.
Knowing the build quality of Airstream I was surprised it wasn’t more than $200K however I was surprised at how flimsy some of the materials are. I’ve seen this exact model at a dealer in Virginia and the overall foundational build quality is really good. On the inside some of the interior parts look nice but up close they’re kinda cheap. It’s still one of the better campers available unless you want to spend double. I agree with you on pricing. It’s out of control. What makes these things so expensive is the labor costs to make the damn thing. Most buyers already have vehicles powerful enough to tow this beast. Buying a camper and then a vehicle to tow it is just stupid.
Expensive and no washer and dryer on it? Damn haha
They should sell some type of a shower chair to go in that large shower since most of your customers that buy these expensive pull behinds are older I would think or just someone it wants to sit down. That way you have a chair that won't harm the floor of your camper. If you just go get a plastic chair and put in that shower it'll scratch the bottom of it up and you can buy medical grade shower chairs which have rubber stoppers on the bottom and they work pretty good but if you had one purposely built for that shower to fit in the contours and maximize your space that would not be a bad item to sell.
I'm surprised this one doesn't have a shower. Most all of Airstreams other floorplans have a seat in them!
What is the recommended vehicle to tow this? 3/4 or 1 ton?
Either would tow this great! I would stay away from the Ram 2500 with the Cummins because the payload on that truck is super low for the 3/4 ton. If you want the cummins go with the 1 ton. On the 3/4 ton truck check the payload. Try to be close to the 3k range for payload.
I grew up in my grandparents Airstream. 200 plus k for a trailer? So sad that Airstream will go out of business by overcharging
Well, this is for the most expensive. Airstream has models in the 60K range as well.
Have you heard of anyone replacing the sofa with something that reclines more? If you were doing long-term living in this model, that would likely be a sore point for me.
I think for something that starts a $210,000 they could do way better on that couch.
latch still sucks. for what these things cost its SHOCKING to see the lack of detail on these units... not impressed after buying a 2024. I doubt they have any QC at the factory and if so it was only to comply with DEI
That classic 33 foot trailer is absolutely beautiful. I would sell my house and live that full-time how much more space does a person need? You could raise a family of three in that airstream trailer easily everybody’s just gotta get rid of all the junk that you collected.
Wast of money
To each his own…
The quality of materials are not so much better that it justifies that price. The wine bottle rack is just a cheap attempt to feign some kind of elegance without even going to the trouble to build it right. RIDICULOUS.
Hi Chad my wife and I love your videos.
Based on your experience in the RV industry could you try to answer a question that nobody else can seem to answer for me. I've written multiple letters to different manufacturers of "some other brand trailers" and have asked this question, "why do RV manufacturers keep making the units taller and taller and taller???"
As a child our travel trailer had one step up years later as an adult my family had a travel trailer with two steps up most recently as we search for our next RV after years of not owning one the travel trailers are three steps and even four steps up, also now with "stairwells" that fold down so you can climb up into these units. What the heck is going on!!! Before purchasing our next travel trailer we added a RV stall to our garage with an 11 ft door, after trim I have about 10 ft 11 inch clearance. I would have to say about 60% of the travel trailers will not fit in this garage stall. The trailer I had back in 2009 was 10 ft 4 inches tall, now most like travel trailers from that same manufacturer are above 11 ft tall. These are not lift kits or off-road travel trailers.
This is the biggest reason that my wife and I are leaning towards ordering an Airstream, not only because of the build quality but the fact that they are pretty much the same height going back to as far as the 1970s.
One explanation I received which is totally laughable was that the "tow vehicles are getting taller and taller" I don't know about you but my 4x4 is pretty much the same height as the one I had back in the 1980s. Whatever happened to "low center of gravity"
Please share your knowledge or comments on this subject.
Thanks
John
I have a few thoughts on this. (1) It's easier and cheaper to engineer a body on a frame than it is to build around the wheels. (2) People want bigger windows and overhead storage. The only to have both is to build taller. (3) ACs didn't use to be ducted when they added ducted ACs the RV got taller. (4) Tanks have also gotten a lot bigger and the only way to make room for that is for the frame to be higher. That's why Airstream tanks tend to be on the smaller side. I hope this helps!
That was great information! Keep up the great work!
Thank you,
John and Deanna
It kills me how all these new RVs are going electric, a microwave?? Lol, who uses a microwave when camping? Where do you get power for it? A propane oven does a better job and it's PORTABLE. They don't even use three way fridges anymore, they throw in a cheap electric bar fridge and put a useless solar panel on the roof
They can keep it. It's not worth even half of what they are asking. Absolutely ridiculous pricing and anyone who buys it has more dollars than cents.
drag it out holy crap
The quality is good, but not worth paying the same price as a house. Also why are the Airstream’s always so sterile? It looks like it should be a mobile hospital or mobile blood bank. Very sterile appearance………which is not comfortable or pleasing to stay in.
No mirrors in any of the overhead storage.
Ridiculous price.
Not a hope in Hell it's worth 200K. Half of that at most. Obviously, people with more money than sense around.
Airstreams are NOT worth the money now..Thor has RUINED the build quality that Airstream once had..go look at them close..they are NOT worth what they are asking for them...Pre Thor units are much better quality then now...buyer beware
Thor has owned Airstream since the 80s. Thor is the reason Airstream still exist today!
@@ChadsRVReviews so just because they "saved" Airstream justifies the premium price for a less than premium trailer??
Agree....Nomadic Movement bought a Pottery Barn and its falling apart...they paid around 175k....its a peice of shit and Airstream wouldn't help fix it bad customer service
Lots of declarations, no evidence shown? Who is the biggest liar here, I wonder?
You are terribly misinformed and seem to be parroting other misinformed opinions. Thor didn’t exist till 2 guys bought Airstream as a failing, nearly bankrupt company, owned by Beatrice Foods. They formed Thor at the time of that purchase, made many smart moves and turned a profit their first model year of 1980. They then proceeded to build Thor Industries. They may not be worth it to you but many would disagree and the stats support their opinion more than yours. Something only costs too much if you can’t afford it.
No one is buying RVs and they build this haha
I don’t like that neon door handle!
It does seem a little out of place for an Airstream.
NO!!!!
Chad, We love your videos but stop showing the dinette bed transition and for God sakes no more shoes on the furniture!
Thank you! I'll take that into consideration!
Might be time unload CCD 16
Might be!
Owned by Thor, which makes Tiffin disasters - a solid pass!
I hear you have to slam that door super hard
Yes and no. I wanted say that it's any harder than any other RV on the market.
Made by Thor Industries
No thanks
No too expensive. Don't be dumb.
I know Airstream is supposed to be the Rolex of travel trailers but for me, I could not live without a slide. Airstreams are just too cramped inside for my tastes and for what they cost, I could get a much nicer and more livable Brinkley for less money.
Nope!
Don’t even have to watch to know the answer
Sorry….Airstreams are the most overpriced, overrated RV on the market. Quality? Frame issues ?? They are cool looking though.
Airstream in general is overpriced. There is no way!