All NEW Airstream TRADE WIND: Is it RIGHT for YOU?

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All NEW Airstream TRADE WIND: Is it RIGHT for YOU?

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11 ай бұрын

In today’s video we provide a full review of the all new Airstream Trade Wind. This new model offers all the features needed to go farther, stay longer and get off-grid in comfort and style during your next camping adventure. With 810Ah Lithium Batteries, 600 Watts of Solar, 3” Lift Kit and off-road tires there is nowhere you can’t go with your Airstream Trade Wind. Is this the BEST off-grid Airstream EVER, watch the video and let us know your thoughts. Don’t forget to Hit the "Like" button 👍 and "Subscribe" to our channel and follow along on our Airstream adventures. Safe travels!
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@LeeH-Ranger83 11 ай бұрын

Great video and run down of the Trade Wind. I agree with you and LuvSubbin - this is for the 30-40 something. I enjoy my storage areas inside / outside storage areas I have with my 2019 FBQ Globetrotter. Keep up the great work!

@LuvSubbin 11 ай бұрын

Great video and we enjoyed catching up with you. You covered the hot water reclamation system much better than we did. We'll look forward to seeing you guys down the road again real soon.

@thewrightlife 11 ай бұрын

Great seeing you guys as well. Hope to cross paths again soon and work a collaboration. Safe travels

@brianf9615 10 ай бұрын

Just what I need!!

@thewrightlife 10 ай бұрын

Glad the video was helpful. Safe travels.

@Rocco3x 11 ай бұрын

With the composting toilet, the black tank is still in use. It just no longer handles solid waste.

@thewrightlife 11 ай бұрын

At the Hershey RV show, Airstream explained to me that the Black tank would be plated over and not used when the optional self-contained composting toilet is installed. However, if someone decided to convert back to a traditional RV toilet the Black tank would already be installed and available for use. Thanks for watching and safe travels.

@wolfgangkruger1725 5 ай бұрын

Guys, I have watched many you tubers like you reviewing the Trade Wind. Your video was among the best. As you will know, Airstream has been slow to embrace the trend of going fully electric. Now that they are making products that are mostly or fully electric, they are still behind the time by using battleborn batteries. There are much better products on the market. Having said this, none of the reviewers of the Trade Wind have failed to mention that for a unit with this type of electric capability, why do they still have a gas range? Why not a double induction range? If you are going electric, why do you still have gas? Does not make sense!

@thewrightlife 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and the great comments. Not really sure why they kept the gas range. Perhaps it was based on buyer preference, cost or both?

@cbdane 11 ай бұрын

Excellent review!

@thewrightlife 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and safe travels

@mikemadden865 11 ай бұрын

Great video!

@thewrightlife 11 ай бұрын

Perhaps you have one in your future 🔮 using my crystal ball. 😂

@slmjake 8 ай бұрын

Great overview folks! Does Airstream put a thermal break between aluminum wall studs and interior skin? I wonder what an IR camera would show if the Airstream was out in cold with interior heat heat on. I wish we did energy audits on rvs complete with blower door to measure loss.

@thewrightlife 8 ай бұрын

Great question, unfortunately I’m not able to answer that one for you. Perhaps you could ask the question on AirForums online. I am sure someone could answer it for you.

@melissanorth9756 10 ай бұрын

Why do you say this would not be good for people who utilize KOAs? Can this not be fully hooked up?

@thewrightlife 10 ай бұрын

I think the point that Rich & Cindy were making is that the Trade Wind is a very capable travel trailer and would not necessarily require all the amenities (full hook ups) provided at a KOA or similar campground. Hope this clarifies the remark. Safe travels.

@rla510 11 ай бұрын

How long can you run the AC at max output on DC power?

@thewrightlife 11 ай бұрын

Wish I could answer that for you, but electricity (amps, watts, volts) and math aren’t my strongest subjects 😕

@nm8834 11 ай бұрын

Exactly what Ive been asking around trying to figure out myself! So far it seems only a few hrs and doubtful the solar can keep up with recharging. So to answer the demographic question, IMHO, nevermind age, its marketed toward those that like it hot hot hot! If you want AC, you still need to plug in! I am a little jelly of the big inverter tho. And the recirc water heater. Truth be known.

@FlynPig911 11 ай бұрын

I was looking at the Flying Cloud FBT. My thought was to install all the Trade Wind features aftermarket except the recirculating pump. What’s the best option in your opinion?

@thewrightlife 11 ай бұрын

Unless I had a reputable after market installer who has done the power upgrades previously, I would lean toward the factory installed option. Just my opinion. Safe travels

@jdhdavis 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the review. Interior decor looks somewhat bland for an airstream. You could get a nicer looking 25 or 27 International with nicer interior look and aftermarket all of those changes to solar, battery, lift kit, etc.

@thewrightlife 11 ай бұрын

Very true. I will admit that we were a little underwhelmed by the interior fit and finish for that price point. Thanks for watching and safe travels.

@hoytoy100 11 ай бұрын

So it is really an international that has common upgrades factory installed. Will a 50 amp version become available?

@jlokanis 11 ай бұрын

It's based off a Flying Cloud, not the International. The cabinets, countertops, sink and fixtures are all from the FC, but with a different finish. Also, no portal window on the bathroom door like in the Int and GT. Personally I don't like the slider cabinets in the International so I prefer this setup. But the undermount sink would have been nice.

@nm8834 11 ай бұрын

At first, I too preferred the flip up cabinets to the sliders, but now… I loooove the lighting coming from inside the lockers thru the translucent sliders. Honestly thats what I mostly use when I turn on the lights. Love that about the Intl!!!

@nm8834 11 ай бұрын

Wait, no porthole window in the door!!?? Really??? Smh. Someone on Airforums sells a kit.

@jlokanis 11 ай бұрын

Interesting. We are in the process of deciding on our next TT and have gravitated towards the FC over the Int because of the sliders. It seemed to us that being limited to opening only one side or the other but not both at the same time would become annoying over time. Honestly we prefer the GT cabinets the most but not enough to justify the extra $$$$.

@chrisb-hampsteadmd.9059 11 ай бұрын

Seems like the lift kit is needed to keep the batteries off the ground!

@thewrightlife 11 ай бұрын

I thought the same thing. Time will tell if the battery location on the Trade Wind was a good choice. Safe travel.

@mfhairstream6812 11 ай бұрын

I think they could have done better. This is basically a flying cloud with some power upgrades

@thewrightlife 11 ай бұрын

I would agree. There are other features and upgrades they could have included, but overall it is a step in the right direction if they intend to really compete in the off-grid camping market.

@larryinguagiato8719 11 ай бұрын

So where did they stick all of the batteries??

@thewrightlife 11 ай бұрын

Under the chassis behind the rear wheels.

@jlokanis 11 ай бұрын

looks like you lose the pullout bed. I wonder why they chose that spot instead of under the regular bed where most owners put them aftermarket.

@thewrightlife 11 ай бұрын

@jlokanis not sure what all went into the engineering decisions. I assume there was a logical reason. Thanks for watching and safe travels.

@ldd9672 11 ай бұрын

Not interested in solar or off grid….to each his own

@thewrightlife 11 ай бұрын

Very True…everyone has there own camping style (no right or wrong). Safe travels and happy camping.

@situated4 11 ай бұрын

$142K + TTL as configured.

@thewrightlife 11 ай бұрын

At the Hershey RV Show I was quoted $148K for the model on display. However, the base price from Airstream with no options starts at $129K. But we all know that the market sets the price 🙂. Thanks for watching and safe travels

@rla510 11 ай бұрын

TTL. . . Yea, pricey (understandably) but overall, IMO, bold and well done. I’m considering.

@user-md1gl5tw4x 4 күн бұрын

Total BS. Not enough solar, not enough battery. Be lucky to power the AC for 3 hours, and the Solar would not charge it up on an average day. Like the rig, but let's face it; you need 1200+ solar, and more than 1200kw batteries. Suggest you also have a generator of the new Ford Hybrid with 7.2kw genes.

@thewrightlife 3 күн бұрын

Not sure “total BS” is a completely fair assessment of the Tradewind, but you make some very valid points. However, I would imagine adding the additional solar and batteries would push the price tag out of reach for just about every consumer looking for an off grid capable Airstream. Thanks for watching and your comments. Safe travels.