Finding your perfect Airstream can feel a bit like stepping into the classic tale of Goldilocks and the Three Bears.
“This one’s too big. That one’s too small. Is this one just right?”
With so many floor plans, bedroom configurations, bathroom options, and features to choose from, narrowing the right fit often comes down to learning from those who’ve traveled the road before you. And if you need a quick refresher on Airstream’s model naming conventions, we’ve got you covered.
A Look Ahead Before Looking Back
Airstream recently announced our Model Year 2026 improvements, along with several new models and upgrade packages. As Airstream continues pushing forward with exciting updates for Model Year 2026, it will be exciting to see which Model Year 2026 models land on this list next year.
Airstream and Frank Lloyd Wright: An Airstream Unlike Any Other
The most exciting addition in the year ahead is Airstream’s newest Limited Edition travel trailer, the Airstream Frank Lloyd Wright Usonian Limited Edition Travel Trailer. It’s unlike any Airstream in company history, while remaining undeniably true to the iconic craftsmanship and quality this almost 95-year-old company delivers.
Improvements Across the Airstream Travel Trailer Lineup
While our Frank Lloyd Wright collaboration may have taken the Model Year 2026 spotlight, exciting improvements, new features, and innovative solutions have been incorporated across Airstream’s entire travel trailer lineup. New bathroom windows in all 25FB and 27FB floor plans deliver more natural light to this previously windowless room. New A/C vents on all ducted units across the lineup mean better airflow, improved temperature control, and luxurious comfort. And for Bambi through Classic travel trailers, improved back-up cameras deliver a better towing experience and add peace of mind when backing up.
Learn from Airstreamers Who Went Before You
From the very beginning, Airstream has honored its heritage, embraced the present, and looked ahead with a sparkle of innovation. The most popular Airstream models from the past year offer a snapshot of adventures unfolding across the country right now. As you search for the perfect Airstream to fit your travel lifestyle, our best-selling floor plans and model lines might be the guiding light in your journey toward finding the Airstream that feels just right.
What Were the Most Popular Airstream Models and Floorplans in Model Year 2025?
Airstreams are proudly built by hand in Jackson Center, Ohio, in a variety of models, lengths, floor plan configurations, and optional features. As in previous years, Model Year 2025's best sellers paint a picture of versatility, family-friendly features, and multi-use potential.
One Note: The use of "Traditional" here indicates one of Airstream's iconic riveted aluminum travel trailers with rounded corners and differentiates them from our Basecamp lineup.
The Most Popular Airstream Floor Plans and Models of 2025
- Most Popular Floorplan Traditional Travel Trailer: 25FB Trade Wind
- Most Popular Floorplan Single Axel: 22FB Caravel
- Most Popular TT Model overall: Flying Cloud
- Most Popular Basecamp Floorplan: Basecamp 20x
A closer look at the most popular Airstream floor plans in these categories offers more insight into what owners love and will help you narrow down your choices as you move toward Airstream ownership.
The Most Popular Traditional Travel Trailer Floor Plan: Trade Wind 25FB
In Model Year 2025, the Trade Wind 25FB emerged as the most popular traditional Airstream travel trailer floor plan, and for good reason. It’s not just the layout or length that made the 25-foot Trade Wind a standout. Inspired by the powerful electrical system in the eStream Concept Travel Trailer, this innovative model introduced a suite of first-of-its-kind features that redefined what it means to travel off-grid in comfort.
At the heart of Trade Wind’s appeal is its powerful battery system paired with a 3,000W inverter, allowing owners to run high-wattage appliances like the optional convection microwave and soft-start air conditioner without relying on shore power. Appliances can even be run at the same time – a previously unachievable goal while camping off-grid. Trade Wind's fully inverted electrical system means every outlet is live when the inverter is powered on. You can charge laptops, power devices, and stay connected no matter how remote your destination.
But Trade Wind doesn’t stop at power. It’s packed with thoughtful amenities designed for life on the move, including a recirculating water heater that prevents cold water going down the drain while you wait for the shower to heat up. Optional upgrades like a Rear Hatch and composting toilet add even more off-grid capability, making it a top choice for adventurers who crave independence. And with a 3-inch suspension lift, you can access remote locations beyond the pavement.
If the Trade Wind 25FB sounds like your ideal travel companion, explore all the features that make it a game-changer in the Airstream lineup. And for those who want the same functionality in a more compact package, the Trade Wind 23FB offers a smaller footprint with big possibilities.
The Most Popular Single-Axle Traditional Travel Trailer Floor Plan: 22FB Caravel
Single-axle Airstreams are those travel trailers with only one axle, and an overall length at 22 feet or smaller. In Model Year 2025, the modern, stylish, and easily towed 22FB Caravel was the most popular single-axle traditional Airstream travel trailer.
This revival of our historic Caravel Travel Trailer line (first introduced in 1956 and true to Airstream Founder Wally Byam’s preference for nautical-themed model names) has an upscale modern interior, with clean lines and sophisticated residential fixtures, and a neutral canvas with lots of options to make it your own. Think: Refined luxury in a more compact package.
Three floorplans (Caravel 16RB, Caravel 20FB, and Caravel 22FB), all come with plenty of storage, living, and sleeping space to make this Airstream as flexible as your adventure.
The Caravel 22FB gives you the freedom and opportunity to go anywhere and do anything you desire, all in one of our most lightweight travel trailers that you can tow with an SUV – possibly even the vehicle in your driveway already.
Take a look at all the options to put your dreams in motion.
The Most Popular Traditional Travel Trailer Model Line: Flying Cloud
For years, Flying Cloud has been Airstream's best-selling model line. In Model Year 2025 consistency was king, and for good reason: With more floor plans available than most other Airstream models, there’s a “just right” for everyone. That flexibility in floor plans makes Flying Cloud by far our most popular, versatile, and family-friendly travel trailer.
With five distinct floor plans in Model Year 2026, including queen, twin, and bunk bed options, the dual-axle Flying Cloud can truly be configured for your needs. From the nimble 23FB to the spacious 30FB Bunk with a spacious bunk bed setup in the rear curbside, there’s a layout for every traveler and every travel style.
Add optional upgrades like a Rear Hatch, solar packages, and awnings, and you’ve got a trailer that’s as flexible as your adventures. And Model Year 2025 introduced a whole new look: the Midnight Flamingo Upgrade Package, featuring bold black exterior accents, a premium Klipsch audio system, upgraded interior decor, and tons more. Midnight Flamingo adds just enough subtle flare to be the coolest thing on the road.
The Flying Cloud lineup is family-friendly, easy to maintain, and packed with options to customize your Airstream to fit your exact needs.
The Most Popular Basecamp Floor Plan: Basecamp 20x
A favorite single-axle Airstream for years – and the gateway to Airstream adventures for hundreds of travelers tired of sleeping in tents – Basecamp 20 leads the way in Airstream's most adventurous travel trailer line. It looks so nimble from the outside that it can be hard to comprehend the features packed into its 20 feet. Yes, it has a bathroom. And a kitchen. And a lounge area that turns into a secondary sleeping space perfect for the kids.
And with a rear door, it has easy access for loading and unloading all the gear you need for your next adventure.
In Model Year 2026, the previously optional X-Package becomes standard in the core Basecamp lineup, taking our most adventure-ready travel trailer to the next level with rugged features and durable design. It features a 3” lift kit for added ground clearance, all-terrain tires, stainless steel front stone guards, solar front window protection, and a black shadow wheel design. It’s as durable as they come.
Even with its single-axle size and compact design, Basecamp 20 sleeps up to four. For those who never hit the road without their surfboards, white water kayak, or camping gear, the Basecamp line offers creative solutions for your recreation equipment. The rear benches convert into a half-bed on one side, a full bed that spans the back of the trailer, or a split seating and sleeping area depending on your preference. The entire bathroom is designed to get wet, with a shower, toilet, and sink all in one efficient space in the center of the travel trailer.
Basecamp 20 also boasts a kitchen with a two-burner gas stove, sink, spice rack, and grocery storage. The 12-volt electric refrigerator and optional microwave are across the hallway. An optional solar package helps recharge batteries and keep power flowing to 12V LED lights, the water pump, and fridge.
For many Airstream owners, Basecamp 20 is the best lightweight, versatile RV they found on the market. And the Basecamp 20x brings even your most rugged trips to life.
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