01 What makes it unique
The 27FB is Airstream's most popular traditional floorplan, here in the coastal-design International. It shares the front-bedroom, mid-dinette, split-bath arrangement of the 25FB, but its two extra feet expand the galley counter, the pantry, and a hallway wardrobe rather than the bed. Queen or twins up front, sleeping for six, and the line's most usable kitchen.
It offers both signature options — the rear hatch and the optional front cross-bunk — and the full International package: a tankless on-demand water heater, powered ZipDee awning, standard rearview camera, DuPont Corian counters, a Furrion three-burner range with oven (a convection microwave can replace it), a Moen faucet, Ultraleather seating, and a 27-inch 12V smart TV with Blu-Ray.
This is the one International plan with fully verified running-gear figures: 6,000 pounds dry, a 7,600-pound GVWR, an 850-pound tongue, and 37/35/40-gallon fresh/grey/black tanks, with an 8-cubic-foot refrigerator. Starting MSRP is $142,400 — matched to the 28RB and a step under the Globetrotter 27FB.
02 Full specifications
Dimensions
- Exterior length
- 28 ft 2 in
- Exterior width
- 8 ft 5.5 in
- Interior width
- 8 ft 1 in
- Exterior height
- 9 ft 9 in
- Interior height
- 6 ft 7.5 in
Weights
- Dry / unit base weight
- 6,000 lb
- GVWR (max loaded)
- 7,600 lb
- Hitch / tongue weight
- 850 lb
- Net cargo capacity
- 1,600 lb
Capacities
- Fresh water
- 37 gal
- Grey water
- 35 gal
- Black water
- 40 gal
- LP / propane
- 2 × 30 lb
Running gear
- Axles
- 2 · torsion + shocks
- Tire size
- ST225/75R15
- Brakes
- Nev-R-Adjust
- Wheels
- Stylized aluminum
Systems
- Air conditioning
- 13,500 BTU*
- Water heater
- Tankless · on-demand
- Refrigerator
- 8 cu ft · 12V
- Shore power
- 30 amp (50 w/ dual A/C)
- Monitoring
- Rearview camera (std)
Sleeping & layout
- Sleeps
- 6
- Primary bed
- Front Queen or Twin
- Bath
- Mid-ship · split 3-piece
- Key options
- Rear hatch · front bunk
- Awning
- Powered ZipDee
03 International floorplan family
The current International line — five dual-axle floorplans, each offered in queen or twin bedroom configurations. The 27FB on this page is highlighted; each other plan links to its own profile.
| Floorplan | Nominal | Bedroom | Sleeps | Notable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23FB | 23 ft | Front | 6 | Entry; rear full-width bath; 8' body |
| 25FB | 25 ft | Front | 6 | Wider body; rear hatch + bunk options |
| 27FB | 27 ft | Front | 6 | Most popular; biggest galley/storage |
| 28RB | 28 ft | Rear | 6 | Front lounge entry; rear bed |
| 30RB | 30 ft | Rear | 6 | Largest; most capacity; 50-amp |
The optional rear hatch and front cross-bunk are available only on the 25FB and 27FB. The International shares its floorplans with the Flying Cloud but adds elevated coastal design, a tankless water heater, and powered features.
04 What owners & reviewers report
Most popular layout
The 27FB front-bed plan is Airstream's best-seller; the International version adds coastal design and the rear hatch.
Fully verified plan
Hitch (850 lb) and 37/35/40-gal tanks are confirmed for this floorplan — the anchor for the line's data.
Signature tankless water heater
Unlike the Flying Cloud's tank-style heater, the International uses an on-demand tankless LP water heater — continuous hot water without a reservoir.
Length goes to the galley
The two extra feet over the 25FB expand counter, pantry, and wardrobe rather than the bed.
05 How it compares
Two feet shorter with a smaller galley; same options, about 300 lb lighter.
A rear-bedroom layout of similar length with a front lounge entry — a different feel.
The same plan in neutral decor with a manual awning and tank heater, for roughly $15–20k less.