Today I get to share a brand new Class B RV from Airstream dubbed the Rangeline. This is a big departure for the brand best known for their aluminum trailers. In so many ways, this is quite different from what you’d expect from the Airstream name including being very, very price competitive.

Airstream Rangeline

Based on the Ram Promaster platform, the Airstream Rangeline is a single floor plan offering in the Class B space. I was fortunate enough to meet with several Airstream executives including the company president to go over this new model.

What was clear in the discussion is that they have listened carefully to the market but also looked at designs available in Europe through Hymer. I might also wonder if they’ve been reading these reviews as well as so many things I find fault with in many Class B designs were addressed here.

This isn’t the first collaboration across the pond as the eStream trailer utilizes German components and technology to make its magic happen. Ausgezeichnet!

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Start outside

One of the universal things about Class B motorhomes is the presence of doors and hatches on the outside of the van that clearly look like they’ve been added on by an aftermarket company.

That’s because they have.

Airstream applied a large plastic molding to the side of the Promaster that absolutely looks like it was designed in by Ram. Then they hid the connections for things like water and power behind these doors.

When you’re not connected to services, the design is as clean as if it were put there by the factory. But this also provides easy access to the connections you’d need when at a campground. I’ve only seen this in two other Class B RVs and I absolutely love it.

The grill of the van was also changed to match the black molding on the side giving it a more cohesive look. There are fixed running boards along the side but this could easily stealth camp in a lot of places - it almost just looks like another Promaster.

In fact it’s not even silver! Okay, that is one of the two exterior color choices, the other being black.

No propane

One of the interesting things about this rig is that there is no propane aboard, although that’s not horribly unusual.

But Airstream does have a gasoline-fired generator aboard. Further, there is 270 amp hours of lithium battery aboard along with a 2,000 watt inverter.

As with some higher-end RVs this one has a control system such that you could set it so the generator automatically kicks in when it senses that the battery is low, but doesn’t kick in when it’s within certain times.

For example, if the campground has “generator hours” you could set the generator such that it wouldn’t automatically kick in within that window.

Airstream also has essentially a single control panel for all the functions in this rig including the generator, battery/charge system, lighting and all of that which mirrors on a smart phone. This is definitely a step above many Class B RVs where there is a collection of different panels, each with their own user interface to decipher.

The heater and water heater are Timberline units that also use the gasoline aboard so you no longer have to seek out propane and store propane to make things work here. It’s all one fuel. Simple. Effective.

Attention to detail

It is absolutely clear that Airstream has been paying attention. The handle at the entryway also incorporates a towel bar and just looks nice.

There are child safety seat tethers on the second-row seats. Cubbies for shoes are right at the entryway. The front of the refrigerator is a dry erase board. All the drawers and cabinets feature a positive mechanical latch.

Instead of a lousy RV sound system this comes with a rechargeable JBL speaker.

All the insulation on this is a product called Lizard Skin which I’ve seen a few custom builders use. Further, the fresh water storage is above the floor inside the coach so that, if you’re comfortable, the water’s not freezing. Smart.

The two front seats swivel around to face the two rear seats forming a legitimate lounge area. There is a table that has sort of a swing-around section that can easily accommodate the four people here for dining, but is also a great desk.

Storage

The back of the van features two beds, one on either side. The beds are a bit raised so that there’s storage beneath them both when they’re folded down and, even more so, when folded up against the walls.

There are tracks along the floor to secure cargo and I could easily see two bicycles back here when you’re driving along. Then, when you get to camp, take out the bikes and now you have a 74” X 52” (full size) bed in the back.

Airstreameyness

I have looked at Airstream’s offerings in the Class B segment in the past and not been overly impressed, quite frankly. This is just the opposite of that. Not only is the attention to detail outstanding in this offering but it is price competitive with other Class B RVs.

Further, Airstream dealers have absolutely established a good reputation for customer service which is almost the opposite of many other RV dealers. At a starting price of $147,570 I think this thing is going to be a monster hit for Airstream. But it’s also going to bring customers into the Airstream fold who have not been there before.

If the dealers maintain their level of service and attention to detail this could be the start of long-term customers for the brand and that’s a good way to run a business.

More than a camper

One of the things that makes Class B RVs very appealing is that they are about the same footprint as a full-sized pickup truck and, often, easier to drive thanks to the cab-forward driving position.

This could easily be a family’s daily driver and make a lot of sense as one. There is seating for four including a child safety seat restraint for the rear seats so you could use this as a daily driver.

But then when you go to the kids’ sporting events, now you have your own clean bathroom, a way to prepare healthy meals and even a shelter.

Further, if one parent has to get an RV review or some other work done, you can utilize that dining table as a mobile office as well. Perhaps just a place to sit and post photos of how your kid’s sports team trounced the other kids’ sports team. Whatever.

Within the confines of the Class B space limitations dictated by the van body, I think Airstream has done an outstanding job with this rig. The attention to detail is particularly impressive.

But that’s not a bunch of ladled-on faux luxury touches you might expect, this is just a lot of real-world usability that will make this a great choice for buyers who need a practical daily driver that actually can be used as a camper on getaways too.

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