How Much Does an Airstream, 25 to 27 ft Weigh?
Ready to tow, an Airstream, 25 to 27 ft usually weighs 6,300 to 7,600 lbs, including the trailer.
Dealer-listed dry weights for the 2026 Flying Cloud 25FB and 27FB (5,650 and 5,950 lbs) plus 600 to 1,600 lbs of water (39-gal tank, about 325 lbs full), propane, batteries, and gear, capped at the 7,300 and 7,600 lb GVWRs.
Tongue weight: about 690 to 1,035 lbs. Hitch: standard bumper-pull (receiver hitch).
Real examples
| Example | Published weight | What that weight includes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Airstream Flying Cloud 25FB (26 ft 2 in) | 5,650 lbs | dry (dealer-listed); 860 lb hitch; 7,300 lb GVWR |
| 2026 Airstream Flying Cloud 27FB (28 ft 2 in) | 5,950 lbs | dry (dealer-listed); 850 lb hitch; 7,600 lb GVWR |
Published weights are usually dry, before fuel, water, batteries, and gear. Weigh your rig at a truck stop scale to know for sure.
Can your vehicle tow an Airstream, 25 to 27 ft?
Which vehicles can tow an Airstream, 25 to 27 ft?
6 of 16 vehicles we cover can tow a typical Airstream, 25 to 27 ft at 6,900 lbs, using each one's best-case current rating.
| Vehicle | Max towing | Can it tow it? |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ford F-150 | 13,500 lbs | Yes |
| 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 13,300 lbs | Yes |
| 2026 Toyota Tundra | 12,000 lbs | Yes |
| 2026 Ram 1500 | 11,610 lbs | Yes |
| 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe | 8,400 lbs | Close to limit |
| 2026 Ford Ranger | 7,500 lbs | Close to limit |
| 2026 Toyota Tacoma | 6,500 lbs | No |
| 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 6,200 lbs | No |
| 2026 Toyota 4Runner | 6,000 lbs | No |
| 2025 Kia Telluride | 5,500 lbs | No |
| 2026 Ford Explorer | 5,000 lbs | No |
| 2026 Honda Pilot | 5,000 lbs | No |
| 2026 Hyundai Palisade | 5,000 lbs | No |
| 2026 Toyota Highlander | 5,000 lbs | No |
| 2026 Ford Bronco | 4,500 lbs | No |
| 2026 Subaru Outback | 3,500 lbs | No |
Common questions
How much does an Airstream, 25 to 27 ft weigh?
Loaded and on its trailer, an Airstream, 25 to 27 ft typically weighs 6,300 to 7,600 lbs. Dealer-listed dry weights for the 2026 Flying Cloud 25FB and 27FB (5,650 and 5,950 lbs) plus 600 to 1,600 lbs of water (39-gal tank, about 325 lbs full), propane, batteries, and gear, capped at the 7,300 and 7,600 lb GVWRs.
What's the tongue weight of an Airstream, 25 to 27 ft?
Plan on 10% to 15% of the loaded weight, about 690 to 1,035 lbs at a typical 6,900 lbs.
What size vehicle do I need to tow an Airstream, 25 to 27 ft?
Look for a towing rating of at least 9,500 lbs so a heavier Airstream, 25 to 27 ft still sits under 80% of the rating.
Sources
- New 2026 Airstream Flying Cloud 25FB (Campers Inn RV (dealer))
- New 2026 Airstream Flying Cloud 27FB (Campers Inn RV (dealer))
- Flying Cloud specifications (manufacturer page; per-floorplan weights load by script) (Airstream)
- GMC Yukon owner's manual, Weight of the Trailer Tongue (10 to 15 percent) (General Motors (hosted by ManualsLib))