2021 Flying Cloud Office charts new course for travel lifestyle and work on the road
Pricing for the Airstream Flying Cloud 30FB Office starts at $107,500. (Photos courtesy of Airstream)
Airstream, the iconic maker of the so-called “silver bullet” travel trailers, had circled its wagons during the coronavirus pandemic, which shifted the entire travel landscape.
Spurred by feedback from owners already working remotely from the comfort of their RV, Airstream rethought the traditional floor plan for one of its most popular travel trailers, the Flying Cloud, introduced in 1949.
Three windows in the office provide maximum light and views.
The re-imagined format was just announced for the Flying Cloud 30FB Office. The rear corner sleeping area was redesigned as a dedicated office space for a “work from anywhere” option.
The 30FB Office is made for charting a course into the new reality of how we play, work, learn and live while traveling, Bob Wheeler, Airstream President and CEO, said in a statement.
Sliding drawers and storage cubbies provide organization. A pop-up USB/AC power outlet is supported by the 1000-watt inverter.
“We know that the work landscape will forever be changed by the pandemic,” said Wheeler. “We learned a lot — not only about the necessity of connectivity and options for increased power, but about the joy of closing your laptop and stepping out onto the trail.”
The dedicated workspace includes a supportive office chair that slides into a recessed groove on the edge of the desk. The space can easily convert into a sleeping or relaxing area for one, as needed. Sliding drawers and storage cubbies provide organization, while a privacy divider and black-out curtains provide a measure of privacy while doing video calls on the road.
Black out-curtains and a privacy divider provide a muted video environment.
And the Flying Cloud 30FB Office preserves all the amenities and refinement expected of an Airstream. It retains a queen bed, plus a bench and convertible dinette, providing sleeping space for up to six.
Three windows give the office space a nearly panoramic view, while blackout curtains allow users to control light for video calls, or even block the window views for better concentration.
The bathroom includes a shower, sink and toilet.
Standard features, such as Airstream Connected are pre-wired for easy bundling of dealer-installed upgrades, like Airstream Power Plus and the Solar Package, for owners to stay connected — and stay off the grid and working for longer.
The 30-foot-long Flying Cloud has an interior height of 6 feet, 7.5 inches.
Floor plan innovations include:
- Desk with sliding drawer storage and additional storage cubbies;
- An office chair that i secured with a strap during travel;
- Several USB ports are located throughout the desk area;
- Pop-up USB/AC outlet supported by the 1000-watt power inverter;
- Pull-out table for more workspace and it slides out of sight when not in use;
- Access to the satellite TV/HDMI outlets from onboard Blu-Ray DVD player;
- Privacy divider;
- Two desk grommets for organizing cables or mounting monitors;
- Overhead storage cabinets with dry-erase surfaces and under-mount LED lights.
The queen-size bed has a memory foam mattress.
The Flying Cloud has evolved since its introduction in 1949, but it’s always been a popular option for families and couples, Justin Humphreys, Airstream VP of Sales said in the statement.
“This new unit makes a small change to an already excellent floor plan, and it transforms the way you can use your Airstream,” Humphreys said. “It gives you even more flexibility to get outdoors, spend time with family and stay connected to your work.”
The dinette can be converted to a sleep space, allowing up to six for overnights.
The Flying Cloud 30FB Office has a base weight of 6,757 pounds and a maximum trailer capacity (GVWR) of 8,800 pounds. The trailer is intended to be pulled by a range of SUVs and pickups, Airstream says.
Pricing starts at $107,500.
Airstream Flying Cloud Specifications
Exterior length: 30 feet, 10 inches
Exterior width: 8 feet, 5.5 inches
Interior width: 8 feet, 1 inch
Exterior Height with A/C: 9 feet, 9 inches Interior Height with A/C: 6 feet, 7.5 inches
Fresh-water tank: 52 gallons
Gray-water tank: 42 gallons
Black-water tank: 35 gallons
Refrigerator: 2-way, 8 cubic feet
Oven: LP gas
Information: Airstream.com.
