Airstream Basecamp 16X Walk-Through | Small Travel Trailer
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- Walkthrough of the 2023 Airstream REI REI Co-Op Special Edition Basecamp travel trailer . This small travel trailer has a GVWR of 3,500 lbs and is a fun weekend camper. The Airstream REI Basecamp comes standard with two 100Ah 12V GC2 Heated Battle Born Batteries, giving campers the luxury of not just reliable power, but reliable power in any weather condition. Battle Born Batteries offers a full product line of industry-leading lithium-ion deep cycle batteries. Safe, long-lasting, and the ultimate green energy storage solution, these batteries are the ideal drop-in replacements for traditional lead-acid. Learn more about Battle Born batteries here: battlebornbatteries.com/?afmc=2x
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What a beautiful little camper, great job with the review.
Regardless of the market we are in there's no way that thing is worth $60,000 Plus... seriously the cabinets don't even have doors (netting). We're getting to the point where there will always be people with the money to spend on something like this, but it puts it Out Of Reach for the average person and it shouldn't be. It's a tow behind tiny home. I have an awesome toy hauler that weighs just a little more and can do more for 1/3rd the cost. My sweet truck and camper combined didn't even cost that much. Crazy...
Thanks Adam and some good points
Can you tell the setup you have. I'm starting new with this and you're all correct on the price and took the words out of my mouth...
Airstream holds its value. The used Basecamp models are going for more than the REI badge. Don't get me started on the bigger models. You are buying RV history when you buy a Airstream.
I have a 2017 f150 limited towing a coachman freedom express toy hauler.
While I understand holding value (I have toys that do that as well) the upfront cost is too much (in my opinion) for what you get. I really like airstream and I understand their material are excellent... 60k for a "real towable " is understandable. For this smaller more limited towable seems excessive. It really comes down to how you choose to spend your money. I have a grandsport 2018 corvette that some might say isn't worth the money.
It may be too expensive for you but it's worth it because people pay it.
Something tells me they won’t be selling many at that ridiculous price.
That is true of just about every new Airstream.
Lol you’d be incredibly mistaken. Some people are willing to pay extra, over the long term airstreams are in fact cheaper. While the shit box on wheels is cheaper it’s also got a life of 15-20 years MAX, box on wheels will also lose 75% of its value in 10 years, airstream will lose 20%. Smart people who understand what they’re investing in will buy the airstreams
I would agree, they will sell very few at that price, better to pick up a good used one that is a lot bigger.
rich people buy these. They will buy them..
Way overpriced....
I'm a bit irritated at Airstream regarding the Basecamp. I shopped the 16x in 2019 and nearly pulled the trigger. At that time the 16x was $39-$42K depending on dealers and to me well worth that money. 2020 happened and they became unobtanium for awhile like most RVs so needless to say I never got it and went with something else. Since then I have watched the various Basecamp models prices climb to astronomically high prices for what you get. Don't get me wrong, it's a good trailer, clever and well built. Airstream does indeed offer a step up in quality. But the refinements since the return of the model in 2018 just don't equal $63K for me. And I am willing to and will shell out for an Airstream in the future. For comparison sake one can get nearly the same size and functionality in a Rockwood Geo pro 15TB, and I think the quality is on par. Admittedly you do lose a few cool things like the cargo door and that Airstream styling but if it's function over form one is after you can have it there for under $40K.
My guess is cost of materials, inflation and demand have been driving the price.
It was an awesome video until I hear $63,500 msrp. I'll take a tent and a shovel instead lol
I agree with Adam. $63,000; over priced. You could rent a luxurious RV for years from Rvzy, Outdoorsy, etc for years! And also have it delivered if need be. The best part of renting an RV is you walk away when the camping trip is over!
No maintenance and no headaches!
thanks for mentioning the rv rental apps. useful info when want to try out an RV by renting
Thanks for sharing!
This was the best Basecamp made this year.
Great small trailer but I thought it was a little high in price.
Beautiful trailer, nice video, thanks for sharing.
I love my bc 16 so easy to manage and care for….if you are someone that really wants to enjoy the outdoors, this is a great trailer….
EXCELLENT and thorough review. You answered all of my curious questions and then some!
ok i'll let you know what i think. it's a pretty cool rig. nice that it can be towed by a light truck or suv. outrageous pricing.
Very true
Ok for a weekend trip it's a great option.
I always have liked airstreams, they just do it so well. Thanks for the tour.
Our pleasure!
Hi guys! WOW! This was impressive. Many good solutions, beautiful outside and inside. And again, many people have a lot to learn from you how to present a product. Good job. An autumn greeting from Norway!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great demo again Joe, great camper .
Thanks Jim!
Great video
Thank you for another awesome video guys
Thanks for watching!
Good looking trailer!
A+very stylish and classy
Great Job with the review. We were surprised at how much room it has inside. A bit smaller than we would want. Thank you for sharing. Mary 💕 Fred
You’re welcome!
Seems really big once you're inside. Very cool!
It's pretty surprising actually!
It's one of my fave's although at the price I'll probably never buy one. Well maybe used someday if we want to tow behind our truck camper!? I love some of the things they are including on there like the water heater, combined gray/black tanks, 200 ah lithium and solar panels. The option to have a waterless compost toilet is great.
Last year we rebuilt an old truck camper manufactured sometime around 1967 and just used it a few weekends this past fall and winter. We upgraded our truck to a 3/4 ton to safely haul it and I'm planning on the longest trip yet to go to Great Smokey Mountain NP with our daughter later this month. Our rebuilt version of this camper weighs about 1500 lbs before its loaded for a trip with food, clothes and such. When we upgrade to a camper with a inside shower and other niceties I may want to stay with one that fits with a 3/4 ton (i.e. Northstar Liberty or Lance 850) then we can either keep our current truck or a different 3/4 ton or go to a one-ton and haul a trailer for more toys and/or family and friends. Time will tell.
Like you spoke about in your more recent videos, a small multi-purpose cargo trailer would be the best option. We have things like a quad, kayaks, and bikes we could take with us on some trips. I think one of the best choices available now is the InTech Flyer series. Happy hunting.
thank you. eppic .take care!
Thanks, you too!
Great video guys . Cool airstream Lincoln
Thanks Lincoln
Not to beat a dead horse, but…that’s a crazy price point. Then again, if people will buy it…
Needs a fire place so that people who can afford it can burn money on cold days.
I could afford one using my "out of town" corporate allowance I have saved by sleeping in my car/shared Airbnbs. I was thinking if I buy one I would definitely have one of those 3kW wood stoves installed. If you find a water source, propane would be the next limiting factor because by the time you heat the trailer, water, and cook in it you will be going through a tank a week.
Another great video. Hope you are planning to do UK and Europe one day, I love travelling, just me and my dog but I live on an island in the Outer Hebrides - which you two would love. Hope you and your families stay safe and thanks again for the great videos. :)
Maybe one day!
1. Not in a million years.
2. I love your channel and look forward to every video. Hope you are well!
Ha! Thanks Ashley!
Show de bola.muito bem feito e bem funcional . Pena que moro no Brasil porque com certeza compraria um desses
Cooooool!!!!
Setting up the full bed would get pretty old pretty quickly
That was the first time I’d done it and once you do it a few times it wouldn’t take much
@@Weretherussos I believe the bed can be set-up so that you can still use the table nearest the kitchen. Another vloger showed that. Do you know what size bed it would be in that configuration. That's a real plus in my mind since it's nice to leave the bed up/made but still have a place to eat or work at a table. Good job on tour though.
Excellent presentation of what to me is the best Basecamp 16 by far. Sure it seems expensive at today's price but it will probably feel cheap before too long. Inflation is real. Though I wouldn't mind getting one used if I see one. Sweet little rig.
Cassette toilet option would be nice
NuCamp T@B 400 Boondock is a better choice. IMO.
You give the best presentations. If you were up to doing the Trans American Trail what would you ride?
Hi
That’s impressive
We bought our 28' Winnebago Minnie for half the price. Is it as well built and versatile as an Airstream? No..But it has plenty of room for my wife and I with a solar panel and 12v fridge standard.
Thanks for the segment. You two always have something worth sharing to share. It's just strange to me that so many trailer manufacturers that offer a "offroad" package, just lift the trailer's clearance height. Leaving the same suspension and axle, as the non lifted and non offroad version, really is missing the mark. A few manufacturers offer independent suspension. Hopefully more will start to offer that as well. Safe travels Russo's.
Our pleasure!
Very nice but way too much money
Nice nice very nice but way too expensive
Thanks for watching
nice !!! but 65 K 🤔
The Airstreams are so nice. And then you give the cost. There just so expensive.
But when you are still using it in 40 years...
I remember the original basecamps.the rear door covered the steps,they were Inside.liked them better
63k ?????? really.
The original was a toy hauler, I don't think it had a head or kitchen
@@raymondclark1785 the one I remember was very similar setup as this but had a clamshell door on back with the steps inside
I'd like induction elec cook top I hate gas also I'd make bed more comfy and not a full width does not look comfortable to sleep on 2 wider better mattresses IMHO but looks fun
The gas stove in this case makes more sense. It only has 200ah of Battle Born batteries so you wouldn't want to waste that on cooking - plus you need the gas anyway to run the furnace and water heater.
What a rip you can buy a decent clas c for that!! 😎
How do you think it will perform in a full time living arrangement in a Canadian winter? Is it winterized?
They talk about how the lines and tanks are inside the insulated space and such, but depending on your specific "Canadian winter" YMMV. Some parts of Canada rarely see 0F while others have -40 as a given and I think you would have a hard time finding ANY trailer that withstands such cold.
Does that mean I can return it within a year with my REI membership?
Well, interesting fact is if I am staying in a 100$ a night hotel : with 60k USD, I can stay for 600 days 😮… that’s almost close to one and half year continuous vacation. Added bonus is fuel ⛽️ savings. 🎉
But you aren't in nature when in a hotel, at least not one for $100. It's probably not for the occasional outdoor tripper, but rather people that go on trips regularly. I calculated that I'd need to use it for 5 years, 450 nights (or about 6 mo) to equal an ok hotel in terms of cost, but then you aren't in nature. These can go off road into beautiful areas, maybe not as well as a smaller tear-drop, but they are build for this.
@@adventuresacrosstheu.s.2685 Not to mention you could get away with a night or 2 on some streets/parking lot during events when hotels may be $400 if not sold out! I am considering one as I travel for work and this would save the hassle of short term rentals or cost of hotels.
Dream on they wont sale many
at 63k, it better come with a butler to build that bed for me. Yikes.
Would prefer a cassette toilet.
Why? I'm wondering what you like about cassette vs. composting. I'm in the market for an trailer.
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Great video, so I guess Electric car Tesla or BMW i4 M50 can tow this as well? They both rated 3500 lb towing with brake and all wheel drive
Sure but you would need an adaptor to get a Tesla to reach the hitch. Also Teslas are not great off road where this truly shines!
$63k???? that's a lot of money
I know right? Somebody is on crack.
It is unfortunate that the tongue weight has not been addressed in this video: at a whopping 410 lbs, you will still need a huge pickup to tow that such small thing...
That's not correct. Smaller trucks like the Ranger, Tacoma, Gladiator and Frontier among others have more than enough capacity. SUVs like Explorer, 4Runner, etc also have plenty of capacity. Even the Hyundai Santa Cruz has an available capacity of 500 lbs.
I can tow that with my bicycle. Come on bro.
How much is insurance?
Kinda bummed, the videos have kinda fallen off. The adventures with mom or exploring new places with the pup were always so good.
Although $63k is out of my price range I think i would get into debt for this one. Looks like it would not depreciate too much over time. Thank you for showcasing it
From what we’ve seen Airstreams hold their value better than most other trailers.
The Solar/Lithum Package does not come with the unit, it is an option!👌
Yes it does come with this version, the REI edition
@@Weretherussos No it doesn't! I'm in negotiations with Airsteam of Tampa for the REI 16X as I post this, the base price is $53,900! Options are Natures Head Composting Toilet, The Standard Upgrade 200 Watt Solar with AGM Batteries or The 360 Watt Solar Lithum Package, the Microwave and AC!
For the price you're quoting, that includes the 360 Watt Solar/Lithum system along with the AC and Microwave! Sadly for that price, it does not include an Inverter!!
I don't get these tiny little things. Like that teardrop one, it looks to me like the coffin a vampire would haul around.
Nice but overpriced , can I change ac unit to 12volt ?
Where do you put your close?
packing cubes or a duffle bag I suspect and then on one of the racks
Does it come in other colours?
No - all Airstreams come in that brushed aluminum.
Can you pay for it at REI ? Be a nice chunk of change on annual dividend!🥰😻😹
agree! Gear for life!
is it 4 season?
and I agree with others - the price point is high. was generally excited til the sticker shock.
A no go for me due to entirely too much window. Hot/cold transfer is insane.
Where do you camp?
Had it in 106 degrees in Shreveport just last week. AC kept it at 75 degrees with window shades on. Otherwise in the 90s it stayed perfectly cool with shades off. The biggest heat xfr was the side door so I put a curtain over it when getting direct sun.
@@Weretherussosin the rain forest in PNW, but also ID, MT, AZ, UT, & CA. I have a one off RV w/no windows behind the cab. Best thing I ever did was wait & not add them. No extra seams, or caulking maintenance, moisture or leaks to ever worry about.
$63,500?! Is a small truck included?
63k, are you nuts
I was interested until he said the price
If you asked me how much is the cheapest airstream trailer, I’d guess $20,000, I had no idea.
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Too much $$$$$$$!!!!!!!
Way to much money
Needs more noodles.
Motel6, $29/night bring your sleeping bag😂
What a load of crap for many $$$$$ + haveing to make up a bed ? people are going crazy. Cheers Joseph Venice Fl.
Thanks for watching Joseph
price.......outrageous
What a fussy bed setup. The window shades look frumpy. Other than the relatively high ceiling, I don't see a reason to consider this expensive trailer in this class.
And for that kind of money, you can have ... where shall we begin? Very inefficient use of resources, including thermal conductivity through all that aluminum. Oh, and be sure to ask what the average repair bill is on one of those curved aluminum panels after it's had a nice dent from a line drive.
Way too expensive! Bed looks very uncomfortable. My guess is Airstream is banking on people not having to buy new truck to pull it. There are other small campers that are light weight so you can pull with what you have, they are very nice and way less money.
Thanks for watching Eva
I personally would not buy a trailer for that price . I prefer something more affordable . And am sure there are others out there that feel the same way .Those are nice but way out of my price range .
63 thousand LOL
Way over priced, you can get a northernlite 10.2 truck camper for 10,000 less
Very true but if you already have a SUV or small truck, you can buy this and not have to buy a new vehicle.
@@Weretherussos plus you get twice the living and cargo space… anyway great review Joe as always
I think they need to invert the 63 and even then still a little too high. What a joke
Ita shame that it has an ego-driven price. I can't afford a toy like this
But if you could, would you? I ask to see if you like the design outside of the price. Maybe the price will come down if not many people buy it.
@@adventuresacrosstheu.s.2685 yes I would
You’ve should have started with the price and not wasted our time.
Love airstreams but that looks likes a high school woodworking class did the finishing work. You gotta be awful pretentious to buy that unit.
probably made for the retiree with no family to will their money too
I'm going to be honest, that is the worst bed set up that I have seen a small travel trailer. They did not do a good design.
At least it will be easy to tell at the campground who has more money than brains. 😂 I’m still waiting for the tipping point where manufacturers (RVs, cars, trucks) where they make things so expensive people can no longer afford their products.
WAY overpriced. For that, get a new SUV and stay in hotels.
There is going to be an RV market crash soon. The pandemic is over. Soon there will be a glut of used RV's (lightly used by people who don't really like camping, they were just bored during the pandemic). Then there will be a glut of new RV's because everyone is buying used. These prices are not sustainable.
Didn't you review this a while ago?? Why again?? I liked you for your adventures, not for your tour.. If you have decided to fo this, I am out of here...
Does that mean I can return it within a year with my REI membership?