Meet Stella – Our 2022 Airstream Travel Trailer

The Dream
I still remember when Thao gifted me a 1/64 scale Airstream and Ford F-250 model for my birthday. It wasn’t just a toy—it was a symbol of a dream I had a decade ago: to one day adventure with our family in an Airstream.

In April of 2022, that tiny model became life-size. It felt like I had borrowed the growth ray machine invented by Wayne Szalinski in the 1992 movie, “Honey, I Blew Up the Kid” and aimed it at the miniature trailer. Of course, that technology doesn’t exist yet—but our Airstream dream finally did.

Taking Delivery
After a 7-month wait from the Airstream Factory mothership, we took delivery of our 2022 Airstream International 27FB Twin/Bunk at Airstream of Austin in Buda, TX.

Meet Stella, our tiny shiny home on wheels and our vessel to many adventures.

Stella Specs and Unique Features
Stella is our 2022 Airstream travel trailer—28’ long, 8’5.5” wide, and 9’7” high. She has a GVWR of 7,600 lbs, a dry weight of 6,000 lbs, and a payload capacity of 1,600 lbs.

Our International 27FB model has two unique features. First is the bunk over the twin beds. While it is a trade off with storage space, it is a great place for small kids to sleep (max 150-lbs).

Our family of 4 can sleep in the bedroom with a cot on the floor in between the twin beds. The front dinette and lounge can be converted to sleep another 2-3 people (depending on mix of adults and children and size of adults).

The second unique feature is the rear hatch. This feature blurs the line between indoors and outdoors, making it ideal for enjoying scenic views or a refreshing breeze. Also useful or hauling larger items in, or even a bike. A screen can be pulled down to prevent unwanted bugs entering as well.

We also enjoy the powered awning, which provides shade on hot days and keeps us dry when it rains.

Tiny Home, Big Comfort
Stella is more than a trailer—she’s our tiny shiny home on wheels. She has everything we need for adventure and daily life, including:

  • Bedroom, bathroom, and shower for a cozy retreat after a long day.
  • Fully equipped kitchen with a counter top, propane fire cooktop, microwave convection oven, and DC-powered fridge/freezer.
  • Heating & cooling system with two AC units that double as heat pumps.
  • Two 30-lb propane tanks powering the furnace, tankless water heater, and stovetop.
  • “Plenty” of storage in all areas of the trailer.

The dinette is our multipurpose hub—where we enjoy meals, get work done, and play family board games.

Convertible Dinette
The dinette can also convert into a big lounge area, fitting two kids, one small adult and a kid, or just one large adult. Great for movie nights in the Airstream, or when a few friends join us for camping.

So there you have it—a quick introduction to Stella, our Airstream. There’s so much more to share, and we can’t wait to take you along for the journey!