Airstream and Porsche have unveiled a sleek and modern concept RV that can fit inside a garage see inside
ThelifeA rendering of the concept Airstream Studio F.A. Porsche Concept Travel Trailer.Airstream
- Legacy RV maker Airstream and Studio F. A. Porsche have created a 16.4-foot-long concept travel trailer.
- The RV has a pop-top roof and lowering suspension that allows it to fit inside a home garage.
Airstream has brought a Porsche flair to its latest concept travel trailer.
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And for the first time, there's no need to leave the trailer parked outside — The Thor Industries brand's tiny home on wheels can fit in a home garage.
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Airstream collaborated with design agency Studio F. A. Porsche — a subsidiary of the famed German automaker — to create this aptly named Airstream Studio F.A. Porsche Concept Travel Trailer.
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Studio F. A. Porsche doesn't just design vehicles. Its portfolio also includes sunglasses, cutlery, and even washing machines.
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And now, it can add a "garageable" Airstream trailer to its diverse list of projects.
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Airstream's brand is synonymous with its iconic aluminum "silver bullet" trailers.
The exterior of the 1971 Airstream before it was converted. Rose Ballard/Rose Ballard Studio
But this new concept RV takes a more modern, sleek, and aerodynamic approach with an exterior that looks different from any product the RV maker has released before.
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If you're an Airstream purist, don't worry. The 16.4-foot-long exterior still has aluminum.
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To address what Airstream calls "the changing demographics" of RVers — specifically "urban buyers" — the travel trailer has an insulated pop-top roof.
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Pop-top roofs are a popular addition to camper vans and travel trailers. When extended, these raised ceilings increase the interior standing space.
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But this concept trailer's roof is just as important raised as it is lowered.
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When the roof is down and the suspension is lowered, Airstream says its concept trailer can fit inside a home garage.
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Besides being easy to store, the concept was also designed to be more aerodynamic than existing Airstream trailers. It's also lightweight thanks to materials like carbon fiber.
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According to the RV maker, these features make it better suited for electric vehicle towing, a push we've recently seen from both RV startups and legacy companies.
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Despite the trailer's innovative design, the list of interior amenities is as standard as any Airstream.
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Windows and skylights brighten the small interior space. And like any travel trailer, the concept home has an exterior awning for outdoor lounging.
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To further bring in the outdoors, the trailer's rear hatch can open to reveal two outward-facing seats.
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The dinette is then located in front of this rear hatch.
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At night, this seating area can transform into a bed for two.
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Towards the front of the trailer, the tiny home on wheels has an enclosed bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower …
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… and a sizable L-shaped kitchen with a sink, cooktop, and plenty of counter space.
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The L-shaped kitchen is divided by the entry door. To capitalize on this space, a movable counter can be lifted in front of the door to increase the counter space.
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And under the floor of the RV, several key amenities — like the lithium battery and the ducted air conditioner traditionally on the roof of RVs — are hidden away from sight.
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The project was unveiled at Porsche's South By Southwest exhibit where a smaller model of the concept trailer was presented with a Porsche Macan as its tow vehicle.
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There's a chance this trailer won't end up being a real product. But Bob Wheeler, Airstream's CEO, does note in a press release that the "resulting lessons and innovations often influence present and future designs."
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