2016 Airstream Flying Cloud 20 Specs
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Safe Towing Capacity
80%
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Towing & Dimensions
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GVWR | 5000 lbs | Class 4 Receiver | Shop Receivers | - |
| Dry Weight | 4271 lbs | CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller | Shop Weight Distributing Hitches | - |
| Hitch Weight | 631 lbs | ReeseTrailer Hitch | Shop Hitches | - |
| Payload Capacity | 729 lbs | Coil SumoSprings | Shop Suspension Kits | - |
| Length | 250 in | Furrion Backup Camera | Shop Cameras | - |
| Width | 96 in | Clip On Mirrors | Shop Mirrors | - |
| Exterior Height | 117 in | Telescoping Ladder | Shop Ladders | - |
| Interior Height | 79.5 in | - | - | - |
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GVWR
5000 lbs
Dry Weight
4271 lbs
Hitch Weight
631 lbs
Payload Capacity
729 lbs
Length
250 in
Width
96 in
Exterior Height
117 in
Interior Height
79.5 in
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Electrical & Solar
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Converter Amps | 55 | - | - | - |
| Shore Power | 30 Amps | - | - | - |
| Battery Type | 12V Lead-Acid | Renogy 100Ah LiFePO4 | RV Batteries | Top 5 |
| Solar Pre-Wired | Optional | - | - | - |
| Inverter | Optional | - | - | - |
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Battery Converter Amps
55
Shore Power
30 Amps
Battery Type
12V Lead-Acid
Solar Pre-Wired
Optional
Inverter
Optional
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Tank Capacities
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Fresh Water Holding Tanks | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Gray Water Holding Tanks | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks | 1 | - | - | - |
| Fresh Water Tank Capacity | 23 gal | - | Fresh Water Tanks | - |
| Gray Water Tank Capacity | 21 gal | - | - | - |
| Black Water Tank Capacity | 18 gal | - | Back Water Tanks | - |
| Number Of Propane Tanks | 2 | - | - | - |
| Propane Tank Capacity | 60 lbs | 30Lb Propane Tank | Propane Tank Capacity | - |
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Number Of Fresh Water Holding Tanks
1
Number Of Gray Water Holding Tanks
1
Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks
1
Fresh Water Tank Capacity
23 gal
Gray Water Tank Capacity
21 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
18 gal
Number Of Propane Tanks
2
Propane Tank Capacity
60 lbs
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Tires & Wheels
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels Composition | Aluminum | - | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Diameter | 15 | - | - | - |
| Rear Brake Type | Electric Drum | - | - | - |
| Spare Tire Location | Exterior Mounted | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire | 15-Inch Tires Full Spec | - | - | - |
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Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Diameter
15
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Spare Tire Location
Exterior Mounted
Rear Tire
15-Inch Tires Full Spec
Heating & Cooling
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning Type | Automatic | Dometic 13.5K Air Conditioner | Shop All RV AC | - |
| Water Heater Tank Capacity | 6 g | RV Tank Water Heater | RV Water Heaters | - |
| Heater Type | Automatic | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Pump Power Mode | Electrical / Propane | - | - | - |
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Air Conditioning Type
Automatic
Water Heater Tank Capacity
6 g
Heater Type
Automatic
Water Heater Pump Power Mode
Electrical / Propane
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Living Room / Bedroom(s)
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Bathrooms | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Full Size Beds | 1 | - | - | - |
| Living Area Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds | 1 | - | - | - |
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Number Of Bathrooms
1
Number Of Full Size Beds
1
Living Area Location
Center
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
1
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Kitchen / Dining
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator Size | Compact | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Table Configuration | Bench Seats | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Power Mode | Electric / Propane | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Location | Rear | - | - | - |
| Number Of Oven Burners | 3 | - | - | - |
| Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
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Refrigerator Size
Compact
Kitchen Table Configuration
Bench Seats
Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Kitchen Location
Rear
Number Of Oven Burners
3
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Vinyl
Bathroom
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Toilet Type | Porcelain | RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment | Toilets | Top 5 |
| Bathroom Location | Rear | - | - | - |
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Bathroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Toilet Type
Porcelain
Bathroom Location
Rear
Exterior
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Awnings | 1 | Motorized RV Awning Set | Shop Awnings | - |
| Leveling Jack Type | Front Manual / Rear Manual | - | - | - |
| Number Of Axles | 1 | - | - | - |
| Sidewall Construction | Aluminum | - | - | - |
| Number Of Emergency Exits | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number of Doors | 1 | - | - | - |
| Door Type | Plastic / Glass | - | - | - |
| Body Material | Aluminum | - | - | - |
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Number of Awnings
1
Leveling Jack Type
Front Manual / Rear Manual
Number Of Axles
1
Sidewall Construction
Aluminum
Number Of Emergency Exits
1
Number of Doors
1
Door Type
Plastic / Glass
Body Material
Aluminum
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Options
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heat Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Screened Room | No | - | - | - |
| Washer / Dryer Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Battery Power Converter | Yes | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator | Standard | - | - | - |
| Overhead Fan | Yes | Overhead Fan | - | - |
| Surround Sound | No | - | - | - |
| Cable Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Satellite Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Wallpaper | No | - | - | - |
| Air Conditioning Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Awning | No | - | - | - |
| Interior Wood Finish | No | - | - | - |
| Sliding Glass Door | No | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Tank Bypass | Yes | - | - | - |
| Bunkhouse | No | - | - | - |
| Satellite | No | - | - | - |
| TV Antenna Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Phone Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
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Heat Prewiring
Yes
Screened Room
No
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Refrigerator
Standard
Overhead Fan
Yes
Surround Sound
No
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Satellite Prewiring
Yes
Wallpaper
No
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Awning
No
Interior Wood Finish
No
Sliding Glass Door
No
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Bunkhouse
No
Satellite
No
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Phone Prewiring
Yes
Entertainment
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Televisions | 1 | Insignia LED HD Alexa TV | Shop RV TV's | - |
| Number Of Discs | 1 | - | - | - |
| Speaker Location | Interior | RecPro Exterior Speakers | - | - |
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Number Of Televisions
1
Number Of Discs
1
Speaker Location
Interior
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Instrumentation
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| Number Of Radios | 1 | - | - | - |
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Number Of Radios
1
Quick Overview
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parent Company | Thor Industries | - | - | - |
| Year | 2016 | - | - | - |
| Make | Airstream | - | - | - |
| Display Name | Flying Cloud 20 | - | - | - |
| Class | Travel Trailer | - | - | - |
| Max Sleeping Count | 4 | - | - | - |
| Introduction Year | 2009 | - | - | - |
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Parent Company
Thor Industries
Year
2016
Make
Airstream
Display Name
Flying Cloud 20
Class
Travel Trailer
Max Sleeping Count
4
Introduction Year
2009
How We Scored This RV
Our MintRV Rating analyzes over 50 specifications across 5 key dimensions. Each dimension starts at 5.0 points and adjusts based on how this RV's specs compare to others in its class. Below is exactly how we calculated each score for this travel trailer.
Tow-Ready Score
7.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
+2.0
Final Tow-Ready Score
7.0
Living Space & Layout
6.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
+1.0
Final Living Space & Layout
6.0
Comfort & Features
5.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
+0.0
Final Comfort & Features
5.0
Storage Space
4.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
-1.0
Final Storage Space
4.0
Off-Grid & Campsites
5.8/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
+0.8
Final Off-Grid & Campsites
5.8
About Our Rating Methodology
MintRV Ratings are calculated using verified manufacturer specifications. We compare each RV against others in its class type and weight category. Scores are updated when new specs become available. Learn more about our methodology →
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Frequently Asked Questions
To safely tow the 2016 Airstream Flying Cloud 20, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 5000 lbs. With a dry weight of 4271 lbs and hitch weight of 631 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.
This Travel Trailer has a dry weight of 4271 lbs and a GVWR of 5000 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 729 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.
The approximate dimensions are length 250 in., width 96 in., and height 117 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.
The Flying Cloud 20 includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.
Many Flying Cloud 20 owners add a weight-distribution hitch, brake controller, leveling system, and portable generator to improve towing comfort. Solar kits, backup cameras, and upgraded tires are also popular upgrades.
With a GVWR of 5000 lbs and dry weight of 4271 lbs, the Flying Cloud 20 is light enough for smaller tow vehicles yet rugged enough for light off-road travel. Add solar, extra propane, and a generator for extended off-grid stays.
This floorplan sleeps up to 4 people comfortably - perfect for couples or small families seeking a lightweight, easy-tow Travel Trailer.
The Flying Cloud 20 features body construction with sidewalls and 1 axle(s). Its GVWR of 5000 lbs ensures strength without excessive towing weight.
?? Tip: Always check your vehicle's specific towing capacity in the owner's manual. Consider payload and tongue weight too!
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