2017 Airstream Flying Cloud 30fb-bunk Specs

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This RV's GVWR
8,880 lbs
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Safe Towing Capacity
80%
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Mint Score

Overall Score
2.8
out of 5
Tow-Ready Score
2.9/ 5
Living Space & Layout
2.5/ 5
Comfort & Features
2.5/ 5
Storage Space
3.0/ 5
Off-Grid & Campsites
2.9/ 5

About the 2017 Airstream Flying Cloud 30fb-bunk

The 2017 Flying Cloud 30FB is designed for families and groups, comfortably sleeping up to 9 people, making it an excellent choice for your next getaway. With a dry weight of 6,422 lbs, it’s manageable for many SUVs and half-ton trucks. The spacious layout features a well-equipped kitchen, a cozy living area, and ample storage for all your gear. Ideal for those seeking a blend of comfort and functionality on the road, this travel trailer invites you to create lasting memories with friends and family.

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High Payload Capacity (2000+ lbs) Vinyl Flooring Throughout Water Heater Bypass Brand Name Tires

Specifications by Category

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Towing & Dimensions

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
GVWR 8880 lbs Class 4 Receiver Shop Receivers -
Dry Weight 6422 lbs CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller Shop Weight Distributing Hitches -
Hitch Weight 885 lbs ReeseTrailer Hitch Shop Hitches -
Payload Capacity 2378 lbs Coil SumoSprings Shop Suspension Kits -
Length 370 in Furrion Backup Camera Shop Cameras -
Width 101.5 in Clip On Mirrors Shop Mirrors -
Exterior Height 117 in Telescoping Ladder Shop Ladders -
Interior Height 79.5 in - - -
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GVWR
8880 lbs
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Safety Essential
Class 4 Receiver
4.5
Dry Weight
6422 lbs
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CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller
4.5
Hitch Weight
885 lbs
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ReeseTrailer Hitch
4.5
Payload Capacity
2378 lbs
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Coil SumoSprings
4.5
Length
370 in
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Furrion Backup Camera
4.5
Width
101.5 in
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Clip On Mirrors
Exterior Height
117 in
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Telescoping Ladder
4.5
Interior Height
79.5 in

Electrical & Solar

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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
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Solar Pre-Wired
Optional
Inverter
Optional

Tank Capacities

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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 54 gal 50-57gal Fresh Water Tank Fresh Water Tanks -
Gray Water Tank Capacity 39 gal - - -
Black Water Tank Capacity 37 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
54 gal
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Recommended
50-57gal Fresh Water Tank
Gray Water Tank Capacity
39 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
37 gal
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Number Of Propane Tanks
2
Propane Tank Capacity
60 lbs
Details
Recommended
30Lb Propane Tank

Tires & Wheels

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio 75 - - -
Wheels Composition Aluminum - - -
Rear Tire Goodyear® ST225/75R 15 Full Spec - - -
Rear Wheel Diameter 15 - - -
Tire Brand Goodyear® - - -
Rear Brake Type Electric Drum - - -
Rear Tire Width 225 - - -
Spare Tire Location Exterior Mounted - - -
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Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
75
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Rear Tire
Goodyear® ST225/75R 15 Full Spec
Rear Wheel Diameter
15
Tire Brand
Goodyear®
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Rear Tire Width
225
Spare Tire Location
Exterior Mounted

Heating & Cooling

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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
Details
Recommended
Dometic 13.5K Air Conditioner
4.3
Water Heater Tank Capacity
6 g
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RV Tank Water Heater
4.4
Heater Type
Automatic
Water Heater Pump Power Mode
Electrical / Propane

Living Room / Bedroom(s)

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Sofa Material Leather - - -
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet No - - -
Master Bedroom Door Style Accordion - - -
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds 2 - - -
Master Bedroom Location Front - - -
Number Of Queen Size Beds 1 Queen RV Mattress Shop Mattresses -
Number Of Sofas 1 Tri-Fold Sofa - -
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains Yes - - -
Number Of Bunk Beds 1 - - -
Master Bedroom Flooring Type Vinyl - - -
Number Of Double Beds 1 - - -
Living Area Location Center - - -
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors No - - -
Number Of Bathrooms 1 - - -
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Sofa Material
Leather
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
No
Master Bedroom Door Style
Accordion
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
2
Master Bedroom Location
Front
Number Of Queen Size Beds
1
Details
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Queen RV Mattress
4.3
Number Of Sofas
1
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Tri-Fold Sofa
4.6
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Number Of Bunk Beds
1
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Number Of Double Beds
1
Living Area Location
Center
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
No
Number Of Bathrooms
1

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Kitchen / Dining

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Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type Vinyl - - -
Refrigerator Size Mid-Size - - -
Kitchen Table Configuration U-shaped Dinette - - -
Refrigerator Power Mode Electric / Propane - - -
Kitchen Location Center - - -
Number Of Oven Burners 3 - - -
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Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Vinyl
Refrigerator Size
Mid-Size
Kitchen Table Configuration
U-shaped Dinette
Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Kitchen Location
Center
Number Of Oven Burners
3

Bathroom

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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
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RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment
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 2 - - -
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
Details
Recommended
Motorized RV Awning Set
4.4
Leveling Jack Type
Front Manual / Rear Manual
Number Of Axles
2
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
Refrigerator Standard - - -
Washer / Dryer Prewiring No - - -
Overhead Fan Yes Overhead Fan - -
Surround Sound Yes - - -
Battery Power Converter Yes - - -
Interior Wood Finish No - - -
Satellite Prewiring Yes - - -
Power Retractable Awning No - - -
Wallpaper No - - -
Cable Prewiring Yes - - -
Sliding Glass Door No - - -
Air Conditioning Prewiring Yes - - -
Heat Prewiring Yes - - -
Satellite No - - -
Water Heater Tank Bypass Yes - - -
Phone Prewiring Yes - - -
TV Antenna Prewiring Yes - - -
Bunkhouse Yes - - -
Screened Room No - - -
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Refrigerator
Standard
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Overhead Fan
Yes
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Overhead Fan
4.2
Surround Sound
Yes
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Interior Wood Finish
No
Satellite Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Awning
No
Wallpaper
No
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Sliding Glass Door
No
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Satellite
No
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Phone Prewiring
Yes
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Bunkhouse
Yes
Screened Room
No

Entertainment

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Number Of Televisions 2 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
2
Details
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Insignia LED HD Alexa TV
4.3
Number Of Discs
1
Speaker Location
Interior
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RecPro Exterior Speakers
4.4

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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 2017 - - -
Make Airstream - - -
Display Name Flying Cloud 30FB Bunk - - -
Class Travel Trailer - - -
Max Sleeping Count 9 - - -
Introduction Year 2014 - - -
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Parent Company
Thor Industries
Year
2017
Make
Airstream
Display Name
Flying Cloud 30FB Bunk
Class
Travel Trailer
Max Sleeping Count
9
Introduction Year
2014

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
5.8/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +0.8
Final Tow-Ready Score 5.8
Living Space & Layout
5.0/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +0.0
Final Living Space & Layout 5.0
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
6.0/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +1.0
Final Storage Space 6.0
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 2017 Airstream Flying Cloud 30fb-bunk, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 8880 lbs. With a dry weight of 6422 lbs and hitch weight of 885 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.

This Travel Trailer has a dry weight of 6422 lbs and a GVWR of 8880 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 2378 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.

The approximate dimensions are length 370 in., width 101 in., and height 117 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.

The Flying Cloud 30fb-bunk includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.

Many Flying Cloud 30fb-bunk 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 8880 lbs and dry weight of 6422 lbs, the Flying Cloud 30fb-bunk 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 9 people comfortably - perfect for couples or small families seeking a lightweight, easy-tow Travel Trailer.

The Flying Cloud 30fb-bunk features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 8880 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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