2018 Airstream Flying Cloud 23cb Specs
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Safe Towing Capacity
80%
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Towing & Dimensions
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GVWR | 6000 lbs | Class 4 Receiver | Shop Receivers | - |
| Dry Weight | 4761 lbs | CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller | Shop Weight Distributing Hitches | - |
| Hitch Weight | 654 lbs | ReeseTrailer Hitch | Shop Hitches | - |
| Payload Capacity | 1239 lbs | Coil SumoSprings | Shop Suspension Kits | - |
| Length | 276 in | Furrion Backup Camera | Shop Cameras | - |
| Width | 96 in | Clip On Mirrors | Shop Mirrors | - |
| Interior Height | 79.5 in | - | - | - |
| Exterior Height | 117 in | Telescoping Ladder | Shop Ladders | - |
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GVWR
6000 lbs
Dry Weight
4761 lbs
Hitch Weight
654 lbs
Payload Capacity
1239 lbs
Length
276 in
Width
96 in
Interior Height
79.5 in
Exterior Height
117 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 | 39 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
39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Brake Type | Electric Drum | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Width | 225 | - | - | - |
| Spare Tire Location | Exterior Mounted | - | - | - |
| Wheels Composition | Aluminum | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Aspect Ratio | 75 | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire | Goodyear® ST225/75R 15 Full Spec | - | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Diameter | 15 | - | - | - |
| Tire Brand | Goodyear® | - | - | - |
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Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Rear Tire Width
225
Spare Tire Location
Exterior Mounted
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
75
Rear Tire
Goodyear® ST225/75R 15 Full Spec
Rear Wheel Diameter
15
Tire Brand
Goodyear®
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living Area Location | Front | - | - | - |
| Number Of Bathrooms | 1 | - | - | - |
| Sofa Material | Leather | - | - | - |
| Number Of Double Beds | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Sofas | 1 | Tri-Fold Sofa | - | - |
| Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds | 2 | - | - | - |
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Living Area Location
Front
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Sofa Material
Leather
Number Of Double Beds
1
Number Of Sofas
1
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
2
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Kitchen / Dining
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Number Of Oven Burners | 3 | - | - | - |
| Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Size | Compact | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Table Configuration | Bench Seats | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Power Mode | Electric / Propane | - | - | - |
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Kitchen Location
Center
Number Of Oven Burners
3
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Vinyl
Refrigerator Size
Compact
Kitchen Table Configuration
Bench Seats
Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Bathroom
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom Location | Rear | - | - | - |
| Bathroom Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Toilet Type | Porcelain | RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment | Toilets | Top 5 |
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Bathroom Location
Rear
Bathroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Toilet Type
Porcelain
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 | - | - | - |
| Brand Name | Clarion | - | - | - |
| Body Material | Aluminum | - | - | - |
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Number of Awnings
1
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
Brand Name
Clarion
Body Material
Aluminum
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Options
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sliding Glass Door | No | - | - | - |
| Interior Wood Finish | No | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Tank Bypass | Yes | - | - | - |
| Bunkhouse | No | - | - | - |
| Satellite | No | - | - | - |
| TV Antenna Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Phone Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Screened Room | No | - | - | - |
| Heat Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Washer / Dryer Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Battery Power Converter | Yes | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator | Standard | - | - | - |
| Surround Sound | Yes | - | - | - |
| Overhead Fan | Yes | Overhead Fan | - | - |
| Cable Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Satellite Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Wallpaper | No | - | - | - |
| Air Conditioning Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Awning | No | - | - | - |
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Sliding Glass Door
No
Interior Wood Finish
No
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Bunkhouse
No
Satellite
No
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Phone Prewiring
Yes
Screened Room
No
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Refrigerator
Standard
Surround Sound
Yes
Overhead Fan
Yes
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Satellite Prewiring
Yes
Wallpaper
No
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Awning
No
Entertainment
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speaker Location | Interior | RecPro Exterior Speakers | - | - |
| Number Of Televisions | 1 | Insignia LED HD Alexa TV | Shop RV TV's | - |
| Television Brand Name | Samsung | - | - | - |
| Number Of Discs | 1 | - | - | - |
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Speaker Location
Interior
Number Of Televisions
1
Television Brand Name
Samsung
Number Of Discs
1
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Instrumentation
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2018 | - | - | - |
| Make | Airstream | - | - | - |
| Display Name | Flying Cloud 23CB | - | - | - |
| Class | Travel Trailer | - | - | - |
| Max Sleeping Count | 6 | - | - | - |
| Introduction Year | 2012 | - | - | - |
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Parent Company
Thor Industries
Year
2018
Make
Airstream
Display Name
Flying Cloud 23CB
Class
Travel Trailer
Max Sleeping Count
6
Introduction Year
2012
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
5.5/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
+0.5
Final Living Space & Layout
5.5
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
5.5/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
+0.5
Final Storage Space
5.5
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 2018 Airstream Flying Cloud 23cb, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 6000 lbs. With a dry weight of 4761 lbs and hitch weight of 654 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.
This Travel Trailer has a dry weight of 4761 lbs and a GVWR of 6000 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 1239 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.
The approximate dimensions are length 276 in., width 96 in., and height 117 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.
The Flying Cloud 23cb includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.
Many Flying Cloud 23cb 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 6000 lbs and dry weight of 4761 lbs, the Flying Cloud 23cb 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 6 people comfortably - perfect for couples or small families seeking a lightweight, easy-tow Travel Trailer.
The Flying Cloud 23cb features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 6000 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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