2018 Airstream Sport 22fb Specs

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This RV's GVWR
4,500 lbs
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Safe Towing Capacity
80%
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Mint Score

Overall Score
2.9
out of 5
Tow-Ready Score
3.8/ 5
Living Space & Layout
3.0/ 5
Comfort & Features
2.5/ 5
Storage Space
2.5/ 5
Off-Grid & Campsites
2.9/ 5

About the 2018 Airstream Sport 22fb

Weighing in at just 3,634 lbs, the 2018 Sport 22fb is an ideal travel trailer for those who want easy towing without sacrificing comfort. It offers a cozy space that sleeps up to 4, making it perfect for small families or couples. You’ll appreciate the well-equipped kitchen and full bathroom, along with features like air conditioning and an awning for outdoor relaxation. With its compact 21.7 ft length, you'll find maneuverability a breeze on any camping trip. Perfect for those looking to explore with convenience in mind.

What We Love

Vinyl Flooring Throughout Water Heater Bypass Brand Name Tires

Consider This

Small Fresh Tank Low Payload Capacity (<1000 lbs)

Specifications by Category

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Towing & Dimensions

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
GVWR 4500 lbs Class 4 Receiver Shop Receivers -
Dry Weight 3634 lbs CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller Shop Weight Distributing Hitches -
Hitch Weight 422 lbs ReeseTrailer Hitch Shop Hitches -
Payload Capacity 866 lbs Coil SumoSprings Shop Suspension Kits -
Length 260 in Furrion Backup Camera Shop Cameras -
Width 87.25 in Clip On Mirrors Shop Mirrors -
Exterior Height 111 in Telescoping Ladder Shop Ladders -
Interior Height 75 in - - -
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GVWR
4500 lbs
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Safety Essential
Class 4 Receiver
4.5
Dry Weight
3634 lbs
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Recommended
CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller
4.5
Hitch Weight
422 lbs
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Safety Essential
ReeseTrailer Hitch
4.5
Payload Capacity
866 lbs
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Recommended
Coil SumoSprings
4.5
Length
260 in
Details
Recommended
Furrion Backup Camera
4.5
Width
87.25 in
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Recommended
Clip On Mirrors
Exterior Height
111 in
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Recommended
Telescoping Ladder
4.5
Interior Height
75 in

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
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Solar Pre-Wired
Optional
Inverter
Optional

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 20 gal - Fresh Water Tanks -
Gray Water Tank Capacity 24 gal - - -
Black Water Tank Capacity 18 gal - Back Water Tanks -
Number Of Propane Tanks 2 - - -
Propane Tank Capacity 40 lbs - 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
20 gal
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Gray Water Tank Capacity
24 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
18 gal
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Number Of Propane Tanks
2
Propane Tank Capacity
40 lbs
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Tires & Wheels

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Spare Tire Location Exterior Mounted - - -
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 - - -
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Spare Tire Location
Exterior Mounted
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

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 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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Recommended
RV Tank Water Heater
4.4
Heater Type
Automatic
Water Heater Pump Power Mode
Propane

Living Room / Bedroom(s)

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds 1 - - -
Living Area Location Center - - -
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet No - - -
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains No - - -
Number Of Bathrooms 1 - - -
Reclining Sofa No RV Loveseat Recliner Sofa Shop Sofa -
Number Of Queen Size Beds 1 Queen RV Mattress Shop Mattresses -
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors No - - -
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Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
1
Living Area Location
Center
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
No
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
No
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Reclining Sofa
No
Details
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RV Loveseat Recliner Sofa
4.3
Number Of Queen Size Beds
1
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Queen RV Mattress
4.3
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
No

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Kitchen / Dining

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Refrigerator Power Mode Electric / Propane - - -
Kitchen Location Center - - -
Number Of Oven Burners 2 - - -
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type Vinyl - - -
Refrigerator Size Compact - - -
Kitchen Table Configuration U-shaped Dinette - - -
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Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Kitchen Location
Center
Number Of Oven Burners
2
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Vinyl
Refrigerator Size
Compact
Kitchen Table Configuration
U-shaped Dinette

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
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RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment

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 - - -
Brand Name JVC - - -
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
1
Sidewall Construction
Aluminum
Number Of Emergency Exits
1
Number of Doors
1
Door Type
Plastic / Glass
Brand Name
JVC
Body Material
Aluminum

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Options

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Screened Room No - - -
Bunkhouse No - - -
Metallic No - - -
Refrigerator Standard - - -
Washer / Dryer Prewiring No - - -
Interior Wood Finish No - - -
Surround Sound No - - -
Power Retractable Awning No - - -
Satellite Prewiring No - - -
Battery Power Converter Yes - - -
Wallpaper No - - -
Heated No - - -
Sliding Glass Door No - - -
Cable Prewiring Yes - - -
Overhead Fan Yes Overhead Fan - -
Satellite No - - -
Air Conditioning Prewiring Yes - - -
Water Heater Tank Bypass Yes - - -
TV Antenna Prewiring Yes - - -
Heat Prewiring Yes - - -
Power Retractable Slideout No - - -
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Screened Room
No
Bunkhouse
No
Metallic
No
Refrigerator
Standard
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Interior Wood Finish
No
Surround Sound
No
Power Retractable Awning
No
Satellite Prewiring
No
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Wallpaper
No
Heated
No
Sliding Glass Door
No
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Overhead Fan
Yes
Details
Recommended
Overhead Fan
4.2
Satellite
No
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Slideout
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 LG - - -
Number Of Discs 1 - - -
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Speaker Location
Interior
Details
Recommended
RecPro Exterior Speakers
4.4
Number Of Televisions
1
Details
Recommended
Insignia LED HD Alexa TV
4.3
Television Brand Name
LG
Number Of Discs
1

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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 2018 - - -
Make Airstream - - -
Display Name Sport 22FB - - -
Class Travel Trailer - - -
Max Sleeping Count 4 - - -
Introduction Year 2008 - - -
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Parent Company
Thor Industries
Year
2018
Make
Airstream
Display Name
Sport 22FB
Class
Travel Trailer
Max Sleeping Count
4
Introduction Year
2008

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
7.5/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +2.5
Final Tow-Ready Score 7.5
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
5.0/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +0.0
Final Storage Space 5.0
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 2018 Airstream Sport 22fb, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 4500 lbs. With a dry weight of 3634 lbs and hitch weight of 422 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.

This Travel Trailer has a dry weight of 3634 lbs and a GVWR of 4500 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 866 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.

The approximate dimensions are length 260 in., width 87 in., and height 111 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.

The Sport 22fb includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.

Many Sport 22fb 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 4500 lbs and dry weight of 3634 lbs, the Sport 22fb 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 Sport 22fb features body construction with sidewalls and 1 axle(s). Its GVWR of 4500 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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