2018 Airstream Tommy Bahama Special 27fb Specs

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This RV's GVWR
7,600 lbs
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Safe Towing Capacity
80%
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Mint Score

Overall Score
3.0
out of 5
Tow-Ready Score
3.0/ 5
Living Space & Layout
3.8/ 5
Comfort & Features
2.8/ 5
Storage Space
2.3/ 5
Off-Grid & Campsites
3.4/ 5

About the 2018 Airstream Tommy Bahama Special 27fb

The 2018 Tommy Bahama Special 27fb is a stylish travel trailer designed for couples or small families seeking a comfortable getaway. With a dry weight of 6,396 lbs, it’s easily towable by many SUVs and trucks, making it accessible for spontaneous trips. Inside, you'll find a well-equipped kitchen and a cozy master bedroom, all within a compact 28 ft length. Ideal for weekend getaways, this trailer combines convenience and comfort, allowing you to focus on enjoying your time outdoors.

What We Love

Vinyl Flooring Throughout Rear Living Area Water Heater Bypass Brand Name Tires

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Small Fresh Tank

Specifications by Category

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Towing & Dimensions

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GVWR 7600 lbs Class 4 Receiver Shop Receivers -
Dry Weight 6396 lbs CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller Shop Weight Distributing Hitches -
Hitch Weight 929 lbs ReeseTrailer Hitch Shop Hitches -
Payload Capacity 1204 lbs Coil SumoSprings Shop Suspension Kits -
Length 336 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
7600 lbs
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Safety Essential
Class 4 Receiver
4.5
Dry Weight
6396 lbs
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CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller
4.5
Hitch Weight
929 lbs
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Safety Essential
ReeseTrailer Hitch
4.5
Payload Capacity
1204 lbs
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Coil SumoSprings
4.5
Length
336 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 39 gal - Fresh Water Tanks -
Gray Water Tank Capacity 37 gal - - -
Black Water Tank Capacity 39 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
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Gray Water Tank Capacity
37 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
39 gal
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Number Of Propane Tanks
2
Propane Tank Capacity
60 lbs
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Recommended
30Lb Propane Tank

Tires & Wheels

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

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
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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
Electrical / Propane

Living Room / Bedroom(s)

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Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds 1 - - -
Living Area Location Rear - - -
Master Bedroom Flooring Type Vinyl - - -
Sofa Material Leather - - -
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet No - - -
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains Yes - - -
Number Of Bathrooms 1 - - -
Master Bedroom Door Style Accordion - - -
Number Of Queen Size Beds 1 Queen RV Mattress Shop Mattresses -
Number Of Sofas 1 Tri-Fold Sofa - -
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors No - - -
Master Bedroom Location Front - - -
Reclining Sofa No RV Loveseat Recliner Sofa Shop Sofa -
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Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
1
Living Area Location
Rear
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Sofa Material
Leather
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
No
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Master Bedroom Door Style
Accordion
Number Of Queen Size Beds
1
Details
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Queen RV Mattress
4.3
Number Of Sofas
1
Details
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Tri-Fold Sofa
4.6
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
No
Master Bedroom Location
Front
Reclining Sofa
No
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RV Loveseat Recliner Sofa
4.3

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Kitchen / Dining

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

Bathroom

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Bathroom Location Center - - -
Bathroom Flooring Type Vinyl - - -
Toilet Type Porcelain RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment Toilets Top 5
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Bathroom Location
Center
Bathroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Toilet Type
Porcelain
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RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment

Exterior

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Number of Awnings 1 Motorized RV Awning Set Shop Awnings -
Leveling Jack Type Front Power / Rear Power - - -
Number Of Axles 2 - - -
Sidewall Construction Aluminum - - -
Number of Doors 1 - - -
Door Type Plastic / Glass - - -
Brand Name Polk - - -
Body Material Aluminum - - -
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Number of Awnings
1
Details
Recommended
Motorized RV Awning Set
4.4
Leveling Jack Type
Front Power / Rear Power
Number Of Axles
2
Sidewall Construction
Aluminum
Number of Doors
1
Door Type
Plastic / Glass
Brand Name
Polk
Body Material
Aluminum

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Options

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Metallic No - - -
Sliding Glass Door No - - -
Bunkhouse No - - -
Interior Wood Finish No - - -
Satellite No - - -
Water Heater Tank Bypass Yes - - -
Power Retractable Slideout No - - -
TV Antenna Prewiring Yes - - -
Screened Room No - - -
Battery Power Converter Yes - - -
Refrigerator Standard - - -
Washer / Dryer Prewiring No - - -
Heated No - - -
Overhead Fan Yes Overhead Fan - -
Surround Sound Yes - - -
Cable Prewiring Yes - - -
Satellite Prewiring Yes - - -
Air Conditioning Prewiring Yes - - -
Wallpaper No - - -
Heat Prewiring Yes - - -
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Metallic
No
Sliding Glass Door
No
Bunkhouse
No
Interior Wood Finish
No
Satellite
No
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Power Retractable Slideout
No
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Screened Room
No
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Refrigerator
Standard
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Heated
No
Overhead Fan
Yes
Details
Recommended
Overhead Fan
4.2
Surround Sound
Yes
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Satellite Prewiring
Yes
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Wallpaper
No
Heat Prewiring
Yes

Entertainment

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Television Brand Name Samsung - - -
Speaker Location Interior RecPro Exterior Speakers - -
Number Of Televisions 2 Insignia LED HD Alexa TV Shop RV TV's -
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Television Brand Name
Samsung
Speaker Location
Interior
Details
Recommended
RecPro Exterior Speakers
4.4
Number Of Televisions
2
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Insignia LED HD Alexa TV
4.3

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Instrumentation

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Number Of Radios 1 - - -
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Number Of Radios
1

Quick Overview

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Parent Company Thor Industries - - -
Year 2018 - - -
Make Airstream - - -
Display Name Tommy Bahama® Special Edition 27FB - - -
Class Travel Trailer - - -
Max Sleeping Count 4 - - -
Introduction Year 2017 - - -
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Parent Company
Thor Industries
Year
2018
Make
Airstream
Display Name
Tommy Bahama® Special Edition 27FB
Class
Travel Trailer
Max Sleeping Count
4
Introduction Year
2017

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
6.0/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +1.0
Final Tow-Ready Score 6.0
Living Space & Layout
7.5/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +2.5
Final Living Space & Layout 7.5
Comfort & Features
5.5/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +0.5
Final Comfort & Features 5.5
Storage Space
4.5/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages -0.5
Final Storage Space 4.5
Off-Grid & Campsites
6.8/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +1.8
Final Off-Grid & Campsites 6.8
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 Tommy Bahama Special 27fb, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 7600 lbs. With a dry weight of 6396 lbs and hitch weight of 929 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.

This Travel Trailer has a dry weight of 6396 lbs and a GVWR of 7600 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 1204 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.

The approximate dimensions are length 336 in., width 101 in., and height 117 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.

The Tommy Bahama Special 27fb includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.

Many Tommy Bahama Special 27fb 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 7600 lbs and dry weight of 6396 lbs, the Tommy Bahama Special 27fb 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 Tommy Bahama Special 27fb features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 7600 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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