Airstream has revealed a concept travel trailer designed with Studio FA Porsche and looks to the point when more travel trailers will be pulled behind electric vehicles.
According to the two companies, the Airstream Studio FA Porsche Concept Trailer, which will be shown next week at South by Southwest in Austin in scale form, is the result of a “what if” collaboration that “combins the elements.” elements from the design play of both brands.”
Airstream Studio FA Porsche Concept Tour Trailer
The concept, Airstream says, is the first “available” Airstream design in the company’s 90-year history, and it represents a “conceptual evolution” of the riveted aluminum design that reflects the demographic changes in the RV market. With a pop-up roof and lowered suspension, city dwellers can store trailers in their home garages.
The small footprint Airstream concept aims to make serious aerodynamic improvements over the models currently in production. The pop-up roof allows for a lower height, while aerodynamics are further aided by the lowered suspension, with fewer roof overhangs (the air conditioner is moved to the floor, not the roof). house) and the front area is smaller.
Airstream Studio FA Porsche Concept Tour Trailer
“One intended outcome of these design modifications is a better towing experience optimized for electric vehicle (EV) towing,” the companies said in a statement.
Such an idea, if it becomes a product for sale, could be suitable for Airstream’s eStream electric tour trailer revealed last year—adds the trailer’s own battery pack and propulsion system, so the trailer can increase range and efficiency, regardless of the trailer’s fuel.
Airstream eStream electric camping trailer
That car used technology that the German branch of Dethleffs developed with ZF in 2018 and 2019 and then tested with a Audi E-Tron Sportbackmanaged to beat its EPA range ratings on a mountainous route while towing.
The concept trailer is also lighter due to the use of composites including carbon fiber, and the two-piece design for the rear hatch allows for the hinged hatch and drop-down tailgate, with an attachable awning. . Currently, Airstream’s smallest model, the Basecamp, is 16 feet long and weighs about 2,650 pounds idle — good for vehicles with a 3,500-pound towing capacity, the company notes.
Airstream Studio FA Porsche Concept Tour Trailer
Studio FA Porsche offers Porsche Design a large portfolio of items ranging from home appliances to architectural design and vehicles for different modes of travel.
It shares the same parent company as Porsche, the sports car brand, so of course it will be shown at SXSW alongside the Porsche Macan tractor-trailer. Porsche has a plan The all-electric version of the Macan for sale starting in 2024.
