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One of the most notable points of the new Airstream Rangeline is that it’s the RV builder’s first time using a Ram Promaster 3500 as the base of their motor home. This means they can take advantage of the Promaster’s low floor, and excellent maneuverability. It also means the RV will have to make use of the 280 horsepower Pentastar V6 that makes 260 lbs-feet of torque. This 3.6-liter unit is known to be fairly reliable, but it’s not as torque-happy as other options. It’s hooked up to a nine-speed automatic transmission that feeds the front wheels.
Normally, the 3500 has a 9,350 GVWR, which is more than adequate for other RV builders who’ve used this platform. It’s also rated to tow a maximum of 6,700 lbs. With that being said, there should be lower levels of towing and hauling as the added weight of the RV’s interior should bring those numbers down a bit. At the time of the press release, towing and hauling numbers could not be located.
“We’re in a new travel reality, where freedom and flexibility are top of mind for more and more people. Rangeline is the result of extensive research and dedication to understanding the van life movement and what customers want from their experience. It’s a thoughtfully-designed, highly capable, multi-purpose van that handles like a daily driver, and it’ll open a new world of Airstream adventures to one of the fastest growing segments in the RV industry.”
Unlike several RV’s that are based on a chassis cab setup, which allows them to place their own shell on the platform, the Airstream Rangeline uses the Ram’s shell. That keeps the exterior dimensions tight, allowing for easier driving, daily. The setup allows for a large rear bed, and additional sleeping areas, depending on your needs. The roof can expand for more sleeping above as well.
The pilot and front passenger chair can swivel, facing the rear bench at a multi-configurable table. That bench seat can sleep a small passenger too.
The Rangeline has a small kitchen, a compact toilette/wet-bath, and a 270Ah lithium battery bank and a 2,000-watt power inverter. It also has a hydronic heating and hot water system. To keep the complexity of this system in check, it uses the ProMaster’s fuel system to run this system.
One of the compelling parts of this RV comes from the lauded Airstream interior design. This is an extremely compact motor home, and it still has some utility as a van. Overall, the high quality interior design, the east to drive demeanor, and it’s stealthy exterior impresses.
The 2022 Airstream Rangeline Touring Coach’s MSRP is $131,882. Dealerships are taking orders now.
If you would like more information on this, or other Airstream units, visit their website (here).
We will bring you a hands-on video in the future.