RV Road Test Video - Airstream Bambi Travel Trailer by Ashley Gracile Distant Roads

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Ashley Gracile created Distant Roads to showcase coaches like Airstream's compact Bambi travel trailer; the most compact Airstream on the road -- a lightweight little gem, perfect for those who like to get up and go on a moment's notice. The benchmark for economy and efficiency, every inch of the Bambi has been designed to offer maximum livability in the shortest possible length. Yet it doesn't sacrifice any of the basic Airstream features of construction or comfort -- or Airstream's inimitable style. The Bambi sails along the road so lightly, you hardly even know it's there. It's fast on the highways, easy on the hills, easy on your car, and easy on you. There has long been a need for a really good, small, lightweight trailer that can stand up to a good, hard shaking over bumpy highways. Many stick-and-tin, box-type trailers are so poorly built, a rough ride can loosen them at the joints. But the Bambi is all about Airstream quality-- it's a trailer that will last as long as you will, and more than likely outlast your car. It is light as a feather, yet battleship strong, the Bambi gives you complete independence at the beach, or in the wilderness. Beautifully evolved from Wally Byam's original, the Bambi has been lovingly perfected by nearly 75 years of experience. When it comes to small trailers, it is the finest investment available. As small as it is, the Bambi is made for dry camping. It has its own fuel for cooking, it's own lights and it's own water. It stays warm in the winter, and cool in the summer. And with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of only 3,500 pounds, the Bambi will let you travel as fast and as far as you can with your car alone -- but you won't have the hassle or expense of hotel reservations. The Bambi's unsurpassed lightness and durability comes from its' efficient, aerodynamic design. The trademark graceful profile is the mark of the Airstream's hand-crafted, Monocoque construction. The trailer's aircraft-inspired radius design lowers its wind resistance, and lets it slip easily through the air. And as a result, an Airstream uses substantially less horsepower and twenty-percent less fuel to pull than an ordinary box-type trailer. The Bambi's aluminum panels and rib structures are fastened together by hand with thousands of rivets. They form a lightweight and strong body that is self-supporting, and requires no extra frame. The Bambi's windows continue the graceful look in high strength safety glass.The windows add strength and security to the streamlined coach, while providing a strong visual connection to the outdoors. A high-grade aluminum skin seals the chassis underbelly from beneath. Thick fiberglass insulation regulates interior temperatures and keeps the holding tanks from freezing, with ducted heating offering even greater protection under the rugged, 5/8" floor. First-time Airstreamers, and even Airstream veterans are continually surprised at the engineering excellence of the Bambi exterior -- and the many simple but clever ideas that make it a truly outstanding product. Smartly-placed hookups, easy to use awnings, and Airstream's exclusive "one-touch", cast aluminum step take the hassle out of setting up. There is rear bumper storage, and compartments designed specifically for wet or soiled items. And the proprietary Airstream door system is yet another mark of the Bambi's legendary quality. The signature bank vault slam of the entrance door is a testament to the strength of the Bambi's construction -- and it's a feature unheard of in any other trailer of its size. Bambi trailers are offered in both Safari, and International CCD interiors. So you to choose between a sumptuous, more traditional look, or the striking modernity of the International CCD. The travel trailer's interior is amazingly comfortable -- you'll be amazed at just how much can be installed in the sixteen or nineteen foot models. It has a double bed in the back, with storage areas underneath. And the Bambi sleeps up to four people, when the convertible dinette is converted into an extra bed for the kids. From the outside, you'd never guess that this trailer is equipped with a full bathroom -- including a shower -- and plenty of storage space. The ample galley comes equipped with a two-burner cooktop in the 16-foot model, and a three-burner stove and oven in the 19-footer. Both models offer a sink, and a full-sized fridge. The 16.000 BTU furnace and up to 65 gallons of combined water tank capacity let you be self-contained in the most remote locations, when you head out in the Bambi. No matter where you choose to travel, the remarkable Bambi promises to take you there with the peace and mind and comfort that can only come from Airstream.