Airstream was waiting for the right time to surprise us after the launch of its Rangeline 21 Premier Suite. The single floorplan of the Rangeline 21PS tailored for solo travelers now gets an upgrade, for those who love to travel as a family, in the new Airstream Rangeline 21PL Touring Coach. Just like the predecessor, this one is also a Class B motorhome based on a Ram ProMaster 3500 high-roof extended chassis, but now comes with a powered lift bed that lowers to sleep up to two passengers, in addition to a couple on the convertible bed below, and raises flush against the ceiling when not in use during the day.
The Rangeline 21PL or Rangeline 21 Premier Loft is not just for sleeping comfortably on a family trip, the camper van can be customized to haul gear. More on the conversion possibilities below. Anyhow, the greater sleeping capacity is, however, the most exciting thing about the new Airstream launch, which rides on an updated suspension now. This ensures the Airstream can ride some rough terrain to the destination of your next extended vacation.
Designer: Airstream
The Rangeline 21PL measures 20 feet 11 inches long and has a standing height inside. The interior is 9.5 feet with the air conditioning unit on top. It has a gross weight of 9350 lbs., and a payload capacity of 1290 lbs. Right up front, in the cabin, the motorhome features driver and passenger seats that can swivel all the way to form a cozy seating with an extending dinette table attached to the galley kitchen.
The kitchen comprises a cooktop and sink, while the wet bath with a macerating toilet lies just opposite. Alongside the bathroom is a small fridge and freezer combo and a nicely placed microwave. Things actually get interesting in the rear of the motorhome. Here, you get a lounge area that converts to sleeping space for up to four people.
The seating area features an Airstream’s Smartbench, which sits on a L-track floor, alongside a fixed storage bench. Together, these convert into a lower bed, while a power lift loft bed lowers from the ceiling to create additional bedding. The seating convertible sleeping space measures 74×53 inches, and the ceiling bed forms a 74×57 inches bed. This bed comes with a 4-inch memory foam mattress and also has safety nets on both sides.
The Smartbench on the integrated L-track floor can slide back and forth to create boot space inside the rear hatch that features MOLLE panels on both doors. If you want more storage space for sports gear and hunting equipment, you can remove the Smartbench and loft bed to create space. The interior of the Rangeline 21PL Touring Coach features two skylights, and it starts at $173,400.
For that amount, in addition to the mentioned features, you get an off-grid-ready Airstream with a 3.5-kWh lithium battery onboard. It is connected to a 200W solar panel and also features a 3,000W inverter and a 2.8kW generator, which uses fuel from the Rangeline 21PL’s own gasoline tank. The Airstream motorhome is available in granite crystal metallic and bright silver metallic colors with a side-mounted 13-foot manual crank-out awning featuring built-in LEDs for light time fun.
