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Airstream pushes the limits of luxury RVs with major 2026 upgrades

Every model gets tech and convenience updates, plus the debut of a Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired travel trailer

Exterior of the all-new Airstream Frank Lloyd Wright Usonian Limited Edition Travel Trailer parked in the desert at sunset.
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Airstream continues to push the envelope with what’s possible in the world of luxury travel trailers. For 2026, the famed “silver bullet” brand will upgrade every travel trailer in its catalog with a focus on new convenience and tech features. Plus, it’s set to debut its most stunning, special-edition RV to date.

The company’s biggest news will be the official drop of its limited-edition Airstream Frank Lloyd Wright Usonian Limited Edition Travel Trailer. Designed in partnership with Taliesin West (Wright’s Arizona studio and home), the one-of-a-kind 28-foot towable will feature exclusive design flourishes, a king-sized bed (the largest in the company’s history), and a total of 29 windows, ensuring a bright, breezy cabin. It’s limited to a run of only 200 units over the next two years, however, so if you want one, you’ll want to make your reservation yesterday.

The beloved Basecamp — the most off-road-capable RV in Airstream’s garage — gets a major upgrade. The popular X-Package will now be standard on all Basecamp 16X and 20X travel trailers. That means factory-installed Goodyear all-terrain tires, stylized aluminum wheels, and a three-inch lift kit to significantly improve overlanding performance. A solar window guard and stainless steel rock guards help protect the exterior from debris and trail strikes.

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Airstream confirms a long list of additional miscellaneous upgrades, too, like a better, sleeker backup camera for nearly every model. A new 80-amp converter will be added to 50-amp dual-A/C floorplans of select models, adding a substantial 20-amp power boost from previous generations. Other convenience features include new A/C vents for increased airflow, new bathroom windows for better natural lighting, new wireless security cameras, and redesigned sofas for better livability — all across various models with various floor plans.

Finally, Airstream announced it will be retiring the Basecamp REI Co-Op Special Edition and Pottery Barn Travel Trailers.

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