Some cars and trailers aren't made to get us from point A to point B. They're made to transport us to another era. And the new Airstream? This one will take you straight to the middle of Yellowstone, except you'll be the one with a more comfortable bed than Kevin Costner.
The world of motoring and caravanning has become quite sterile. Everyone is chasing aerodynamics, everyone is chasing reach and everyone is obsessed with recycled plastic that used to float in the ocean. Boring. And then comes Airstream, that legendary American brand that has been making “silver bullets” for almost a century, and says: “Enough. Let’s make something that smells like whiskey, leather, and gunslingers.” And so it is: Airstream Stetson + 6666
They joined forces with two icons: Stetson, which has been around since 1865 covers the heads of real men (and those who would like to be), and the legendary ranch Four Sixes (6666) from Texas. The result? Airstream Stetson + 6666 Special Edition. A trailer that is not meant for camping in Istria. It is meant to be parked in the middle of nowhere, poured yourself a bourbon, and watched the sunset while pretending you just counted a thousand head of cattle.
When you see this 8.2-meter (27-foot) aluminum work of art, it’s clear this is no toy. The exterior is adorned with a red stripe, weathered metal details, and a Stetson-shaped door grille. The awning? Electric, of course, decorated with southwestern patterns. Even the rock guard on the front has a painting that screams “Texas.” It’s a trailer you hook up to your Ford F-150 Raptor or RAM TRX because it would look too “organic” for a Tesla Cybertruck.
But the real magic happens when you open the door. Forget plastic and chipboard. Step inside the mobile “saloon.” The interior is lined with dark stained oak and tobacco-colored leather. Yes, real leather. The kitchen has a huge, forged copper sink. There’s another copper sink in the bathroom. Why? Because stainless steel is for plebeians.
The devil is in the details—or in this case, the cowboy. The trailer has a dedicated hat rack that holds three Stetsons. It's the kind of brilliant nonsense you just have to love. Who needs room for a microwave when you've got room for hats? The interior's color palette mimics the West Texas landscape: browns, clay, oxblood, and charcoal.
Of course, underneath all that makeup, this is still a serious survival machine. The trailer weighs a solid 3,447 kilograms (7,600 lbs GVWR), which means you’ll need a serious machine and a BE license to tow it. But don’t worry, the technology is modern. There are 300 W of solar panels on the roof, and a 2.4 kWh lithium battery and a 2,000 W inverter in the guts. That means you can sip your espresso in the middle of the desert in complete silence, without the hum of the generator. It can sleep up to four people, and the rear doors can be fully opened to give you a view of your “ranch” from the bed.
Price? $169,900 (about 160,000 euros). A lot? Sure. For that money you get a studio apartment in Ljubljana (maybe). But you can't strap a studio apartment to a car and drive it into the unknown.
Editor's Opinion: Airstream Stetson + 6666
I admit, I'm a cynic. When I see "special editions," I usually roll my eyes because it usually just means three new stickers and a 20% increase in price. But when Airstream Stetson + 6666 things are different. This isn't just a marketing ploy; it's a tribute to American history, wrapped in the world's finest aluminum.
Do you need a copper sink in your trailer? No. Do you need a stand for three cowboy hats, if you're an accountant from Berlin? Absolutely not. But that's where the charm lies. This trailer sells dreams. It sells the feeling of being part of something wild, free and untamed, even if you're parked in a campsite in Poreč.
The quality of workmanship at Airstream is legendary, and with a touch of Stetson and the 6666 ranch, they have created something that is no longer just a recreational vehicle, but a collector's item. Is it expensive? Is it heavy? Is it completely irrational? Yes, yes and yes. And that's exactly why it's fantastic. If you have the money and a powerful enough pickup truck, this is the only way to travel with the style that says: "I could sleep in the Ritz, but I'd rather sleep under the stars ... in leather."
This is "glamping” for men who would never admit to “glamping.” And in a world of plastic campers, this piece of wrought iron, copper, and leather is a much-needed dose of soul.
