Airstream Bambi 20FB vs Dutchmen Eddie Bauer Travel Trailer 345RL
2026 Travel Trailer comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
These two Travel Trailer options share almost nothing structurally. The Airstream Bambi 20FB is a 20.58 ft aluminum-monocoque trailer at 3,900 lbs dry, 5,000 lb GVWR. It tows easily with a midsize SUV, includes lithium battery, 100W solar, 30A shore service, queen bed, full bath and a 23 gal fresh tank. MSRP $75,400 reflects Airstream's premium build.
The Dutchmen Eddie Bauer 345RL is a conventional 38.8 ft Travel Trailer at 10,100 lbs dry, 12,440 lbs GVWR with 1,150 lb hitch weight. It's a rear-living couples plan with 46 gal fresh, 60 gal grey, 30 gal black. No listed solar, four-season rating, residential fridge, theater seating or outdoor kitchen. MSRP $69,999.
Directional verdict: pick the Airstream Bambi 20FB for premium build, lithium electrical and easy-tow weight if your camping is 1-2 people focused. Pick the Dutchmen Eddie Bauer 345RL if you want maximum square footage per dollar and tow with a 3/4-ton truck. The Bambi costs $5,401 more for half the length.
Side-by-side specs
| Airstream Bambi 20FB | Dutchmen Eddie Bauer Travel Trailer 345RL | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $75,400 | $69,999 |
| Length | 20'7" | 38'10" |
| Dry weight | 3,900 lbs | 10,100 lbs |
| GVWR | 5,000 lbs | 12,440 lbs |
| Sleeps | 4 | 4 |
| Slides | 0 | — |
| Fresh tank | 23 gal | 46 gal |
| Grey tank | 30 gal | 60 gal |
| Black tank | 18 gal | 30 gal |
| LP | 9.4 gal | — |
| Solar | 100W | — |
| Inverter | — | — |
| Generator | — | — |
| Bath | full | — |
| Bed | queen | — |
| 4-season | No | No |
| Off-road | No | No |
| Outdoor kitchen | No | No |
| Washer/dryer | none | none |
| Residential fridge | No | No |
Where Airstream Bambi 20FB wins
- 18.22 ft shorter (20.58 vs 38.8 ft) for any campsite
- 6,200 lbs lighter dry (3,900 vs 10,100 lbs)
- Aluminum monocoque shell with multi-decade resale durability
- Lithium battery factory plus 100W solar plus solar prep
- Half-ton or even midsize SUV towable
Where Dutchmen Eddie Bauer Travel Trailer 345RL wins
- $5,401 cheaper at $69,999 MSRP
- 23 gal more fresh water (46 vs 23 gal)
- 30 gal more grey tank (60 vs 30 gal)
- 2,340 lbs cargo capacity (Bambi only 1,100 lbs)
- Massively more interior floor space for the dollar
Pick the Airstream Bambi 20FB if…
Couples or solo travelers who want a small premium Travel Trailer that retains value for decades, tows with a midsize SUV or half-ton, and has lithium electrical for boondocking. The Airstream Bambi 20FB's monocoque shell, lithium battery, 100W solar and 20.58 ft footprint make it the right pick for national-park-loop touring where short trailers are an advantage. Skip it if you need more than 23 gal of fresh water, more than 1,100 lb cargo, or family bunkhouse space.
Pick the Dutchmen Eddie Bauer Travel Trailer 345RL if…
Snowbird couples who want maximum living space per dollar in a Travel Trailer and tow with a 3/4-ton truck. The Dutchmen Eddie Bauer 345RL gives you 38.8 ft of rear-living couples layout, 46 gal fresh, 60 gal grey and a 12,440 lb GVWR rig for $69,999. Skip it if you camp in tight forest sites, want lithium or solar, or need four-season insulation (none listed).
Frequently asked
Why does the Airstream cost more for half the length?
The Airstream Bambi 20FB uses an aluminum semi-monocoque construction that costs more to build but resists rot, retains value for 30+ years on resale, and weighs much less per square foot. The Dutchmen Eddie Bauer 345RL is conventional stick-and-tin construction.
Can a midsize SUV tow the Bambi 20FB?
Yes, the 3,900 lb dry weight and 5,000 lb GVWR fit vehicles like Grand Cherokee, 4Runner, Highlander hybrid (5,000 lb tow). The Dutchmen Eddie Bauer 345RL at 12,440 lb GVWR needs a 3/4-ton truck.
Which has more usable cargo?
The Eddie Bauer 345RL at 2,340 lbs cargo capacity carries more than double the Bambi 20FB's 1,100 lbs. For long-trip gear, generators or e-bikes, the 345RL has the margin.