Legacy Elite II vs Airstream & Escape
Below is a side-by-side comparison of the Oliver Legacy Elite II against three competitors: the Airstream Flying Cloud 23FB, the Escape 21, and the Awaken Morningstar. Construction, insulation, dimensions, weight, tank capacities, axles, and pricing are compared row by row.
Hull |
Legacy Elite II |
Airstream Flying Cloud 23' FB |
Escape 21' |
|---|---|---|---|
Body |
Double-Hull Four-piece Molded Fiberglass With Insulation Between Shells | Riveted Aluminum | Two-piece Molded Fiberglass |
Insulation |
Double Hull, Thermal Break with Insulated Double-Sided Radiant Barrier Polyethylene Bubble + Radiant Barrier + Vapor Barrier + Air Gap Barrier | EcoBatt® Fiberglass Insulation | Rolled Foam - Option Extra Insulation / Heat Pads with Spray Foam |
Floor Plans |
Standard (75" x 79" Bed) or Twin Bed Floor Plans | Three Floor Plans - 23FB, 23CB and 23CB Bunk | One Floor Plan |
Exterior Length |
23' 6" | 23' 9" | 21' 4" |
Exterior Height |
9' 7" | 9' 9" | 8' 7" |
Exterior Width |
7' | 8' | 7' 4" |
Interior Height |
6' 6" | 6' 7.5" | 6' 4" |
Interior Width |
6' 7" | 7' 7" | 6' 8" |
Dry Weight (Base) |
4,900 lbs. | 4,806 lbs. | 3,365 lbs. |
GVWR |
7,000 lbs. | 6,000 lbs. | 5,000 lbs. |
Net Carrying Capacity |
2,100 lbs. | 1,194 lbs. | 980 lbs. |
Fresh Water Tank Capacity |
Design Capacity 32 Gal. | 39 Gal. | 28 Gal. |
Grey Tank Capacity |
Design Capacity 32 Gal. | 30 Gal. | 28 Gal. |
Black Tank Capacity |
Design Capacity 15 Gal. | 18 Gal. | 22 Gal. |
Water Heater |
Suburban 2-Way Self Igniting 6 Gal. Water Heater, DSI - Option Truma AquaGo® Comfort Tankless Heater | 2-Way, 6 Gal DSI | 6 Gal DSI (LP Only) - 2 Way Option |
Chassis |
Legacy Elite II |
Flying Cloud 23' FB |
Escape 21' |
Axles |
Quad Shocks On Tandem 3,500 Lb. Dexter Leaf Spring Axles with Nev-R Lube Hubs | Torsion Axle Suspension | High Lift Axle |
Brakes |
"Nev-R-Adjust®" 12" Electric Brakes | "Nev-R-Adjust®" Brakes | Electric Brakes |
Front Tongue Jack |
Electric Powered Hitch Jack | Electric Powered Hitch Jack | Manual Hitch Jack |
Stabilizer Jacks |
Electric Powered | Manual | Manual |
Wheels |
Premium 10-ply Tires on Aluminum Rims with Black "Rock Guard" Wheel Well Lining | 15" Goodyear® ST225/75R15 on Aluminum Rims | 15" Radial Tires on Steel Rims with Mud Flaps - Option Aluminum Rims |
Spare Tire |
Full Size Spare Tire with Aluminum Rim | Spare Tire with Steel Rim - Full Size | Spare Tire with Steel Rim - Full Size |
Hitch Connection |
7,000 Lb. Cast Iron Bulldog Hitch | Standard Trailer Hitch | Standard Trailer Hitch |
Frame |
2" x 5" Box Tube Aluminum Frame | Steel With Aluminum Skin Underbelly | 3" Box Steel |
Rear Bumper |
Hide-Away Brushed Aluminum Storage Bumper with Black/Grey Water Drain Hose | Polished Bumper with Storage | Box Steel |
Pricing |
Legacy Elite II |
Flying Cloud 23' FB |
Escape 21' |
Starting Price |
$79,995 | $94,400 | $51,900 CAD (≈ $42,195 USD) |