All New 2006 Safari 20' - Page 2

FiveGreers · 03-02-2006, 08:53 PM

...and we love the space we have with the kitchen. My mom commented that we've got more room in the kitchen than they do with their 30'er. But hey, they're Airstreams, it's all good-

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2airishuman · 03-02-2006, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Silvertwinkie

I wonder if it's still the 19' length or if it's the same length as the 22.

hi all

that's neat for more great photos.......you da man....or woman!

talked with a regional rep at the rv show today....

i have wondered like eric and others....about these many models...and frame lenghts....

16, 19, 20, 22, 23, 25 are all on different frames....seems they are making so many safaris....that the frame lengths aren't costly.

for some of the small length changes they can add other features...like 2 batteries and bigger tanks on a 23.

one thing they cannot do is put the aluminum steps (from classics) on the safaris...since the frame brackets/bracing are different.

as colorado bus has posted...the factory changes.......

i'd just add....

they have not started making basecamp...

only 3 prototypes exist....

and final production changes are on going...

maybe april to start making them....

and either in the moho space (main building) or across the street in the "sprinter building"

cheers
2air'

3Ms75Argosy · 03-03-2006, 08:51 AM

Am I the only one that noticed that the actual 20ft'r differs considerably from the floorplan shown in that other thread by the Spokane dealer? For example, the bath is not wet, as shown, nor is the bed axis going from front to back - it appears to be sideways in photos from Colonial. Are there two different 20ft'rs?

Just wondering?
Marc

Silvertwinkie · 03-03-2006, 10:00 AM

Go to the factory site.....

http://www.airstream.com/product_lin...ari_plans.html

That should be closer to what you see at Colonial Airstream, however, in true form, most of the info/specs on the unit are still not on the factory site (as of the date/timestamp of this post) which I still find odd that the factory would not have the specs out before dealers started putting info out to the masses.....

I have noticed that a few dealers mix and match pics and such on the descriptions. I actually emailed Sutton RV on this issue. Though his site is very nice, it was loaded with wrong pics, specs and models (at least a year or so ago when I last looked at his site). Colonial Airstream has been the most accurate so far that I've seen.

I too wonder if this will be blessed with the SE or CCD specs at some point. I mean the CCD line crosses most Safari floorplans already and this unit is squarely in that lineup.

Karyn · 03-03-2006, 11:23 AM

Canoe stream posted a picture of the 22' Safari just above the picture of the floor plan for the 20'. I believe you were looking at that one in error.

I hate to disagree with you Silver Twinkie, but I know my floorplans!

Karyn
Airstream of Spokane

**CanoeStream** · 03-06-2006, 05:51 PM

... a winner! Right Karyn? Karyn has it right. She posted a floor plan within the first 15 posts on the other 20-footer thread -- later mysteriously deleted and she then re-posted a bit later in that thread. I see that Airstream Central has put it up on their website finally -- here. Click on either Floorplans or Safari 20.

(Still no sign on the AS website of the Dave Winick retro-19' Bambi that the AS rep at the recent Mpls show said would be rolling down the line by late march -- probably wanting to get a few "out there" and let the dealers promo this limited run of 75 units. This doesn't smell great after they had Dave withdraw a few preview photos on his website almost 2 months ago...)

Patrick and Karyn, using what y'all know about Special Edition features progressing thru the Safari line, a front bed 20' Safari like this would seem an obvious candidate once it has been around long enough. Patrick or Karyn -- do you have any guess on when or if this one will receive the SE treatment.

I have a friend who'd be buying in about a year if they did produce such a creature... !!!!

**CanoeStream** · 03-07-2006, 07:05 PM

The Special Edition option is available on the 19' Bambi, 25' FB, 25' SS and the 28' Safaris. The models not yet available (per the Airstream website, which isn't always the current thinking...) are the 30', 23', 22' and 20' Safari. Does anybody have a notion of Airstream's dedication to making it available on all Safaris? Thanks!

Silvertwinkie · 03-07-2006, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Karyn

Canoe stream posted a picture of the 22' Safari just above the picture of the floor plan for the 20'. I believe you were looking at that one in error.

I hate to disagree with you Silver Twinkie, but I know my floorplans!

Karyn
Airstream of Spokane

Not sure what you're referring to as I have not seen or suggested that I saw the dealer on the west coast. You may or may not know your floorplans, but what I in fact posted was off the actual factory site which did in fact match what was seen on the Colonial Airstream site.

I could see the 20' going SE in the front, but I can't see the panos in the rear.

JDL · 03-08-2006, 12:27 AM

I could go for the SE edition also, I really like the floor plan. Good use of space and just the right size and weight to pull with my Tundra.

Any thoughts on a CCD version of the 20'?

lewster · 03-08-2006, 06:29 AM

I'm in real trouble if they make a 20CCD! While I love my 19, the 20 would address just about all of the spatial challenges that the 19 has. It would be approaching the perect T/T for my needs!

S C Streamer · 03-08-2006, 06:42 AM

Like the floor plan, Hate the price.

jspeer · 03-08-2006, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by NeatAirstream

Airstream has just released an new Safari Floor Plan. Colonial Airstream has just got their first one in

Please let me know what you think.

Looks great for a 20-footer. Has two fatal limitations for some older folk, however.

1. People have to crawl over one another to get out of bed. A disadvantage if you do so fairly frequently.

2. It appears the only seating is the dinette. That very erect posture is uncomfortable after a while for those with a bit of arthritis.

But if you're not a creaky old person it looks great!

Jim

Silvertwinkie · 03-08-2006, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by S C Streamer

Like the floor plan, Hate the price.

You're not kidding...drugs are cheaper.

This and the 23' would look great in CCD or SE formats, but if the price is high now, add $5k right out of the gate to the retail price.

I've heard the 30' was just a matter of time about a year ago. I wonder how long the SEs will be produced? Being that it's a special edition, maybe it's not gonna be around long enough...but in the end it's anyone's guess given how well received these units have become.

Pahaska · 03-08-2006, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Silvertwinkie

I wonder how long the SEs will be produced? Being that it's a special edition, maybe it's not gonna be around long enough...but in the end it's anyone's guess given how well received these units have become.

Based on the time I have spent with our unit supporting RV shows for our dealer, the SE is far too popular to give it up.