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Old 06-14-2007, 09:53 AM   #21
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Why is it that we have to be cursed -- Airstream has the worst website in the world.
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Old 06-14-2007, 10:35 AM   #22
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I read in another thread here posted by G of Airstream of Arkansas that there will shortly be a newly designed Airstream website with plans to update more often. I hope so, since there are pictures from 2004-2005 and most of the features and links do not complete the action. That 17' model is sweet! But you both have to go to bed at the same time.
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What the heck? How come in 1967 they made a fantastic little 17' trailer with lots of seating, that feels roomy and open, and in 2007 they make this cramped little closet on wheels? That's terrible! I wouldn't want to spend a weekend cooped up in that. Half the trailer appears to be devoted to the bathroom facilities. There's only one seating area. Do the two people you can fit in there really need a fridge that big? Seems like sacrificing living space for a bigger bathroom is not a great idea. I'm dissapointed.

My husband looked at the pictures and said they must have changed how they measure the 17'. Ours looks a LOT bigger inside.
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Old 06-14-2007, 11:14 AM   #24
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What the heck? How come in 1967 they made a fantastic little 17' trailer with lots of seating, that feels roomy and open, and in 2007 they make this cramped little closet on wheels? That's terrible! I wouldn't want to spend a weekend cooped up in that. Half the trailer appears to be devoted to the bathroom facilities. There's only one seating area. Do the two people you can fit in there really need a fridge that big? Seems like sacrificing living space for a bigger bathroom is not a great idea. I'm dissapointed.

My husband looked at the pictures and said they must have changed how they measure the 17'. Ours looks a LOT bigger inside.
And that closet. Didn't you have to go up to at least a 22' in the sixties to get a closet? And that one is monstrous, compared to our little broom closet. This takes up valuable window space. Something that I think is missing in all but the Front Beds. We've got tons of windows and our Safari is light and airy, compared to the modern Bambi's.
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Old 06-14-2007, 11:35 AM   #25
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New website to be up and running within 30 days according to the Mothership!!

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Old 06-14-2007, 12:48 PM   #26
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I looked at a 2008 22' Safari Sport yesterday at my dealer, hadnt been on the floor an hour. Its a pretty good looking trailer with a very open floorplan. The salesman told me they would offer it for around 29k or so.

Dinete and couch both fold out to sleepers. The couch sleeper blocks access to the rear bathroom when extended (but there is plenty of room to sleep one person on it without extending it)

The rear bathroom is very nice and roomy. The shower is larger than most I've seen with room for a built in seat.

The biggest drawback I see is the GVWR of 4000lbs, with a UVW of 3600 or so. Add water and Gas and that only left 123lbs for cargo.

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Old 06-14-2007, 03:11 PM   #27
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I can't wait to see the 22'. I am a first timer and have been looking at the 23' Safari SE. The new Safari Sport my be just the ticket for the wife and I.
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Why is it that we have to be cursed -- Airstream has the worst website in the world.
Did you guys ever get the "dimples" out after the hail storm...that's the last time I saw a post from you.
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Do the two people you can fit in there really need a fridge that big?
Do they even make a smaller refrigerator?
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Old 06-21-2007, 01:24 PM   #29
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Here is a link to the Safari Sport spec sheet...

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Old 06-21-2007, 01:40 PM   #30
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Thanks for the info. I'll be watching my dealership to check them out.
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Old 06-21-2007, 04:49 PM   #31
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They look great! I think that they will attract a lot of first time buyers who may have been put off by the higher priced Internationals and Classics. That bath looks HUGE compared to my Classic.
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Old 06-21-2007, 04:53 PM   #32
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The bath is huge...could not believe it when I first stepped in it...

I also agree with Craftsman2...this will open up a whole new market of Airstream buyers...

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hi all

i was INSIDE the 22 safari sport last week, just as a completed unit was about to roll out the factory door.

very very sweet for what it is...

the bathroom isn't huge, it just functions like it is!

a nice sized shower opposite the toilet and a sink/counter/cabinet in the center.

rear bath models CAN be very space friendly if done right and this one is.

return of the tambour doors...in silver. pretty cool.

adequate galley and sleeping/eating/sitting area.

most importantly the preliminary marketing info targets correctly...

lighter, slimmer, tow without a truck and great for WEEKENDS, not full timing.

30 gallons of water (counting the w heater) and separate black/sink tanks...

fewer windows to save weight and DOLLARS, no end wraps yet but just sit outside for the FULL panoramic view!

add awnings and solar and go anywhere!

this unit will be priced at nearly 1/2 of the quik silver or 75th,

and will deprecitate less

and will out camp either in 10 years!

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Love this! Only since there is no fixed bed, the living space is optimized at the max.. but you have to make up your bed, empty table etc.. every night.. I surely am going to check out the 17 one!
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Old 06-22-2007, 01:16 PM   #35
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I really like these two new trailers. I like the concept and the execution.

So many pluses. Size, wieght, price, interior usage and the big selling point to people like my wife is a very nice bath.

I think dealerships will have a hard time keeping these in stock.
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The 22 sport is EXACTLY what Amy and I need. It is lightweight and compact, yet offers enough sleeping space to have 4 people comfortably. Add AC and an awning and I am SET. Really wish I would have seen this before getting my refurbished 56 Caravanner...this really is the total package.

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There is so much interest evident, I can see the prices going up in a hurry. I hope not...
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Old 07-06-2007, 12:42 PM   #38
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Picture of 22 Safari Sport

We just got our first 22' Safari Sport in today...

Here are some pics...

We have to install the awning...not sure why yet?

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one more bathroom pic

I forgot this one...

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No bumper. Hmm. Otherwise looks great.
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