Safari 30 bunkhouse owners club!

[dbkerrjr]

Okay guys and gals,

I've had someone contact me about a 30' bunkhouse that they are willing to sell. I'm in the process of trying to value it on the NADA site (to maximize the amount I can borrow) and the owner was kind enough to send me the window sticker which has been a great help. There is one thing that I am not familiar with not being an Airstream owner that I hope someone can help me with. The sticker lists the "SAFARI UPGRADE PACKAGE" for an add-on to the cost of $2,316 (this is a 2005 30' Safari Bunkhouse). Does anyone know what was/is included in the Safari Upgrade Package?

Thanks in advance
dbkerrjr

[cmrdgrs]

Hi dbkerrjr:

We have the Safari Upgrade package on our bunkhouse and I'm not positive, but as I remember from our purchase back in 2005 the upgrade included the electric lift for the hitch, an upgraded A/C unit to 15,000 BTU (from 13,000), the power wash hook-up for the black tank (which is an awesome feature) and SE pin striping on the unit. That's all I remember and my list may not be complete. I probably remember those 3 main features because IMHO every one of those added features were worth having as a part of the upgrade. I would give the Airstream factory a call, one of their people should be able to answer your questions so that you don't overlook something else that might have been included in the package. Good Luck!

Carolyn

[cmrdgrs]

Originally Posted by cmrdgrs

Hi dbkerrjr:

We have the Safari Upgrade package on our bunkhouse and I'm not positive, but as I remember from our purchase back in 2005 the upgrade included the electric lift for the hitch, an upgraded A/C unit to 15,000 BTU (from 13,000), the power wash hook-up for the black tank (which is an awesome feature) and SE pin striping on the unit. That's all I remember and my list may not be complete. I probably remember those 3 main features because IMHO every one of those added features were worth having as a part of the upgrade. I would give the Airstream factory a call, one of their people should be able to answer your questions so that you don't overlook something else that might have been included in the package. Good Luck!

Carolyn

My husband seems to think that the sound system is also upgraded as a part of the Safari Upgrade package. We have 4 speakers in the ceiling, DVD/CD player and a CD changer in our Bunkhouse.

[rluhr]

Our trailer came loaded with every possible option, and I saved the window sticker from it.

The Safari Upgrade Package is also known as the "LS package". It includes the black tank flush, electric hitch jack, LS lettering, 15K BTU air conditioner with heat pump, center Fantastic Vent, and Moen faucet with built-in water filter. I am not sure if the spare tire was part of this package or was standard. The package cost was $2,316.

The audio-video upgrade package (with 4 ceiling speakers, CD/DVD player, 10-disc CD changer, and 15" Sharp LCD TV) was sold separately for $2,955.

If you got the A/V upgrade, you also had the option of external speakers for an additional $229.

Other options included:

Range cover bi-fold: $34
Communication Center (4 walkie-talkies and charger base): $274
Skylight with shade: $175
Rear corner double bed with bunk (replaces lower bunk and drawers): $152

Base price of the 2005 Safari before upgrades was $52,778. With every possible option and destination charge it got as high as $59,515.

[Minnie's Mate]

We have the LS package but we didn't get the AV upgrade. We have speakers in the ceiling and AM/FM/CD. I discovered that we also have the external speaker port. I haven't bothered to get a speaker for it yet, though.

We had the dealer install two additional Fantastic Fans (one in each sleeping area), the range cover, and awnings on rear and street side.

Our Bunkhouse is one of the few with the sofa and microwave convection oven. We have the single lower bunk.

I added an 21" LCD TV, I-Pod port, and routed the audio from the satellite receiver/DVD player through the ceiling speakers. Really helps when the A/C cuts on.

[RossFam05BH]

Hey All,

I have found our original 2004 Safari brouchure. The LS option package included:

1.) Spare tire (STD 19')
2.) Fantastic fan (living room)
3.) No fuss flush black tank rinsing system
4.) Aquajet water pump
5.) Cast taillights
6.) Electric hitch jack
7.) 13,500 BTU A/C with heat pump
8.) Jackets & caps (2 each)
9.) Pure touch filtering faucet & separate sprayer
10.) Screen door guard
11.) LS graphics
12.) 2 Zip Dee chairs (28SO &28 only)

As I remember, the main reason why we opted for the LS package was that LED taillights were included in the package. We thought that was cool in 2004. We did not receive the Jackets & caps (bummer). Our trailer was also special order in that we requested no carpeting anywhere in the trailer. I hope this helps?

Bye

Paul

[cmrdgrs]

Originally Posted by Minnie's Mate

We have the LS package but we didn't get the AV upgrade. We have speakers in the ceiling and AM/FM/CD. I discovered that we also have the external speaker port. I haven't bothered to get a speaker for it yet, though.

We had the dealer install two additional Fantastic Fans (one in each sleeping area), the range cover, and awnings on rear and street side.

Our Bunkhouse is one of the few with the sofa and microwave convection oven. We have the single lower bunk.

I added an 21" LCD TV, I-Pod port, and routed the audio from the satellite receiver/DVD player through the ceiling speakers. Really helps when the A/C cuts on.

We added the same on the Fantasic Fans in our bunkhouse and added after our purchase, at the Airstream factory, the Sofa and Micro/convection oven. We too have the single lower bunk. I'm on the fence about changing out my oven -- there are times I wish I hadn't traded in my propane oven for the micro/convection. Occasionally we don't have electricity when we are camping so that rules out using an oven now. Oh well... live and learn. Not spending the money to change it back! Luckily those times are few and far between.

Oh and Paul, we liked the tail lights too as a part of the Safari Upgrade package :-)

[dbkerrjr]

Originally Posted by SafariSS

...and install a new Onan 3400 propane genset where the spare is currently. (It fits nice with less hangdown than the current spare.)

SafariSS, I was reading through the archives and came across this post about your desire to install an Onan 3400 propane genset where the spare is. Did you ever complete this mod?

[dbkerrjr]

Thanks to everyone for posting information on the LS Package and the A/V package. You guys (and gals) are great. What a wonderful source of information. I hope to be the proud owner of an 05' Bunkhouse within the next month.