2006 Safari Special Editions - Page 11

2airishuman · 02-17-2006, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ankornuta

So, for all you new Airstream experts, what type of insulation do they use in the walls of the new Airstreams? It's certainly very effective, I was curious if anyone knew what it was, how it was applied.

hello ankornuta

well the floors now have bubble foil....and the walls were supposed to switch over from the pink glass fiber stuff to bubble foil for 06....

of course they were also just about to break ground for the new moho factory at the same time

i have no first hand proof they made the switch and when last in jc (august) they were still packing pink...

perhaps someone who has been to the mothership recently...can confirm.

someone here is doing the tour friday..........
lets ask him to check just past the hurricane station........

http://www.airforums.com/forum...our-20847.html

go ahead ask 'em....

cheers
2air'

Steve Heywood · 02-17-2006, 08:05 PM

I'm a bit confused about the 28' Safari SE. Airstream shows a floorplan for it on their site yet does not mention it on the SE handout or option sheet. I've seen an ad for a new one so they must actually build one.

wheel interested · 02-23-2006, 05:41 AM

I am almost afraid to even think it, but hubby went off this morning and we can officially say, the check is in the mail. No, really, it is.

OpenHigher · 02-23-2006, 07:50 AM

Silverback: We, Sherry and I, just purchased the 2006 28 foot Safari SE LS, with all the upgrades. Gotta say, contrary to some of the posts about detail on the veneer, etc., A/S did a great job on our rig.

The storage in the rear is quite large. In our storage area we keep two of those large tents, the ones you use for shade. We also keep a tool box, the 30 amp for electrical as it is long and a bit too cumbersome to put in the bumper storage area (the area for the equalizers etc). We also store in the storage area the plastic wheel covers, the scissor brackets, a small fold up table, and other misc. Point is, plenty of room.

Got any other questions, let me know. We love the rig, and have been out three times, all in good order. Plan on a trip every month, from here in So. Cal.

Best, Robert and Sherry

**CanoeStream** · 02-23-2006, 08:35 PM

Congrats Carol! Setting yourself up for the future -- just like we did. Woo-hoo!!

Steve -- I have learned Airstream is slow on updating anything to do with literature or the website. The 28' SE has been out there 5-6 months. The 23' Safari and now the 20' Safari are out with little fanfare. They will start building the Dave Winick 19' retro-Bambi in a few weeks -- nothing on the website. They handle the human side of the equation much better. Dealers and company reps can actually give you much more current info.

To the open road ....

wheel interested · 02-23-2006, 09:13 PM

Thanks Bob. We are so excited. Time will d r a g until it's finally here, no dates yet, probably May, in time for my Tin Can Tourist Rally locally for it's shakedown unless we spend a few days by the dealer and visit some friends camping seasonally nearby. We do plan to spend the night there to check all systems before pulling away. It's about a three hour drive over to Grand Rapids from us. For service issues, the factory is not much more of a drive for us to Jackson Center. They'll probably remember me.

I want to thank you for all your help, you have been most instrumental in our decision to go for it. Was I a terrible pest?

We can't wait to sit at the dinette and look out all those windows! Have to pick a beautiful state or national park to get the best views. BTW, I have named it "The Grand View."

cnssanders · 02-23-2006, 09:54 PM

I see in this thread alot of comments about likes/dislikes, and suggestions for future designs. One thing my wife has commented that she wishes AS had was a slide out option. Open things up inside. I have never heard any comments about this and since several of you seem to be in the know, is there or has there been any research on the possibility?
Chris

LuminumTraila · 02-23-2006, 10:00 PM

Yes, they do make slide-outs. You can take a look at one here:
http://www.colonialairstream.com/new...091.html#7091x

-J

LuminumTraila · 02-23-2006, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by wheel interested

I am almost afraid to even think it, but hubby went off this morning and we can officially say, the check is in the mail. No, really, it is.

wheel interested -- Can you catch me up? I'm trying to put together from bits and pieces of threads what you've got on order. Is it the 25' SE FB? New interior colors? Do tell.

cnssanders · 02-23-2006, 10:11 PM

Thanks for the quick reply. That looks great! My wife is also impressed.

I will have check into this further. I like the dinette slide out. I wonder if they have multiple slide outs (Bedroom). Thanks again for the great link.
Chris

wheel interested · 02-23-2006, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by dougjamie

wheel interested -- Can you catch me up? I'm trying to put together from bits and pieces of threads what you've got on order. Is it the 25' SE FB? New interior colors? Do tell.

Yes we will be getting the 25' front bedroom, SE LS with stratus fabric. I am so excited. Yesterday when I posted I was still a bit shakey.

Here are some butterscotch interior pictures. I was told jade color was only for Classics.

AZstreamin · 02-23-2006, 10:53 PM

The '06 is a beauty has there been word if the SE interior will be available in the 30' safari by year end or '07?

cosmotini · 02-23-2006, 10:59 PM

Carol,

Congratulations!

The big windows in the rear over the dinette are especially desirable. The place we camp most is on a lake. We are usually across from the marina and the view is best from the rear.

If I didn't like my 28' CCD so much, I'd be very tempted to get one like yours.

Dennis

silverback · 02-23-2006, 11:04 PM

Hello Wheel Interested,
It looks like you're getting the queen bed. What's the outside storage like on that one (and where is it)?
Thanks,
Ken