What are the different widths of Airstreams?

levyland · 05-24-2008, 11:16 PM

Gidday everyone,

I am looking at importing a Airstream to NZ. There are a few issues as I can not license one down here wider than 8' which limits me to a 23' or smaller. If I could find an older one that's width is 7'6" I could chuck it in a container which cut the shipping by half.

Does anyone out there know of particular models which are 7'6" or less?

Cheers,

John

Ahab · 05-25-2008, 08:46 AM

The new Safaris are 7"3".

davidz71 · 05-25-2008, 09:35 AM

Airstream makes a European model which is narrower than 8' at 7' 6". I saw one while at the factory Dec. '07. They are easily recognizable with their triangular orange/red reflectors on each corner of the rear bumper.

Safari 19, 20 and 23' models have 8' widths, larger models have 8'6" widths.

Safari Sport models have 7' 3 1/4" widths.

If you are looking for an older model, the Minuets were narrow models.

levyland · 05-25-2008, 07:14 PM

It is very much appreciated

Cheers,

John

overlander63 · 05-25-2008, 07:37 PM

The stuff built before 1969 is also narrower by about 6". They are also lower to the ground, and the roof isn't as tall, both good things to know if placing in a container.

tburstyn · 09-09-2008, 04:03 AM

I'm looking for the same information - I have a 1970 31' Sovereign which I want to ship to New Zealand - problem is I'm overe here (NZ) and the Airstream's over there (vancouver, Canada) and I can't get over there to measure the thing... ideas anyone?

62overlander · 09-09-2008, 04:50 AM

Petethefeet is a forums member in NZ that has imported a few trailers. He can probably tell you how to do it. He also has some very interesting threads going on his restorations. I suggest sending him a PM.

tburstyn · 09-11-2008, 02:51 AM

Hi there 62overlander. How do I get in touch with petethefeet? Thanks, T

62overlander · 09-11-2008, 06:05 AM

look him up on the members list... he is on page 12 of the "P" page. Great guy doing excellent work.