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01-29-2007, 07:35 PM
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2 Rivet Member  
2007 28' Safari SE
Fresno
, California
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 37
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New Safari Owner
Hi to the Group!
I just bought a 2007 28' Safari SE/LS from Airstream of Arkansas. Image that, I live in Fresno, CA. I have been looking for the right AS for my wife and I for almost 14 months and finally discovered it in Arkansas. That is one that fit my budget! I will be towing it with a 2005 GMC 2500HD Disel. We will pick it up the end of February when we hope the weather will be nice through Texas and New Mexico. I have not towed anything like this before, so we will have a learning adventure with this trip. I look forward to learning a lot from the forums. I really enjoyed the forum that used to be up on the Airstream web sit. Hope all of you have fun traveling with your AS!
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Safari Jim
N6QYV
GMC 2500HD Diesel
"The Older I Get - The Better I Was..."
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01-29-2007, 07:46 PM
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Moderator
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
2012 23' FB Flying Cloud
2005 25' Safari
Santa Rosa Beach
, Florida
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 13,159
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Welcome to the Forums and good luck with your new baby.
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WBCCI #3628 -- AIR #14872 -- TAC #FL-7
2015 FC 25' FB (Lucy) with ProPride
2020 Silverado 2500 (Vivian)
2023 Rivian R1T (Opal)
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01-29-2007, 10:34 PM
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Rivet Master 
1963 19' Globetrotter
Laguna Beach
, California
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 766
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Congratulations! Check out the Casini Ranch Nor Cal Rally in April 27-29...
We'd love to meet you and add another to our Big Expanding Airstream Family!
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01-29-2007, 11:32 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 25' Safari FB SE
Huntington Beach
, California
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 2,293
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Nice set up
What a great way to learn about your new Airstream...bringing her home from afar. My suggestion..read,read,and read the forum threads and ask any question that comes up, you will be suprised on how ready you will be by the time you pick up your baby. And by the time you reach home, you will be a confident streamer.
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01-30-2007, 06:33 AM
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Always Airstreaming!
2005 22' Safari
1960 24' Tradewind
Anytown
, Connecticut
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 3,115
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Welcome to the forum from one Safari owner to another!
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Sandi Gould
NEU New England Unit
Airstream Life Magazine
Proud Member of WBCCI
WBCCI #3411
AIR #17099
2009 Silverado 2500HD
2004 22' Safari
1960 24' Tradewind
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01-30-2007, 07:18 AM
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Aluminut
2004 25' Safari
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, Illinois
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 10,477
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Nice. Congrats...great rig! 
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01-30-2007, 07:25 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 25' Safari FB SE
St. Cloud
, Minnesota
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 13,280
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Congrats Jim! You'll be hitting early spring in Texas. Watch your forecasts and hunker down if the passes are not clean and dry as you head west. You've got a well matched tow vehicle & Airstream! We'll promise to answer questions if you'll post photos of the trip home. 
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01-30-2007, 07:34 AM
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Rivet Master
2019 30' Classic
Byhalia
, Mississippi
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 821
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Congrats on the new rig. I think I saw your trailer when I was there recently (I've bought 2 from AS of Ark, good folks), very nice. I tow with a 2006 Chev 2500 diesel. My truck only has 12,000 miles on it so my mpg is only about 13 at 65 mph. Hoping it will improve! Enjoy.
Greg
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01-30-2007, 08:24 AM
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just jd.
2007 20' Safari SE
San Diego
, California
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 298
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Welcome! especially to another 2007 Safari SE/LS owner
Seems I've been seeing a lot of 2007 Safari SE/LS posts...maybe it's going to be one of the more popular models?
Well, I guess we all need pictures to complete our warm-fuzzy about your new coach!
Cheers,
-jd.
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01-31-2007, 08:12 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2007 28' Safari SE
Fresno
, California
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 37
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Thanks for all the good words and as we head back I will post pictures when I can. I am leaving extra time just in case the weather fails to cooperate. It looks like we will make the trip the first two weeks in March due to my wifes vacation schedule.
Thanks!
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Safari Jim
N6QYV
GMC 2500HD Diesel
"The Older I Get - The Better I Was..."
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01-31-2007, 08:40 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Hernando
, Mississippi
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 759
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Jim,
Congrats on your Safari purchase. We bought our '06 Safari from AS of AR also. Gene (sales mgr) will give you a great run through on the trailer and will answer all your questions. The shop guys will fully educate you on the proper hook-up procedure. Additionally, there is a campground near-by that you may elect to spend a night 'learning' your new Safari (free, of course). That way, you can go back to the shop the next day and get any questions cleared up before you head back west.
Enjoy!
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Rgds,
Scott
Air 16426
Fully retired now!
Remember:
Never start anything before noon and always plan on being finished by 5.
I will never HAVE to be anywhere ever again!
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01-31-2007, 09:14 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 27' Flying Cloud
Viera
, Florida
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,296
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Pretty!
Jim, let me add my congrats and welcome. We bought our 23' Safari LS/SE in November and picked it up in December. I second SCOTTW's recommendation to spend the first night nearby. We spent ours close by a Camping World, Target, Wal*Mart, etc. in-case we forgot anything. Didn't realize how much we needed that we didn't think of, or what was in the starter kit that was junk (like the sewer hose). Didn't have to return to the dealer, but it was a comfort knowing we weren't that far away.
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Florida Airstream Club (027) 
ACI# 1212 - AIR# 17017
2014 27FB Flying Cloud - SilverCabin II
2018 F-150 Platinum - unnamed
The best part of any trip is when you pull away from home.
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01-31-2007, 07:18 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2007 28' Safari SE
Fresno
, California
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 37
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Thanks for the good ideas. We plan on staying at the dealer or camp near by for a couple of days to try everything out. I will watch out for the sewer hose. Maybe I will bring my own. (ha,ha)
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Safari Jim
N6QYV
GMC 2500HD Diesel
"The Older I Get - The Better I Was..."
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01-31-2007, 07:26 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2006 25' Classic
Livingston
, Terry
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 52
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Take your time and enjoy your new Airstream. You've got a great TV and should have no problems at all.
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02-01-2007, 04:39 PM
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Rivet Master Airstream Dealer
1975 31' Sovereign
Searcy
, Arkansas
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 1,714
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Hey Jim,
Thanks for the nice words...we try our best to make you feel as comfortable as we can when you purchase a unit from us at A/S of Ark. Jim, I am looking forward to seeing you a Jean soon.
Happy Streaming!
Gene
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