SilverGate’s Safari arrived home, the first time, 9 months ago…
And thus began our journey of improvements and adventures…
That many of you have followed here since the beginning.
I hope it has been entertaining as well as informative for you.
I hope that you have had as much fun viewing, as I have had in doing this thread.
Thank you for viewing this thread.
Thank you to those who took a moment to say they liked or learned something here…
And were inspired to camp, cook, explore and/or make improvements with their trailer.
Thank you TBRich, denellen, and Foiled for your recent comments.
I have much to be thankful for this year as Thanksgiving approaches…
I am thankful that family and I are in good health and have a great Airstream, which helps us to enjoy our retirement.
I am thankful that we have these wonderful Airstream Knowledge Sharing Forums, with its wealth of information contributed by a diverse community whose members are rich in knowledge, experience, perspectives, opinions, problems & solutions, and who take the time to share with others in a positive way for our mutual benefit.
I am also thankful for the high quality and caliber of the discussions here and for the wonderful guidance and oversight done by our monitors, who help ensure that these forums function well in an environment that is positive and supportive.
So on the occasion of this thread hitting over 10,000 views…
Hey, SilverGate...congrats on your thread hitting 10,000 views! That's great, but it doesn't suprise me, as you are not only full of helpful information/contribtuions...but also most entertaining! No one can ever call you boring!
Here's to another 10,000!
TB
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TB & Greg...Cockers Annie & Sadie...and Homer the Desert Tortoise
Congratulations Silvergate - you guys are the best!
Thank you so much for taking all the time to share your work and fun with our great Airstream (23rs Rock!!) and for the pictures - I know it is time consuming but so helpful!
You inspire Grant and I constantly and also give us a major kick in the butt to take out the trailer and GO EXPLORE - which is what its all about!!
What a great thread - I have really enjoyed reading all about your travels, fun and interesting quisine and the decorations you have are to die for
Your ideas for all the modifications are super.....if I were to buy a newer Airstream - I think this would be the one I would like....keep me in mind when you want to up grade - the best part will be the trip out to CA to pick it up
Hope to meet you both out there...one day.......Sharon
__________________ Streaming in the spirit of Exploration... "To go places and do things that have never
been done before-that's what living is all about." - M. Collins
GT1963, Peter & Sharon, sent me a note yesterday indicating that they are currently restoring their 1963 19’ Globetrotter. Their model did not come with a table. They are making some changes, which will open up some room at the end of their kitchen counter and they thought this would be an opportunity to bring in a rollout or stow-away table. They liked the one that we have after seeing it (post #35 & 36) at: http://www.airforums.com/forums/f396/silvergates-safari-home-last-29471-3.html
But Sharon says that they like the design and storage space of ours better, especially with the flush top for their vintage tablecloths and puzzels when the leaves are raised.
They asked for more photos and measurements so that they might be able to make one for their trailer. So I saw this as an opportunity that others might also benefit from.
I realized that our Roll-out, Stow-Away Dinette Table along with the Table Stow under the counter top was one of the most distinctive and unique features of this current model of this 23’ Safari and deserves to be featured here.
I have to admit that, so far, we have not had to use this table inside the trailer because our weather here in Southern California is usually very nice, most of the year. But that could change as we approach the winter season with its occasional rain (and snow in the mountains).
So I pulled out the table and took some photos and measurements to help Peter & Sharon, along with others who may be thinking about making this table, or who are just curious about this item.
The table with the leaves down is under the graphite counter tabletop and is behind the ¾" door with the black push-knob over a 4 ½" stainless steel handle.
The door is opened, revealing the table in the closed position* held in place by a Velcro strap.
The Velcro strap is 1 ½" wide. One end is secured with a Phillips screw & washer. The other end slips through a 3"- "D-ring" and attaches to itself via Velcro. As an additional measure, Larry added metal snaps to make it more secure.
*The dimensions of the table in the closed position are:
23" wide, 11 ½" deep, and 29" high.
Table in the open position: 23" x 38 ¼" x 29" (H) (both leaves up)
Note the center tabletop panel is 10" x 23" (3/4" thick plywood with oak style veneer).
Each leaf is 14" x 23", using ¾" plywood with oak style veneer with rounded corners (the underside has a white veneer)
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