We were at the local AS dealer this weekend looking at a 27' FB (while we patiently wait for our 25' FB to be built) and we noticed that airstream has recently released a 23' FB, which the dealer in Albuquerque had in stock. It has the (large) bath in the back, similar to the Safari Sport models, and a full-size bed turned sideways up front. It has a dinette amidships across the isle from the galley. The dealer said it was so new that the floorplan hasn't been listed on the AS website, but I just noticed it under the Safari (not SE)floorplans on the AS website, although the example that I saw at the dealer was the SE version. My wife and I thought the layout was pretty neat, and would be a good choice for 2 people with a midsized tow vehicle, as the gross weight rating is 6000 lbs.
If anyone out there is interested in a smaller FB version, but feel that the 20' Safari is just a little too cramped, then you may want to take a look at the 23'FB.
Interesting. This is exactly the way I arranged my '68 Tradewind. It's perfect for two people and the "moderately loaded" weight is just under 4,000 lbs. I wonder what the dry weight of the new 23' is. Mine will be showing up on the classifieds soon, thanks to the insurance/medical conspirancy. Darol
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I really like the floorplan but I wish Airstream would offer a sofa option in place of the dinette on this one and others.
Airstream offered this option on the now discontinued 22' CCD International after John Irwin rebuilt his (starting here) to add this very feature. There probably would be an additional change order charge if you can get them to agree at all on a new unit order.
Airstream offered this option on the now discontinued 22' CCD International after John Irwin rebuilt his (starting here) to add this very feature. There probably would be an additional change order charge if you can get them to agree at all on a new unit order.
Having read that thread, does anyone know if Airstream will still happily modify your unit after purchase? Count me as another person who would love a sofa instead of a dinette in that spot. That bathroom is yummy!
The door should be up front. This is going to be another "fishtailer" due to the axel placement. Didn't they learn anything from the Argosy 22' rear door? Darol
The door should be up front. This is going to be another "fishtailer" due to the axel placement. Didn't they learn anything from the Argosy 22' rear door? Darol
Hi Darol. We were recently discussing this Argosy 22' issue here. An actual comparison would really be interesting. What info would we want from owners of a 22' rear door Argosy & this new FB Safari? I'd start with hitch-to-axle distances and weighing their tongues. The new FB Safari already has more up front weight with the queen -- no numbers on the mothership's website for this new model.
On further review... Okay, we'd want to figure the tongue weight as % of curb weight. GVWR would be good too. Maybe Patrick can give us those figures for the '08 23' FB Safari.
The door should be up front. This is going to be another "fishtailer" due to the axel placement. Didn't they learn anything from the Argosy 22' rear door? Darol
Please send me the link. I have never heard of the swaying problem related to the rear door trailer. Thanks...
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