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Jimandrod · 05-06-2008, 01:31 PM

Well I just spoke to the factory and it rolls off the line this afternoon. Tomorrow is the systems check then it's on it's way to New Mexico. There will be pictures posted next week! If I were any more excited I'd be pe... well, you get the picture!

Jim

Boondocker · 05-06-2008, 01:53 PM

WOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Fiamma · 05-06-2008, 04:58 PM

Oooh, EXCITING!!!!

Congratulations!!!!

Are you planning on bringing the cats with you on your travels?

Bambi_Bandit · 05-06-2008, 05:06 PM

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Our first trip will be to City of Rocks and Caballo Lake State Parks in southern New Mexico.

Then we're heading up to Utah for a few days at Dead Horse State Park.

In between we'll head up to the Jemez Mts and Jemez Falls GC (US Forest Svc) for a day or two.

It's gonna be fun! There's so many cool places to camp in the Southwest!

Maybe you know this since you live in NM, but there is NO DUMPSTATION in City of Rocks. Only the Park host has hookups.

Wife and I love City of Rocks. It would be great to boondock between the boulders with other Airstreamers. We camped in the RV pull thu last time, but next time I plan to tuck the Airstream in the boulders...

I envy you already - I love NM... nothing better than traveling in NM (where I don't have allergies) and toting a new Airstream...

InsideOut · 05-06-2008, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Bambi_Bandit

I envy you already - I love NM... nothing better than traveling in NM (where I don't have allergies) and toting a new Airstream...

I'd say..."nothing better than traveling in NM <snip> and toting a vintage (or new to me) Airstream..." <teeheehee>

Seriously, can't wait to see the "new toy"...now come down off that ceiling Jim!

Shari

overlander63 · 05-06-2008, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimandrod

If I were any more excited I'd be pe... well, you get the picture!

Jim

Don't do what you're hinting at in your new trailer, it could stain the floor, or one of y'all could slip and fall...

Jimandrod · 05-06-2008, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Gen Disarray

WOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Thanks Rodney! Have you made it to the Jemez yet?

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Originally Posted by Fiamma

Oooh, EXCITING!!!!

Congratulations!!!!

Are you planning on bringing the cats with you on your travels?

Yes it is exciting!

No. the little beasties are going to stay home for at least this summer. Our oldest one is almost 16 and his health isn't that great. Once he departs (which I'm not looking forward to it - he's a really sweet cat) we will be taking the other 2 on the road.

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Maybe you know this since you live in NM, but there is NO DUMPSTATION in City of Rocks. Only the Park host has hookups.

Wife and I love City of Rocks. It would be great to boondock between the boulders with other Airstreamers. We camped in the RV pull thu last time, but next time I plan to tuck the Airstream in the boulders...

I envy you already - I love NM... nothing better than traveling in NM (where I don't have allergies) and toting a new Airstream...

Yup - we're aware of the lack of a D/S at City of Rocks. That's why we planned it the way we did. We'll spend 2 nights at City of Rocks , then we're going to a full hook-up site at Caballo Lake for the following 4 nights.

We have a pull-through this time at City of Rocks so we have electircity for A/C. In the cooler weather we also plan to boondock in the rocks.

No allergies in NM?? The way it works here is that when people with allergies move here they no longer have their old ones and they develop a whole set of new ones.

No need to be envious - just come & move here! There's always room for a few more - particularly folks from Austin! (My violin teached is from Austin and she's really neat!)

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Originally Posted by InsideOut

I'd say..."nothing better than traveling in NM <snip> and toting a vintage (or new to me) Airstream..." <teeheehee>

Seriously, can't wait to see the "new toy"...now come down off that ceiling Jim!

Shari

Shari - LOL - I'm firmly up on that ceiling and I guess I'll be there at least through the summer! And yes.... I'm looking forward to having a vintage someday too!

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Don't do what you're hinting at in your new trailer, it could stain the floor, or one of y'all could slip and fall...

LOL - yup, it could happen!

overlander63 · 05-06-2008, 06:15 PM

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Shari - LOL - I'm firmly up on that ceiling and I guess I'll be there at least through the summer! And yes.... I'm looking forward to having a vintage someday too!

If you keep this one long enough, it will be vintage. It'll save you money in the long run, because you won't have to buy another one.

Boondocker · 05-07-2008, 09:04 AM

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Thanks Rodney! Have you made it to the Jemez yet?
Yes it is exciting!

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Not yet, I gave my last final yesterday (enjoying late coffee and setting around while it rains this morning) and I wont be out of town until Sat. I am seriously considering stopping off at Montezuma and the Pecos canyon on the way, so it may be mid to late next week before I hit the Jemez. Then again, if the mood hits me while I'm driving, I might be there Sunday.

centennialman · 05-07-2008, 02:46 PM

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! I'll bet you aren't sleeping

Jimandrod · 05-07-2008, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by centennialman

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! I'll bet you aren't sleeping

LOL - not as much as I'd like to!

It's supposed to start it's westward trek tomorrow.

JerryMcMunn · 05-07-2008, 05:25 PM

Congratulations!!!

Jimandrod · 05-14-2008, 07:09 PM

Well... it's here! It's still at the dealer's lot. I'll do a systems walk-through tomorrow and on Friday Rod and I will have our hitching and towing lesson and take it home. It's been two years since we decided that we were going with Airstream and now the dream has come true!!! Life is good!

CanyonCrazy · 05-14-2008, 10:27 PM

I'm sure that you are going to love it. We took delivery a couple of months ago and have 'camped out' beside the house just about every weekend. Work and family pressures derailed the spring break adventure, so we haven't had the opportunity to go anywhere yet. That will change this summer, as we have a couple of great trips planned.

Our walkthrough went fine, with only a couple minor things requiring attention, which I've already forgotten. The one big item, however, is that the factory forgot to connect the wires from the factory installed solar panels to the trailer electrical interface. In bright sunshine there were no charge amps showing on the solar charge controller. The tech checked it out, and made the connection on the day of the walkthrough. So, if you've opted for the solar charge package on your AS, make sure to have the dealer verify that it is operating.

The folks down at Holiday are outstanding, and really explained the operating procedures for all systems with great detail.

Good luck!!

Jimandrod · 05-16-2008, 06:45 AM

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.....The folks down at Holiday are outstanding, and really explained the operating procedures for all systems with great detail.

Good luck!!

Yes Mark, they sure are! They all have been great to work with.

We did the walk through yesterday and there were only a couple of minor things. We're going back down there this morning and Andrew will take us trough the towing. Then, we'll bring it home.

We also have some good trips planned for this summer. We may head up to the Jemez for a couple of days but the first "big" trip is City of Rocks SP in June.

We're looking forward to many years of fun experiences with it.

Jim & Susan · 05-16-2008, 07:53 AM

SO, did you forget to take the camera?

Jim

Jimandrod · 05-16-2008, 05:45 PM

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SO, did you forget to take the camera?

Jim

No... I remembered to bring it. We just haven't posted any yet.

Soon!

overlander63 · 05-16-2008, 05:50 PM

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No... I remembered to bring it. We just haven't posted any yet.

Soon!

Well?.... (tapping foot impatiently)

Jimandrod · 05-16-2008, 08:42 PM

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Well?.... (tapping foot impatiently)

Soon... real soon!

lsinclair · 05-16-2008, 09:57 PM

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I started an earlier thread about anxiously waiting and getting ready to order. Well, the check came in from my broker (selling off some stock while it's still worth something) and the financing has been approved. So... I signed the purchase order and gave the dealer a deposit and as of this afternoon our new 28 ft Safari SE is FINALLY & OFFICIALLY ON ORDER!!!!

Now the wait is REALLY gonna be killin' me!!! The next 4 to 6 weeks are going to be painful! Will I get any sleep tonight?? Probably not!

To recap:
28 ft Safari SE
Midnight sun
15K BTU HVAC upgrade
2nd ceiling exhaust fan
Solar inverter
23" TV with audio upgrade (and Sirius radio)
Outside speaker
+ a couple of other things that I can't remember right now.

Anyhow... we're ready!
Storage slide out

Congradulations on your new AS. Lots of adventures in the 4 Corners area are waiting for you. Enjoy every minute.

I noticed you ordered the optional wireless speaker. Do you have to plug into the external jack for wireless operation? I have this option also and was informed by AS to unplug the inline connection coming off the transmitter and plug it into the speaker external jack for wireless speaker operation. I'm skeptical and don't like that configuration as you can't close the overhead door with the jack plugged in.