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85MH325 · 09-29-2003, 09:39 AM

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Originally posted by jcanavera
This is going to be an unusually long winter for me. We traded in the Safari this weekend for a to be built 04' Classic 30' Slide Out. After a trip to Branson my Safari will go to the dealer for resale. The Classic should come in around the end of November so we will be waiting for an early spring. Unlike Silvertwinkie I can't keep the trailer at home to play in so it will be buttoned up in my inside winter storage location while I dream of warmer days.....

Jack

Congrats, Jack! I knew when you said you had the 'classic' bug, that there'd be one on the horizon! Are you going to disclose the details to all of us who are envious?

Roger

Silvertwinkie · 09-29-2003, 01:23 PM

Jack....for you and Patty, you can leave the unit at my house anytime!

Looks like you and I may have sister units built along side each other on the line. My order went in first thing this AM eastern time.

Given the distance, I'll be using my Bambi a few more times then, as of early December, I may, depending on salt conditions, take the new one for a few non-driveway camping trips locally (within 50 miles).

I talked with Airstream today...busy, busy, busy. For all I care, they can take until January or Feb as long as the unit has the QC things ironed out!

Eric

**jcanavera** · 09-29-2003, 07:52 PM

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Originally posted by norbert
what a way to get out of winterizing the rig!!!

norby

Yea I just realized that today. Yahoo!

Jack

**jcanavera** · 09-29-2003, 08:05 PM

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Originally posted by 85MH325

Congrats, Jack! I knew when you said you had the 'classic' bug, that there'd be one on the horizon! Are you going to disclose the details to all of us who are envious?

Roger

Well it was long term but the advent of the new tow vehicle opened the doors for something bigger and heavier. I figured I best make this move while I'm still working and getting some income. Once into retirement I might not have been willing to pull the trigger.

Interesting tidbits procured from the Airstream rep at the rally, included his statement that the slide out unit is molded from fiberglass and is then clad in aluminum. The drive unit is a single screw type auger that is centered in the middle of the slide out.
Slide out units do not get the vinal floor entryway into the trailer since the stainless steel wheels under the slide out unit need to roll across carpeted areas.

Jack

**jcanavera** · 09-29-2003, 08:08 PM

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Originally posted by Silvertwinkie
I talked with Airstream today...busy, busy, busy. For all I care, they can take until January or Feb as long as the unit has the QC things ironed out!

Eric

I'll cross my fingers that delivery from Jackson Center to STL will take place on a clear dry day without giving the undercarriage a salt bath.

Jack

Silvertwinkie · 09-30-2003, 05:20 AM

Anyone know how they actually ship and deliver Airstreams? I'd think it would be a bit more difficult sending 2 or 3 of these to some dealership than a cars on a car carrier might be.

Eric

Pick · 09-30-2003, 06:20 AM

Eric, they are usually delivered by folks who specialize in RV transport. Most use a regular pickup truck. Hang around a Flying J for a few minutes, and you'll probably see a TT, or a Fiver being delivered "somewhere".

Silvertwinkie · 09-30-2003, 06:46 AM

It would be interesting to see a fiver.

Call me crazy, but that is one of the reasons I decided to buy near the factory so that the dealer could pick it up "locally" and I could pamper it on the way home.

Not to scare folks, but I have heard some real nasty in transit stories. On a positve note though, think of how many make it without issue.....I'm a bit excessive compulsive...whadda want from me?

Eric

Pick · 09-30-2003, 06:57 AM

Eric, the dealer may even let you go down and pick it up. They still want to "prep" it though.

**jcanavera** · 09-30-2003, 07:22 AM

I know mine was driven from Jackson Center to St. Louis.

Jack

markdoane · 09-30-2003, 03:28 PM

Agree with the Wisconsinites-October and November are the peak season. First camping trip me made was northern Minnesota, in a pick-up camper no less.
Here is a picture of spring-time in Minnesota.

overlander63 · 09-30-2003, 04:31 PM

Springtime in Minnesota
Agree with the Wisconsinites-October and November are the peak season. First camping trip me made was northern Minnesota, in a pick-up camper no less.
Here is a picture of spring-time in Minnesota.

markdoane has attached this image:

...GROAN....

Terry
(in Florida)

john hd · 09-30-2003, 05:18 PM

john

85MH325 · 09-30-2003, 06:14 PM

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Originally posted by Silvertwinkie
Anyone know how they actually ship and deliver Airstreams? I'd think it would be a bit more difficult sending 2 or 3 of these to some dealership than a cars on a car carrier might be.

Eric

Eric... here's the secret of how Airstreams are really delivered!

Roger

Fun-Lovin · 09-30-2003, 08:31 PM

Thoughts on end of camping season

What In north florida. It has just gotten cool enough to enjoy being outside more than 10 minutes without getting totally soaked by sweat. Its just starting camping season down here.