I just called our dealer to ask what color our awning was on our new 2007 23' Safari SE. It is gray.
Has the Safari always had the gray awning? I am really happy that I did not buy a blue awning mat. I have already bought the Lafuma that is blue, because the Classic we just sold had a blue awning.
We are going to pick up our "Hut" Friday, Lucky for us, Ohio is getting a break with the weather.
Kind of suprised about the gray. I am new to Airstreams and thought the awnings were blue, but the dealer said only on the Classics.
Airstream has settled on gray as the standard for Safari.. The Classic Limiteds get a navy blue solid fabric...
ZipDee has color booklet with over 100 fabric choices, including solids, stripes and a trmendous selection of Sunbrella fabric choices... If gray gets tiring, or you want to add some additional Zip, contact them for links to fabric selection, and they can furnish replacement fabric which could be installed locally...
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Thanks! I doubt if I will be changing the awnings for some time, so the gray will be fine. I am looking forward to seeing it. Is the gray something new to the Safari, or have they always had grey?
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Best of luck with your new baby! Be sure to look all through the postings for advice and don't be afraid to ask questions. Also, post some pictures when you take them and we all know you will be taking many.
On the subject of awnings, consider the upgrade to the roadside and rear as well for summer cooling if you can afford them - they really keep help the trailer cooler.
Good Luck!
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Would like your opinion: Would be Gray be the best color for ours?
Was factory installed Carefree of Colorado awning and has blue and white stripes. Ed
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I actually really like the idea of the tie-dye awning... sure would help one find their streamer at a rally like international....
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Look at the Colors!!!! Are there cobwebs on my Face? I wonder if the Partridge Family bus is still available? What a head turner that would be! Plenty of room for beds,stove,fridge,shower/bath and other amenities. Then again Bonaduche would probably show up and want handouts. Ha!
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"My tire was thumping, I thought it was flat. When I looked at the tire, I noticed your CAT!" Burma Shave
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2008 27' Safari FB SE
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2 air is right - if you dont like the standard JC issue grey, you can request the factory install custom sunbrella fabric on the zip-dee awnings for a one-time $250 custome charge (that applied to all 3 of our awnings on 2007 - curb, street, and rear side). We had purchased awning and chairs from Zip Dee in "Ombre" which is a sort of south of the border striped look for our 68' Overlander and wanted the same pattern on the new trailer.
Had to match the chairs! My wife also found a company online that will make a picnic or patio table-cloth out of any sunbrella fabric you chose - easy to hose off when the kids are done with the hot dog kethcup festival.
you can request the factory install custom sunbrella fabric on the zip-dee awnings for a one-time $250 custome charge (that applied to all 3 of our awnings on 2007 - curb, street, and rear side)...
hi ya valhalla2go!
good to read someone ordering unique touches...
considering how much the awnings accent the unit, thats a fair price...
everyone will want to know about your 'special edition' model.
when are you expecting delivery?
don't forget to post some pics so we can see the stylin' shades!
cheers
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Then again Bonaduche would probably show up and want handouts. Ha!
Or an organic brownie
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