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08-01-2002, 12:29 PM
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Rivet Master 

2012 31' Classic
Golden Valley
, Arizona
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 575
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Back from Yellowstone
Just got back from our first major trip with the Airstream since we got it from Mom and Dad a year ago. 7 state, 6 NP's, 1 NM and 4300 miles later. California to Yellowstone and back.
The Airstream pulled like a dream. I normally could just feel the weight. Crosswinds were hard to notice, headwinds kicked it out of overdrive but the A/S does not sit much higher than the Excursion so I don't know if I can attribute it to the trailer.
The only problem we had was just over the Wyoming border near Flaming Gorge. The road had gravel on it due to some repairs and another trailer passed. I looked at the front window and it had shattered. Not fun. We cleaned out as much glass as we could and continued on to Rock Springs. Of course this was Sunday. The only building place open was an Ace hardware. One option was putting plexiglass in but that would require a lot of work in the frame. The decision was to put in a piece of plywood so we could take care of it in Jackson on Monday.
In Jackson, the glass shops said they did not have the facility to cut tempered glass. One shop said that he could not replace it with anything else than tempered, not even plexiglass. I told him that this was a trailer and no one was inside of it when it was being towed. I convinced him to put in the plexiglass and it lasted the remainder of the trip.
I haven't persued it anymore since we just got back yesterday.
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08-02-2002, 10:02 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
1969 27' Overlander
, Michigan
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 119
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Our Rocky Moutain, Jackson Wo, Yellowstone trip is probably our favorite to date. We really have some wornderul national parks to enjoy!
Sorry to hear about your window. You'll notice few other brands have all that wonderful glass up front. I strongly recommend you get a cover for the front window, especially if you also have the the curved fixed glass windows on either side of the main window. The covers are about $400 from Airstream. They may be available elsewhere, I don't know.
Good luck
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08-02-2002, 10:32 PM
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Rivet Master 
1986 25' Sovereign
Southern Middle
, Tennessee
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 3,335
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Inland RV sells the solar ray rock guards on their site. Go to www.inlandrv.com.
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AIR #0078
'01 2500hd ext. cab, 8.1 litre gas, 5 sp. Allison auto
3.73 rear end
Mag-Hytec rear diff cover
Amsoil Dual by-pass oil filtration system
Amsoil synthetics all around
265 watt AM Solar, Inc. system
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09-19-2005, 09:42 AM
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3 Rivet Member 
2006 Safari SE
Los Alamitos
, California
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 136
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Hello all: First post here. Sherry and I, Robert, just purchased our first Airstream. On the 2006 Safari SE, are people saying here we should get a solid cover over the front window area? The order is backed up 3 months, so we will not be taking delivery until late December.
Thanks. Robert and Sherry
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09-19-2005, 10:38 AM
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Just an old timer...

2022 27' Globetrotter
Tipton
, Iowa
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 4,781
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Robert, the front window rock shield is a good investment. Many of them in place on trailers, mine included, are starred from hits that would have taken out the window. I had a '70 Safari that lost its original rock shield to a wind storm, and I just never bothered to replace it... until AFTER I lost a "D" window to a rock. Several hundred dollars for a new window later, I recognized it's value.
Roger
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AIR 2053 Current: 2022 Globetrotter 27FBQ
Airstreams Emeritus: 1953 Flying Cloud, 1957 Overlander, 1961 Bambi, 1970 Safari Special, 1978 Argosy Minuet, 1985 325 Moho, 1994 Limited 34' two-door, 1994 B190, 2004 Interstate T1N, 2020 GT 23 FBQ
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09-19-2005, 10:42 AM
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418
2007 25' Safari FB SE
1958 22' Flying Cloud
1974 29' Ambassador
Yucca Valley
, California
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: 1963 26' Overlander
Posts: 4,804
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OpenHigher
Hello all: First post here. Sherry and I, Robert, just purchased our first Airstream. On the 2006 Safari SE, are people saying here we should get a solid cover over the front window area? The order is backed up 3 months, so we will not be taking delivery until late December.
Thanks. Robert and Sherry
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Hello Robert and Sherri,
Welcome to the forums! And congratulations on your new trailer.
I am 99% sure that the brand new Safaris come with a solar grey Rock guard already attached from the factory. It is the kind that swings up and forms a nice sun shade when it is in it's open position.
About the only thing you can do to protect your new trailer further, is ordering the "segment protectors", basically another layer of aluminum that goes over the front curved segments to protect from rocks and debris that the truck's tires inevitably will kick up. These protectors are mounted on hinges, so they can be unclipped and swung out for cleaning behind. I am uncertain if those are standard on teh Safari SE, bes check with your dealer.
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09-19-2005, 11:05 AM
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3 Rivet Member 
2006 Safari SE
Los Alamitos
, California
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 136
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Thank you UWE:
I have a call into the dealer right now, but just a message phone. We purchased the unit at Travel Land. I notice you are close in Orange, California. We are in the Seal Beach area.
Glad to me you.
R and S.
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09-19-2005, 11:35 PM
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418
2007 25' Safari FB SE
1958 22' Flying Cloud
1974 29' Ambassador
Yucca Valley
, California
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: 1963 26' Overlander
Posts: 4,804
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Glad to meet you, too.
Let me know if you need any help once you get the trailer.
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09-20-2005, 06:01 AM
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Rivet Master 

2006 25' Safari FB SE
St. Cloud
, Minnesota
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 13,280
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2006 Safari 25' SE
Robert & Sherry -- I've had my new trailer just under two weeks now. Whether you are getting the FB or SS, if you have a panoramic front window (an option on the FB) you will have the solar rock guard installed from the factory. (see picture in my section at www.airforums.com/photos)
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09-21-2005, 01:51 AM
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USN/LAPD Retired
2005 25' Safari
North Las Vegas
, United States
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 850
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Rock Protection for your new Airstream
Hi Everyone :
Yes, my 2005 Safari has the solar smoked glass that is suppose to protect the front window and yes, the newer models come with rock shield protector panels.
By the way, if you haven't heard the alleged horror stories of Inland RV, you need to go to the airstream.com forum.
I use C&G Trailer Service in Bellflower, CA. Rod is SUPER ! Service is great, he's a wealth of knowledge and has been there for years, and there is no BS. I had some warrenty work done last week and there was NO surprises.
Anyway, that's my 2 cents worth.
R/
Safari-Rick
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2007 Dodge Ram Quadcab 6.7L Diesel w/jakebrake
"Better to have more then you need, then need more then you have because you don't have enough!"
AIR #: 8129
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09-21-2005, 05:25 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
1977 25' Caravanner
Jeffersonville
, Kentucky
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 490
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I have the kind that wrap around the side,and they look cool too !!!!! they look like sunglasses , I guess they do protect the glass also,,,,,
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09-21-2005, 08:04 AM
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Rivet Master 
2019 25' Flying Cloud
Airstream - Other
Airstream - Other
North Central Texas
, USA
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 1,003
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Safari-Rick
Hi Everyone :
...By the way, if you haven't heard the alleged horror stories of Inland RV, you need to go to the airstream.com forum.
R/
Safari-Rick
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Tried to find the stories, no luck, What's the 'buzz'?
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09-21-2005, 08:43 AM
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3 Rivet Member 
2006 Safari SE
Los Alamitos
, California
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 136
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Thank you all for the comments. Dealer in fact did say the rock guard was part of the package, and looks like "sunglasses" over the window itself.
Another OT matter but here goes: Did not order 600 watt inverter and think maybe I should have. A/S wants something like $700.00 in the original order sheet. Is this converter the same? How does it work exactly. Electronic novice, and about all I know is red is positive!
http://www.bestconverter.com/view_category.asp?cat=54
Note the price is under $300.00. Where does it plug into???
Thanks, Robert and Sherry
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09-21-2005, 10:38 AM
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3 Rivet Member 
2006 Safari SE
Los Alamitos
, California
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 136
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Safari-Rick:
We live just down the road from Bellflower, in Seal Beach, grew up there on Rose Street, and went to Paramount High. Anyway, wrote down Rod's name and C and G Trailor. Am sure I will get to know him.
Thanks so much.
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09-21-2005, 11:39 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 63
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Inverter
My dealer, Dave Tidmore at Roger Williams recommended that I not get the A/S 600 watt inverter also. He termed it an unnecessary expense. Don't remember the detailed explaination but I trust his judgement.
Your neighbor
Iver
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2005 PS Excursion Diesel, name: "Private Excursion"
2006 28' Safari SE, "General Revelation"
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