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05-17-2021, 05:18 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
2021 27' Globetrotter
Omaha
, Nebraska
Join Date: May 2021
Posts: 28
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Delivery Timing
Hi, everyone -
Husband and I ordered a new Airstream that’s supposed to be delivered in late September. We are in no rush to take delivery - if it comes then, great, and if not, we’re ok with that, too. Our sales person encouraged us to keep our September delivery date against the possibility of delays, but it would actually be better for us if the Airstream arrived early spring of 2022. We are curious how often delays arise. If you have ordered a new Airstream in the last year or two, would you share:
1. Date ordered
2. Number of delays
3. Actual delivery date
4. Anything else you’d like to share!
Thanks,
Margaret
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05-17-2021, 06:03 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
2021 27' Globetrotter
Daytona Beach
, Florida
Join Date: Jan 2021
Posts: 357
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Air0801
Hi, everyone -
Hey Margaret
1. Date ordered-------1-23-21 or close
2. Number of delays-------One, for 10 days
3. Actual delivery date-------5-19-2021
4. Anything else you’d like to share!-----Congrats
Thanks,
Margaret
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05-17-2021, 06:10 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
2021 27' Globetrotter
Omaha
, Nebraska
Join Date: May 2021
Posts: 28
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nitzo
Hey
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CONGRATULATIONS!!! Would love to see pics when you pick it up in two days!!!!!
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05-17-2021, 06:30 PM
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Rivet Master 
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Sag Harbor
, New York
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 17,523
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You may have already seen the many threads/posts about delivery days in the last year, but here are some search results that lead to quite a bit of recent info:
https://www.google.com/search?q=deli...=airforums.com
Good luck.
FYI
FWIW
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05-17-2021, 06:37 PM
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Moderator

2004 30' Classic Slideout
Fenton
, Missouri
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 10,476
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Be happy if you can get it by fall. You don't want your trailer being towed from Jackson Center on winter treated roads. When mine was ordered it was due for delivery in January. As it ended up I walked into my dealership the week before Thanksgiving and found a freshly delivered Classic Slide-Out that was the mirror image of what I had ordered. The only difference was the leather sofa. I called my wife and said would you have a problem getting a leather sofa?...of course not she said. At that point I walked into the office of the dealership's owner and said if I pony up the difference on the sofa, would you let me take the new one in your lot in exchange for the one I ordered for January. He said sure (I figured he would because at that time of year he's not selling much, and taking the one off the lot saves him interest on his floorplan loan).
I really agonized about that January delivery. So happy I decided to take that ride that pre Thanksgiving day.
Jack
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05-17-2021, 08:18 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
2021 27' Globetrotter
Omaha
, Nebraska
Join Date: May 2021
Posts: 28
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Originally Posted by OTRA15
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Thank you! I was hoping to gather concise information in one place about general Airstream production and delivery experience. It seems like delays are more likely to get a posting than a “everything went fine (mostly) and we’re super happy!” post, although those pop up, too.
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05-17-2021, 08:20 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
2021 27' Globetrotter
Omaha
, Nebraska
Join Date: May 2021
Posts: 28
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jcanavera
Be happy if you can get it by fall. You don't want your trailer being towed from Jackson Center on winter treated roads. When mine was ordered it was due for delivery in January. As it ended up I walked into my dealership the week before Thanksgiving and found a freshly delivered Classic Slide-Out that was the mirror image of what I had ordered. The only difference was the leather sofa. I called my wife and said would you have a problem getting a leather sofa?...of course not she said. At that point I walked into the office of the dealership's owner and said if I pony up the difference on the sofa, would you let me take the new one in your lot in exchange for the one I ordered for January. He said sure (I figured he would because at that time of year he's not selling much, and taking the one off the lot saves him interest on his floorplan loan).
I really agonized about that January delivery. So happy I decided to take that ride that pre Thanksgiving day.
Jack
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Excellent point. Thanks for sharing your experience!
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05-18-2021, 03:48 AM
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Rivet Master 
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Sag Harbor
, New York
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 17,523
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Air0801
Thank you! I was hoping to gather concise information in one place about general Airstream production and delivery experience.
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At the risk of raining on your parade, "corralling the stampeding herd" seldom works as planned here . . .  . . . despite the best intentions . . . which is why "data mining" from all those linked sources may be more productive, in my personal opinion.
Inefficient? Yes. Heard that one. [intended]
Good luck,
Peter
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05-18-2021, 04:08 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
2021 27' Globetrotter
Omaha
, Nebraska
Join Date: May 2021
Posts: 28
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OTRA15
At the risk of raining on your parade, "corralling the stampeding herd" seldom works as planned here . . .  . . . despite the best intentions . . . which is why "data mining" from all those linked sources may be more productive, in my personal opinion.
Inefficient? Yes. Heard that one. [intended]
Good luck,
Peter
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Thanks for your help! No corralling intended, simply a request for information that included not just delivery delays. I’d rather ask and get crickets than assume no one will answer and miss out on something I didn’t know or think of, like the response from @jaycanavera.
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05-18-2021, 04:16 AM
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Rivet Master 
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Sag Harbor
, New York
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 17,523
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05-18-2021, 06:36 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
2020 16' Caravel
PERRY
, UT
Join Date: Feb 2021
Posts: 48
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Delivery Timing
1. Date ordered - Late February 2021, delivery promised in May 2021
2. Number of delays - None yet
3. Actual delivery date - Not yet, but I am told it is on the road now
4. Anything else you’d like to share! - Hope you enjoy!
Not quite what you asked, but close. Hope it helps
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05-19-2021, 11:31 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
2021 27' Globetrotter
Omaha
, Nebraska
Join Date: May 2021
Posts: 28
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Quote:
Originally Posted by alligatorob
1. Date ordered - Late February 2021, delivery promised in May 2021
2. Number of delays - None yet
3. Actual delivery date - Not yet, but I am told it is on the road now
4. Anything else you’d like to share! - Hope you enjoy!
Not quite what you asked, but close. Hope it helps
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Thank you! That’s exactly what I was looking for. I’m so glad your ordering process went smoothly. Just in time for the summer season! Happy camping to you!
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05-23-2021, 12:27 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
2021 30RB Classic
NA
, Maryland
Join Date: Oct 2020
Posts: 84
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I’m curious what models are being delivered? We ordered a Classic 30 RBQ.
1. Date ordered: 10/2020
2. Number of delays: Not as of yet
3. Actual delivery date: Expected June ‘21
4. Anything else you’d like to share: We were told to expect it Aug ‘21
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09-02-2021, 10:23 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
2022 28' Flying Cloud
Currently Looking...
Winnipeg
, Manitoba
Join Date: Apr 2019
Posts: 46
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Hi. when did you actually get delivery after ordering in November 2020? and what did you get?
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09-29-2021, 08:20 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
2022 28' International
Amherstburg
, Ontario
Join Date: Jan 2021
Posts: 24
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Air0801
Hi, everyone -
Husband and I ordered a new Airstream that’s supposed to be delivered in late September. We are in no rush to take delivery - if it comes then, great, and if not, we’re ok with that, too. Our sales person encouraged us to keep our September delivery date against the possibility of delays, but it would actually be better for us if the Airstream arrived early spring of 2022. We are curious how often delays arise. If you have ordered a new Airstream in the last year or two, would you share:
1. Date ordered Feb. 17, 2021
2. Number of delays No official delays
3. Actual delivery date Still waiting
4. Anything else you’d like to share! Was told delivery was going to be in October when we ordered our International 28RB Twin, but was told today that Airstream is telling them that it won’t be delivered until spring 2022.
Thanks,
Margaret
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Did you end up getting your Airstream?
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10-19-2021, 10:25 PM
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New Member
2022 27' Flying Cloud
Woodridge
, Illinois
Join Date: Oct 2021
Posts: 2
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1. Date ordered - July 9 (Initial offline date of Sep 20)
2. Number of delays - 2 (10 days to Sep 30, then 5 days to Oct 5)
3. Actual delivery date - Oct 18
4. Anything else you’d like to share! - Believe we might be one of the first to get the desk option in our Flying Cloud 27 FB
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10-28-2021, 12:03 PM
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Retired Marine Tanker
2022 23' Flying Cloud
2016 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
Emerald Isle
, NC - North Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2020
Posts: 8
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Ordered Flying Cloud 23FB on 28 Apr 21. Was told to expect delivery between late Jan and Mar 2022.
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10-28-2021, 04:18 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
2022 25' Flying Cloud
Vashon Island
, Washington
Join Date: Oct 2021
Posts: 101
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1. Date ordered: 5/1/2021, offline date 10/4/21
2. Number of delays: After memo was released about slowing production the offline date was moved to 10/11/2021, then to 10/19/2021.
3. Actual delivery date: Unknown. Dealer does not know if it has entered production yet.
4. Anything else you'd like to share: This order is for a 2022 FC 25FBT.
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11-05-2021, 04:40 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
Westport
, Washington
Join Date: Sep 2021
Posts: 31
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Interesting thread for a different reason to me....ending cost of the unit.
We ordered yesterday a Classic 30RBT. Excited about it after we looked at the display model Pottery Barn which ended up be an ehhhh to us and then a 2020 Classic 30RBQ that was on consignment. Wife walked into that one and said yup. But we don't want the queen and she didn't like the darker colors. Happy wife...Happy life.
Salesman said maybe May delivery. Down payment is refundable.
He handed us a statement from Airstream which I'll summarize some:
Shipping cost goes up $300 or has gone up on 10/11/21
And then this paragraph....
"Effective immediately, 10/8/2021, Airstream will be reviewing prices four times a year until the supply chain pricing volatility subsides. As you know, we recently launched our new 2022 models and provided guidance of an additional 2.5% price increase on orders shipped after January 1, 2022. Today we are announcing two more price increases. On orders taken on or after October 11, 2021, that are shipped after April 1, 2022, but before July 11, 2022, there will be an additional 2.5% increase. The second price increase will be on any new order taken on or after October 11, 2021, but are produced on or after July 11, will have an additional 2.5% increase over January's guidance. Keep in mind July 11, 2022, is our projected model year changeover date."
Soooo the longer the delay the more the cost. Some of this is very understandable as I'm sure their material cost have risen. It would be to their benefit and especially ours if they could get their ballpark timing better so a person could figure their actual cost a bit better.
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11-05-2021, 05:35 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
2021 27' Globetrotter
Daytona Beach
, Florida
Join Date: Jan 2021
Posts: 357
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I was at a dealership today and there seems to be quite a few on the lot. Are ya'll seeing this all around the country?
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