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Jimandrod · 03-27-2008, 07:30 PM

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

Sugarfoot · 03-27-2008, 07:35 PM

Nope, I wouldn't be sleeping either. Congratulations, your OFFICIAL!

BTW, nice interior choice, I like the Midnight Sun color scheme.

Jim & Susan · 03-27-2008, 07:46 PM

Steady on, ol' man. It'll come about.

And you're gonna LOVE that Sirius radio in the 'Stream.

Jim

vswingfield · 03-27-2008, 07:49 PM

Good for you!

Jaxon · 03-27-2008, 08:56 PM

Nope, no sleepin' for y'all... lot's of daytime dreaming, though... how I remember those days just like it was yesterday...

or the day before...

Congrats on your new 'Stream. Sounds like a 'beaut.

Jimandrod · 03-27-2008, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaxon

Nope, no sleepin' for y'all... lot's of daytime dreaming, though... how I remember those days just like it was yesterday...

or the day before...

Congrats on your new 'Stream. Sounds like a 'beaut.

Yup - lots of night time hours staring at the ceiling and daytime hours on any website related to 'streams!

centennialman · 03-28-2008, 07:36 AM

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! You made it

So much fun ahead

**moosetags** · 03-28-2008, 07:58 AM

Congrats on the new Airstream in process. Be sure to keep us posted on its progress.

By the way, what is the "storage slide out" option that you listed. I'm not familiar with that.

Brian

Jimandrod · 03-28-2008, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by moosetags

Congrats on the new Airstream in process. Be sure to keep us posted on its progress.

By the way, what is the "storage slide out" option that you listed. I'm not familiar with that.

Brian

On the 28" Safari, the queen bed is centered in the rear of the trailer. Instead of an exterior flip down access door leading to a small storage compartment that is under the bed, there is a slide out for storage. It's supposed to offer more storage and easier access. Now, I haven't actually seen it, but that's how it was explained to me. I'll post some pictures of it.

2airishuman · 03-28-2008, 01:17 PM

the "slide out" is a typical rv slide tray mounted INSIDE the normal under bed rear storage compartment...

that compartment under a rear queen is sometimes called the trunk...

the slide tray takes up space and adds weight, and REDUCES the available storage space significantly...

you really have to see it in a unit to understand this and how it's a poor solution to a non existent problem...

i measured the tray bits inside a unit, but don't have the data at hand, it reduces storage height about 4-5 inches...

so any tubs or containers or STUFF stored back there will need to be SHORTER that if no tray is used....

and using the curves side/corner spaces becomes tricker too, because of the slide tracks...

while the back door height is only about 11-12 inches the space is taller than the door...

so 'stacking stuff is possible WITHOUT a tray. also the roller bearing sides and support take up useable space.

the slide does make getting to stuff in the back reaches a little easier, but not much.

besides the way-back stuff is best accessed from inside and lifting the bed.

cheers
2air'

henw · 03-28-2008, 03:02 PM

Sleep now while you can. Pretty soon you'll realize that you don't own an AS, it owns you. And, they can be demanding.
Remember Steven Spielberg's " Christine."
Tom

Jimandrod · 03-28-2008, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 2airishuman

... and REDUCES the available storage space significantly...

you really have to see it in a unit to understand this and how it's a poor solution to a non existent problem...

i measured the tray bits inside a unit, but don't have the data at hand, it reduces storage height about 4-5 inches...

cheers
2air'

hmmmm... I guess my first question would be an obvious one... why do they even offer it?

If it reduces storage, then I don't think I want it.

2air, do you know if there are any pics of it anywhere? I wouldn't be too concerned about losing some height if there was added depth - but - if all they are doing is adding a roller pan and the trunk size is the same with or without - then I don't want it!

I think I might want to call my dealer and ask some questions.

Thanks 2air - I appreciate the information.

Airhog1 · 03-28-2008, 03:43 PM

I agree with 2air'...I only ordered one of these units for stock and that was over 1 year ago and I have not ordered another one sinc, simply because it takes up space in my opinion.

For what it's worth...

G

Jimandrod · 03-28-2008, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Airhog1

I agree with 2air'...I only ordered one of these units for stock and that was over 1 year ago and I have not ordered another one sinc, simply because it takes up space in my opinion.

For what it's worth...

G

Well - it is worth a lot. I agree with both of you. I just got off the phone with my dealer and we're going to amend the order to pull it out.

I don't have any problem bending and reaching so I really don't need it. Besides - it will save me a few hundred dollars and some added weight.

Thanks for the info
Jim

Caryl · 03-28-2008, 04:42 PM

Jim

Great news. I am so happy for you. I love your accessory package. What's a "slideout storage compartment?" Is there a picture somewhere of that?

BTW--my Featherweight arrived Friday. I adore it.

Caryl

Jimandrod · 03-28-2008, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Caryl

Jim

Great news. I am so happy for you. I love your accessory package. What's a "slideout storage compartment?" Is there a picture somewhere of that?

BTW--my Featherweight arrived Friday. I adore it.

Caryl

Caryl
The slide out is a sliding tray that's in the "trunk" It pulls out for easier access to things in storage - however - I think we're going to change the order and not get it. I guess it eats up a lot of storage space.

Glad you like your F/W. They really are a cute little machine and perfect for an Airstream.
Jim

2airishuman · 03-28-2008, 07:24 PM

the attached photo from a dealer site....

is the under bed 'garage' in a classic, which is basically the same in a safari rear queen.

now IMAGINE a set of 3 inch high roller bearing runners mounted and a tray on top of them...

it's not that it takes up lots of space, but storage space is tight in these things anyway.

the issue is it make the space MORE shallow and the corner nooks harder to use, i'd estimate 20-25% is lost to the slide/tray.

i use some rubbermaid tubs back there that JUST clear the door.

once inside they drop 2-3 inches so a folding table slides in on top of them...

with the tray i could not use these tubs (it blocks the door a little) and would loose the drop down space too.

also note the CARPET extends into and UNDER the storage so any dirty WET stuff is placed on carpet, which can wick into the room...

i hope you specified NO CARPET anywhere, or you'll deal with this issue too..

cheers
2air'

ROBERT CROSS · 03-29-2008, 08:05 AM

Congrats, now it's official

NOTHIN LIKE STREAM-DREAMS

sorry guy's I like my slide, teho

Jimandrod · 03-30-2008, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 2airishuman

the attached photo from a dealer site....

is the under bed 'garage' in a classic, which is basically the same in a safari rear queen.

the issue is it make the space MORE shallow and the corner nooks harder to use, i'd estimate 20-25% is lost to the slide/tray.

also note the CARPET extends into and UNDER the storage so any dirty WET stuff is placed on carpet, which can wick into the room...

i hope you specified NO CARPET anywhere, or you'll deal with this issue too..

cheers
2air'

Thanks 2air - this really helps. Is the sliding drawer separate from the trunk? It looks like it is in the picture. If it is then it's not too bad. It can be a nice spot for hoses and keep them seperate from other stuff. I think I'm more concerned now about carpet and wicking.

2airishuman · 03-30-2008, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimandrod

Thanks 2air - this really helps. Is the sliding drawer separate from the trunk? It looks like it is in the picture...

no, that lower sliding 'wet drawer' is on the classics only.

ignore the lower drawer.

the safari queen has the rectangular upper door area, and the rollers/slide tray are INSIDE that upper section.

that's why the slide reduces/shortens that space by several inches.

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Originally Posted by Jimandrod

...I think I'm more concerned now about carpet and wicking.

yep, carpet in the storage areas is dumb.

IF you are getting a unit with carpet in the bedroom area that's a negative imo.

the way a/s are assembled is such that whatever flooring you order is put in first, then the entire interior goes on top of it.

the under bed garage/exterior storage flooring in my is vinyl, only because i paid EXTRA to NOT have any bedroom carpet...

throw/area rugs are easier to use/clean and replace.

cheers
2air'