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AIRSTREAM SAFARI SPORT
22
"towing
the
Safari
is
a
dream"
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Airstream
say:
"The
Safari's
silver
curves
make
a
lovely
reflective
surface
for
moonlight,
but
they're
not
just
for
looks:
the
aerodynamically-shaped
exterior
design
lowers
wind
resistance
—requiring
less
horsepower
and
approximately
20%
less
fuel
than
conventional
box
trailers.
Monocoque
construction,
ultralight
materials,
and
a
low
center
of
gravity
make
towing
the
Safari
a
dream."
The
picture
below
shows
the
22'
model
(actual
length
21'8"):
The
floorplan
for
the
22'
model
is
shown
below"
Some
of
the
Safari
Sport's
features
(Airstream
information):
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Exterior
length
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21'8"'
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Exterior
height
with
A/C
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8'11"'
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Interior
head
room
about
6'5"
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Water
tank
20
gals,
black
tank
18
gals,
gray
tank
20
gals.
The
pictures
below
show
the
22's
interior.
All
walls
have
residential-type
2.5"
fiberglass
batten
insulation,
which
keeps
the
interior
cool
in
the
summer,
warm
in
the
winter,
and
quiet
all
year
around.
The
unit
completely
insulated,
including
the
floor
and
holding
tanks.
You
can
choose
from
4
interior
decor
schemes
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Stratus,
Kiwi,
Oatmeal,
Sharksfin
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the
pictures
we
show
are
Sharksfin.
Airstream
say
"The
Safari
Sport
has
been
configured
from
the
ground
up
to
be
easy
to
use.
Safari
Sport
offers
a
truly
lightweight
and
premium
compact
travel
trailer
experience
—
the
perfect
first
Airstream
for
those
new
to
Airstreaming,
and
an
excellent
choice
for
those
new
to
the
RV
lifestyle
altogether."
-
give
your
opinion
below
There
is
also
a
17'
version
of
the
Airstream
Safari
Sport
-
you
can
see
a
review
of
this
here
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AIRSTREAM SAFARI SPORT
22
"towing
the
Safari
is
a
dream"
Base
MSRP
from
around
$35K
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"A
truly
lightweight
and
compact
travel
trailer
experience"
What
do
you
think?
-
add
your
comment
here
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Readers'
comments:
(Latest
first)
Urbanologist
:
Just acquired a 2008 Safari (Thor Foreclosure) at a great price. Those that want a lower price point are seeking the wrong thing: LOWER QUALITY! You do, ultimately, get what you pay for. Aircraft quality construction and quality "craftspersonship" is not cheap. You need to shake the Walmart and Costco mentality to appreciate an Airstream. Yes, they are expensive bought new. However, these are legacy RV's; they can literally be passed down to your heirs. Secondly, they can be bought used. They still won't be cheap: they hold there value. Look and compare any RV to Airstream unit. Unfortunately, some people over extend themselves for a Airstream (that's how I got mine), or have been down-sized. These units get sold to raise needed cash. Unfortunately, their loss is your potential gain. Bottom line, Bentley's and BMW 7 Series are not Lincoln's or Corvette's Chevrolets. Go to the 2012 Alumapalooza held at the Airstream factory next May/June and see for yourself. Almost 70% of EVERY Airstream ever made is somewhere in the World! No other RV can make that statement. Period. Once you've owned one, you'll NEVER regret it. Just don't buy more than you can really afford -- you'll hate to see it leaving.
Terry
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Responding to Robbies question about a tow vehicle for a 22 ft Sport. We tow a 2010 Sport with a 2011 toyota Sienna and find it to be an excellent tow vehicle. The 6 speed tranny is great. I can lock out 6th and tow in 5th with very rare downshifts to 4th. We get 17 to 19 MPG (canadiangallons..reduce by 20% for US gallons). The van is economical to drive solo as well.
We chose the sport model as I thought it would be at the upper end of the Sienna's towing ability but I am now preparsd to move up by 1000 to 1500 pounds so will probably sell the Sport and get a larger Airstream. Anyone interested in buying my Sport can contact me at sallynterryaz@aol.com
Robbie
:
We love the 22' sport, compact & modern, very well laid out...we want one. One question: what is most compact efficient vehicle for pulling 22' sport?? We don't want a monster truck or SUV, can anyone recommend a towing vehicle?
Nett
:
Really like the 22 sport, good compromise for us for downsizing from larger wider airstream. Only one apparent problem, the dinette table doesn't fold down flush with the seats to make bed and you can feel the 1/2 inch gap through the cushions.
Gary M. (Simi Valley, Ca.)
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We bought a Safari 27 FB LE SE, in 2006. We have put over 16K miles on it including our last summer trip to Quebec Canada. We have lived in it for up to 2 months at a time. It's always cozy and comfortable, and just enough room for the wife and I. It has been very mechanically sound and tows behind our Avalanche like nothing is there.
Check out our model the FB27. We love it, and fits us perfectly.
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you
think?
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comment
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