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AIRSTREAM SAFARI SPORT
17
"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
17'
model
(actual
length
16'8"):
The
floorplan
for
the
17'
model
is
shown
below"
Some
of
the
Safari
Sport's
features
(Airstream
information):
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Exterior
length
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16'8"'
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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
17'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
22'
version
of
the
Airstream
Safari
Sport
-
you
can
see
a
review
of
this
here
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AIRSTREAM SAFARI SPORT
17
"towing
the
Safari
is
a
dream"
Base
MSRP
from
around
$30K
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"The
perfect
first
Airstream
for
those
new
to
Airstreaming
..."
What
do
you
think?
-
add
your
comment
here
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Readers'
comments:
(Latest
first)
traveler
:
I bought a 2yr old Casita and sold it 2 yrs later for the same price. I added new tires and many miles.
I'm again in the market for a small trailer and thought the Air Stream would be a nice upgrade. It's nice all around but the price is ridiculous. The Casita is a much better buy so that's where I'll head.
Big Lew
:
I have to agree with Mr. Beach. I do love the airstreams, but they are overpriced. Very similar to a Harley Davidson where as the name has more to do with it selling than the actual workmanship.
To say that the airstream has more value because it is more difficult to make just doesn't make any sense whatsoever. If we took the Casita and put rivet after rivet in it, does that make it better just because it took so long? Or, would you be concerned with the fact that it might have a better chance at leaking?
Again, I really like the Airstream, but there are so many other options today like the Egg, Casita, Lil Snoozy, Park Liner etc. They are so easy to tow and mind you, most have the same shape as the airstream. BTW....the fiberglass eggs have just as much resale as the airstreams! I can show you 30 foot airstreams that are selling for 1200-3000.00 and no one wants them simply because of the size of the vehicle that is needed to tow them and the gas that goes along with that. I would not say all people are looking to save money, but I think saying most people today are looking to save money will stand in line for the fiberglass campers. In this case, size does matter!
Robert
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Like all Airtreams, this unit is way, way overpriced! You can find comparable brands and models that might not look as 'space-age' but with the same features and comfort for a much more respectable price.
Bob
:
Saw one of these in a campground this summer. Nice! I like the lightness of it, and it sure stands out. Owners were very happy with it. Cost less than others with the same quality. They let me see the interior...cool!
Brutus
:
My masters just bought a used Safari Sport 17 in March 2010, and they absolutely love it! It's easily towable by their V6 Jeep, and looks stunning. It's a purebred, you know. The Safari Sport is Airstream's 'more European' model. The Italian stove and sink in the kitchen are functional and beautiful; the interior - aluminum, gray upholtery, and light coloured wood - is sleek and modern, and the L-shaped lounge in place of the American dinette is cozy. Needless to say, I'm not allowed on the couch if I have rolled around in the mud! After having shopped around and seen a lot of small trailers with ugly interiors - even a dog finds the 'country kitchen' look unappealing - my masters do not regret for a moment buying it. It's a cool toy, for sure, and a design icon to boot! Sure, it gets a lot of attention, especially up here in Ontario where they are as rare as a Norwegian Lundehund. Mr. Beach (see below) will save money not buying this trailer, but when my masters are ready to upgrade to another Airstream they know that the Safari Sport will fetch a great resale price. Two paws up!
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