17' Series 17.56-2OB help needed

[james saunders]

Hello im new to this but here we go.In august me and my wife ordered a 17.56 and was told it would be ready for pick up late November.But this week I had a phone call and found out that haven't even started yet.So it turn out mid December now which means two days late into my 7 weeks off.Not happy, but this is where my questions come.They tell me I can make changers still for another week before they start.So wondering if I should change the coupling to the shockproof swivel type?also should I get another external table fitted.They say the tow length is 6864 mm is that including the rear bar ?my shed is 7200mm so im thinking about getting the 300mm extended a-frame which should just fit by mm`s.Other extra`s are big fridge,roof air,external shower,external fold down table fixed bunks with draws under it, shelves in robe,privacy screens,plus show special extras. thanks for the help

 

[Bluey]

Hello im new to this but here we go.In august me and my wife ordered a 17.56 and was told it would be ready for pick up late November.But this week I had a phone call and found out that haven't even started yet.So it turn out mid December now which means two days late into my 7 weeks off.Not happy, but this is where my questions come.They tell me I can make changers still for another week before they start.So wondering if I should change the coupling to the shockproof swivel type?also should I get another external table fitted.They say the tow length is 6864 mm is that including the rear bar ?my shed is 7200mm so im thinking about getting the 300mm extended a-frame which should just fit by mm`s.Other extra`s are big fridge,roof air,external shower,external fold down table fixed bunks with draws under it, shelves in robe,privacy screens,plus show special extras. thanks for the help

:welcome: james im sure u will get a lot of answers here re the coupling how much off roading are u doing and how rough are u going only u can answer that id say get a standard one many of them to pick from later if u need it external table is great id get an outside tv point put tv on the table its very good and for quick stops when u don't get everything out its handy anyway ,extended draw bar is also good they tow very well plenty of room to open back of car and u mite get a box on front later , its should come with the biggest fridge that can fit in it , it should have roof air too ours is the trauma seems ok , fixed bunks may be good for extra storage we didn't get it , shelves in robe u could do that either fix them where u want them or make them adjustable up or down to fit different things , id get the screens only if there the really dark ones a bit thicker some are thin , fridge fan is good too helps to keep it cool , ESC for safety of u and family , where are u in vic geelong have good screens , a lot too think about in a week , external shower ????? theres a tap to wash feet good luck im sure u will get heaps more answers

 

[mfexpanda]

I'd get everything you want now as long as it fits in your shed .

And welcome

 

[james saunders]

Thanks for the help,looks like I'll get the out side tv point and the extended a frame.whats the best way to protect the front of the van ? Stone guard or any ideas

 

[relgate]

Thanks for the help,looks like I'll get the out side tv point and the extended a frame.whats the best way to protect the front of the van ? Stone guard or any ideas

Have a look at the stone stomper. It is very popular

 

[james saunders]

Do you think they are needed for on road use only ? I had a jayco eagle before and the front ended up covered in tar? Just trying to look after this one

 

[relgate]

The van will have the protection zone on the front. Did the eagle have that? Ive never had a problem with tar. Others may have a different experience?

 

[james saunders]

How long are people waiting for there new vans to be built? Jayco told me 5 months but now a month out they havn`t even started it and it will be three weeks late!

 

[Bonners]

Hi james, we have a stonestomper, use it all the time for that reason keeps tar off front. Didnt get external TV point wish i did now- Does anyone kmow if it is easy to retro fit?

 

[james saunders]

Thanks I'll look into them

 

[Smirke]

How long are people waiting for there new vans to be built? Jayco told me 5 months but now a month out they havn`t even started it and it will be three weeks late!

ours is apparently finished on 19/11, and they havens started it yet. Apparently it only takes them 3 or 4 days to build one, or so I'm told.

 

[Bellbirdweb]

How long are people waiting for there new vans to be built? Jayco told me 5 months but now a month out they havn`t even started it and it will be three weeks late!

We ordered ours in January and picked it up in May this year, so 5 months sounds about right

 

[dagree]

How long are people waiting for there new vans to be built? Jayco told me 5 months but now a month out they havn`t even started it and it will be three weeks late!

@james saunders I think it also depends on the planned runs for certain models!

 

[Bluey]

How long are people waiting for there new vans to be built? Jayco told me 5 months but now a month out they havn`t even started it and it will be three weeks late!

there vans might be good but there act isn't

 

[Crusty181]

The 20.63.1 is only on the line for 3 days apparently. That wouldnt include the chassis and all the off line pre fab stuff like the kitchen, fabric/canvas work etc

 

[james saunders]

Crusty181
3 days seems a little quick
We made some changes to the van,extended aframe,fixed bunks with draws underneath and cupboard fitted out with shelves

 

[Bmhdg76]

They make them in a day in the states.
Only something like 5 days for the massive Winnabago's.

BJ

 

[Crusty181]

Crusty181
3 days seems a little quick
We made some changes to the van,extended aframe,fixed bunks with draws underneath and cupboard fitted out with shelves

The 3 days doesnt include the off line work like chassis, cabinets, cushions, tent sections etc etc. Its line assembly. I wanted to do the factory tour during a production run of my model of van ..... and 3 days was the quoted time on the assembly line. Quick !!!!

Jayco do production runs for a particular model. Your chosen models scheduled production may be next week or in 3 months i suppose. You can be luckyor sh$t out of luck when it comes to schedules runs and delivery times.

 

[davemc]

The 3 days doesnt include the off line work like chassis, cabinets, cushions, tent sections etc etc. Its line assembly. I wanted to do the factory tour during a production run of my model of van ..... and 3 days was the quoted time on the assembly line. Quick !!!!

Jayco do production runs for a particular model. Your chosen models scheduled production may be next week or in 3 months i suppose. You can be luckyor sh$t out of luck when it comes to schedules runs and delivery times.

We booked our tour when the van was supposed to be made.. Then it was late

 

[jeff]

We bought ours off the lot, next day delivery