Hi all, I am new to this forum finding all the threads fantastic for advice. We are currently looking at buying a jayco 16.49 - 4 model. We went to jayco Geelong last week just to have a look at the different vans. While I really like all the features of the off-road models I found them an effort to step up into due to the height; has anyone else found this an issue?
16' Series Does anyone else find the off-road models too high
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I love the height of the outbacks. I am 6' 3" (192cm) so is perfect for me. My wife loves it to even though she is a little bit smaller than me.
BJ.
BJ.
We have an extra step to step onto as well but I have found on a slopey ground (where the ground is lower at the back of the van, where the door is) that even with that extra step at times it can still be a bit high and I am 5'6 . But not enough to not like the van 
If I can talk hubby into brand new instead of second hand, I will seriously look at the off-road and then buy a step, do the kids handle the height alright?
:welcomeHeidi at . We have the 16.49 sport OB and I have a severe case of ducks disease :minion_duck: and while it is a bit of a high step, so far, it hasn't been much of an issue. But we are looking at buying a Fiamma Security Handle, it will hopefully add a little more security to the van and provide a handle for a bit of a safer step down.
Mrs W.
Heidi at . We have the 16.49 sport OB and I have a severe case of ducks disease :minion_duck: and while it is a bit of a high step, so far, it hasn't been much of an issue. But we are looking at buying a Fiamma Security Handle, it will hopefully add a little more security to the van and provide a handle for a bit of a safer step down.Mrs W.
Hi Heidi at,
I am going to agree with your original comment.. To me they are high !!
I am not sure what features you liked about the outback over the road model.. however if it is a little extra clearance your looking for, however do not need the height of the Outback, there is another option.
I wanted the extra height, however did not need the height of the outback, so I paid the $250 and had the axles under-slung at the factory during the build. This lifted the overall height by about 100mm. This also gave me the outback A frame, mudflaps and a step.
I am very happy with the travel height now, and the first step up into the van.
Food for thought!
I am going to agree with your original comment.. To me they are high !!
I am not sure what features you liked about the outback over the road model.. however if it is a little extra clearance your looking for, however do not need the height of the Outback, there is another option.
I wanted the extra height, however did not need the height of the outback, so I paid the $250 and had the axles under-slung at the factory during the build. This lifted the overall height by about 100mm. This also gave me the outback A frame, mudflaps and a step.
I am very happy with the travel height now, and the first step up into the van.
Food for thought!
l have recently under slung our 16.49.1 and built a step for it.
Basically a plywood box with a hinged and carpeted lid. This way I get a step as well as some storage. I keep packers, pegs, hammer etc in there as well as things we use frequently while camped like mozzie coils.
I have a tray back ute so it is easily carried, could just go on the van floor though.
Not the greatest pic but you can see the step between the pram and chairs.
Cheers
Adam
Basically a plywood box with a hinged and carpeted lid. This way I get a step as well as some storage. I keep packers, pegs, hammer etc in there as well as things we use frequently while camped like mozzie coils.
I have a tray back ute so it is easily carried, could just go on the van floor though.
Not the greatest pic but you can see the step between the pram and chairs.
Cheers
Adam
I made exactly the same but we keep our thongs/shoes in ours.
Also made it so it fits snug in the door well for travel!
Don't really have a problem but you can probably get a dual step fitted at the factory as our old Swan had one of these. One issue though is when we fit the skirt for the annex then you cant use the step so in due course will make a box to use.
I was going to go the dual step but it will hang low so sort of defeated the reason I got our OB under slung so I use the a remove able step as we'll .
