Hi all. First time posting a thread here. I have been doing a lot of research on here and it has been great!
We have decided on the Touring 18.58-1. We love the storage and the club lounge. We have 3 kids (7,5 & 3).
I am considering the following options -
TV antennae
TV bracket & 22" TV
Ext 12V point
Fusion stereo
Coast Coast panel
Ext shower
Hot water service
additional 82L tank
additional 9kg gas bottle
gas ext bayonet
150W solar panel & reg
2nd battery provision only
washing machine
underslung springs to raise approx 100mm
extended draw bar (300mm)
I have however the following hesitations -
Outback Model?
I don't plan to take the van to any remote areas. I guess mostly it will probably be caravan parks. Although I do like the idea of free camping on a beach or along a river. It is a $4800 upgrade. Is it worth it?
Hot Water Service?
It is a $1300 option. Seems quite expensive. I have seen a $200 HWS on ebay for $200. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/381464860301?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Has anyone installed or used a portable system? Or would it be impracticable?
Extended Draw Bar?
I have access to a block of land in Dromana which has considerable fall and has an extreme angle from the road access onto the block, so I thought the extended bar may assist here? Or will this have an opposite effect and make it more difficult?
TV 22"?
$619 Seems expensive for a TV. I can spend much less from JB but the salesman said that Jayco option TV best suits the Caravan antennae set up and that I may not have the best quality trying to fit a normal TV. Not sure about this?
Underslung springs?
Does this affect the way the van handles? Is it a safe option?
And finally, What would be the expected discount level on a new van with all the options listed above? 5%? 10%
Thanks in advance for any advice or thoughts given!
We have decided on the Touring 18.58-1. We love the storage and the club lounge. We have 3 kids (7,5 & 3).
I am considering the following options -
TV antennae
TV bracket & 22" TV
Ext 12V point
Fusion stereo
Coast Coast panel
Ext shower
Hot water service
additional 82L tank
additional 9kg gas bottle
gas ext bayonet
150W solar panel & reg
2nd battery provision only
washing machine
underslung springs to raise approx 100mm
extended draw bar (300mm)
I have however the following hesitations -
Outback Model?
I don't plan to take the van to any remote areas. I guess mostly it will probably be caravan parks. Although I do like the idea of free camping on a beach or along a river. It is a $4800 upgrade. Is it worth it?
Hot Water Service?
It is a $1300 option. Seems quite expensive. I have seen a $200 HWS on ebay for $200. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/381464860301?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Has anyone installed or used a portable system? Or would it be impracticable?
Extended Draw Bar?
I have access to a block of land in Dromana which has considerable fall and has an extreme angle from the road access onto the block, so I thought the extended bar may assist here? Or will this have an opposite effect and make it more difficult?
TV 22"?
$619 Seems expensive for a TV. I can spend much less from JB but the salesman said that Jayco option TV best suits the Caravan antennae set up and that I may not have the best quality trying to fit a normal TV. Not sure about this?
Underslung springs?
Does this affect the way the van handles? Is it a safe option?
And finally, What would be the expected discount level on a new van with all the options listed above? 5%? 10%
Thanks in advance for any advice or thoughts given!