Newbie joined Moving from OB Hawk to Ex 14.44.4

[matt]

Hi all, Matt here from Brisvegas. Moving up from a 2009 OB Hawk to a Expanda 14.44.4 with a few extra options. Looking forward to delivery some time in October. Impressed with the thread and wealth of info. Keen to here about those who have underslung onroads.

I am getting conflicting feedback through Jayco, is it 2 inches or 4 inches? If any one has a 14.44.4, keen to hear the good and the bad, its not in the garage yet, happy to change my order. Still researching while its not built.

Just got back form 3 nights away Borumba Deer Park, Imbil 2 hrs north of Brisvegas ,fantastic country , cold, quiet, but no fish on my hook, though plenty of deer to look at. no you cant eat em....

Cheers Matt

 

[satyoga]

Welcome Matt,

Yeah the Deer Park is great, especially with the kids.

We have a 14.44-4 due late September/ early October.

There are lots of threads on the overslung/underslung issue.

I know Moto knows a lot about them and has a 14.44 as well.

Shaw he will let you know.

Welcome and enjoy, keep the questions coming.

Cheers

 

[cruza driver]

Welcome Matt, the 14.44-3 is getting more popular it sure is a great size :high5:

And another who has gone the camper trailer to Expanda option, I previously had a 07 OB Hawk before our Expanda

 

[boots33]

Hi all, Matt here from Brisvegas.

I am getting conflicting feedback through Jayco, is it 2 inches or 4 inches? If any one has a 14.44.4, keen to hear the good and the bad, its not in the garage yet, happy to change my order. Still researching while its not built.

Just got back form 3 nights away Borumba Deer Park, Imbil 2 hrs north of Brisvegas ,fantastic country , cold, quiet, but no fish on my hook, though plenty of deer to look at. no you cant eat em....

Cheers Matt

Hi Mat Welcome to the forum
We have a 14.44.4 as well and can tell you they are a great little van. Apart from a few minor problems which will be fixed at first service. A couple of things you may want to check are the number plate position if you are getting the bike rack and the height of the tow hitch, Have a look at Moto's Hi from the gong thread, lots of good info in there for us 14.44 owners.

 

[boots33]

We have a 14.44-4 due late September/ early October.
Cheers

Looks like SEQ is fast becoming the home of the 14.44-4

 

[Bushman]

Welcome aboard Matt

 

[NissPat]

G'Day Matt, welcome to the forum mate

 

[gavin.davis59]

Welcome Matt,We have the 14.44-4 onroad "underslung"and love it.However the lift was achieved with a 50mm packer and a couple of extra springs not the axle under the springs as I assumed.So if You only want the lift so You don't drag Your tail on driveways etc or the odd corrugated road then It will be fine.If You are intending any more adventurous trips I Would go the OB.I wish We did.Cheers,Gavin.

 

[matt]

Thanks Gavin, thanks,we are planning to go off the black top a bit more than we already do, we've sorted a new garage solution, I've also convinced the CEO in the house that we need the extra height and the dual gas tanks, I think I'm pushing .... up hill to do anymore, just hoping Santa throws in a baby weber for xmas. Capitalism,ahh the serenity....of it

Cheers, Matt

 

[gavin.davis59]

Figured You should probably continue the OB theme.

 

[matt]

Thanks for the heads up, I phoned Jayco today they said it's sorted with the bike rack, rego plate, acknowldged there was an issue but now resolved, time will tell.. cheers again

 

[crystal674]

Welcome!

Crystalyn

 

[chartrock]

Welcome, Matt. Good to see another 14 footer in SE Queensland. :first:

 

[matt]

changed ny order my order to the outback with no dramas have to wait 2 more months though, bring on December.....

 

[cruza driver]

What made you change your order Matt?

I read in a recent caravan mag over 1/2 of Expanda's sold are Outbacks

 

[matt]

Main reason 1. we have to rebuild/raise/redesign a carport to accommodate the height, and our new builder has given us another option versus the first option presented a few months ago limiting us to an an onroad. 2. we always wanted the outback to get off the beaten track. new stoppng us now, except the tug an old pajero 2002 nm petrol guzzler, going to put some polyairs on her before xmas.

 

[cruza driver]

Good stuff Matt look forward to reading about your trips when you get it.

I've got air bags in the rear of my Cruiser and they work well.

 

[Moto Moto]

Welcome Matt, alreaady answered most of your questions in your PM, but still wanted to say G'day on here.

Great to see another 14.44-4. Yeah we had a few issues but ours was the first run on this model, no doubt yours will be fine.

We have had ours for two months and been away 5 times. No regrets!