17' Series Our first van, 17.56-2 OB due in June
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Looks good mate. I bet you are as excited as a fat kid with cake!
Nice. I have a photo of my car and van sitting in exactly the same place .... enjoy your trip
Someone has probably answered this already, (I'm a bit slow these days). We bought Corelle as well. Have put down that non slip cupboard matting in every cupboard, and then stack plates according to what type. During our travels at Chrissy, from Melbourne when we got the van, across to Sydney, Gold Coast, back to melb then Perth, our plates didn't move at all. That included a 120km "gravel/dirt" road shortcut, thatwas meant to be bitumen.
*Try posting a bit more so your post isn't boring*. We have some Corelle ... like wise never shifted of broken
*Try posting a bit more so your post isn't boring*. Mrs CR hates eating and drinking off plastic, although we still do.:noidea:
Got no idea what make ours are (That's Mrs Dagree's job to buy!!!). Have the non slip matting between each one and they sit in one of those plastic surrounds... Whatever they're called!!!!! OH and no breakages yet 
Thanks all, we've gone for Corelle-with a strip of non-slip between each and on bottoms of cupboards..has worked well so far! The van has been great so far after a week of travel, we've nearly made it to Adelaide..first free camp tonight in Kingston..really enjoying the experience!
Well, after a few decent trips in the new van, a few thoughts for people considering extras when ordering their van, and some 'tips for newbies' I've learned;
-the filtered water tap at the kitchen sink is a must...
-consider getting your Jayco dealer to wire in 2 lines for reversing camera..I have 2 cameras at the back..it's great!
-upgrade the solar fm 120W to 150W...it costs very little..
-extended draw bar is worth it..
-an external light on the 'drivers side' of the van is great for when setting up at night..
-plastic flexi tubs are a great resource for stowing away stuff while travelling..multi uses really..
-utilising check lists for setting up / packing up is great!
-whilst free-camping, parking slightly up hill- it levels the van and allows it to remain hitched overnight..
What are some other 'newbie tips' people can suggest?
-the filtered water tap at the kitchen sink is a must...
-consider getting your Jayco dealer to wire in 2 lines for reversing camera..I have 2 cameras at the back..it's great!
-upgrade the solar fm 120W to 150W...it costs very little..
-extended draw bar is worth it..
-an external light on the 'drivers side' of the van is great for when setting up at night..
-plastic flexi tubs are a great resource for stowing away stuff while travelling..multi uses really..
-utilising check lists for setting up / packing up is great!
-whilst free-camping, parking slightly up hill- it levels the van and allows it to remain hitched overnight..
What are some other 'newbie tips' people can suggest?
Another thing to add to the list if getting a 'Touring' version order the van with under slung axles is almost a must. I got caught out myself, the van was that low I had no choice but to get it raised.
I think they do the touring model for cars, they haven't yet realized very few cars tow vans nowadays.
Just had another look, no one mentioned burn in your fridge, stove and HWS before you go away, saves stinking the place out plus you know how it works, oh and read the manuals, they can have some surprising info, may take a moment of boredom of course and 6 mths.
Just had another look, no one mentioned burn in your fridge, stove and HWS before you go away, saves stinking the place out plus you know how it works, oh and read the manuals, they can have some surprising info, may take a moment of boredom of course and 6 mths.
Diesel heater
Map showing the way to QLD is cheaper.........................................
I only want to be warm ..... 1979 was great the first time around, but once was enough. Do they have InterGoogleWebNet up there yet
On behalf of all QLDers............No We Don't.....!!!!!!