Hi guys love the forum lots of good info
After much deliberation we have decided the 18.58-2 is the van for our family but before I pay the deposit there are a few things I am still not sure about and hoping you guys can help me a bit
Extended draw bar - is it crucial? Does it improve the ride on the outback? Does it add a lot to the cost as I completely forgot about it today
The jhub - they told me it wasn't an option even though I told them it was on the 2017... later looking for the fridge options he found it but it's a fairly big upgrade ~$700 extra from the coast to coast... thoughts?
The fridge - I am struggling here I am not sold on these absorption fridges and asked to upgrade to a Waeco 220lt compressor fridge and they couldn't tell me if it was possible they need to call jayco to confirm (They also said it would be a 1300 upgrade if it was possible...) anyone have any feedback on the Thetford 174 Lt that comes with it? And has anyone switched to the waeco or similar?
The coupling - is there any benefit to the upgraded swivel one?
Battery - sales guy said you can just add a second battery is this Correct? Is the system set up for dual batteries? I'm not convinced.
just FYI I have opted for the ESC, external shower, they are "throwing in" the stereo to and powered antenna, pretty sure the water tap to a frame is standard and the gas bayonet for the weber q also standard shame you cant get bike racks on these models
Any feedback will be appreciated its a fair chunk of change don't really want to regret things
Kindest regards,
Sergio
After much deliberation we have decided the 18.58-2 is the van for our family but before I pay the deposit there are a few things I am still not sure about and hoping you guys can help me a bit
Extended draw bar - is it crucial? Does it improve the ride on the outback? Does it add a lot to the cost as I completely forgot about it today
The jhub - they told me it wasn't an option even though I told them it was on the 2017... later looking for the fridge options he found it but it's a fairly big upgrade ~$700 extra from the coast to coast... thoughts?
The fridge - I am struggling here I am not sold on these absorption fridges and asked to upgrade to a Waeco 220lt compressor fridge and they couldn't tell me if it was possible they need to call jayco to confirm (They also said it would be a 1300 upgrade if it was possible...) anyone have any feedback on the Thetford 174 Lt that comes with it? And has anyone switched to the waeco or similar?
The coupling - is there any benefit to the upgraded swivel one?
Battery - sales guy said you can just add a second battery is this Correct? Is the system set up for dual batteries? I'm not convinced.
just FYI I have opted for the ESC, external shower, they are "throwing in" the stereo to and powered antenna, pretty sure the water tap to a frame is standard and the gas bayonet for the weber q also standard shame you cant get bike racks on these models
Any feedback will be appreciated its a fair chunk of change don't really want to regret things
Kindest regards,
Sergio