Hello All
Have finally upgraded from 2012 Swan OB to 2009 16.49.3OB Expanda. Looking forward to the extra storage, quicker setup time and inbuilt loo for my girls.
Was originally looking for a 18.57 with bunks however they're just too physically big to get to some of the spots we have been to and hope to return to again. Plus this will be so much easier to tow and store, and in reality its big enough for us anyway.....
At the moment, its fairly standard and is a 1 owner (older crew than us and really nice people to boot) with a few extras like outdoor shower and inbuilt safe. List of mods at this stage:
1. undersling axle and might refresh springs and shocks too because i'm going to add some weight as below
2. front mounted generator slide out, bbq and general storage box. Thinking of making this myself as its going to be custom. Will involve moving the gas bottles slightly and
3. relocate spare to under body of van to allow for front box
4. swing away rear bike rack and jerry can holders.
5. get some privacy screens for awning
Any hints and tips with these mods will be gratefully received. I have researched on this site and these mods seem reasonably common except not many people seem to have upgraded their factory springs. If anyone could point out any threads I've missed on this would be great!
Our tow tug and family getaway/explorer is a lightly modified 200 series petrol - when I towed the panda 100 kms home it actually seemed easier to tow than the Swan...very stable cornering and under brakes and just in general really. Anyone know the rough costs to convert brakes and hubs from 6 stud to 5 stud to suit?
First job is to get the Swan emptied and cleaned and then present it for sale. Will be sad as many memories go with this van but gotta keep moving....anyone know anyone looking for a 2012 Swan OB with annexe and factory air-conditioning, keep your eyes on the classified section soon!
Then let the fun begin!
Have finally upgraded from 2012 Swan OB to 2009 16.49.3OB Expanda. Looking forward to the extra storage, quicker setup time and inbuilt loo for my girls.
Was originally looking for a 18.57 with bunks however they're just too physically big to get to some of the spots we have been to and hope to return to again. Plus this will be so much easier to tow and store, and in reality its big enough for us anyway.....
At the moment, its fairly standard and is a 1 owner (older crew than us and really nice people to boot) with a few extras like outdoor shower and inbuilt safe. List of mods at this stage:
1. undersling axle and might refresh springs and shocks too because i'm going to add some weight as below
2. front mounted generator slide out, bbq and general storage box. Thinking of making this myself as its going to be custom. Will involve moving the gas bottles slightly and
3. relocate spare to under body of van to allow for front box
4. swing away rear bike rack and jerry can holders.
5. get some privacy screens for awning
Any hints and tips with these mods will be gratefully received. I have researched on this site and these mods seem reasonably common except not many people seem to have upgraded their factory springs. If anyone could point out any threads I've missed on this would be great!
Our tow tug and family getaway/explorer is a lightly modified 200 series petrol - when I towed the panda 100 kms home it actually seemed easier to tow than the Swan...very stable cornering and under brakes and just in general really. Anyone know the rough costs to convert brakes and hubs from 6 stud to 5 stud to suit?
First job is to get the Swan emptied and cleaned and then present it for sale. Will be sad as many memories go with this van but gotta keep moving....anyone know anyone looking for a 2012 Swan OB with annexe and factory air-conditioning, keep your eyes on the classified section soon!
Then let the fun begin!