16.49.3 OB proud owners

Panda man

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Nov 30, 2012
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Hi All,
My name is Tony and my wife and I are the lucky & proud new owners of brand spanking new jayco expanda 16.49.3 OB. We have had 3x trips now and absolutely love this new caravanning experience. We picked it up from Watsons at Coffs Harbour and on our way home realized from the waves from other caravanners on the road that we are part of a special community of likeminded people. I found this website by accident when I was looking up some info on WDH’s and cannot believe the quality of the posts. So many clever ideas & modifications, I don’t know where to start!!
All the best to you all & I look forward to putting in my 10 cents worth!!

Tony & Rosemary
 

Xpandafan

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Welcome to the Expanda family, Panda Man. Glad you've discovered us. Look forward to pics and more than just you're 10 cents worth of input.
 

Burnsy

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Welcome panda man, yep this site is a gem, glad to hear your loving your new expanda!

Cheers.
 

Capt. Gadget

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Welcome Tony & Rosemary, to the friendliest forum around, Personally I think you've chosen the best model there but I'm biased. Is yours the one with the Club lounge or the Dinette like mine?
Regards Grant
 

cruza driver

Hercules
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Nov 9, 2010
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:welcome: Tony and Rosemary great intro, and as Captain said you have the pride of the fleet when it comes to Expandas :smile:

Whats your choice of tow vehicle?
 

Panda man

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Nov 30, 2012
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Welcome Tony & Rosemary, to the friendliest forum around, Personally I think you've chosen the best model there but I'm biased. Is yours the one with the Club lounge or the Dinette like mine?
Regards Grant

Hi Grant,

Thanks for that welcome. We have the club lounge model which has a hinged section down the long side of the table for access to the front bed, and seems to be working really well. Just had our third weekend trip away and used the toilet for the first time at the patrons request(!), and did the walk of shame when we got home!!!

All the best

Tony & Rosemary
 

Panda man

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Nov 30, 2012
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Rock valley NSW
Thanks Cruza driver, i am towing with an 08 Hilux SR5 D4D which appears to be towing very well although on our last trip i bought a WDH after the great info i sourced on this site and now would not tow without it.

Look forward to talking again soon

All the best

Tony & Rosemary
 

leesy

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Jul 26, 2012
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Hi Panda man, i too have a 16 49 OB but the bunk model, we love it!
Look forward to hearing more from you!
Leesy
 

chartrock

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Welcome Panda Man to the friendly forum. Glad the forum has been some help and I'm sure it will be even more so as time goes on. Look forward to some pictures and any input you may like to post. :dance:
 

BUSH PALACE

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:welcome:Welcome to EXPANDA LAND there Panda man and family , theres a lot to learn off of this forum with a friendly atmosphere too boot ....
 

Panda man

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Nov 30, 2012
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Rock valley NSW
Thank you leesy, and im sure you will hear more from us as we get used to the van and talk to other more experienced caravanners.

All the best

Tony & Rosemary
 

Panda man

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Nov 30, 2012
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Rock valley NSW
Thank you chartrock for your warm welcome. I must admit i have been blown away by the friendliness of this forum since joining, and it will be a pleasure sharing any info to help other expanda owners.

Cheers

Tony
 

Antman

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Welcome Tony and Rosemary. As others have said, you have the pride of the fleet in the 16.49-3 :amen: but I'm bias too. ;)
Enjoy the forum and the wealth of information contained within and welcome to the sleepless nights reading.

Cheers Ants.
 

Panda man

New Member
Nov 30, 2012
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Rock valley NSW
Welcome Tony and Rosemary. As others have said, you have the pride of the fleet in the 16.49-3 :amen: but I'm bias too. ;)
Enjoy the forum and the wealth of information contained within and welcome to the sleepless nights reading.

Cheers Ants.

Thanks Anthony,

Yep biased indeed!!! We have been out in the van 3 times now and we are still coming to terms with a 5 minute setup as opposed to a 2hour setup with an off road camper trailer!!! So glad i discovered this site and the many friendly caravanners sending welcomes. Already planning to mod the cupboard next to the shower into a pantry thanks to a clever member!!

All the best & hope to see you out there sometime

Tony & Rosemary