2014 Expanda OB 17.56.....

[TRAKADU]

Hi all,
It is only 12 days to go before we pick up our new expanda....!! Signed up in March at the Caravan Show in Melbourne.. 4 month wait.. now only 12 days to go... :israel:
Below are the some of the things we got in the van:-
So the van is Expanda outback 17.56-2 with Jtech independent suspension

• Double glazed windows
• Truma air cond.
• 2 x 100 amp batteries
• 2 x 120W Solar panels (240W in total)
• 3 x Water tanks
• CD / Radio with external speakers
• External shower
• Picnic table
• Wind up antenna
• Privacy screens
• Sun blockers and Side blockers
• Off Road Trigg hitch
• Drifter Control
• Water filter to the sink
• Stone guard
• Spice rack

The below will be fitted once we take the delivery of the van....

• Rear view camera
• CO & Gas leak detector
• 24’TV /DVD combo

Redarc Tow –Pro brake controller (already got fitted last week)..

Wish list to be fitted:-

• 2 x Pole Carriers
• Toolbox
• 600W inverter

So cant wait to fiddle around with the van.....Will update with photos in about 2 weeks....
Cheers TRAKADU

 

[relgate]

nice looking set of specs. I bet you cant wait!
Where does the spice rack go?

 

[davemc]

12 days still feels like a long time I guess... won't be long Very nice

 

[Janbo]

The last few days are the hardest..... Then its all goodness!!,

 

[DRW]

Make sure you go to the voting section and vote for the 17er

 

[17triton]

Longest 12 days of your life!!! A lot of people will be interested to hear how the redarc tow pro goes as well if you don`t mind giving us some feedback? Sounds like a cracker of a van too:encouragement:.

 

[TRAKADU]

nice looking set of specs. I bet you cant wait!
Where does the spice rack go?

Hi @relgate, from memory, it goes behind the toilet wall next to the kitchen. Will post a pic soon got off a magazine.. Cheers TRAKADU

 

[Pace]

Hi @relgate, from memory, it goes behind the toilet wall next to the kitchen. Will post a pic soon got off a magazine.. Cheers TRAKADU

Nnnnnnnnnnnnnnooooooooooooooooooo dont post a pic, Mrs Pace will want one also.... Pace.

 

[dagree]

Nice choice in van @TRAKADU
Time will fly by until the last two days!!!!

 

[TRAKADU]

Lol.... @Pace...I am sure Mrs Pace would love one when she sees the pic And it will come handy.. Can't get enough with storage ideas... cheers TRAKADU

 

[rcf]

Would like to hear sum of ur feedback with the redarc tow pro. cheers

 

[TRAKADU]

Hi Guys,
It has been a while since I have been able to update this page.. (Coz I have been busy picking up our van and modifying..:). We have picked up the van on the 12th July as scheduled. Everything went well except for the Melbourne weather..!! It was raining and not to mention it was freezing cold... But the excitement was still there.... Below are some of the pics on the day

 

[TRAKADU]

Some more pics...

 

[TRAKADU]

Hooked up to my Jeep. Towing was very easy with the 3.0L Diesel engine. So far I liked the Redarc Tow-Pro brake controller. It was very easy to calibrate as it was done automatically by itself. Just needed to adjust the brake sensitivity from the knob installed on the Dashboard.

 

[TRAKADU]

.....AND then the Mods have started... first thing I did was to install the rear view camera (bought it from Safety Dave). Was extremely happy with the product. It was easy to install and ran the cable through the van. Sorry I forgot to take pics. Will post some later.

Second Mod:- installing little gadgets inside like, Spice rack, Shampoo holder, some hooks in he shower, Magazine Rack, install LED lights in the cupboards. My Misus organised the Kitchen and its drawers.

 

[TRAKADU]

Mods -3:- Installing the Pole Carrier and put nonslip rubber on the footstep. Pics below:-

 

[TRAKADU]

Mods - 4:- Fixing a permanent and steady spot for the TV. Bought the Arm and Quick Release bracket from a IT accessory company located in QLD. Excellent service and reasonable price. Also installed a Towel rack for me misus.

 

[TRAKADU]

Mods -5:- This was a biggy!! installing the Toolbox.. Bought the Toolbox from a place in Mordialloc and was very happy with the end result. The box is custom made with two Jerry can on both ends. It is big enough to place the Gas bottles and Gene and enough room for other odds and ends...Then it was off to get powder coated. I went with colour back to keep the same theme with the Jayco factory colours. This particular paint is called Ripple Effect and it is very hard wearing.. I put that to the test when installing the box.. .. The paint held up pretty well during the installation process as I "accidentally" knocked few metal objects on the paint..... it hardly got a scratch mark..

 

[TRAKADU]

Installation:-

 

[TRAKADU]

Sorry Guys, The above pics are not in the order as it happened... it just the way there were uploaded... you get the drift anyway.

Mods - 6:- Put some hooks and brackets inside the boot to hold my Box Ladder. This particular ladder is a great idea as it can be folded to fit into the Pole carrier if required..