Hi Smergen (and others),
Apologies for the (very)delayed reply after everyones well wishes on the van purchase (and thank you) - got involved with a few issues for a month or two that left little time for either posting or getting out in the van.
The kids have decided her name is "Van"essa and we are headed to the Grampians for our first proper trip (ie a week+) over the school hols which we are all looking forward to.
Yes Smergen, that was us you saw going through The Marsh.
And in regards to your question about things not being where we wanted them, it is pretty much case closed as they had said from teh start that they couldn't guarantee it. The sales rep's comment was that they dont like putting the switches/gauges etc where we wanted them as the wiring etc is then behind the fridge which is more difficult to access if ever there is an issue. Not a huge problem, but it's frustrating that they have made a storage area (albeit small) obsolete - would have been the perfect spot for laptops, electronics etc.
We have only purchased a couple of minor things for the van in the meantime - cover, extension for the awning, gas line extension for the weber and now working on the list of remaining items currently on the wish list. In particular waiting for a quote on a storage box for the drawbar which will make life a bit easier. Also trying to convince the other half to let me start attaching items to the underside of the bed ends but she is a little reluctant to let me use a drill on the van!! (any tips anyone?)
One of the other things that worked well was the divider for the bed end that the kids use, which gives them both their own little "room", but will post separately on that if anyone is interested.
It's nice to back on line!!, Cheers, Jemmo
