Hi All, we have just bought our first Expanda and are keen to get on the road for some shakedown trips before we start some extended trips in a year or two.
We decided to purchase an 18.58-2 Outback after much deliberation, the small amount of extra length compared to a 17ft van really adds a lot of benefits for us with extra room and what we consider to be a better layout.
Our van is just under 2 years old and has been well looked after, but I am just looking for suggestions on what essential modifications or changes I should consider making before doing the things I "want" to do.
So far I think the following should be essentials:
- Greywater tank
- Extra solar and battery storage
- Extra spare wheel and tyre (we plan on doing a lot of dirt road driving)
Nice to haves would be:
- Diesel heater
- Longer drawer bar would be nice, but not exaclty easy to do....I have a very long driveway to reverse down.
- Extra water tank
- Reverse camera
I am VERY conscious of weight and am going to contact Jayco to see if they will issue a new compliance plate with a bit more payload just to be safe, hopefully they will come to the party, I don't want to drag a house around with us but would like to do some basic improvements where possible.
Any other suggestions on modifications would be appreciated.
Thanks
Paul
We decided to purchase an 18.58-2 Outback after much deliberation, the small amount of extra length compared to a 17ft van really adds a lot of benefits for us with extra room and what we consider to be a better layout.
Our van is just under 2 years old and has been well looked after, but I am just looking for suggestions on what essential modifications or changes I should consider making before doing the things I "want" to do.
So far I think the following should be essentials:
- Greywater tank
- Extra solar and battery storage
- Extra spare wheel and tyre (we plan on doing a lot of dirt road driving)
Nice to haves would be:
- Diesel heater
- Longer drawer bar would be nice, but not exaclty easy to do....I have a very long driveway to reverse down.
- Extra water tank
- Reverse camera
I am VERY conscious of weight and am going to contact Jayco to see if they will issue a new compliance plate with a bit more payload just to be safe, hopefully they will come to the party, I don't want to drag a house around with us but would like to do some basic improvements where possible.
Any other suggestions on modifications would be appreciated.
Thanks
Paul