Hi all, Mitch and Tam here.
We've been lurking on this forum since 2012 but haven't really been involved as we've been camper trailer owners. We have however now just acquired a 2012 Jayco Outback 17.56-2 Expanda.
Haven't picked it up as ye as we are awaiting our insurance settlement to clear as our 2013 Outback Swan was total lossed due to water damage plus we sold our tow rig (MUMSRIG) last weekend to some lovely people who are going to start touring the country..
Anyhow, we've progressed from a custom built soft floor to a 2008 OB Swan onto a 2013 OB Swan with heaps of options (ordered it new from the factory on the return leg from our last trip across Aus) to now purchasing the Expanda.
We also bought the Swan back from the Insurance mob to transfer some of the options across to the Expanda.
Very happy with our new Van and the fact that there will be less set up involved and that we can use it on the side of the road without having to wind it up, its in immaculate condition to.
First trip will be Bathurst next month as long as we can get a new tow rig by then. LOL then we're off across Aus again in December heading to the Flinders and ultimately Kalgoorlie for XMas as Tam was Born and Bred there to catch up with family and friends and then Perth to do the same. Not sure how we will be heading back as yet..
We hope to pick up some great ideas from the forum and heaps of hints and tips. Cheers
We've been lurking on this forum since 2012 but haven't really been involved as we've been camper trailer owners. We have however now just acquired a 2012 Jayco Outback 17.56-2 Expanda.
Haven't picked it up as ye as we are awaiting our insurance settlement to clear as our 2013 Outback Swan was total lossed due to water damage plus we sold our tow rig (MUMSRIG) last weekend to some lovely people who are going to start touring the country..
Anyhow, we've progressed from a custom built soft floor to a 2008 OB Swan onto a 2013 OB Swan with heaps of options (ordered it new from the factory on the return leg from our last trip across Aus) to now purchasing the Expanda.
We also bought the Swan back from the Insurance mob to transfer some of the options across to the Expanda.
Very happy with our new Van and the fact that there will be less set up involved and that we can use it on the side of the road without having to wind it up, its in immaculate condition to.
First trip will be Bathurst next month as long as we can get a new tow rig by then. LOL then we're off across Aus again in December heading to the Flinders and ultimately Kalgoorlie for XMas as Tam was Born and Bred there to catch up with family and friends and then Perth to do the same. Not sure how we will be heading back as yet..
We hope to pick up some great ideas from the forum and heaps of hints and tips. Cheers
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