From stalker to member!

Soaring

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Jan 30, 2013
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Hi all. After stalking the forum on and off for the past few months, I have finally got around to joining. I have to say this is an absolutely great site with really knowledgeable people.
So about me. I live in Eltham Victoria, married with three Daughters, Automotive engineer.
We have been holidaying in a cheapo Camper trailer (tent) for the past few years, but the set-up/pack-up time and packing away wet canvas has finally beaten me. Its time to upgrade!
Im currently looking at the 17.56-2 OB, but during a recent visit to Prestige Jayco, I managed to snaffle a drawing of the new 20.63-1. It has definitely got me thinking.........
 

chartrock

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Sep 26, 2010
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Welcome to the forum, Soaring. Lots of friendly and knowledgeable people here and we would certainly enjoy having an automotive engineer along with us to offer even more expertise. Enjoy the search and selection for the new van & ask for opinions from members. Keep us posted on your decisions.
 

Expanda14

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Nov 14, 2012
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Welcome to the forum
It's great to have more members to share info on all Expanda
Models.
Also good to have a member close we live in Hurstbridge
And I grew up in Eltham
Cheers hope you enjoy the forum
Expanda14
 

Xpandafan

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Aug 24, 2012
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Welcome Soaring , whichever Expanda you settle on you'll certainly be living up to your forum name. Enjoy the forum and please contribute with your questions, advice and photos. We'll follow your progress with interest.
 

Pace

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Sep 16, 2011
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Welcome to the forum Soaring, nice selection of vans there, sure you'll be happy with either. look me up if you need the cover for the 17.56-2. There a few vans for sale now that most have returned from the summer break. Call on us to assist you where ever possilbe with a potential buy you consider.

Cheers Pace.
 

andrea

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[MENTION=2268]Holden_man[/MENTION] so they can beat us in the attendence record with the highest number of forum members at their meets

Ps welcome soaring. Good luck with your decision.
 

Holden_man

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Aug 21, 2012
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Jas, I know your mind will be made up on this subject so I will not try and confuse you with the facts. :)
Hope all is going well up there in your neck of the woods.

Its almost a national sport putting S#$%t on Victorians...its fun the whole family can enjoy :)

yep all good up here mate, thanks for asking. Good news is the Panda is safe, got a bit shaky though, expected to get a tree through it with the wind howling. Feel sorry for the folk in Bundy though and the general area up there. They have been smashed.
Here's a couple of pics of the area right in front of our place. Some before and after shots. Hard to understand why people try to drive through stuff like this :ohwell:

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