Hello to all from new expanda owner to be

[12Enjoy]

Waiting , waiting patiently for our new 17.56 OB Expanda to show up mid august. Lots of good reading on here with plenty of great ideas. Just come back from doing the dinosaur trail plus a bit more with the kids in our oztents...not quite as comfy as the new van is going to be but a great trip and looking forward to doing it again and mark off a few more of those western Queensland roads in the van.

Keep up the good reading

 

[17triton]

Welcome aboard @12Enjoy which model the 17-56-1 or 2? Look forward to seeing some pics of the new addition.

 

[Bluey]

:welcome: what a lovely part of the world your from ,,,,,,,,, from there so many great places you can go great choice of van

 

[12Enjoy]

Welcome aboard @12Enjoy which model the 17-56-1 or 2? Look forward to seeing some pics of the new addition.

Oh my apologies 17.56-2

 

[Bluey]

Oh my apologies 17.56-2

it that a 200 landcruiser to tow it

 

[12Enjoy]

it that a 200 landcruiser to tow it

Yes it is Bluey..have been preparing for the van for a bit

 

[chartrock]

Welcome to the forum @12Enjoy. The dinosaur trail is a really great experience. Not long to go now till pickup, don't forget the pictures.

 

[Bluey]

nice my prado tows mine like its not there but just got a 100 series doing a few things to that like you getting it ready for big trips coming up cup weekend and Christmas

 

[Tricky]

Welcome to the forum. Lots of great reading and help here

Enjoy the new van, the wait will be worth it!

 

[Kenshi123]

Welcome to the friendly forum @12Enjoy. I hope that the wait doesnt drag on for you. You wont know yourself going from tents to a mighty 17 footer! Congrats mate.

 

[burnsie]

Hello @12Enjoy , nice model van you have chosen.... Welcome to the forum

 

[Crusty181]

Welcome @12Enjoy to the forum. You've skipped the traditional steps from tent to caravan, a man of vision, well done

 

[mfexpanda]

Welcome @12Enjoy

 

[12Enjoy]

Welcome @12Enjoy to the forum. You've skipped the traditional steps from tent to caravan, a man of vision, well done

lol mate. Hand Adventurer Grand Tourer camper for a few years and doing the tent thing to keep things going until the luxury comes

 

[Crusty181]

lol mate. Hand Adventurer Grand Tourer camper for a few years and doing the tent thing to keep things going until the luxury comes

I wouldnt exactly call a Grand Tourer roughin it, but you realise now that your camping days are over.

I read recently that if you drag a big box around and get it it, its no longer camping .... its just parking. And im a happy little park'er

 

[12Enjoy]

I wouldnt exactly call a Grand Tourer roughin it, but you realise now that your camping days are over.

I read recently that if you drag a big box around and get it it, its no longer camping .... its just parking. And im a happy little park'er

Too true, if that is what it is called then i am definitely looking forward to it. Very envious on our tent travels when a parker pulled up beside us. Plenty of stalking going on during the trip and a few quite ale's with fellow parkers discussing their expanda's.

 

[Drover]

Well youv'e found the right place here at 'Panda Parker Central, I honestly don't know how you can wait so long for a new van, it would drive me nuts.............................Dinosaur Trail is a brilliant run, just came back myself though will head back out again as Lark Quarry was shut at the time..........

 

[bigcol]

welcome @12Enjoy lots and lots of info from these guys for sure

and
uncle @Crusty181 - its called "Glamping" to those in tents and swags (they are just jealous they never thought of comfort overnight)

as B.A.Baraccas (the A Team) (Mr T) used to say - I pity the fool.............

 

[dagree]

Welcome to the forum @12Enjoy and a great choice of van
Looking forward to seeing some pics when you get it and start on the mods!

 

[Delano]

Welcome @12Enjoy ,August isn't too far off.
Good choice of van,what options have you ordered?
Plenty of great advice and friends to be found on here.