Hi Everyone

[Andre307]

Hi Everyone,
We are picking up our new 17 foot StarCraft Outback triple bunk van tomorrow so I thought it was about time to sign up and say hello
We are a family of 5 from Adelaide and upgraded from an 88 Windsor poptop which we sold just after Christmas. The old van was OK but we found we couldn't use it when too hot or too cold ( no insulation or AC/heating) and not great for free camping. So on Christmas Eve last year we ordered the new van and a long 5 months later we are picking it up.
Will be interesting to see how it tows in comparison with the Triton dual cab. I suspect I'll actually have to drive like I'm towing now and become a bit more patient
Anyway, that will do for now. I'll try to put something up on the van and tug in the near future. But for now Hello
Cheers
Andre

 

[Rockape]

HI @Andre307 ,
Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your purchase. Hope,the handover goes well. Look forward to seeing some photos.
Cheers
Nick

 

[Dobbie]

:welcome:

 

[dagree]

Welcome @Andre307 and good luck for tomorrow.
Looking forward to your future posts of the van and trips

 

[chartrock]

Welcome aboard @Andre307, congratulations on the new van. Looking forward to some pics of the rig.

 

[Bellbirdweb]

Congrats on the new purchase, and welcome to the forum.

I hope you have lots of fun in the new toy, and looking forward to the pics

 

[FiveInAVan]

Welcome! How exciting, goodluck today. I am very excited to see your pics of the new van. I still have one more month until I pick up my Starcraft 17.58.3, it's a long wait isn't it!

 

[Andre307]

Thanks for the kind words all.

Well yesterday didn't go exactly to plan and but we got there in the end.
When picking up the van after going through all the handover we hooked it up and found we had no brake lights
So after replacing the blown fuse on the car, again, no lights. Disconnect the van, replace the now blown again fuse, no lights
Off came the van and back to the towbar place to complain. 30 minutes later they removed some wiring they had fitted and all good.
Back to Jayco and finally we were on our way after a 2 hour delay.

Car towed it alright after a couple of near stalls aka learning I couldn't just release the clutch without some revs on hills.
A lot heavier than the old van at 1988 tare + 2 full water tanks and 2 full gas bottles.

Anyway, he's some pics of the van at the old mans place where it will be stored (sorry about the poor phone quality):

Overall very happy with the van just have an issue with the number plate placement behind the bike rack

 

[bigcol]

very nice.............

 

[cruza driver]

Welcome to the forum @Andre307 and nice new van too !!

 

[Wanda]

Another Adeladian!!! We're over running the place :humble:Welcome @Andre307 the van looks a ripper :thumb:

 

[chartrock]

Another Adeladian!!! We're over running the place :humble:Welcome @Andre307 the van looks a ripper :thumb:

With so many "crow eaters" how come there are no confirmed members from SA going to the meet in SA,

 

[FiveInAVan]

Looks great! Exciting times ahead. What material choice did you go with for the dining area just out of curiousity?

 

[Wanda]

Hi (all the way from cold, wet, windy Adelaide) @chartrock. Mr W. and I certainly considered the Flinder's meet, after all it is one of our favourite places to go BUT Mr W. has decided to compete in the Masters Games in Alice Springs which is just after the Flinder's meet. Money and time stop us from going to both.

 

[chartrock]

Excuse accepted @Wanda. :high5: (That's one )

 

[17triton]

Great looking van Andre and congrats! We have a 17ft Starcraft and Triton as well and yes you have to get the revs up a bit with the hill starts.

 

[Smergen]

With so many "crow eaters" how come there are no confirmed members from SA going to the meet in SA,

My thoughts exactly...

 

[Rockape]

Hi @Andre307,
Great looking van. The Starcraft look very good with fiberglass walls. Welcome to the forum.
Cheers
Nick

 

[Andre307]

With so many "crow eaters" how come there are no confirmed members from SA going to the meet in SA,

My thoughts exactly...

I'm working on the missus for this one. We do want to do the Flinders but also have 2 weeks in Eyre Peninsula locked in for November.
Can't guarantee anything but I'll try

 

[Smergen]

Would be great if you could make it mate, even if for a short while. Fingers crossed for you.