Thanks all
Yeah got a good deal so can’t complain.
We always seem to buy things on a whim. However I do wish I had have waited for a 2014 model with the new suspension. But then hey I wouldn’t have gotten the same deal, would have been a double axle which I didn’t want, my boat is dual axle and I don’t like it. Plus in many ways I like the old leaf spring as tried and proven, with spares a plenty. I reckon some bigger shocks for better dampening, also check of wheel travel and match shock up will be a big help.
We have been procrastinating for a few years in buying a van, have hired the Britz Expanda’s a few times and did a 3000km trip in one down to Great Ocean Rd and the likes. Really wanted our beds permanently made up as I often drive Syd- Bris overnight. To be able to just walk into bed in priceless for me. After having looked as various van and never actually sold, we saw this, negotiated a price, and sold. People complain the front bed is too small, but we found it fine, we both sleep on our sides so no issue. Plus one of us can also sleep across the rear bunk (full van width) near our son if needed.
The 2013 OB is a bit different than the 2014. Had all provisions for a house battery, but no battery. Have a spare 110AHr at home so in it will go, Has solar provisioned wired up on the roof, so another job in near future. TV will be another one as aerial and booster all installed.
Some of the mods planning are
Generator mounted, but modify exhaust for real unit and reduce noise. Might be a dream but hey why not. Already have a genie.
Mount Weber Baby Q, I’m a firm believer in making things as easy as possible. So if I can just slide her out, light her and cook, I’m happy
Will install 2nd water tank and 12v pump
Install external hand shower to run off cold water. Once 4wd Glind hotwater installed. Will also plumb this back to the van so hot showers can also be used when free camping.
Will start sealing her up for dirt road, light off-road use. Also thinking of installing light stone guards under van. Minimize the sand blasting 4wd’s/ vans get from OB travel.
Privacy curtain above fridge so our son (2 year old) who has claimed that top bunk, has less light when we are still up, also a privacy curtain across main bed would go astray
Outside table, not real keen to mount things on the body, so will either slide out from under, or use brackets from chassis.
But have learnt from 4wd’s, most mods stay as a dream, so will see how we go. Seems like a great family based forum so quite happy to have joined.
