hi name is Frank ,just bought 2008 jayco expanda

[Frank Forshaw]

after many attempts to get in here due to not having a clue what i am doing finally made it ,We just bought the 12ft outback expanda exchanging the great little finch we had had for the past 3 years Getting to old to wind it up _anyone got any info on them to pass on... ,And what do the numbers mean that i see on here such as 17.56.1 mean ?We have had it a week and its not left the drive yet,Had anderson plug fitted and now has a battery conected ,intend to get a couple of 12 volt plugs fitted outside so we can have a shower rigged up with pump ,apart from that its life as normal .
There is just the 2 of us with 9 grandkids ,but they can sleep in the Annex now Hope to take off heading to Victoria end of thee month on its maiden voyage ,So any help before then woud be good
Look forward to your advice

 

[Brad]

Welcome Frank.
The numbers reflect the model number of your van.
If you take a look on the Jayco website and download the expanda brochure you will see all the model numbers for the expandas.
Not sure how to go back and find the previous years model numbers though.
Keep asking those questions!! You will find someone on line who can answer your questions around here.

 

[Xpandafan]

Welcome Frank.
Beats winding for sure.
There were two 12's in 2008 I recall. The 12.37-1 (buffet unit opposite table) and 12.37-2 (lounge opposite table).
The numbering system is pretty arcane, but basically your van specs are:
Body length 12'6"
Travel length 17'
Extended length 20'
Tare is about 1165kgs
Towball weight 130kg
Did you buy thru a dealership? If so you should be safely ready to roll. Otherwise I'd get it checked over at Jayco before you head off.
There'll be plenty of help on this site. Just follow the threads.
Hope we can improve the weather here for you by the time you get to Victoria.

 

[chartrock]

G'day and welcome Frank, from another grandfather. I'm not sure of the numbers on a 12' but my 14-44-3, the 14 indicates 14' long, the 44 is the same thing in metric, ie 4.4 metres and the 3 indicates the model in that range. The 3 says the van is equipped with a shower and toilet. The outback model is a semi off road version, making it a van that is a bit more capable off the tarmac and on the dirt road. Hope you enjoy your van.

 

[Frank Forshaw]

that answers it mine has the buffet bench opposite .Getting a mate up who is smarter than me to see how easy it would be to change the buffet to an extra lounge seat..hoping to head east to Melbourne end of month but would like to see how things work 1st ,
W boughgt it from Caravanland same place we got the finch .On closer inspection when the love wore off we can see that its got a few dings .but Jayco certainly smart them up so no complaints ,considering how the little finch looked on hand over

 

[mfexpanda]

welcome Frank

 

[Coastrunner]

Hi Frank.
Sounds like a nice little van.

Any chance of popping a picture of it up here?

 

[leesy]

Welcome Frank! Great bunch of like minded folks on this forum, heaps of great idea's and chat!
cheers:welcome:

 

[Frank Forshaw]

ist pics

Welcome Frank! Great bunch of like minded folks on this forum, heaps of great idea's and chat!
cheers:welcome:

,.Odd thing is i seem to think i got a really good deal on the trade in when i should be thinking i got ripped off !been searching for this van for awhile was even thinking of driving east and getting one there.Went to caravanland and there it was,Now curious as to how she goes in the dirt and corrugation.Thats were the mighty Finch excelled .There looks more to shake loose on this

 

[bully66672]

Welcome Frank,
They aren't built too bad considering.
I drag around 4 kids and the wife and not much has broken or come loose yet.
Make sure you keep a screw driver handy and you shouldn't have too many issues.
Enjoy mate the van looks great.

Cheers

 

[Coastrunner]

Very nice looking van Frank.

Its very similar to mine. I have the 14.44.2 Outback model and also love it.

As I`ve said so many times on these boards, all I need is time away from work to get away in it.

 

[Antman]

Hi Frank and Welcome :welcome:

I have been on this site for only a short time so far and have found so much information on here and so many people willing to share.

Your van looks great from the pics.
Enjoy

Ants

 

[Burnsy]

Welcome Frank,
They aren't built too bad considering.
I drag around 4 kids and the wife and not much has broken or come loose yet.
Make sure you keep a screw driver handy and you shouldn't have too many issues.
Enjoy mate the van looks great.

Cheers

Hey Bully, your wife and kids must be pretty tough, glad to hear theyr'e not falling apart.....do you also tow a van?

Sorry mate, couldn't resist!

Cheers.

 

[Burnsy]

Welcome Frank, Your van looks in great condition, enjoy mate!

Cheers.

 

[cruza driver]

:welcome: Frank thats one tidy Expanda. Enjoy the forum :typing:

 

[bully66672]

Hey Bully, your wife and kids must be pretty tough, glad to hear theyr'e not falling apart.....do you also tow a van?

Sorry mate, couldn't resist!

Cheers.

Left myself open there.
They are making me fall apart.