Hurst Family - 2014 Expanda 20.63-1 OB

[Marv_mart]

Ok first little mods done to the van - installed the Companion fridge thermometer and also the obligatory fridge light
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I haven't sat down and read through the manual for the Drifter Panel yet, so that will be the next thing - I have no idea how it works at the moment! lol

That's my next mod, already have the fridge light and the Companion Fridge Thermometer arrived last week.
Mod #15 here I come!

 

[Smirke]

Oooo good! When you have it sussed, I'd love a short version of how it works. (lazy of me I know)

 

[dagree]

Still have to fit the companion thermometer to the van...... It is currently monitoring my beer fridge as a trial

 

[Flossymk1]

Halloween campout in the driveway - we rolled out the awning, put the 'party lights' and music on, and sat back watching the kids go up and down the street trick or treating

My two ready to go -

A few kids hanging out in front of our van -

Kicking back in the club lounge now with a cup of tea watching a movie - can't wait for Rollingstone next weekend!

 

[Marv_mart]

Oooo good! When you have it sussed, I'd love a short version of how it works. (lazy of me I know)

Easy, remove plastic strip that isolates the batteries and place WiFi transmitter in the fridge attaching it using provided Velcro strips. Do the same to the receiver and that's it. Instructions are very clear, need to do one before the other.

This is the first one that I have decided to use on our home fridge, the second one is still in its packet waiting to be installed in the Sea Dragon!

 

[dagree]

@Marv_mart I think @Smirke was referring to the drifter panel destructions (Manual)

 

[Marv_mart]

@Marv_mart I think @Smirke was referring to the drifter panel destructions (Manual)

I know, thought that I would have a bit of fun!! Lol

 

[dagree]

Well you got me on that one

 

[Smirke]

I know, thought that I would have a bit of fun!! Lol

Living in a house with 5 boys I'm use to it! I guess that's where I get my 'lack of reading manuals' from. He he he

 

[Crusty181]

Halloween campout in the driveway - we rolled out the awning, put the 'party lights' and music on, and sat back watching the kids go up and down the street trick or treating

My two ready to go -

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A few kids hanging out in front of our van -
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Kicking back in the club lounge now with a cup of tea watching a movie - can't wait for Rollingstone next weekend!

Caravaning and Halloween ...... not even remotely connected you would think; but theres that damn left hung door again (and the windows open as well to rub it in some more). This is becoming a little like Wheres Wally.

 

[Flossymk1]

Lol sorry @Crusty181 its not intentional

Last night I learned that from now on I need to check the external access hatch before I close it up - I had it open as I had just pulled our chairs out to sit on and our cat Turbo was hanging around wanting a pat - I went inside to get something and when I came back out he was gone.... And guess where I found him -

 

[Crusty181]

Lol sorry @Crusty181 its not intentional

Last night I learned that from now on I need to check the external access hatch before I close it up - I had it open as I had just pulled our chairs out to sit on and our cat Turbo was hanging around wanting a pat - I went inside to get something and when I came back out he was gone.... And guess where I found him -

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So the HWS is in it own boxed off area at the end of the front boot

 

[Smirke]

If the HWS is boxed off like that, is there enough room up top to access it in case of servicing or fixing???
( in my house, I wouldn't find our cat in the front boot, but a kid........playing hide n seek!)

 

[dagree]

All I see is a black square??????
All's good... rebooted and works now. Our cat usually sleeps in the boat. Just waiting for the day we hit the water and she walks out from under the seat

 

[Flossymk1]

Sorry no he wasn't in the front tunnel boot, he was in the under bunk storage area!

 

[Flossymk1]

We are off to Rollingstone tomorrow for our shakedown trip - can't wait!! Got most things packed in the van - just food and clothes to go, which I will do this arvo.

Hubby loaded the bikes on the bike rack last night for the first time - only took a few minutes (needed some initial adjusting), but he is quite happy with it

Bring on tomorrow!

 

[Smirke]

Lucky you! Enjoy your trip.
(On a sour note, We've just been told a big fat no to our door being hinged on the left. Hope you don't mind, but I copied those beautiful pics of your van showing the door open and closed and sent them thru with a very blunt complaint email to Jayco. Wish my van could look as good as yours.)

 

[Ren77]

Lucky you! Enjoy your trip.
(On a sour note, We've just been told a big fat no to our door being hinged on the left. Hope you don't mind, but I copied those beautiful pics of your van showing the door open and closed and sent them thru with a very blunt complaint email to Jayco. Wish my van could look as good as yours.)

Don't take no for an answer @Smirke

 

[Smirke]

Don't take no for an answer @Smirke

I don't want to, but saw that the van could be ready as early as 19/11, even though we pick up 17/12.

 

[bigcol]

so they tried to side track you with an earlier delivery date hey............
would the earlier date throw out all of your plans...... travel etc???