Just ordered an Expanda 17-56-2 Outback
- Thread starter Tim Roberts
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Just goes to show. When you assume something, you always make an 'ASS out of U and ME'!!!! Should really have asked them on order, but then, I would have got the extended draw bar anyways!!
Well it's looking good and just in time to hit the highway for the holidays.
You don't want the gas bottle cover anyway, really, just another thing to get in the way......do a couple of trips before you go out and blow heaps of $$$ on stuff that you only think you need but will rarely use though........and don't forget to check the wheel nuts are tight......have fun..
You don't want the gas bottle cover anyway, really, just another thing to get in the way......do a couple of trips before you go out and blow heaps of $$$ on stuff that you only think you need but will rarely use though........and don't forget to check the wheel nuts are tight......have fun..
Great advice. Just had to go and get the bank cheque for the balance on the van. Im excited, but, you know, its a lot of money. Ill forget about it by Friday. LOL
Wheel nuts, got it. How often??
Lol, just close your eyes as you hand over the cheque..........................................check your wheel nuts before you drive off with it, the apprentice may not have done them all up, it's common, always after it's been in for a service....it always pays to have a quick check every couple of days when on the road also, no need to swing off them like a gorilla just a gentle one handed lean on the bar to make sure, its a good habit to get into on tug and van as you can keep an eye on tyre condition, no wet stuff on rims, (brake or bearings) checking every few days by just walking and looking can also pick up on nuts missing or bits of tyre gone astray.
Soon as you get home plug in the 240, power up fridge, check all lights, plug in water THEN run hot tap till it flows then turn on HWS, open all doors run water to make sure drains okay, open and close everything just to make sure it's all there and it all works and you know how to work it...................Just because the salesman said it was okay does not mean that it is....tyre pressure can be worked out here: https://caravanchronicles.com/guides/calculate-the-correct-tyre-pressure-for-your-caravan/
Have a look at your compliance plate to make sure you have one then never look at it again, it will usually be incorrect.
Sit back in yard, beer in hand and keep smiling.....................oh and leave fridge on for at least 24 hrs so it will get cold.........don't leave HWS on for ages as it is like a kettle and will cost a fortne, 30 mins should have heaps hot water................
Soon as you get home plug in the 240, power up fridge, check all lights, plug in water THEN run hot tap till it flows then turn on HWS, open all doors run water to make sure drains okay, open and close everything just to make sure it's all there and it all works and you know how to work it...................Just because the salesman said it was okay does not mean that it is....tyre pressure can be worked out here: https://caravanchronicles.com/guides/calculate-the-correct-tyre-pressure-for-your-caravan/
Have a look at your compliance plate to make sure you have one then never look at it again, it will usually be incorrect.
Sit back in yard, beer in hand and keep smiling.....................oh and leave fridge on for at least 24 hrs so it will get cold.........don't leave HWS on for ages as it is like a kettle and will cost a fortne, 30 mins should have heaps hot water................
Thanks so much. We are going to stay at Gold Coast caravan park for five nights to get to know the rig. Will definitely go through everything here. It's a massive help.
Cheers.