We bought an Expanda 16.49.3 OB in September 2013. We had been away for a total of about 10 weeks in it, had done a number of mods, thanks to everyone on this forum, including raising the bed bases and new mattresses (nice comfortable beds), but decided that while we loved the concept and space it gave, it just wasn’t for us. Originally we said we didn’t want a van where 1/3 of the space was taken up by a bed, but we changed our mind. We also would like a full ensuite.
We decided that while the van was in excellent condition we would look at selling. Advertised on this forum and other web sites, and apart from a couple of scam enquiries we got no genuine ones. Dropped the price but still no enquiries.
Whilst we were in Nowra we saw a van that we really liked, the layout etc was just what we wanted (although it had a 3 way drop table which were not really keen on). Went out to Jayco Canberra but they had nothing but Expandas on show. Saw three vans on the net in Albury which we liked so decided to go down and have a look (350k way so had an overnight stay). On the way down we decided that we would drop the price on our Expanda again by another $1000. Whist we were there we called into Jayco Albury and they had new Starcraft and Journey’s in their yard. We really liked the Journey 17.55.8 and they offered us the same price on the Expanda that we were thinking of dropping it down to as a trade, as well as very decent voucher for spending in their accessories shop, which is a decent size and has everything in it. We were there on the 30th June and the vouchers were valid if we signed that day.
Went round to look at the other vans and was told that one had been sold 3 weeks ago and the others were out on hire. Their web site says nothing about the vans being ex-hire and the prices they were asking were the same as new ones. Had a bit of a discussion with the salesman about web sites in today’s world.
Went back to Jayco for a second objective look and said yes this is what we wanted. The one in the yard had most things we wanted but we added ESC and a 120w solar panel. The voucher allowed us to buy extras that we wanted such as cover, side awning screen, Aussie traveller anti-flap bars and much more.
I tow with a Territory diesel and with the Expanda I needed the middle rated WDH as the tow ball weight was much greater that the Journey. On the way home from Albury I towed with no WDH, the front of the car was up 20m, the rear down 20m and the van 10m down at the rear. I am thinking of getting the axle underslung so will have to look at my setup then. I have never towed a tandem axle before and was happy how it went. As I had heard they are a not as responsive to turning at low speed.
We have only stayed one night in it, Holbrook on the way home. Unfortunately we haven’t been able to get away since then, but next weekend we are off to the south coast for a week.
We decided that while the van was in excellent condition we would look at selling. Advertised on this forum and other web sites, and apart from a couple of scam enquiries we got no genuine ones. Dropped the price but still no enquiries.
Whilst we were in Nowra we saw a van that we really liked, the layout etc was just what we wanted (although it had a 3 way drop table which were not really keen on). Went out to Jayco Canberra but they had nothing but Expandas on show. Saw three vans on the net in Albury which we liked so decided to go down and have a look (350k way so had an overnight stay). On the way down we decided that we would drop the price on our Expanda again by another $1000. Whist we were there we called into Jayco Albury and they had new Starcraft and Journey’s in their yard. We really liked the Journey 17.55.8 and they offered us the same price on the Expanda that we were thinking of dropping it down to as a trade, as well as very decent voucher for spending in their accessories shop, which is a decent size and has everything in it. We were there on the 30th June and the vouchers were valid if we signed that day.
Went round to look at the other vans and was told that one had been sold 3 weeks ago and the others were out on hire. Their web site says nothing about the vans being ex-hire and the prices they were asking were the same as new ones. Had a bit of a discussion with the salesman about web sites in today’s world.
Went back to Jayco for a second objective look and said yes this is what we wanted. The one in the yard had most things we wanted but we added ESC and a 120w solar panel. The voucher allowed us to buy extras that we wanted such as cover, side awning screen, Aussie traveller anti-flap bars and much more.
I tow with a Territory diesel and with the Expanda I needed the middle rated WDH as the tow ball weight was much greater that the Journey. On the way home from Albury I towed with no WDH, the front of the car was up 20m, the rear down 20m and the van 10m down at the rear. I am thinking of getting the axle underslung so will have to look at my setup then. I have never towed a tandem axle before and was happy how it went. As I had heard they are a not as responsive to turning at low speed.
We have only stayed one night in it, Holbrook on the way home. Unfortunately we haven’t been able to get away since then, but next weekend we are off to the south coast for a week.
