Picked up our new 14.44-4 today

[@nnie]

Hi

So today was the big day. Had to pick up our new van from Jayco, Brisbane at 8:00. We've been waiting for so long, we just counted down the hours the last few days.

Handover was brilliant, and we are very happy with our new van. Cannot wait to take it away for the long weekend. Haven't had a chance to take a lot of pic's, but I've taken one of the bed-end we had made to prevent bed from getting wet in the rain, which we always have when we go camping. The guy from "Not just canvas" did his first try on us, and I must say, we are very happy with the result. Their website haven't got pictures of the bed-end yet, but they will hopefully add it soon.

Now to pack our van for the first trip! Hubby's been playing around all day, so I will do the packing after he finished his exploring. We had a mover added to our van, so the guys at Jayco told us they enjoyed playing with our new toy. And so does hubby!!

 

[Wanda]

Congratulations @nnie, I can feel your excitement!!!!! . Excuse my ignorance but what is a 'mover'?

 

[@nnie]

@Wanda, the mover is a gadget that moves the caravan with a remote control. Jayco has their own robot mover, but we've opted for a different one, which is attached to the bottom of the caravan, in front of the wheels. I will take a picture to show what it looks like. We've got a really tight fit for our van, so needed something to move the van inches at a time

 

[Dove]

Nice van, enjoy. We are due to pick up a new StarCraft Thursday.

 

[17triton]

Great stuff Annie can't wait to see some more pics! Where's the first outing and are you sleeping in the van at home tonight ?

 

[Wanda]

Just what Mr. Wanda might need too!!!! Would love to see the pics, thank you. We are looking to get our new van next week (never had a van before) and we also have a bit of tight maneuvering.

 

[@nnie]

@17triton, our first camp will be at Sandy Creek, and hubby will probably sleep in the van tonight.

@Dove, you must be exited, enjoy the new van!

Here is a pic of the mover:

We were worried that we will loose ground clearance, but it was neatly done, and exactly the same height as the step, so nothing lost adding the mover. Both wheels have this contraption. Also got a double jockey wheel to go with this awesome toy.

 

[chartrock]

Congratulations @nnie , go the 14 footers (and Queenslanders). Now you just need to get out and enjoy it.

 

[BUSH PALACE]

Welcome @nnie great stuff

 

[Gavin and Brooke]

Love the Mover @nnie, just wondering if the swing up jockie wheel is standard now, we've ordered the same van and can't wait.


Gavin

 

[Burnsy]

Nice one @nnie, the bed end looks great!

 

[beecee]

Agree, they look great. Can you let us know where you got them and how much. Thanks

 

[@nnie]

@beecee , we got the bed end from Not Just Canvas, and it was about $400. It's the first one they custom made, and I'm sure they will have it up on their website soon. Had great service from them, and they told us to bring it back if we want any adjustments made.

 

[expanda]

Looks fantastic!!!

Waiting for more pics

 

[Antman]

Hi @nnie ( have attempted to tag you in the post but due to the @ symbol in your alias i can't)
Van looks great. Love the bed ends and the price looks really attractive. I think i will contact these guys.
Cheers
Ants

 

[@nnie]

@Antman I realise the @ is a bit of a problem, tried to change it, but can't figure out how to do it. We are very happy with the bed end, we are sure it will prevent any wetness on the beds in the rain.

Loved your blog!

 

[Antman]

@Antman I realise the @ is a bit of a problem, tried to change it, but can't figure out how to do it. We are very happy with the bed end, we are sure it will prevent any wetness on the beds in the rain.

Hey @nnie
@expanda should be able to help you out if you want to change it!
Cheers
Ants

 

[17triton]

Hi @nnie ( have attempted to tag you in the post but due to the @ symbol in your alias i can't)
Van looks great. Love the bed ends and the price looks really attractive. I think i will contact these guys.
Cheers
Ants

That price would only be for one end Ants being a 14 footer, just incase you didn't notice.

 

[Antman]

That price would only be for one end Ants being a 14 footer, just incase you didn't notice.

Hey @17triton originally i didn't realise it was 1 then when i saw that @nnie has a 14foot it made complete sense that it was for 1. Still i think for what the quality looks like and the fact of the windows that the price is ok.
Cheers
Ants

 

[Antman]

@Antman
Loved your blog!

Thanks for liking my blog. I still have not finished it just got busy and now nearly a year has gone through. I must do it. West Macdonalds and devils marbles still to put up LOL