S + B's Starcraft 17.58-3 Outback

bloke

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Yes it was a bit strange, but I think that we will only benefit from the thorough going over in the long run. It may mean that it leaves the factory a day or two later, but I'm happy to wait longer if it means less issues.
 
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bloke

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Not a bad idea! Bugger. Haha. :) However the more we can carry, the more 'she' will want to take, so I shall be keeping the payload figure as quiet as I can, for now at least. The cat might be out of the bag when she notices mods upon mods going into the van, and the question of weight capacities may be raised. :argue:
 
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Ha ha , That's cool as!!!
Ya Gotta be happy that it's had the royal treatment!
I wanted to do the tour but never have.... Have been to the factory spares store there plenty of times over the years and they always go the extra mile to help out.
 
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Just had contact with the dealer. The van has made it from the factory to the dealership, so what ever needed a touch up from the audit must have been taken care of pretty quick. Apparently the payload on the VIN came out standard, but the dealer has already rectified that.

Just waiting on a phone call from the delivery team to book in a time. Hopefully next week!
 

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Just a quick pic, more to come. Overall, very happy with the van!
 

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bloke

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Sure was windy. I had a head wind nearly all the way home! The fuel economy suffered, but I just turned off the instant mileage display and planted the foot and forgot about it (sort of).

Triton pulled well, and was very comfortable with the wdh on.
 

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Right on, Beauty!!:clap2:
Jeepuz the wind:scared:, I'm half expecting to land in Kansas with Toto tomorrow ....
Away for the weekend then:thumb:
Have you got a first outing planned??
 
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So that hand over went fairly well at the dealership. Van was presented well, and the staff were helpful. The VIN plate and 100kg extra payload increase was still not done, however I have it in writing that the factory are preparing a new one today, express post to the dealer, then it will be forwarded on to me ASAP.

All the other options were as requested, except for the toilet cassette hatch door. The Awning left still needs to be moved to open the door. Annoying, but not a dealer breaker and I am sure I will get use to it.

Centre mount jockey wheel all good, longer draw bar, solar regulator on kitchen side of the fridge, larger fridge, roof aircon and tv antenna all good. I did notice when I got home that the coax cable out the top of the roof to the antenna seemed to have excess length and therefore looped around the place, but after reading the manual for the antenna, that should be an easy tidy up with a simply re route of the cable.

The 'Starcraft' decal on the back wall of the van has a small scratch in the star, and they have ordered a new decal to be replaced at first service. It is hardly noticeable at the moment, but still good to get it sorted.

As expected I had to raise my tow ball height on the hitch up from the Expanda touring height. Came up about 40mm, and the Triton and van look pretty level and as mentioned travelled very nicely, considering the windy conditions.

I borrowed the dealers tow ball scale before taking delivery, and confirmed that the empty ball mass of 130kg on the plate is correct, so that is promising. Also matches the print out done at the factory before it rolls out the door.

So the tare is 1960 (1830 on the axles, 130 on the ball).

By my figures, with a payload of 575, that will make the ATM 2535, which is still a nice buffer of 132 under the axle load rating.

Anyway, now for the tweeking of the inside options that my wife will no doubt claim responsibility for, such as cupboard layouts and decor.... etc...

Here are some initial pics to keep you lot going :)

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