Saying G'day

[Kartras]

Hi Guys,

Just in the process of purchasing our 1st van a 2006 16' jayco expanda outback. Have previously done the around Australia trip in a cavalier camper trailer and now with the addition of 2 young uns its a caravan we need.

So I guess i may be droppin by here now and again tryin to get our set up right and other related info. Looks like there are some very handy tips and tricks to be learnt here from the forum members.

Anyone got a brochure/user manual for a 2006 16' outback per chance???

Anyway G'day from the Sunshine Coast and look forward to pickin your brains....my gain your loss

Cheers kartras

 

[gwadir]

Hi Kartras, welcome to the forum :welcome: , you'll find lots of friendly folks here who will be more than willing to help you out with advice. :rockon:

Dave

 

[Burnsy]

Welcome kartras, heaps of info here and very friendly people too. Will be keen to see some pics of your van when it arrives.

Cheers.

 

[Kartras]

Thanx for the welcome notes guys.

i Have been lurkin in the shadows for a while and there sure is great info on the forum and all the peeps seem helpful. The van i reckon is bog standard and in reasonable condition me thinks. I am looking at fitting some solar(pending further investigation) and annex(although a bit expensive for us at the mo), extra water tank and 12v pump. I am a sparky so i should manage the electrical stuff ....I Hope.

will get some pix up when I get the ole girl

 

[ROnEM]

Kartras,

Congrats on the purchase of your van and welcome to the forum.

There is so much positive and helpful stuff on this site - hope to see you contributing too. Some of that valuable experience you gained from your "tour" is sure to benefit others.

Hope to see you no longer lurking...

Cheers,

Rohan

 

[Kartras]

Hi Rohan,

Yeah learnt lots doin the round trip a few years back. Myself and the better half spent around 5 years travelling and working our way around. loved every minute of it would do it again tomorrow if it wasnt for responsibilities (dirty word). looking forward to gettin the van and introducing my lil uns to the great outdoors. especially a starry night out bush and the joys of bush TV (camp fire).

catch ya all round the traps

kartras

 

[ROnEM]

Hi Rohan,

Yeah learnt lots doin the round trip a few years back. Myself and the better half spent around 5 years travelling and working our way around. loved every minute of it would do it again tomorrow if it wasnt for responsibilities (dirty word). looking forward to gettin the van and introducing my lil uns to the great outdoors. especially a starry night out bush and the joys of bush TV (camp fire).

catch ya all round the traps

kartras

You have lived the dream for most of us! Looking forward to hearing about some of your travels with the little ones.

 

[chartrock]

Welcome Kartras. As has been said, lots of friendly people willing to share ideas and experiences. Will look forward to contributions and pictures from you as you are no longer 'lurking'. eep:

 

[Lara]

Welcome Kartras family, you've found the right place for all Expanda info.
There will be a forum member out there that can help you out with the 06 manual.
Heres to many happy family adventures!

 

[Kartras]

Ah your all makin us feel most welcome

 

[Kartras]

one of our favourite spots on our travels. in WA about 100km south from exmouth right on the beach. Spent a week just chill in and snorkeling on ningaloo with not a person in sight just the odd bloke fishin , absolute heaven

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[Kartras]

Probably not the best spot to set up camp........


I do miss my ole defender...trader her for a 2008 prado 3.0 Td

 

[Lara]

Great photos kartras! Now you need to get out there again in the Expanda and get some shots like that for the photo comp!

 

[chartrock]

Probably not the best spot to set up camp........
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I do miss my ole defender...trader her for a 2008 prado 3.0 Td

There is no way my wife would allow me to stop there, let alone set up camp. :faint:

 

[Kartras]

There is no way my wife would allow me to stop there, let alone set up camp. :faint:

Using the loo at night was running the gauntlet

 

[BUSH PALACE]

Welcome aboard Kartras everything you need to know is on here ENJOY

 

[Where2nxt]

one of our favourite spots on our travels. in WA about 100km south from exmouth right on the beach. Spent a week just chill in and snorkeling on ningaloo with not a person in sight just the odd bloke fishin , absolute heaven

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Welcome Kartras, I'm heading off to Ningaloo today for 5 nights of snorkelling and fishing. I'll post a photo for ya to remind you what it's like. Not that I think you'll forget it. :fish2:

 

[Kartras]

Welcome Kartras, I'm heading off to Ningaloo today for 5 nights of snorkelling and fishing. I'll post a photo for ya to remind you what it's like. Not that I think you'll forget it. :fish2:

I am so jealous.........Great part of Oz and fab reef snorkeling just off the beach..is it whale shark season yet???????? awesome animal..if you get a chance to see them i recommend it
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the pic i posted was on the beach/dune track between coral bay and exmouth. Heading north you pass through a station (cant remember the name at the mo) and before you hit the national park turn left into the dune for some awesome free camping.

 

[Capt. Gadget]

Ningaloo Station one of my favourite spots too! we are heading up in July (School holidays) and staying at Osprey Bay just north of Yardie Creek 2 weeks on the beach

 

[Where2nxt]

Just got back from Ningaloo, would love to have stayed longer...Doest work get in the way. I'll post a photo or two in my Trip Report. Capt gadget, the road into Ningaloo isn't the best. I give it 3/10. Corrugated, just droppe the tyre pressures and slowed up. Not sure if you use the same road for Osprey. The expanda went great. No probs apart from losing a wheel hub cover......So if you find one, its mine. I'm already planing when to go back. Cheers