I keep meaning to buy a Jerry holder for the rear bar. I think it will sit quite well on top of the bar. I might need to move the spare bracket but have been thinking of a new rear bar anyway.
Starcraft Starcraft 17:58-3 options & quirks. Post them here.
- Thread starter achjimmy
- Start date
I keep meaning to buy a Jerry holder for the rear bar. I think it will sit quite well on top of the bar. I might need to move the spare bracket but have been thinking of a new rear bar anyway.
If I remember correctly the Jerry can holders Jayco install are marked for "Water Containers" only, so also depends what you want it for. For me I didn't push for it as I want to fit a toolbox on the drawbar, so would have had to remove it anyway, and I would want to carry fuel more so than water, so I figured it was pretty much useless and would only end up kicking around in the shed.
Well the good news is we now have a 17.58-3 spec sheet that includes spare on rear, bike rack on rear and jerry can holder up front. Will be interesting to see what comes out of the factory 
Not sure why they'd differentiate as weight and size would be comparable. I'll be putting a yellow jerry in mine and see what happens. After almost running out of fuel on a trip a few years ago I really like the comfort of an extra 20l if I stuff up my fuel calculations (or throw a tanty waiting in line for fuel and drive off thinking I'll make the next stop:baby
Not sure why they'd differentiate as weight and size would be comparable. I'll be putting a yellow jerry in mine and see what happens. After almost running out of fuel on a trip a few years ago I really like the comfort of an extra 20l if I stuff up my fuel calculations (or throw a tanty waiting in line for fuel and drive off thinking I'll make the next stop:baby
Hi guys, sorry for the late reply have been up at Cape Leveque out of service. I just changed the order sheet to yes in the jerry can box. The holder does say water only but I am ring rebellious and carrying a diesel can in mine. Sounds like you have it resolved now but hers a pic of mine. Your 100% right that extra 20l has come in handy on more than one occasion. Cheers
Inexcusable @Spider73 :biggrin-26:. How did the van go and what are you using for your bike rack on the front?
I just bought a roof bike rack and mounted it to the drawbar. I put the middle rail and holder on the fiamma on the back. So three on the back. (They have a 60kg limit) and put the fourth on the front.
The race tape on the window is holding the fibreglass closed as we lost one of the circlips and metal plates that hold it closed on the way up to Cape Leveque.
The road was reasonable and the van handled it well. (Tyres @ 28 PSI) We lost the window clip, the flick mixer was a tad loose (easy fixed) and the 12v to the stove igniter,wine guard, and door handle light was out. Fixed it today after chasing the wiring back to the setec it was a blown fuse. ( incorrectly labelled .,.,..grrrr.) replaced the fuse and all good. Very happy with it. Not too much dust although the roof hatch on the shower did open on the way back so we got more than on the way up. Overall I was impressed with only a couple of minor issues on a road that is considered only for camper trailers and the big buck off road vans. I loved passing all the ultimates, kimberley kampers and conquerors justifying all the money they spent with a near 18ft jayco pop top.....priceless! The new j tech suspension is hard to beat.
The race tape on the window is holding the fibreglass closed as we lost one of the circlips and metal plates that hold it closed on the way up to Cape Leveque.
The road was reasonable and the van handled it well. (Tyres @ 28 PSI) We lost the window clip, the flick mixer was a tad loose (easy fixed) and the 12v to the stove igniter,wine guard, and door handle light was out. Fixed it today after chasing the wiring back to the setec it was a blown fuse. ( incorrectly labelled .,.,..grrrr.) replaced the fuse and all good. Very happy with it. Not too much dust although the roof hatch on the shower did open on the way back so we got more than on the way up. Overall I was impressed with only a couple of minor issues on a road that is considered only for camper trailers and the big buck off road vans. I loved passing all the ultimates, kimberley kampers and conquerors justifying all the money they spent with a near 18ft jayco pop top.....priceless! The new j tech suspension is hard to beat.
G'day spider, I was parked opposite you at Cygnet Bay. Nice place up there. We also got some funny looks taking the van up that way. Must admit, I was a bit hesitant but tyres down and J-tech worked well. Seems independent suspension is the way to go on these roads.
I got the same looks on the Gibb the other week from the more expensive vans and we didnt break anything or suffer any tyre damage and it was really rough in the middle section and we've done some other big name outback roads too without any issues.
G'day @megcam, here's a couple of photos of the bike racks on our van.
Attachments
Hey guys, sorry I didn't get a chance to say g'day greynt. How good was that only 2 vans at Cygnet Bay and both Jaycos. We got back a bit late the night we were both there, otherwise I would of popped over for a chat. May catch up down the track.
megcam I've got a couple of photos for you aswell. Although not quite as impressive as greynt 4 bike setup. I'll took a couple of how I mounted the front one also incase you were wondering. I bought the extra rail and arm for the fiamma from caravans plus.
megcam I've got a couple of photos for you aswell. Although not quite as impressive as greynt 4 bike setup. I'll took a couple of how I mounted the front one also incase you were wondering. I bought the extra rail and arm for the fiamma from caravans plus.
Attachments
Here's the link to the arm but I can't seem to find the rail on there anymore. http://caravansplus.com.au/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=2665
Awesome. Thanks @Spider73 & @greynt. Look forward to trip reports when you're back in civilisation. I really respect their products but there is a hell of a lot of travelling money in the price difference between a Starcraft & a Bushmaster/Kedron. I too have enjoyed some looks pulling up in places in our then stock Pajero & slipper spring camper tailer
Hi all - Newbie here... I'm also considering a 17.58-3 down the track...
It's a rhetorical question but I'm wondering why the kitchen and dining areas are not reversed. It would make so much more sense to have the kitchen on the annex side of the van and away from the bed and the table on the other side - maybe separated from the bed by the fridge or robe...?
Cheers,
Mark...
I'm also considering a 17.58-3 down the track...It's a rhetorical question but I'm wondering why the kitchen and dining areas are not reversed. It would make so much more sense to have the kitchen on the annex side of the van and away from the bed and the table on the other side - maybe separated from the bed by the fridge or robe...?
Cheers,
Mark...
no idea why. seems that plan always that way. Its a old plan have a look at some 70's and 80's vans .
If you had a gas fridge you have problems with Annexes I know the swapped the 17" Expanda around because of this.
.If you had a gas fridge you have problems with Annexes I know the swapped the 17" Expanda around because of this.
Hi all - Newbie here...
It's a rhetorical question but I'm wondering why the kitchen and dining areas are not reversed. It would make so much more sense to have the kitchen on the annex side of the van and away from the bed and the table on the other side - maybe separated from the bed by the fridge or robe...?
Cheers,
Mark...
Its OHS - SAFETY - venting a fridge running on LPG gas can into an annexe area, especially if enclosed by a full annexe can kill you if you beathe enough of the fumes
Cheers
Yeah one of our members here got it too. I wasn't game to tempt fate in the end as the rear spare was crucial too me.
Many thanks for the responses - venting the fridge to the outside (not the annex) clearly makes sense...!
Incidentally I was having a look at a 17.55-8 and wondered if (after delivery) whether some overhead bunk/lounge table assembly could be made to work in the existing lounge area. The bunks would be 3/4s but that's no issue at the moment.
Onwards through a series of ever decreasing circles - I hope...
Cheers,
Mark...
Incidentally I was having a look at a 17.55-8 and wondered if (after delivery) whether some overhead bunk/lounge table assembly could be made to work in the existing lounge area. The bunks would be 3/4s but that's no issue at the moment.
Onwards through a series of ever decreasing circles - I hope...
Cheers,
Mark...