The "Glamper"

[Chris Higgins]

Okay we recently "upgraded" our van to a nice new Jayco Expanda 20.63.1OB with slide out lounge. Bought it off the shelf so to speak so we didn't really pick much.

In the first week fitted Stone Stomper, rear camera, BM1 monitor......just the essentials.
Second week...went camping at a caravan park to warm it up.
Third week fitted balance of essentials, now they have arrived, 320w solar with 30amp controller, generator ( for the ac ) and towel rails etc.
Now we go "Glamping".

Will post picks when I get some time soon.

Happy camping!

 

[Brad]

:welcome: @Chris Higgins .

Nothing wrong with glamping.

 

[crackacoldie]

Welcome @Chris Higgins, glamp away! Look forward to seeing the pics.

 

[17triton]

Welcome Chris to the site also look forward to pics.

 

[Burnsy]

Welcome Chris, sounds great....look forward to some pics! I'm thinking you watched Captain Caveman before school?

 

[BUSH PALACE]

Welcome Chris nothing wrong with camping in the middle of nowhere with all the mod cons !! We love it

 

[xpanda]

Okay we recently "upgraded" our van to a nice new Jayco Expanda 20.63.1OB with slide out lounge. Bought it off the shelf so to speak so we didn't really pick much.

In the first week fitted Stone Stomper, rear camera, BM1 monitor......just the essentials.
Second week...went camping at a caravan park to warm it up.
Third week fitted balance of essentials, now they have arrived, 320w solar with 30amp controller, generator ( for the ac ) and towel rails etc.
Now we go "Glamping".

Will post picks when I get some time soon.

Happy camping!

Hi Capt Caveeeemannnn!!!

Congrats on the new van I'm sure you won't look back. Question for you, what size gen did you get, and have you tested it on the van with a/c going? I have a new 18 OB with the IBIS aircon and can't make up my mind, on size?

Cheers

 

[relgate]

Welcome @Chris Higgins
I loved Captain Caveman back in the day!

Congrats on the new van. Looks like you are just scraping by with that rig. Hang in there, you'll get used to roughing it!

 

[Xpandafan]

Welcome @Chris Higgins.
Luxury, comfort, convenience and space aren't everything.
I still occasionally wear me old bush shirt and boots and only shave every second day trying to recapture the rough old days. Then Mrs XF has a word and I smarten up in the en-suite, get a bottle of wine from the fridge and we settle on the lounge in A/C comfort.
You'll also need some carpet mate to smarten your rig up a bit. Worth it just for the look on visitors faces,

 

[Chris Higgins]

Hi Capt Caveeeemannnn!!!

Congrats on the new van I'm sure you won't look back. Question for you, what size gen did you get, and have you tested it on the van with a/c going? I have a new 18 OB with the IBIS aircon and can't make up my mind, on size?

Cheers

Xpanda. Sorry been out Glamping. Will post details back to you soon..

 

[Where2nxt]

Mine is 2.4 Yamaha. Slightly heavy though, and not cheep compared to others. But quiet

 

[Bushman]

Welcome chris

 

[xpanda]

Mine is 2.4 Yamaha. Slightly heavy though, and not cheep compared to others. But quiet

Hi where2, have you got the ibis roof mount a/c?

 

[Where2nxt]

The new van coming in March has but the current one is 2.2 heron. Runs that air con easy. Will find out then if its up to the job but it should. So cant help you yet.

 

[anton Smith]

Going Glamping this weekend....

 

[xpanda]

The new van coming in March has but the current one is 2.2 heron. Runs that air con easy. Will find out then if its up to the job but it should. So cant help you yet.

Thanks Where2