The Marshian's New Home - 19ft New Age Gecko
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By the time you get it winter will be at full noise I suppose ??? Heaps of holidays so you can escape to decent climate (QLD)....lol.
@Smergen, we met a couple a while back that are doing a 12mth lap with their new New Age, and we keep ending up in the same places. We've spent a bit of time with them and around their van.
Theyve been on the road 5 mths and no problems.
One of the travel surprises that probably shouldnt be a surprise, you keep seeing the same people.
The New Age standards havent dropped either, they still produce a noticeably superior product.
My only bitch would be the damn chain they have on the door blind ... that rattling chain every time i opened the door would drive me insane ... so a blob of blue tack mate, and youll have the best van on the market.
Theyve been on the road 5 mths and no problems.
One of the travel surprises that probably shouldnt be a surprise, you keep seeing the same people.
The New Age standards havent dropped either, they still produce a noticeably superior product.
My only bitch would be the damn chain they have on the door blind ... that rattling chain every time i opened the door would drive me insane ... so a blob of blue tack mate, and youll have the best van on the market.
July, probably late in the month.
Meh... winter in Victoria is a furphy we tell Northerners so to keep the place to ourselves! I've already enlisted @17triton to do a diesel heater install, so roll on the cool weather.
Thanks for the tyre pumping mate... Really appreciate the kind words. I suppose we're nervous steering away from a "known" quantity that is the Jayco van that this site keeps us familiar with.
I've already got Mrs Smergs "borrowing" some blue tac from school... But if that's the case (and it's not something I've noticed) I reckon I'll find a solution... probably get the kids to use it. Then it will break. Then I'll fix it under warranty with a better solution.
Simply can't wait to get the Big Green Lizard.
If winter down there is worse than we encountered in the last month, it's all yours!
I even contemplated the diesel heater but think we'll keep our camping to warmer areas .....and try to avoid the crowds.
There were even crowds in the wet and cold south of the border.
Funny....my iPad changes qld to Aldi's in that stupid pre whatever text thingy.
I wonder if that's significant?
I wonder if that's significant?
Aldi so does mine I wonder if it can change water to wine 
Was out and about today, and called in at Caravan on Coopers to measure up a few things on the Gecko they have on the floor. Got the measurements I needed...
Also kicked around the van and noticed a few more small things that I'm really looking forward to. The large storage under the bench seat should be good for brooms and longer more awkward items.
Also things like having cloth behind the seats and full strips of Velcro are examples of the little things that show that extra thought. Here we are imagining the battery in its spot.
Damn I'm looking forward to getting this van...
Also kicked around the van and noticed a few more small things that I'm really looking forward to. The large storage under the bench seat should be good for brooms and longer more awkward items.
Also things like having cloth behind the seats and full strips of Velcro are examples of the little things that show that extra thought. Here we are imagining the battery in its spot.
Damn I'm looking forward to getting this van...
must be hard to walk away without it how many days to go
Too many.
These visits help and hinder. But every time we've seen it, we feel even better about our decision. We got a drawing of our custom bunk/storage unit the other day it's pretty much how we envisaged it. Hopefully in real life it will be just as good.
Driving home from Bendigo past Cooper St today and I thought to myself wonder if your vans ready?
Did you get a ETA yet mate
Did you get a ETA yet mate
Driving home from Bendigo past Cooper St today and I thought to myself wonder if your vans ready?
Did you get a ETA yet mate
No mate, still waiting. Hopefully find out this week. Actually took a tour of the factory last week, and booked in next week with the family once they return from the UK. It's amazing and really shows what a quality unit they put out.
Can't wait to get ours...
factory tour nice. I have not heard much going wrong with New Age apart from they do the same crap plumbing that does not run up hill
Unlike the Jayco one you probably do not have to hold back the laughter when when they say they check things three times to make sure no problems.
You must be itching now..
Unlike the Jayco one you probably do not have to hold back the laughter when when they say they check things three times to make sure no problems.
You must be itching now..
Well from what I saw at the factory, their QA is pretty substantial and rigorous. The wash down water bay to check for leaks was something else... No photos allowed though, so you'll have to take my word for it.
When I was at the factory I spied an "Enduro" pack of our van. Bigger wheels, more checkerplate, tool boxes, independant suspension, silver cladding. Looked awesome and I wished I knew about it prior to ordering. Having said that, it'd be way heavier, and I would probably want to beef up the rig even more as it'd be close to the limits of weights.
Something like this, but obviously in the 19ft shape and form:
https://www.mandurahrv.com.au/component/rdautos/detail/217-new-age-gecko-16-family-layout-bunks
Once I get some pics and dates, they'll be all over here I can assure you.