The wait is almost over - new van ready.........

Nigejj

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Aug 23, 2011
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Hello all,

By way of introduction, we are the Mansell family. Mum, Dad and three kids aged 5,6 and 7. We have been planning (and saving) for many years to purchase an expanda. The wait is almost over for us now and we are very excited.

We ordered our 17.56.2OB with "most" of the bells and whistles at the Sydney caravan show (along with a roof topper boat for the tow vehicle - Patrol). I believe that she is going to be officially ready tomorrow, although we are not picking her up until early September direct from the Dandenong factory.

We have been drawing useful information from this site for a long time and hope that we have gained enough information as first time caravan owners to order the right van and inclusions.

Our main reason for purchase was to travel Oz for 12 months starting January 2014. Have had to trade in the camper trailer to make room for the van but hope to get used to using a van and living with a little more luxury before we call her our home for the year.

Looking forward to posting more when she is commisioned.
 

relgate

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Sounds great. We got a call today to say that our 17 has been delivered and is now at the dealers. Let the good times roll!
 

chartrock

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Welcome Nigejj. :welcome: Glad you have enjoyed the forum and finally joined. Lots of info and ideas on here and we'll look forward to some pix and other input from you. Good luck with your pickup.
 

BOZZY

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Exciting times Nigejj, we are waiting for our new 14.44-5 OB too and cant wait.
We've still got till the end of sept to go.:hurt:

Welcome to the forum
 

Feldty

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May 31, 2012
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Hi Nigejj,

Welcome.

We are also waiting on delivery of our 17.56-2 OB. Ours is in the same run as yours. I have not heard anything from the dealer as yet. Others have been told that theirs is at the dealer so one could only assume ours will be soon. We will be waiting around 2 weeks after delivery for our pickup as we have to have the annex walls manufactured to suit.

Getting close now and cant wait.

Kev
 

Big Gee

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Apr 8, 2011
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:welcome: Nigejj,

we have the same van but a 2010 model. absolutely love it & I am sure you will too.