Underslung

[leesy]

Could someone provide me with a contact point to get my 16.49.4 underslung? ( In Victoria)
Not so hard to do I know but I just don't have the time so happy to pay someone.
Cheers

 

[BLJM]

Not 100% sure but I would've thought your local Jayco dealer service department would do it. Good option to have done.

 

[Pace]

@Xpandafan had his done from Prestige in Geelong, very happy with their work he is. @leesy Perhaps get hold of your local van agent for a reference. Pace.

 

[mfexpanda]

Prestige in Geelong

 

[michael]

I want to do this to my van, but Im thiking the annex will now be to short, has anyone done this that has a standard annex.

 

[leesy]

Prestige in Geelong

How was that cost wise? looks great! has the handling or anything changed much?

 

[17triton]

I want to do this to my van, but Im thiking the annex will now be to short, has anyone done this that has a standard annex.

Welcome @michael I`m sure any canvas\motor trimmer in your area could extend your walls.

 

[macca]

Would be pretty simple to extend annexe and draft skirt. Your drop down jacks may be a bit short as well. I found mine were a bit short after the underslung mod. I just put timber blocks under them. I love the extra height, heaps easier to do mods under van.

 

[michael]

After looking at the photos im now thinking that you can get longer rear spring shackles, because im only looking at about 2 to 4 in lift. Going to call a supension place and see what they say, will keep you posted..

 

[zerosecta]

For 2 - 4 inches, perhaps the way to go is simply a set of 16" or 17" rims (match to tug) and a set of 31, 32, or 33 inch tall tyres. That should give you 2 - 4 inches. That is if you got the same peeeeeuny 16" rim\tyre combo i got on mine anyway

 

[mfexpanda]

How was that cost wise? looks great! has the handling or anything changed much?

handling seems the same and cost was $220 if i remember right .

 

[Xpandafan]

Bit slow here, as @Pace said, did mine $450 for twin axles (at Prestige Jayco) and very happy. Stabilizers still reach ground easily although I have blocks at the beach were site has quite a slope. Hitch is on the ground when level. Moved my spare to top of drawbar as well so haven't ploughed the paddocks since.

 

[crustt]

Would be pretty simple to extend annexe and draft skirt. Your drop down jacks may be a bit short as well. I found mine were a bit short after the underslung mod. I just put timber blocks under them. I love the extra height, heaps easier to do mods under van.

It is better looking and simpler to extend the top of the annex, then the new canvas will be behind the scalloped bit up top off your awning and then there is no need to put new eyelets and such stuff. Just take the keder and the zips off the tops ad 4 to 6 inches and sew the keder and zips back on, half the work and a bit cheaper.

 

[leesy]

Thanks all,
all under consideration!

 

[Burnsy]

My brother in law bought a van (Regent) the other week and he is staying in it while he works away. He will be bringing with him when we go away together at Xmas, anyway he wanted it lifted so he underslung it on the slab at the caravan park.....that cracked me up!