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General => Introductions => Topic started by: Nesspop on February 27, 2011, 10:25:46 PM

Title: getting back into it :)
Post by: Nesspop on February 27, 2011, 10:25:46 PM

Hello All :)

Introduction, OK where do i start...

My husband & I are seasoned campers (14 yrs). However in the last 2 & a half years we have put the camping on hold due to having 2 boys.

All of our past camping was with a O Brien's offroad camper (butterfly deluxe) & an Oz tent.. Did I mention the trailer is up for sale ;) .... Reason being we are upgrading so we can start camping again with the boys. We are currently looking & purchasing possibly a Jayco Swan offroad or a Coromal Silhouette.. Still doing our research, so any hint or tips are welcome :)

Past trips for us have been a month up to the top end (beautiful part of the world), snowy river (once a year), mansfield area is a favorite & little desert is a great Easter break...


Anyway, i look forward to readying more & getting to know you all, hearing about you adventures, & sharing good getaway spots..

happy camping  ;D

Title: Re: getting back into it :)
Post by: Heiny on February 28, 2011, 04:58:05 AM

Hi Nesspop and welcome to MySwag, youv'e come to the right place for good information.

You should also list the O Brien's CT in the classifieds section on this forum.

Title: Re: getting back into it :)
Post by: speewa158 on February 28, 2011, 05:05:29 AM

Nesspop Welcome to MySwag & Welcome back to camping . CTs have many shapes & sizes if you want to know then ask , somebody will have a clew  :cheers:

Title: Re: getting back into it :)
Post by: GGV8Cruza on February 28, 2011, 06:22:21 AM

Welcome to the Forum, heaps of info avaialable here and if you cant find it ask away

GG

Title: Re: getting back into it :)
Post by: GU_Thomo on February 28, 2011, 06:45:06 AM

Welcome Nesspop,
I hope you enjoy your time here.


Cheers
Parr

Title: Re: getting back into it :)
Post by: Snow on February 28, 2011, 07:05:44 AM

G'day Nesspop and welcome to Myswag. :cheers:

Title: Re: getting back into it :)
Post by: D4D on February 28, 2011, 07:23:38 AM

Welcome to myswag nesspop, you can't go wrong with a Goldstream :)

Title: Re: getting back into it :)
Post by: Variflex on February 28, 2011, 11:42:29 AM

Welcome to the forum, there planty of infor on those campers here

Title: Re: getting back into it :)
Post by: waz65 on February 28, 2011, 06:46:38 PM

Welcome to myswag and back to camping Nesspop , there's heaps of knowledge and info here , enjoy :)

Title: Re: getting back into it :)
Post by: Nesspop on March 05, 2011, 09:06:03 PM

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome :)

I have been browsing around the site reading bits & pieces, enjoying it :)

Can i ask, I have heard that if you have an off road Jayco & you take it off a sealed road you loose your warranty  ??? Is this the case, has anyone had any issues? Why call it an offroad if you cant go off road  >:(

Title: Re: getting back into it :)
Post by: Wandering Tassie on March 06, 2011, 01:14:46 AM

I doubt if that would be correct but I couldn't be sure.
If they did knock a claim back you would have a good argument under the ACCC act.
It is advertised as Off Road so it is "fair and reasonable" to expect etc.......

Trevor

Title: Re: getting back into it :)
Post by: Nesspop on March 06, 2011, 10:06:17 PM

Thanks Trevor :)
We did ask the question today & jayco said if you came in with a brocken axle etc they would question it, but common issues are fine, ie a bit coming loose etc..

Title: Re: getting back into it :)
Post by: Rossco on March 08, 2011, 11:43:45 AM

    Welcome aboard Nesspop. I don't believe it, another O'Brien's trailer (even if only for a short while) on My Swag. All the best with siftting through the info and advice on your way to your new camper.
    :cheers: Rossco

Title: Re: getting back into it :)
Post by: Nesspop on March 08, 2011, 02:01:19 PM

Thanks Rossco :)

The O,Briens rolled out the drive thismorning  :'(after 10 years it was a bit sad to see her go :(

On a brighter note, the new owners are taking her back up the middle, will be the 3rd trip for the old lady ;)

Now we wait, to hear back from Jayco  :D

Title: Re: getting back into it :)
Post by: Nesspop on March 11, 2011, 02:09:03 PM

Well we have put the order in for the 16.49-2 expanda, roll on early June.. looking forward to upgrade :)

Title: Re: getting back into it :)
Post by: WaituiRob on March 11, 2011, 04:51:36 PM

 Congratulations Nesspop, those Expandas look great.

    You can spend the next few weeks dreaming about places to visit.
  I suppose your other half will be like the rest of them,
   dreaming about what mods. he can do.
 
  Have fun ,enjoy your new camper,  Robyn.