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Title: Another Jayco CT
Post by: pauljygrant on May 13, 2011, 10:39:52 AM: Hi All,
Although I have posted the odd question on this site over the past month or so, had not formally introduced myself.
My wife and I migrated from Scotland to Adelaide about 3 1/2 years ago and for the past year have been trying tent camping with our last round trip in March being a 2 week tour from Adelaide via Snowy Mountains, to Sydney and back again via Canberra. Although we enjoyed our tenting experience, with 2 kids, 2 and 4, I wanted to upgrade to a CT.
Took my wife to the camping show to demonstrate the benefits of CT's, but after she saw the Jayco style CT, the thoughts of luxury convinced her that nothing less would do. This was confirmed when on our return from Canberra, we met with friends at Hay who showed us their Coromal CT.
We are not completely new to caravaning, having previously owned a 1993 17ft Lunar Ariane when back in Scotland - significantly cheaper, lighter and more luxury such as toilet, shower, etc, but certainly not built to the same off road standards as Australian vans.
Anyway, having visited the local dealer in Adelaide, we decided to buy a 2011 Jayco Swan and with no trade-in had the benefit of being able to shop around. The dealer in Mildura was recommended to us and they offered a significant discount compared to the local dealer so agreed the deal over the phone. Now waiting to hear when the CT will be ready to collect, with their initial time-scale being June or July.
It is our intention to fit a HWS ourselves and an outside shower; bed flys; some sort of awning; and then take it from there. The only factory upgrades that we have chosen so far are alko drop jacks and sprung mattress .
In the meantime whilst waiting, we have started getting to 2005 Pathfinder 2.5 Auto ready - its already got a towbar, so concentrating on the electrics, including Anderson plugs, etc.
Will be delighted to post photos once we get the CT and will no doubt have many questions once we start modifying it and spending some time exploring our new country.
Cheers, Paul ;D
Title: Re: Another Jayco CT
Post by: D4D on May 13, 2011, 10:46:47 AM: Well done, the family will love it.
Title: Re: Another Jayco CT
Post by: Old Croc + plus one on May 13, 2011, 10:49:59 AM: Congratulations on getting a Jayco Swan plenty of help here on Jaycos Happy Trails out there
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Post by: gibbo301 on May 13, 2011, 11:12:41 AM: Hi Paul welcome to Australia and My Swag sound like you will fit right in here bet you can,t wait to get your Swan exiting times :cheers:
Title: Re: Another Jayco CT
Post by: pauljygrant on May 13, 2011, 11:16:02 AM: Just phoned the dealer this morning and his computer now gives a slightly delayed date of 18th July for the CT to come out of the factory, so we expect to collect at the end of July / start of August.
Sad that its been delayed, but at least have a more definite date.
Thanks for the warm welcomes. Paul
Title: Re: Another Jayco CT
Post by: gunna on May 13, 2011, 01:15:14 PM: Hi Paul
welcome to myswag
ahhh Scotland we will be going there in a year or to
Cant wait
cheers sheeds
:cheers:
Title: Re: Another Jayco CT
Post by: Cammo on May 13, 2011, 01:32:10 PM: Paul

Know how you feel, we have a Jayco Swan Outback on order and ours won't be ready until beginning of August. We got extended draw bar, innerspring mattress, bag fly ends, bag awning and walls,extra gas outlet fitted externally, 16"wheels, Treg coupling and auxiliary battery.

This will give me time to get the 100 series wired with electric brakes. We are looking at aftermarket solar panels also.

We loved Scotland (in summer) having been over there in 2008 & 2010 we hired a car and stayed in B&Bs.

Regards
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Post by: cancan on May 13, 2011, 03:54:32 PM: last time I was in Scotland I decided to cycle...gee it rains a lot....lucky there's was a lot of distillery's to dry out in...
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Post by: tootall on May 13, 2011, 05:29:52 PM: congrats
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Post by: Pete_R on May 13, 2011, 07:55:56 PM: Congrats on the Jayco & welcome to MySwag. Also good to see you on Pathfinder Club
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Post by: oldblade on May 13, 2011, 08:04:30 PM: congates on the swan you will love it with a family
we had some great holiday in ours (sold now)
Title: Re: Another Jayco CT
Post by: flamingo on May 14, 2011, 07:15:07 AM: Gday Paul Welcome.. I feel your pain on the Jayco wait!! We've been waiting 2 months... getting close now. We expect ours mid June....can't wait!! Phil :cheers:
Title: Re: Another Jayco CT
Post by: Heiny on May 14, 2011, 07:55:04 AM: Hi Paul and welcome to My Swag :cheers:
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Post by: ausmarvin on May 14, 2011, 09:15:07 AM: Welcome to MySwag... looking forward to the pics
Title: Re: Another Jayco CT
Post by: Silvo on May 14, 2011, 09:40:23 PM: A jayco owner!!! Seriously if I had of known that I wouldn't have helped you get pics up ;D

Nah, just joking. Glad to have you on board, we are also waiting for a camper..it sucks!

Dan
Title: Re: Another Jayco CT
Post by: speewa158 on May 15, 2011, 09:06:50 AM: Just wait till you treg up with the family , & head out the the Great Southern Land . Well worth the wait . :cheers:
Title: Re: Another Jayco CT
Post by: BigJules on May 15, 2011, 10:16:02 AM: Quote from: speewa158 on May 15, 2011, 09:06:50 AM
Just wait till you treg up with the family , & head out the the Great Southern Land . Well worth the wait . :cheers:

G'day & Welcome.

What he said!
Title: Re: Another Jayco CT
Post by: Black Diamond on May 17, 2011, 07:57:34 PM: Gday Paul, welcome to myswag :cheers:
Congratulations mate look forward to reading about your travels :cheers: