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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: jtraf on March 16, 2012, 03:36:04 PM
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SWMBO has decided that she wants to make the jump from the Camper Trailer world to a Jayco Expanda. When we bought the camper I told her if we buy a camper trailer and like the lifestyle and use it that I would contemplate making the jump financially to a larger van. She is right that we do like camping with the trailer but the expanda would make setup a little easier and life somewhat more comfortable when out and about. Also we still have several years with the kids now aged 9, 6 and 3 and a bunk bed expanda would make life easier.
Now my issue is what should I advertise the Trackabout for………
I would like the wider groups thoughts before I put it on the market for too much or little.
Specs are
• Late 2007 Trackabout Safari trailer
• Trailer is full galvanised dipped so rust and or paint chips will never be of concern
• Drift kitchen with draws and shelf on the tailgate and drift full length trailer drawer on the left hand sideof trailer with drift kitchen box to match.
• 85 litre water tank with 2 hand pumps
• Alloy toolbox on the drawbar
•10ft Trackabout tent with enclosed annex including solid wall behind kitchen and midge proof netting to rest.
• wired with Anderson plug and brand new 120ah Fullriver battery. 1 merit plug on battery box, two merit plugs at rear of trailer and one normal plug inside trailer
• LED 5050 light strips wired inside main tent with two removalable switched 1m strings for under annex.
• 2 burner gas stove in kitchen
• Stone guard with mud flaps
• Pole carrier box with poles, ropes etc required for the tent/annex
• Electric brakes
• 3 x 267/75/16 tyres rims to suite 6 stud cruiser patrol
• DO35 Hitch
• 2 x 4.5kg gas bottle
• 4 x jerry can holders
Trailer is perfect as you would expect from a galv dipped trackabout built unit and other than being a little dusty tent is as good as new with all zips working as they should and no holes or tears anywhere....
So what should I put it on the market for??
Thanks
James
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Don't do it!!! After all it's a Trackabout
If you have to I'll spot you a couple a hundred for it :cheers: :cheers:
Seriously though you would have to be looking for at least 9 to 10K I think without seeing piccies of it. It really depends on the condition of it and if in good nick could demand a couple of grand more. Luckily for you though it's a Trackabout so it should sell pretty quickly if the price is right.
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Don't do it!!! After all it's a Trackabout
If you have to I'll spot you a couple a hundred for it :cheers: :cheers:
What he said plus $100 ;D
dunno, somewhere between 70% & 80% of price when new?
:cheers:
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I had a 1st gen trackabout and sold easily for $11k about 15mths ago - no probs -so look at about $12k imho.
Grrr!!! >:D
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Will post up some pics tonight. Will be sad to see it leave but you know the saying "happy wife happy life"
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jtraf "happy wife happy life"
What you said buddy, if both are happy, its a wonderful world.
Harry (Jukebox)
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jtraf "happy wife happy life"
What you said buddy, if both are happy, its a wonderful world.
Harry (Jukebox)
Rubbish ..!! ;D ;D
How long do you honestly think you can keep them happy ??
No matter how much you promise or give them.....they always want more.....
I've been jailed ( I mean married ) for 31 yrs and I still haven't worked her out yet !!!!!!!!!!
Don't go down the caravan track unless YOU want it.....oops the missus has just come home ( I'm serious ) and I gotta go.................. ;D
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"Brother Gronk" is once again right. "Marriage" is a sentence, not a word..........
Think long & hard before selling the Trackabout. Once you've jumped over the edge it's hard to come back..... :cheers:
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Wish it was an extenda, I'm after one of those.
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Rubbish ..!! ;D ;D
How long do you honestly think you can keep them happy ??
No matter how much you promise or give them.....they always want more.....
I've been jailed ( I mean married ) for 31 yrs and I still haven't worked her out yet !!!!!!!!!!
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Dont do it James ;)
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Gronk for Prime Minister.
Cheers
Parry
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STAND UP FOR YOURSELF >:D said the little voice from the dark corner under the CT :cheers:
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Will have to go out and have a look at the Expanda's and see what I come up with.
My biggest concern with the whole deal is how the Patrol will handle the extra weight of the expanda outback's........
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Jtraf,
A mate of mine has been chasing a fully-gal Trackabout for a while now. I'll show him the piccies of yours tonight, see what he'd be interested in paying. You could probably put another $5k on top of his offer - he's a tightass... Freight up here would probably kill the deal for him.
I'd second what the others have said, I'd be looking around the $12k probably. I'd expect it to sell pretty quick at that price. It's well kitted out with the drifta setup and annex walls, not to mention e 12v.
Good luck, and enjoy your expanda!
Cheers!
Matto :)
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Trade the wife in on a better model...there are alot of good second hand ones out there that have been modified and updated. You will not look back !!
Mark
(happily single ) ;D
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Trade the wife in on a better model...there are alot of good second hand ones out there that have been modified and updated. You will not look back !!
Mark
(happily single ) ;D
Come on Mark, you can't be happy all your life!!
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If he stays single he WILL be happy all his life.
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Trade the wife in on a better model...there are alot of good second hand ones out there that have been modified and updated. You will not look back !!
Mark
(happily single ) ;D
Are you talking about 2nd hand campers or 2nd hand wives, :laugh: and if it's the later how do you tell if the mods and updates have been done properly and will last the distance ? >:D
Keith
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Are you talking about 2nd hand campers or 2nd hand wives, :laugh: and if it's the later how do you tell if the mods and updates have been done properly and will last the distance ? >:D
Keith
2nd hand Wives mate. Just take them for a test drive and check the warranty also. Make sure it's a 2 year head to toe warranty and you can exchange it also.
Noel....I will let you know when I become unhappy.
Mark
Sorry back on topic.......don't do it ;D
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We have seen the CT thats 1/2 the story ;D ;D
ok l will go back under the CT & be quiet :'( :cheers:
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All good James, the panda will make for real comfy camping with the little gremlins and just think, if you get one with a dunny/shower you won't have to go through the shower tent debacle as what happened at whroo ;D
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BD :cheers:
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Tent to Camper
Camper to Caravan
Be careful of their next move after that
Caravan to retirement village
No more wheels game over--- The wife wins.
Campfire :cheers:
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Tent to Camper
Camper to Caravan
Be careful of their next move after that
Caravan to retirement village
No more wheels game over--- The wife wins.
Campfire :cheers:
But yop still get 1 last ride in a CT of sorts going to the ultimate fire pit but you miss the wake :'( :'( SO Get Out There & Make It Count :cheers:
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All good James, the panda will make for real comfy camping with the little gremlins and just think, if you get one with a dunny/shower you won't have to go through the shower tent debacle as what happened at whroo ;D
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BD :cheers:
Have you got it sorted now John?............ ;D
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Left out the leased one way hardtop camper
Hope the camping ground is nice and quiet.
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GeoffA It was all to too much for BD, so he chucked ity away . Into a big bin behing work as he still couldnt repack it as it should have been . >:D :cheers: :cheers:
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GeoffA It was all to too much for BD, so he chucked ity away . Into a big bin behing work as he still couldnt repack it as it should have been . >:D :cheers: :cheers:
.....a disappointing lack of perseverance........and after we instructed him in the correct procedure......... ;D
That was a moment that will long be remembered........... :cheers:
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.....a disappointing lack of perseverance........and after we instructed him in the correct procedure......... ;D
That was a moment that will long be remembered........... :cheers:
Its so sad young people today not listening to the wisdom of his Elders & me :cheers:
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Have you got it sorted now John?............ ;D
Yes thanks to you geoff, and a little help from the husky :cup:
Say hello to my little friend :cheers:
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Bought a 2008 model Safari for $11,400 very similar specs. 8)
No toolbox but extra length drawbar and motorbike platform on drawbar. ???
Price depends on whether you want a quick sale or a lot of money?
If your pepared to wait theres always a bunny discerning buyer with plenty of folding stuff eventually. >:D
If you want the money just be prepared to say no to all lower offers cos just like easter the bunny will come. :cup:
Steve.
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Yep I know about the low ball offers from near and far. Also I don't have to sell it immediately as I don't need the money right away. I will search for what we want to replace the Trackabout and move it on later if I have to. I know what it owes me and i know what it is worth.
If you know of one cheaper I always advise the buyer to go for it. Most time you get what you pay for.