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General => Introductions => Topic started by: ozmoose on August 30, 2013, 08:20:35 PM
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Greetings,
Pretty sure I have trolled just about every topic on this site with mention of a Cub prior to putting some hard earned down on a one last week at he Melb 4x4 show.
I was considering one of a couple of second hand Cubs for sale until I decided I wanted it built my way. Took the wife and kids along and they helped me decide on Supermatic Escape Offroad.
Added some extras to get me started including;
Tropical Roof Kit
Drivers Side additional door on tent
Regal Kitchen Deluxe-Outside 2 burner & Grill
Stainless Steel Pantry
16in Wheel & Tyres to match the Hilux
Electric Brakes - Off Road
Extra 4 kg Gas Bottle incl Holder
Extra Jerry Can Holder
Stone Stopper Mud Flaps
Innerspring Mat upgrade
Locker Door-Drivers Side
Independent Suspension
Locking Water Filler
80 Litre Water Tank
Awning Extended Deluxe
Decided that I would add my own electrics and bits and bobs after I get it. Would have liked Gal but cant have everything I suppose ;D
So anyway that its for the minute. The wait will just about do me in but I'm sure it will be worth it. In the mean time I will research the brake controller to have fitted up . Thinking Redarc but will look into the new Hayman Reese.
As mentioned I have read up most things on this awesome site to when researching but always willing to listen to advice from other CT owners.
Cheers
Wisey
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Well done, exciting times ahead
Swannie
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Congratulations on the new cub ozmoose. You can't go wrong with a cub. Now you just have to hurry up and wait. Check out a few of the other CT builds to get some ideas for your electricals. Good luck.
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Congrats, the Cubs are a good rig.
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Greetings,
Pretty sure I have trolled just about every topic on this site with mention of a Cub prior to putting some hard earned down on a one last week at he Melb 4x4 show.
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Wisey
Hi Wisey,
Welcome to Myswag, there are a lot of Cub Camper owners around here.
Here is my thread on what I have done with my Green Cub Escape in case you missed it, will give you a few ideas on improving the your Cub Escape once you get it.
I am very pleased with my Cub Escape I purchased four years ago.
http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=5195.0 (http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=5195.0)
Ray
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Thanks for the welcome.
Ray, I have read yours and Snowy's builds with interest. Between the two of you I now have a list of mods to do as long as my arm and I haven't even got it yet ;D
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congrats on the new cub, yes 2 gas bottles is a must when going offroad..
u use one till empty, then refill or replace next time u pass through town.
whats the floor underneath?? u said u didnt get GAL so what floor are you gettin.
and whats the tropical roof?
extra door is a great idea for up north..
Carry on...
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whats the floor underneath?? u said u didnt get GAL so what floor are you gettin.
and whats the tropical roof?
Just the standard chassis, painted steel. It will require some more vigilant cleaning and maintenance but shouldn't be too bad.
Tropical roof is fancy Cub speak for a canvas fly over the top for extra protection and insulation.
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How much extra was the Galvanising??
and I meant the floor, underneath I ordered a gal floor to protect the wood floor.
a locking water tank may seem silly, but apparetly up north its necessary.
Carry on...
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Gal cchassis would still get stone chips and eventally rust too.. but If you put the cub on car stands every year, clean the chasis and paint it, you will be better off..
yes every twelve months, a quick wire brush and painting, will save a lot of work and stop the rust. If you leave it, then u will create a huge job..
and yo can change the colour if u like too. Use a good quality paint..
Carry on...
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Welcome Ozmoose to MySwag , & the Cub Club , a win / win :cup: As you might guess l have Cub Escape . To gather intel on CT's try a Swaggers catch up ( coming soon in Central Vic ) Watch the threads for dates :cup: :cheers:
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Welcome Wisey,
Im another newbie, yet to pick up my camper....only 6 more sleeps..
Linda
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Welcome
This is a very friendly forum much better than others i am a member of plus you can't go wrong with a cub very good campers.
The only problem with ours is it spends way to much time locked in the shed.
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Nice buy. Enjoy when you get it!
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....only 6 more sleeps..
Lucky bugger......I'm like a little kid waiting for Christmas!
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yep so are we ;D
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u would think they would be a bit quicker making them by now, we had to wait months before we got ours too and that was 12 years ago.
Carry on...
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Welcome and congrats ozmoose and lindamc.
I'm sure you guys will be very happy with your cub.
Not wishing to sidetrack the thread ,but I have tried to find Snowy's mods thread and had no success. Could someone please give me the link.
Jeff
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Welcome and congrats ozmoose and lindamc.
I'm sure you guys will be very happy with your cub.
Not wishing to sidetrack the thread ,but I have tried to find Snowy's mods thread and had no success. Could someone please give me the link.
Jeff
I searched for "snow cave" and it came up. i'm sure there is a more efficient way but it works......
It would be great to have links to peoples builds in their profile. I have spent hours trawling through Cub builds such as Snowy's and Ray's. So many good ideas. I love it!
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have u rang them up and changed ya order or asked how its going??
Carry on...
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G'day Wisey and welcome to Myswag. I'm looking forward to seeing you mod your Cub when you have it. :cup:
Link to the Snow Cave is now in my Sig block. :cheers:
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Thanks for the link
Jeff
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Great work. You'll love the Cub !
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Great work. You'll love the Cub !
I see yours is for sale Fabulous. Upgrading to another Cub?
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Hang On :worthles:
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I see yours is for sale Fabulous. Upgrading to another Cub?
No unfortunately, with the additional family it's not as roomy as we'd like,
so dare I say it, maybe moving to a caravan ....... I'll probably get barred for saying that !
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I go the call and pick up for the new CT is this Friday!!!
So, soon to be posting in "My Camper Trailer" thread. :cup:
Is time on the go slow? Seems like it...........
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How exciting, i hope you can sleep at night with all this excitement.
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I go the call and pick up for the new CT is this Friday!!!
So, soon to be posting in "My Camper Trailer" thread. :cup:
Is time on the go slow? Seems like it...........
That's great news ozmoose, can't wait to see some pics.
I bet you can't wait to get out there and use it, enjoy it.
Cheers matt