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Title: Tassie New Comer
Post by: MITTS on February 20, 2014, 08:40:48 AM
Hi everyone,

Thought I'd take the opportunity to introduce myself.

Usually a tent and billy kind of guy but with the addition of our two young ones to the family we thought we'd take a step up so we've just bought ourselves a 2013 Jayco Swan Outback.  :D

Only just took delivery of the camper late last week and still itching to get it out on the road! The missus keeps reminding me to "shut up about the camper already!"

Since we won't be able to get away for at least the next couple of weeks I'm stuck completing minor mods and drooling every time I see her sitting in my shed (the camper that is)  ;D

I have to say that these forums helped me a great deal in choosing my camper and the options I wanted/needed, so I've very grateful and thought that now I'm a bona fide camper trailer owner I better sign up!

Cheers,

J
Title: Re: Tassie New Comer
Post by: speedhump on February 20, 2014, 10:27:55 AM
 ;D welcome aboard.
Speedhump
Title: Tassie New Comer
Post by: scarps on February 20, 2014, 10:31:55 AM
Welcome to the forum and congrats on the new CT.

My best advice is to spend more time showering swmbo with your time, attention (& gifts helps alot), than time you spend on your new mistress:-)

Happy wife = Happy life:-) the reciprocal is also very true...........
Title: Re: Tassie New Comer
Post by: MITTS on February 20, 2014, 10:45:00 AM
Lol, very true scarps!

She's also keen to get the trailer on the road to test her out.

Might bring some flowers home tonight though, for extra credits
Title: Re: Tassie New Comer
Post by: Mace on February 20, 2014, 10:48:30 AM
Congrats and welcome.

Catch you round the traps.

 :cheers:
Title: Re: Tassie New Comer
Post by: scarps on February 20, 2014, 11:47:37 AM

Lol, very true scarps!

She's also keen to get the trailer on the road to test her out.

Might bring some flowers home tonight though, for extra credits
be careful also to not overdo it as then you create an expectation that if you don't deliver on in the future can also get you in the sh1t. (Clearly speaking from lernings)

Surprise and moderation = reward and comfort
Title: Re: Tassie New Comer
Post by: DannyG on February 20, 2014, 12:09:07 PM
Welcome to the forum. Keep an eye out for any upcoming Tassie get togethers if you are interested in meeting new people.

I have to warn you though, they are all a bit weird, except me, I'm the only normal one amongst them ;D
Title: Re: Tassie New Comer
Post by: dazzler on February 20, 2014, 02:19:08 PM
Hi everyone,

Thought I'd take the opportunity to introduce myself.

Usually a tent and billy kind of guy but with the addition of our two young ones to the family we thought we'd take a step up so we've just bought ourselves a 2013 Jayco Swan Outback.  :D

Only just took delivery of the camper late last week and still itching to get it out on the road! The missus keeps reminding me to "shut up about the camper already!"

Since we won't be able to get away for at least the next couple of weeks I'm stuck completing minor mods and drooling every time I see her sitting in my shed (the camper that is)  ;D

I have to say that these forums helped me a great deal in choosing my camper and the options I wanted/needed, so I've very grateful and thought that now I'm a bona fide camper trailer owner I better sign up!

Cheers,

J

Welcome.

I expect to hear another new addition to the family in 9 months and two weeks  :cup:
Title: Re: Tassie New Comer
Post by: MITTS on February 20, 2014, 02:33:50 PM
Haha I'm sure that's the case Danny. Will definitely keep an eye out for get togethers with like minded weirdos ;-)

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Title: Re: Tassie New Comer
Post by: MITTS on February 20, 2014, 02:39:09 PM
Welcome.

I expect to hear another new addition to the family in 9 months and two weeks  :cup:

I'll I can say is the first road test will be comprehensive...  :angel:
Title: Re: Tassie New Comer
Post by: Marcus73 on February 20, 2014, 03:46:37 PM
Oh your another one from down south of the state. Welcome anyway ;)
Don't believe anything DannyG says..... He talks to Unicorns!!!
Hope to see you at one of our get togethers soon

Oh one more thing, what vehicle do you tow with?...... Please say Toyota, please say Toyota :)


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Title: Re: Tassie New Comer
Post by: MITTS on February 20, 2014, 07:12:49 PM
Unfortunately the tow vehicle is a Commodore Wagon at the moment *pause for sigh*.

I managed to get the offroad camper across the line with the better half but unfortunately the tow will wait 12 months. A small price to pay for the rig I want... oh and that happy wife = happy life thing ;-)

So for now I'm a bit limited in where I can get to, although the wagon certainly has no trouble muscling the camper around.

J

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Title: Re: Tassie New Comer
Post by: Marcus73 on February 20, 2014, 07:24:15 PM
No no a Holden's good, we just don't need anymore of those Datsun owners :)


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Title: Re: Tassie New Comer
Post by: muzza01 on February 20, 2014, 08:02:10 PM
Welcome to MySwag J and congrats on the new Jayco. See you around the forum mate.
Title: Re: Tassie New Comer
Post by: KingBilly on February 20, 2014, 08:08:50 PM
Welcome to the tribe.  Congrats on the Jayco purchase.  We like photos on here. Hint. Hint.

Happy camping
KB
Title: Re: Tassie New Comer
Post by: fishfinder on February 21, 2014, 05:50:00 AM
Welcome - as you can see DannyG and Marcus73 are obviously insane but they are harmless and as mentioned keep an eye out of upcoming trips would be good to add another Jayco amongst the soft floors 
Title: Re: Tassie New Comer
Post by: MITTS on February 21, 2014, 06:31:40 AM
We like photos on here. Hint. Hint.

Cheers KingBilly.

Will definitely get some photos up once I roll her out of the shed. Hopefully sooner rather than later :-)
Title: Re: Tassie New Comer
Post by: MITTS on March 19, 2014, 04:18:33 PM
Finally managed to get away up the east coast to Lagoon Beach for an extended weekend.

Grabbed some photos to share too.  ;D

J
Title: Re: Tassie New Comer
Post by: MITTS on March 19, 2014, 04:21:16 PM
Not a bad spot to set up for a few days.

The kids loved the beach and lagoon.  8)

Mum and Dad loved the break  :cheers:
Title: Re: Tassie New Comer
Post by: MITTS on March 19, 2014, 04:24:54 PM
Also took a couple of snaps of some small additions.

300w Mono solar panel
MPPT controller
Carpeted floor
Clear vinyl bench/table coverings (no photo)

 :cheers:
Title: Re: Tassie New Comer
Post by: scarps on March 19, 2014, 04:35:24 PM
Noice looking set up, great looking location.
Title: Re: Tassie New Comer
Post by: Marcus73 on March 19, 2014, 04:56:53 PM
Good to see you're getting out and about. Nice looking set up you've got there


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Title: Re: Tassie New Comer
Post by: Draggin on March 19, 2014, 08:04:20 PM
Good work, hope the "cheese and kisses" enjoyed the intro to outdoor living. Always good to encourage the kids while they are young too.

Welcome to the forum and don't let the sanity level of some put you off the gathering ( I can say that 'cos I still haven't made it to one yet) ;D
Title: Re: Tassie New Comer
Post by: Black Diamond on March 19, 2014, 09:09:10 PM
Welcome mate and like the set up. Not sure about the carpet though, especially with kids :)

:cheers: BD
Title: Re: Tassie New Comer
Post by: Ciscokid on March 19, 2014, 09:34:52 PM
Welcome and great setup mate.  The carpet looks good.  I got the foam carpet flooring but it doesn't look very neat.  The carpet takes out the chill when walking around in the colder months.   :cheers:
Title: Re: Tassie New Comer
Post by: MITTS on March 20, 2014, 07:53:35 AM
Welcome mate and like the set up. Not sure about the carpet though, especially with kids :)

:cheers: BD

Thanks mate, yeah I thought the same thing. :-\ That's why I used carpet squares (hard to make out on that photo) and simply cut them to fit.

I didn't glue them down, the rubber backing and the tight fit keeps them in place. When we have one of those "oh sh!t" moments with the kids, we just pull the affected squares up, hose them off outside, dry and replace.  8)

Seems to work well so far... Also makes it really easy when loading the camper while the top is down, protecting the floor surface and most importantly, keeping our bare tootsies off a cold floor ;)
Title: Re: Tassie New Comer
Post by: grc on March 20, 2014, 05:48:49 PM
Welcome Swannie Jay
 
Great to see your out and about in the jayco
 Top camping spot

  CHEERS GRC   :cheers: