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Title: Greetings from The Gong
Post by: Joshreid on December 21, 2015, 06:10:46 AM

G'day from Wollongong. We just purchased an Aussie built 2004 Cavalier Shiralee (off road) - picking it up Wednesday. Great condition for its age, and comes with full annexe (half midge net/half solid) plus an original Drifta 6ft slide out kitchen. It was a great buy at $3200 and the guy we purchased from really looked after us, even treating some minor surface rust and getting it point inspected by a third party. We are former tenters, but have hired 2 other campers previously this year (from the same guy we purchased this one from) so we knew what we liked and what we wanted. It comes with 3 jerry can holders around the sides, and a gas bottle on side. Huge tool box on front axle. All lockable. Swing up jockey wheel, which I like. In the future planning to install under trailer water tank, 12v battery system, and led lighting. Probably won't bother with an inverter, as you can get 12v versions of most common appliances these days. Also might figure out a way to attached an axe and a shovel to the sides - maybe. Would also like to get the Drifta drawers which are designed to slide out next to the existing Drifta kitchen, to take advantage of the space. At some stage (when I can afford to buy one!) would like to get a fridge, and would either like to convert part of the existing kitchen (the cupboard closest to the tailgate when pulled out) into a fridge space, like they have on the new Drifta kitchen design, or simply carry it in the back of the car. Anyway, lots of plans but will take one thing at a time. First thing to do is pick it up on Wednesday!

Title: Re: Greetings from The Gong
Post by: KingBilly on December 21, 2015, 07:11:14 AM

G'day Josh and welcome to myswag.  Congrats on the new CT  :cup:

Happy camping
KB

Title: Re: Greetings from The Gong
Post by: Rob C on December 21, 2015, 07:32:41 PM

Welcome Josh
Great pick up, sure you will have fun making it yours with some mods

Rob

Title: Re: Greetings from The Gong
Post by: Sixpack on December 21, 2015, 07:37:07 PM

Hi Josh and welcome, Congrats mate, photo's please when you get it.  We love photo's,     

Title: Re: Greetings from The Gong
Post by: plusnq on December 21, 2015, 07:46:03 PM

Welcome to the forum Josh

Title: Re: Greetings from The Gong
Post by: WillsTdi on December 21, 2015, 07:47:05 PM

Welcome!

Title: Re: Greetings from The Gong
Post by: Trailer Bloke on December 22, 2015, 07:08:03 AM

G'day Josh congrats on the C T welcome and enjoy the forum.

Title: Re: Greetings from The Gong
Post by: GGV8Cruza on December 22, 2015, 01:32:50 PM

Welcome to MySwag, enjoy your stay

GG

Title: Re: Greetings from The Gong
Post by: tk421 on December 22, 2015, 01:54:29 PM

Welcome - it seem you have made a good start on your to do list already. Don't worry though, there will always be more items to add.

Title: Re: Greetings from The Gong
Post by: tracker on December 22, 2015, 03:05:28 PM

G'Day Josh,
                  Welcome and congrats. on your new CT
                                                       Cheers Tracker.