« previous next »
Pages: [1]   Go Down

Author Topic: new swan owner  (Read 5303 times)

0 Members and 2 Guests are viewing this topic.

Offline mcmullenstrimming

  • Learning the Ropes
  • *
  • Posts: 10
new swan owner
« on: April 17, 2012, 12:35:22 AM »
Hi everyone
From esperance down south of wa, heading over to melbourne to pick up my new 2012 swan outback next month, so excited:) got a final price on a contract from perth, was not far off signing on the line. Not to many extras, just the flys, bagged annexe, free electric brakes and a weber q thrown in. As I said was happy with this until I came accross the same thing in melbourne with aircon, fiamma awning roof, 2 batteries and the pull out outside bbq. The finance had fell through for a couple who special ordered it so they priced it for me $2000 cheaper than perthI just have to pay $460 for them to install electric brakes, so very happy with this deal. The dealer has told me not to worry bout the anderson plug because its pointless as the 7 pin plug and cetec system will do the job in running and chrging, I know nothing bout this and would love advice on this and any other things I should get aftermarket or do when I pick up van. This was a spur of the moment decision so didnt research to much before buying but from most things ive read I think ive made a good decision,i just love the steup for a young family

Cheers
Logged

Offline 99disco

  • Soft Floor Camper User
  • ****
  • Posts: 384
  • Thanked: 18 times
  • Gender: Male
new swan owner
« Reply #1 on: April 17, 2012, 12:56:08 AM »
Congrats on the new camper mate. I am sure that all jaycos have electric brakes as standard now, is the $460 to have the controller fitted to your car. If it is you can have it done for a whole lot less than that I have just fitted takonsha prodigy controllers to both my folks cars they were $130 delivered off eBay including all wiring. As for the Anderson plug I would definently fit one with the biggest cable you can afford all the way from your car battery to the caravan batteries and back. This will avoid volt drop and help the swan batteries charge a lot faster and to a higher state of charge.



Shane
Logged

Offline sol

  • Hard Top Camper User
  • ******
  • Posts: 2468
  • Thanked: 133 times
  • Gender: Male
Re: new swan owner
« Reply #2 on: April 17, 2012, 05:31:00 AM »
G'day mate and welcome.
Congrats on the new camper.Fun times ahead. ;D
As Shane said,definently fit an anderson plug too.

                                                              :cheers:

                                                   
Logged
Make everyday count!!!
2015 Holden Colorado 7
New Age Manta Ray 16'6 Deluxe

Offline downsouth

  • Sleeping Bag User
  • *
  • Posts: 30
  • Gender: Male
Re: new swan owner
« Reply #3 on: April 17, 2012, 07:43:28 AM »
Gday Mate and welcome
Congrats on the camper
Logged

Offline Hairs

  • Get outside every day, Miracles are waiting everywhere
  • Hard Top Camper User
  • ******
  • Posts: 6155
  • Thanked: 709 times
  • Gender: Male
  • A door can be a jar, but a jar can not be a door??
Re: new swan owner
« Reply #4 on: April 17, 2012, 08:21:11 AM »
G'day mcmullenstrimming,

To MySwag.
Well done on your purchase, let the mods begin  ;D
Swing on by the What model Jayco do you own? thread and tick another one up for the Swan  ;D
We love our old 87 model.
Happy & Safe travels.
 :cheers:
Logged
You don't use magic to disappear, all you need is a 4wd & a Swag ;)

Offline gibbo301

  • Still doing it in my Aussie Swag
  • Hard Floor Camper User
  • *****
  • Posts: 903
  • Thanked: 5 times
  • Gender: Male
Re: new swan owner
« Reply #5 on: April 17, 2012, 09:19:54 AM »
To My Swag  Sounds like you got a bargain with the Swan  :cheers:
Logged

Offline Swannie

  • Are we there yet
  • Hard Top Camper User
  • ******
  • Posts: 5055
  • Thanked: 225 times
  • Gender: Male
Re: new swan owner
« Reply #6 on: April 17, 2012, 10:39:38 AM »
Congrats mate, I'm picking my swan OB up on Friday... Similarily  optioned as yours.
Might have to celebrate a birthday event for them :)
Cheers
Greg
« Last Edit: April 17, 2012, 08:41:57 PM by swannie OB »
Logged
1994 80 series RV Land Cruiser  (Frank the Tank)
2015 200 series gxl TTD (Bruiser The Cruiser)
2015 Jayco Starcraft 17:58-3 OB (Starsky)

Offline gunna

  • Could End Up Anywhere
  • Hard Floor Camper User
  • *****
  • Posts: 1054
  • Thanked: 4 times
  • Gender: Male
  • Don't leave your run to late
    • A Few Pic's
Re: new swan owner
« Reply #7 on: April 17, 2012, 01:05:24 PM »
welcome to myswag mcmullen & family
 :cheers: sheeds
Logged

Offline Jenko67

  • Hard Floor Camper User
  • *****
  • Posts: 1272
  • Thanked: 5 times
  • Gender: Male
Re: new swan owner
« Reply #8 on: April 17, 2012, 05:12:08 PM »
welcome mate, must be worth it to go to melbourne to pick it up.... not for me though....
Logged

Offline Janbo

  • Soft Floor Camper User
  • ****
  • Posts: 487
  • Gender: Male
  • Jayco Eagle - Jeep Cherokee KK
Re: new swan owner
« Reply #9 on: April 17, 2012, 06:37:25 PM »
Congratulations, I hope you enjoy!! :cup:
Logged
We are all in the gutter....... But some of us are looking at the stars!!

Offline Black Diamond

  • "IF IT HAS TITS OR WHEELS IT WILL GIVE YOU TROUBLE........"
  • 2017 National Meet Volunteer
  • Hard Top Camper User
  • *****
  • Posts: 5916
  • Thanked: 88 times
  • Gender: Male
  • Cruisin through Life in the 80.......
Re: new swan owner
« Reply #10 on: April 17, 2012, 08:20:59 PM »
  Congratulation mate :cheers:

So which dealer you getting it from?


BD
Logged
1996 80 series Cruiser
2005 Coota Camper - The legend lives on.....

Offline Sicilianmama

  • Soft Floor Camper User
  • ****
  • Posts: 600
  • Gender: Female
Re: new swan owner
« Reply #11 on: April 19, 2012, 11:21:37 PM »
Welcome to myswag & congrats on the swan! We just got ours a month or so ago & love it! We got the external shower & HWS & although we have only used it once so far it was great! So convenient to have your own shower :)  haven't got the tv yet though, still tossing up whether to get one.
Logged
2007 Holden Rodeo with 2012 Jayco Swan Outback :)

Offline akp22

  • Learning the Ropes
  • *
  • Posts: 7
  • Three kids, two adults and a Swan
Re: new swan owner
« Reply #12 on: April 25, 2012, 06:39:42 PM »
Welcome! Sounds like you scored yourself a great deal. :)

We just bought an '09 Swan OB and have only had it a week but are already in love with it. Can't wait to take it out bush! As for the TV, we bought a 26" Samsung LCD and it fits perfectly with about a 1.5cm gap between the TV and the ceiling. Enjoy your Swan (and the forum)!
Logged
Keith & Amanda - First time CT owners!
'04 Toyota LandCruiser Wagon GXL & '09 Jayco Swan OB

Offline Heiny

  • "All who wander are not lost"
  • Hard Top Camper User
  • ******
  • Posts: 2597
  • Thanked: 1 times
  • Gender: Male
Re: new swan owner
« Reply #13 on: April 29, 2012, 09:34:07 AM »
Hi mcmullenstrimming and welcome to My swag

 :cheers: bubba
Logged
NM Pajero GLS 3.2 DiD manual
2008 Jayco Flamingo Outback

Offline DX grunt

  • Tent User
  • ***
  • Posts: 211
  • Thanked: 2 times
  • Gender: Male
Re: new swan owner
« Reply #14 on: July 29, 2012, 11:10:24 AM »
G'day and welcome to another Sandgroper.

Take care out there.

Rossco
Logged
Nissan Patrol ute - ex Telstra - pod has heaps of 'glamping equipment', but not enough to be overloaded.

Offline Wodewick

  • Sleeping Bag User
  • *
  • Posts: 27
  • Gender: Male
  • under The Milky Way.
Re: new swan owner
« Reply #15 on: July 29, 2012, 12:16:48 PM »
Would have been a great shakedown trip crossing the Nullabor :D. All the best with the Swan. We have a Dove OB and are more than happy with it.   Rod
Logged
2007 Holden Captiva.  2008 Dove Outback.

Offline BigJules

  • Administrator
  • Hard Top Camper User
  • *****
  • Posts: 7786
  • Thanked: 56 times
  • Gender: Male
  • Just Cruisin' - I wish...
    • I'm so much cooler online :D
Re: new swan owner
« Reply #16 on: August 03, 2012, 10:32:36 AM »
G'day & Welcome.

It's a shame you're in the west, I reckon we could use an in-house trimmer over here, I know my 100 series drivers seat needs some love. On the other hand, it's fantastic you're in the west, there are so many members over there.

Congrats on the Jayco. As with others I'd recommend you fit another plug for charging, if not an Anderson plug then at least a 12 pin style. Is the Ctek a Dc-DC charger or simply a 240V unit?
Logged
Julian
Land Cruiser V8 + Trackabout Safari SV Extenda
MySwag Gallery, Photobucket
Sydney Agent for www.trackabout.com.au
Mallee Gear - Tough as nails
Pages: [1]   Go Up
« previous next »