« previous next »
Pages: [1]   Go Down

Author Topic: new jayo swan camper  (Read 5359 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline Aitken

  • Learning the Ropes
  • *
  • Posts: 13
  • Gender: Male
new jayo swan camper
« on: July 16, 2012, 07:17:03 PM »
hey all
new to this start off with the ebay special (ezy trail) biggest mistake leaked like a sieve,then upgraded to a 08 swan OB a couple of weeks ago yet to try it out tassie weather aint real flash at the moment keen to take it out
Logged
08 jayco swan OB .....05 GU PATROL

Offline Swannie

  • Are we there yet
  • Hard Top Camper User
  • ******
  • Posts: 5055
  • Thanked: 225 times
  • Gender: Male
Re: new jayo swan camper
« Reply #1 on: July 16, 2012, 07:26:51 PM »
Welcome aboard mate. Give us a spec rundown on the swan.

Greg

Ps there is only a couple of swan owners on here ;D
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 Aitken

  • Learning the Ropes
  • *
  • Posts: 13
  • Gender: Male
Re: new jayo swan camper
« Reply #2 on: July 16, 2012, 07:41:17 PM »

cheers
Good to see a few about
08 swan
gas hot water ( the main reason i bought it)
slide out bbq
roof racks
full custom heavy duty annexe
twin water  tanks and gasbottles
100ah battery
no major alterations yet fitted carpet inside to get a bit of warmth gets cold down here
next to fit will be solar panels
Logged
08 jayco swan OB .....05 GU PATROL

Offline sol

  • Hard Top Camper User
  • ******
  • Posts: 2468
  • Thanked: 133 times
  • Gender: Male
Re: new jayo swan camper
« Reply #3 on: July 16, 2012, 07:43:18 PM »
G'day mate and welcome.
Congrats on the Jayco. I'm sure I've seen that brand of camper on here somewhere. ;D ;D
Happy and safe travels.

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

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 jayo swan camper
« Reply #4 on: July 16, 2012, 08:32:52 PM »
G'day Aitken,

To MySwag,
Congrats on your purchase.
Swing on by What model Jayco do you own? and chalk up another one for the Swan  ;D
Plenty of great info here to help with mods & Trips.
Hope you enjoy your time here.
Happy & Safe travels
 :cheers:
Logged
You don't use magic to disappear, all you need is a 4wd & a Swag ;)

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 jayo swan camper
« Reply #5 on: July 16, 2012, 09:25:37 PM »
Welcome to the forum mate :cheers:

Nice choice of camper ;D with some great options. Make sure you keep us updated on your first outing and future mods :cheers:

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

Offline Janbo

  • Soft Floor Camper User
  • ****
  • Posts: 487
  • Gender: Male
  • Jayco Eagle - Jeep Cherokee KK
Re: new jayo swan camper
« Reply #6 on: July 16, 2012, 10:57:21 PM »
Looks like a nice bit of kit.... Good luck and happy camping!
Logged
We are all in the gutter....... But some of us are looking at the stars!!

Offline rkwpjv

  • Tent User
  • ***
  • Posts: 123
  • Gender: Male
new jayo swan camper
« Reply #7 on: July 16, 2012, 11:10:52 PM »
Welcome, great Jayco! You won't look back.
Logged
Prado 120 T/D Grande + 2010 Jayco Eagle Outback Alpha Pack

Offline madman1

  • Sleeping Bag User
  • *
  • Posts: 46
  • Gender: Male
Re: new jayo swan camper
« Reply #8 on: July 17, 2012, 08:47:03 AM »
Welcome aboard,

You'll love the Swan.  We love ours.  You're right about the cold weather.  Try a powered site and take along a few column heaters.  Works a treat and you are not footing the extreme power bill for the weekend.

Cheers

Mark
Logged

Offline Heiny

  • "All who wander are not lost"
  • Hard Top Camper User
  • ******
  • Posts: 2597
  • Thanked: 1 times
  • Gender: Male
Re: new jayo swan camper
« Reply #9 on: July 17, 2012, 09:54:43 AM »
Hi Aitken and welocme to My Swag

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

Offline Aitken

  • Learning the Ropes
  • *
  • Posts: 13
  • Gender: Male
Re: new jayo swan camper
« Reply #10 on: July 17, 2012, 05:23:49 PM »
cheers everyone
nice friendly site this one with everyone willing to share the knowledge
first trip will be powered site in a park(and will take a heater) but we tend to try roughing it and  free camp as such
Logged
08 jayco swan OB .....05 GU PATROL

Offline Topender

  • Soft Floor Camper User
  • ****
  • Posts: 555
  • Thanked: 24 times
  • Gender: Male
Re: new jayo swan camper
« Reply #11 on: July 17, 2012, 05:37:20 PM »
Quote from: Aitken on July 17, 2012, 05:23:49 PM
cheers everyone
nice friendly site this one with everyone willing to share the knowledge
first trip will be powered site in a park(and will take a heater) but we tend to try roughing it and  free camp as such

Just stay away from the electrical section............ ;D Oh and welcome to Jayco Land it's a wonderful place!!!!

Dave
Logged
Nissan X-trail TL dci & 2012 Jayco Outback Swan

Offline gowalkabout

  • Soft Floor Camper User
  • ****
  • Posts: 388
  • Gender: Male
    • Walkabout 4WD & Camping Accessories
Re: new jayo swan camper
« Reply #12 on: July 19, 2012, 08:51:40 AM »
Welcome and as always great to see yet another from Tassie here  :cup:
Which part of the state are you from?
Logged
2007 Camprite TL8s
2012 Nissan Patrol GU8
Formally known as Tas130
www.gowalkabout.com.au
https://www.facebook.com/gowalkabout?ref=hl

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 jayo swan camper
« Reply #13 on: July 19, 2012, 10:59:54 AM »
G'day & Welcome.

Hope the Jayco gives you more joy than your previous camper.
Logged
Julian
Land Cruiser V8 + Trackabout Safari SV Extenda
MySwag Gallery, Photobucket
Sydney Agent for www.trackabout.com.au
Mallee Gear - Tough as nails

Offline Aitken

  • Learning the Ropes
  • *
  • Posts: 13
  • Gender: Male
Re: new jayo swan camper
« Reply #14 on: July 19, 2012, 05:40:28 PM »
hey TAS 130
come from penguin up on the coast camper came from down hobart at westerway
Logged
08 jayco swan OB .....05 GU PATROL

Offline flamingo

  • Soft Floor Camper User
  • ****
  • Posts: 564
  • Gender: Male
Re: new jayo swan camper
« Reply #15 on: July 19, 2012, 06:58:10 PM »
Gday Aitken Welcome Mate ,Plenty of Jayco's Here! Penguin a real nice spot too...  :cheers: Phil
Logged
Go Tigers!
2005 Navara
2011 Jayco Flamingo

Offline Aussiecris

  • Sleeping Bag User
  • *
  • Posts: 28
  • Gender: Male
Re: new jayo swan camper
« Reply #16 on: July 19, 2012, 09:32:42 PM »
G'day & Welcome.

Looks great
I know how you feel, It rained for a month when we bought ours

Cheers Cris
Logged
You can tell the quality of a person by how they treat people they don't need.

NT Pajero diesel
2008 Outback Camper

Offline 1HDT

  • Tent User
  • ***
  • Posts: 176
  • Thanked: 1 times
  • Gender: Male
Re: new jayo swan camper
« Reply #17 on: July 20, 2012, 08:58:55 AM »
G'Day Aitken, welcome to MySwag.

Lovely set up you have made. Very Comfortable.

1HDT
Logged

Offline GG

  • Tent User
  • ***
  • Posts: 116
  • Gender: Female
  • Don't know Karate...but I DO know crazy!
new jayo swan camper
« Reply #18 on: July 20, 2012, 08:11:19 PM »
Welcome Aitken!
Drooling slightly at the sight of your rig! I love my Jayco Dove....she's an old timer just like me and lime green has become my fave color! Enjoy the banter!
Cheers! GG
Logged
2008 Toyota 'Freddy' Kluger & 1980's 'Gypsy' Jayco Dove Camper

Offline Sicilianmama

  • Soft Floor Camper User
  • ****
  • Posts: 600
  • Gender: Female
Re: new jayo swan camper
« Reply #19 on: July 24, 2012, 09:47:31 PM »
Welcome and congrats on your swan! Sure you will love it :)
Logged
2007 Holden Rodeo with 2012 Jayco Swan Outback :)

Pages: [1]   Go Up
« previous next »