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Offline PAC1977

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Hi from victoria - The Swan has arrived (pics attached)
« on: June 26, 2011, 08:27:59 PM »
Hi All,

I have been a long time reader of you site, so now a first time poster. Wife, kids (2 & 4) and myself have decided that the camping thing may be for us so we have taken the plunge.  Have just taken delivery of a new Ford Territory and and playing the waiting game with Jayco, waiting for our new Swan.

The information I have gained from this site has been priceless and has helped in decision making, so thanks to all of you for that.
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Re: Hi from victoria
« Reply #1 on: June 26, 2011, 08:30:22 PM »
G'day & Welcome Paul, and good luck with your new setup.
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Re: Hi from victoria
« Reply #2 on: June 26, 2011, 08:30:39 PM »
Welcome to myswag, there are quite a few Swans here already to get ideas from.
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Re: Hi from victoria
« Reply #3 on: June 26, 2011, 08:43:14 PM »
Congrats on the new toys & welcome to MySwag
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Re: Hi from victoria
« Reply #4 on: June 26, 2011, 08:55:34 PM »
Welcome to myswag, look forward to hearing more.
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Re: Hi from victoria
« Reply #5 on: June 26, 2011, 08:57:14 PM »
Hi and welcome to My Swag :cheers:
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Re: Hi from victoria
« Reply #6 on: June 26, 2011, 09:10:30 PM »
Hi and welcome, another Victorian, enjoy your time here.

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Re: Hi from victoria
« Reply #7 on: June 26, 2011, 09:20:24 PM »
Welcome to the Forum, how longs the wait?

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Re: Hi from victoria
« Reply #8 on: June 26, 2011, 09:34:27 PM »
Quote from: GGPatrol on June 26, 2011, 09:20:24 PM
Welcome to the Forum, how longs the wait?

GG

Hi GG,

Late August was the last I heard, but could be September. The Jayco dealer were not sure if they could get the order in on time.

PAC
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Re: Hi from victoria
« Reply #9 on: June 26, 2011, 10:26:11 PM »
Gday Pac welcome to myswag and another Victorian player  :cheers:

look at the positive side, you have plenty of time to plan mods  :cheers:
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Re: Hi from victoria
« Reply #10 on: June 27, 2011, 02:17:36 PM »
Hi Pac & welcome to Myswag, hope you enjoy your time here.
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Re: Hi from victoria
« Reply #11 on: June 27, 2011, 09:09:42 PM »
Hi Pac
Welcome to My Swag Happy Trails with your Jayco when you get it the wait is part of it all
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Re: Hi from victoria
« Reply #12 on: June 29, 2011, 07:13:22 PM »
Welcome, from another East Gippslander! Enjoy your new toys.

Cheers,

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Re: Hi from victoria
« Reply #13 on: June 29, 2011, 08:48:38 PM »
Welcome - and so close to Montana (jealous).  Enjoy.  Chris.
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Re: Hi from victoria
« Reply #14 on: July 03, 2011, 08:01:24 PM »
Well I actually checked the mail box  today (yes it's Sunday, hadn't got around to it from last week) and a letter from Jayco telling me the Swan will be off the production line on August 18th. That's only.... 48 sleeps + how ever many it takes for the dealer to get organised (hopefully not too many).

Thought I would also add some detail about the options we chose:

I wanted the 'Outback' model, wife wanted hot water, spring mattress, and an annexe, Guess who won.
So in the end we went for:

Swan - On road model
Options:
Hot water & outdoor shower
Inner spring mattress
100AH battery
Bed end fly's
Bag awning + walls
Tap on the draw bar
Gas point on the draw bar
Drop jacks

Can't wait.....
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Re: Hi from victoria
« Reply #15 on: July 04, 2011, 02:23:54 PM »
G'day PAC and welcome to Myswag. :cheers:
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Re: Hi from victoria - The Swan is nearly here
« Reply #16 on: August 22, 2011, 07:20:35 PM »
Well an update on our Swan. Today I got a call from the Jayco dealer who is supplying our camper, it has arrived but there is one small problem. We ordered the standard bag awning but it has arrived with the Fiamma awning.

Waiting to here back from Jayco factory about what they are going to do. Not sure that I really want the Fiamma as there are so many stories about them being a bit flimsy. Any thoughts?
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Re: Hi from victoria - The Swan is nearly here
« Reply #17 on: August 22, 2011, 07:33:29 PM »
Fiamma is fine, checkout Teabags as he also has solar shades with his. Takes no time to wind it in if you need to.
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Re: Hi from victoria - The Swan is nearly here
« Reply #18 on: August 22, 2011, 08:53:23 PM »
check the width on the Fiamma, there have been a few reports that as the 2011 roof design is different on the jayco the Fiamma's are now shorter than previous years

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Re: Hi from victoria - The Swan is nearly here
« Reply #19 on: August 25, 2011, 03:04:00 PM »
  Gday Paul Welcome to Myswag and Jayco land!! Enjoy your time here mate   :cheers: Phil
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Re: Hi from victoria - The Swan is nearly here
« Reply #20 on: August 25, 2011, 05:38:05 PM »
Quote from: mcbadger2 on August 22, 2011, 08:53:23 PM
check the width on the Fiamma, there have been a few reports that as the 2011 roof design is different on the jayco the Fiamma's are now shorter than previous years

Mark

The fiamma 45 is only 2.5 metres wide. silly Geoff thought it referred to the length and so would be a full roof length awning but he now has a really short awning.
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Re: Hi from victoria - The Swan is nearly here
« Reply #21 on: September 12, 2011, 09:14:36 PM »
Well the Swan has been back to the factory and is now back at the dealer with the standard bag awing on it. Booked in for 10am Friday to pick her up...
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Re: Hi from victoria - The Swan has arrived
« Reply #22 on: September 17, 2011, 03:16:05 PM »
Picked up the swan yesterday. All went well and was very happy with the service from the local Jayco dealer.

Only one picture so far, will get some more up when I can.

Paul
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Re: Hi from victoria - Jayco Swan Pics Attached
« Reply #23 on: September 25, 2011, 11:45:07 AM »
Got her out today to  put a few things in. Thought I had better take some photos.....
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Re: Hi from victoria - The Swan has arrived
« Reply #24 on: September 25, 2011, 11:46:08 AM »
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