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Offline mudy80

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Another Tambo on its way!!!!
« on: August 10, 2011, 10:11:35 PM »
Gday All

We'll after doing alot of research (mostly on my swag) my partner and i have taken the plunge and ordered a Tambo Cooper, delivery approx 6 weeks. I would like to thank everyone for there posts/info as it was invaluable in our decision making :cup:. My better half told me i should contribute to these forums (she reckons I'm always on them) and hopfully help some others. So here i am. The Tru Blu Crow was a close 2nd choice. So far Tambo have been excellent to deal with and very accommodating with our mods. Which was just a couple of things ;D

'Cooper' model, incl. all standard features as shown in brochure / website
Water tank, 85 Itr
Annexe walls package
Electric brakes
Provision to add future bedroom (ie: second door, outside zips, etc)
Stoneguard with extensions to mudguards ($290 + $75) Changed 2/8/1 1
Sidelift - to open on opposite side of trailer at no extra charge
Toolbox - upgrade to 1500mm wide, shaped/tapered with one fold at side
Two gas bottle holders, two jerry can holders on sides of trailer
Hitch receiver at rear
Handbrake
Extend drawbar and space for jerry cans behind toolbox
Higher travel cover
Registration
Supply own wheels - 285/75 R16 on 16"x8" rims (delivered 4/8)
Hitchmaster DO 35 hitch (added 10/8)
Adjust tent and mudguards to suit trailer with large wheels
Second pocket on tent wall, near door
Upgrade to 50mm axle-*
Upgrade to 8 leaf springs
'Porta-Pockets' - red, blue ($45 each)
Package discount
Hinged shelf on tailgate.
Velcro strip over tent door.
Flat 7 pin plug

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Re: Another Tambo on its way!!!!
« Reply #1 on: August 10, 2011, 10:14:38 PM »
Hi & welcome to MySwag. Congrats on the soon to be new toy - sounds great
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Re: Another Tambo on its way!!!!
« Reply #2 on: August 10, 2011, 10:28:16 PM »
Wow sounds like a great camper. Love to see some pics when you get it?
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Re: Another Tambo on its way!!!!
« Reply #3 on: August 10, 2011, 10:33:11 PM »
Nice choice, our Tambo Cooper has been dragged all over Australia and never let us down. Currently in Kununurra enjoying the weather before returning to Tassie at the end of the month.
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Re: Another Tambo on its way!!!!
« Reply #4 on: August 10, 2011, 11:13:45 PM »
Good choice on the Tambo, they are a strong unit. I have dragged mine through the Balfour track :cup: :cup:
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Re: Another Tambo on its way!!!!
« Reply #5 on: August 10, 2011, 11:16:24 PM »
G'day Dan and welcome to Myswag.  :cheers:
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Re: Another Tambo on its way!!!!
« Reply #6 on: August 11, 2011, 07:32:43 AM »
Welcome to the forum Dan, great choice of campers and I have had no trouble with mine, just wondering what are the "porta pockets"

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Re: Another Tambo on its way!!!!
« Reply #7 on: August 11, 2011, 07:42:03 AM »
Welcome to myswag, pretty much the same config as my old Tambo. What is a 'Porta-Pocket'?
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Re: Another Tambo on its way!!!!
« Reply #8 on: August 11, 2011, 07:15:53 PM »
Hi Dan and welcome to My Swag :cheers: congrats on the Tambo :cup:
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Re: Another Tambo on its way!!!!
« Reply #9 on: August 11, 2011, 08:50:26 PM »
The Porta Pockets are a PVC bag with adjustable shoulder strap that can be carried around or velcro on to bed base and hang over sides. We thought we would get these for the kids so they can fill it with their stuff and take it in the car and then have spot for it in camper off the floor. Our kids are only 2 & 3 so that's why we just got the zip for extra room now and then in a couple of years when they don't want to know us they can have their own space :D
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Re: Another Tambo on its way!!!!
« Reply #10 on: August 11, 2011, 08:56:09 PM »
G'day & Welcome!
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Re: Another Tambo on its way!!!!
« Reply #11 on: August 11, 2011, 09:40:21 PM »
Welcome to the Tambo family Mudy,

Young Cooper, my Tambo, is only 7 months old but I've had a bloody good time with him/her.  Seriously, the after sales and service that you get from Keith and Amanda is second to none (although it is easy for them as their product is so good). Your set up sounds very similar to mine although I wish I had thought of adding the provision for the extra room.  None the less, congratulations on your purchase and here's to a successful arrival of your very own Cooper  :cheers:

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P.S.  Hope to see you on a VIC MYSWAG get together in the near future. 
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Re: Another Tambo on its way!!!!
« Reply #12 on: August 11, 2011, 09:50:51 PM »
Welcome to the clan,

Sounds like a well specified CT straight from the factory floor, congrats :cheers:

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Re: Another Tambo on its way!!!!
« Reply #13 on: August 11, 2011, 10:10:21 PM »
Thanks guys for your warm welcome
I'm very comfortable we've made the right choice although i don't like this waiting game :-[

One thing i did decide to do which tambo haven't done before is have my side lift on opposite side to normal. The theory behind it being i don't want to have to lean over slide out kitchen(a future project) to try pack trailer, also my wife is a little on the short side so it'll make it alot easier for her to do packing :cheers:.and i figure when camper is up you have access from under bed and through tailgate. I'm surprised no had done this before. Is there any other makes with lift on opposite side??
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Re: Another Tambo on its way!!!!
« Reply #14 on: August 11, 2011, 10:23:09 PM »
Congratulations and welcome to Myswag  :cheers:

That sounds like a hamburger with the lot. They are very popular on here the Tambo's and for good reason, they are a great bit of gear  :cheers:
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Re: Another Tambo on its way!!!!
« Reply #15 on: August 16, 2011, 10:37:01 PM »
Quote from: Black Diamond on August 11, 2011, 10:23:09 PM
Congratulations and welcome to Myswag  :cheers:

That sounds like a hamburger with the lot. They are very popular on here the Tambo's and for good reason, they are a great bit of gear  :cheers:

Am now planning slide out kitchen and 12v system then it will really be 'hamburger with the lot' ;D but like our 4b's there is always something else >:D

Only about 5 weeks to go :cheers:
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Re: Another Tambo on its way!!!!
« Reply #16 on: September 02, 2011, 05:10:37 PM »
  :D ONLY ONE WEEK TO GO :cheers:
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Re: Another Tambo on its way!!!!
« Reply #17 on: September 02, 2011, 05:43:05 PM »
The time will fly  ;D
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Re: Another Tambo on its way!!!!
« Reply #18 on: September 09, 2011, 09:13:13 AM »
Pick up today 3pm  ;D ;D ;D weather for weekend rain,windy, rain, cold :'( :'(
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Re: Another Tambo on its way!!!!
« Reply #19 on: September 09, 2011, 09:21:02 AM »
Remember the pics ;D
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Re: Another Tambo on its way!!!!
« Reply #20 on: September 09, 2011, 06:46:11 PM »
Congratulations on the birth of your new Tambo Mudy,

Bugger the weather just enjoy.  Be aware that you may (I did) have some minor leaks around the stitching until the canvas is weathered - just a minor inconvenience.  The first 4 times I took mine out it piddled down.  Make sure that you fold it up in accordance with Keith's (picture) instructions, could have minor problems otherwise (PM me if you want to know more). It's a bloody great purchase that you've made, and if the comments from any owner that I have ever come across is anything to go by, it will never let you down.  Enjoy and have fun

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Re: Another Tambo on its way!!!!
« Reply #21 on: September 09, 2011, 06:52:51 PM »
Come on the sun's gone down, we should have some happy snaps by now. Perfect weather to set it up and season the canvas, not too sure about the hail though  ;D

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Re: Another Tambo on its way!!!!
« Reply #22 on: September 09, 2011, 07:11:35 PM »
What are your kitchen plans?
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« Reply #23 on: September 09, 2011, 08:45:33 PM »
 :worthles: ;D
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Re: Another Tambo on its way!!!!
« Reply #24 on: September 12, 2011, 08:35:05 PM »
Alrighty, after much anticipation we picked up on Friday arvo and with good weather for seasoning canvas we set up on Saturday in backyard. . Was raining on and off all weekend with a bit of wind and also had my wife wet it down this morning. Very happy with tent and trailer and cant wait to start doing some mods. Taken a couple of photos just on mobile.My backyard isn't real flat so couldn't get perfect but good enough for seasoning. ;D

Just tried to add pics, no go ???, will try and work it out. I think i remember reading something about having to have done 'x' amount of posts before you can add pics???
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