Aussie Swag Owners ... Roll Call.

[Kit_e_kat9]

We were told that you can take them out and it is fine for the camper as the leg holders? will still be on the ground.

If you had of seen the angle ... you'd have dug them in as well!  Would have made the hard floor a slippery slide alas for the poor puppies ... carpet or not ... 

Kit_e

[JandB OZ]

Ahhh, Worked it out.

Here are some of my photos from A.S.C

[JandB OZ]

We have looked at many photos of the ASC but none have shown us whats inside the box on the driver side (the back of the kitchen)

Just curious how much space is in there, i presume its there so you can access the kitchen gas and water. would love a photo if anyone has one.

Also would you be able to put a photo of the extendable legs up that sound a great idea.  We had a softfloor for many years, could put it up anywhere, even if it was on a slope(not the most comfortable but it could be done).  Our friends have a hardfloor similar to the ASC but are finding they have to have reasonable flat ground or put wood blocks under it.

Thanks Kit_e for the info on how to post photos, will put more up when i get them
J & B

[JCOJ]

Do you know what that rectangular tray on the drawbar is going to be used for?

Regarding the photo you wanted - is this where you mean?  The top part is the back of the pantry and the bottom part is the back of the kitchen where you can store some extra things.

[tjwrexy]

Hi,

Here is a photo of the new telescopic Legs (original on the left).  Also, John, I believe the tray on the drawer bar is where the hot water system sits.



Tammy

[Kit_e_kat9]

Which Mods -  Had a mount for the porta potty placed on the draw bar,
                     

There you go John!

P.S.  It looks so shiny!!!!! 

Kit_e

[JandB OZ]

Thanks for the prompt reply's,
JK we are having a porta potty placed on the draw bar, it sits inside the rectangular tray and i guess its strapped down? didn't want it on top of the camper or inside the car.  Use the bush most times, but in WA more and more sites require you to have a portable toilet or no entry.
Thanks for the photo, yes that box, often wondered what was inside it. 

Thanks tjwrexy for the photo of the legs, i dont know what our new camper will have but these seem like a great idea.



Still waiting for a delivery date of our new camper.  Will put up new photos as i get them

J & B

[JCOJ]

I just re-read the earlier posts - silly me!!

How are they changing the area under the stove into a cutlery drawer?

[tjwrexy]

Hi JandB Oz,

We also have the porta potti on the drawbar (before they changed the design for the hot water on the drawbar), also got the bag made recently for porta potti and recommend this, amazing the amount of dirt that gets flung onto it.  Can't wait to see your new AS.

Tammy

[JandB OZ]

Hi JK and tjwrexy

I spoke to the guys at Aussie swag about putting a draw under the grill for cutlery, and they said they could do that for me.  I have taken a leap of faith, i have no idea how or what it looks like yet.  They will send me a photo when its complete.
Just seemed the logical place to put the cutlery.

tjwrexy did Aussie Swag make the bag for you or did you get one from a camping store.  I agree it will probably get lots of mud and dust over it.

Another couple of question for all AS owners, how do you find the mattress, hard or soft?
We are having the inner spring with the new camper. Can you fit a mattress topper on top to soften it if its to hard.
Also can you place a table and 2 chairs on-top of the bed when its closed up.

Thanks J & B

[Kit_e_kat9]

Another couple of question for all AS owners, how do you find the mattress, hard or soft?
We are having the inner spring with the new camper. Can you fit a mattress topper on top to soften it if its to hard.
Also can you place a table and 2 chairs on-top of the bed when its closed up.

Thanks J & B

We have the foam mattress and found it a little bit comfort lacking, so I've added another 50mm slab of foam beneath it.  Having had back surgery before I reached 40 doesn't help I suppose.  Yes you could fit a mattress topper on the mattress if you wished ... as far as I'm aware, but keep in mind that if you are keeping blankets on the bed (we have a Minkie on it at all times), this will also take up available space.  We also remove our pillows when it's closed ... we don't have designated CT pillows.  They go into the under bed draw with our clothes (in Kathmandu cases) and the other walls & offside awning (annex pack 1).

We have a suitcase style table and two folding stools on the bed when closed at all times.  That's where they live whilst travelling.  Our folding chairs are too large for the area, so they go in the dual cab of the ute.


Stools are the silver ones on the LHS and table shown centre.

Check here for specifics on each.  Table (ours without the "cupboard") / Stools  These are our camp chairs.

Kit_e

[JCOJ]

We too have the foam mattress and I find it fine.  We do have a high gsm woollen underblanket on and that certainly helps too.

We have our bed made up with a thick woollen doona, then put the boys beds (http://myswag.org/forum/index.php?topic=20900.0) on top which are quite thick, then close it up with the main awning (only) still attached.  Our pillows go in the Pajero. 

[tjwrexy]

Hi,

AS made the porta potti bag for us and inner spring fantastic.  I have also put a sheepskin underlay on top if the mattress year round and with bedding unable to fit table and chairs (we also usually leave both awnings on when closing).  We now put our chairs on the top of the camper and no longer take a table.

Tammy

[JandB OZ]

Yay : Its on its way, well that is its finished and will be transported at the first available space on the truck.  So im thinking 8 days or so before we get it.

Im really hoping we can get the chairs and table on top of the bed, along with the Donna and blankets, as i have designated every thing to a spot already.

Here are the latest photos.

J & B OZ

[tjwrexy]

Luvvvvvv the cutlery drawer 

Tammy

[Kit_e_kat9]

Yep.  I'm agreeing with Tammy.  That cutlery draw is very nice.     Thanks for the photos.

Kit_e

[fuji]

Kit_e
Please convince me to spend my inheritance on an AS. I love it but torn between several CTS. The AORC, Complete Campsite,  and a couple of others, lol
Wayne 

[Kit_e_kat9]

Consider it done Donuts ...  You Have Mail ... well a PM anyways.

Kit_e

[fuji]

Well kit_e, I think you and John have convinced me to go the AS Rover. I could buy the Ultra but I think it will spend too much time in the carport. I dont need showers or heating but it is a nice little luxury. I will probably get Annexe 1 and the extra battery. I would like to go a different charger but we'll see. I am meeting John at the Keisurefest in melbourne when he picks up his new Ultra. Cant wait till August. Might get a special deal.
Wayne

[JCOJ]

Good choice Wayne - once you see one in the flesh your mind will be made up even quicker!!

[fuji]

I think you're right. I followed two of them one day, and I hit the siren  and they pulled over. I had a quick squizz. They told me they just picked them up and were heading home. I was envious.
Cheers
Wayne

[Kit_e_kat9]

Well kit_e, I think you and John have convinced me to go the AS Rover. I could buy the Ultra but I think it will spend too much time in the carport. I dont need showers or heating but it is a nice little luxury. I will probably get Annexe 1 and the extra battery. I would like to go a different charger but we'll see. I am meeting John at the Keisurefest in melbourne when he picks up his new Ultra. Cant wait till August. Might get a special deal.
Wayne

It's a choice in this thread!   

We had similar choices as yourself ... compared the top 3 nut for nut, screw for screw, bolt for bolt ... and it sold itself to us.

Rover's (that's our Rovers name) extra's include:  second batteries, annexe pack 1, mudflaps on the stone guard, DO35  and we also got a rectangular grill plate that goes over the stove perfectly ... but we mostly use that on the OzPig now ... and a fridge slide.  We don't often use the offside awning, but it's great for rainy and longer stays.

Like John says, once seen, they are very hard to forget pass by.

Kit_e

[fuji]

Thanks girlie

[gibbo301]

Well kit_e, I think you and John have convinced me to go the AS Rover. I could buy the Ultra but I think it will spend too much time in the carport. I dont need showers or heating but it is a nice little luxury. I will probably get Annexe 1 and the extra battery. I would like to go a different charger but we'll see. I am meeting John at the Keisurefest in melbourne when he picks up his new Ultra. Cant wait till August. Might get a special deal.
Wayne

Tou won't be sorry Wayne had mine nearly 13 years and still love it 

[fuji]

J and B OZ where is that cutlery drawer sitting?
Just spoke to James at AS and we're on for a chat in August when KJohn picks his CT up in Melbourne.
Two months to go
Wayne