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Offline molongmick

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Just bought up big
« on: February 28, 2012, 10:05:39 PM »
 ;D Hi there, I have been hovering around this forum for quite a while after some friends suggested I look for tips and hints on mods for my Eagle OB.

During our time in the Eagle, we often thought how nice it would be to own a van with a shower and toilet in it, so back in December we sold the Eagle and ordered a new 17.56-2 Expanda Outback. We are due to pick it up on Saturday Morning.

:4x4: We tow with a 2010 gu7 Nissan Patrol, with 2" lift and heavy duty springs.

We opted for a lot of extras in the van, such 240 watts of solar, 2 100 amp batteries, external shower, extended draw bar etc, ect, ect.....

Any how, here are some pics of the van before delivery.
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Re: Just bought up big
« Reply #1 on: February 28, 2012, 10:17:37 PM »
Hi Mick and welcome to My Swag

Very nice looking CV mate, congratulations :cup:

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Re: Just bought up big
« Reply #2 on: February 29, 2012, 05:38:48 AM »
G'day Mick
Welcome to the forum and congrats on the new van.
3 more sleeps  ;D Enjoy it mate.

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Re: Just bought up big
« Reply #3 on: February 29, 2012, 06:41:43 AM »
Thanks, I have a few mods already planned for the expanda. I will post them as they progress, thanks to this site and many other I frequently visit.
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Re: Just bought up big
« Reply #4 on: February 29, 2012, 06:48:52 AM »
Looks a great setup expanda.. Looking forward to more pics of your mods and travels

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Re: Just bought up big
« Reply #5 on: February 29, 2012, 06:49:56 AM »
That looks great!!! :cheers: :cheers:
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Re: Just bought up big
« Reply #6 on: February 29, 2012, 06:54:12 AM »
G'day Guys,

To Myswag,
Nice setup.
Happy & Safe travels
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Re: Just bought up big
« Reply #7 on: February 29, 2012, 07:48:50 AM »
G'day & Welcome.

That is a flash looking outfit, very nice.
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Re: Just bought up big
« Reply #8 on: February 29, 2012, 11:13:47 AM »
Mick very nice keep us updated on the mods  :cheers:
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Re: Just bought up big
« Reply #9 on: February 29, 2012, 11:31:53 AM »
G'day Mick and welcome.
Great lookin setup you have got yourself there.
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Re: Just bought up big
« Reply #10 on: February 29, 2012, 12:00:04 PM »
welcome to myswag good luck with the new expanda outback

cheers grc   8) 8)
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« Reply #11 on: February 29, 2012, 07:55:20 PM »
G'day Mick and welcome to Myswag.  :cheers:
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« Reply #12 on: February 29, 2012, 07:58:23 PM »
Nice van Mick. Hope to see you on the track one day. ;D
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Re: Just bought up big
« Reply #13 on: March 01, 2012, 07:31:40 PM »
Welcome to the forum and awesome looking van - enjoy!!
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« Reply #14 on: March 01, 2012, 07:45:20 PM »


Swisho looking van  ;D ;D ;D, having a shower and loo is a bonus , You never forget how loud the zips are on a camper when your trying to make a quiet escape  ;D ;D ;D



 
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« Reply #15 on: March 01, 2012, 08:04:54 PM »
Quote from: offcampn on March 01, 2012, 07:45:20 PM

Swisho looking van  ;D ;D ;D, having a shower and loo is a bonus , You never forget how loud the zips are on a camper when your trying to make a quiet escape  ;D ;D ;D

That is soooo true, that was my wifes main arguement for the upgrade. 2:00 in the morning with the sound of that zip, is somewhat discouraging to say the least.  But it was also a safety thing for the little ones. We have three rug rats, who often like to go to the toilet at night.
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« Reply #16 on: March 01, 2012, 08:09:58 PM »
Welcome. Good luck with the big rig.
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« Reply #17 on: March 03, 2012, 09:24:28 AM »
Hi MolongMick
Great part of the country your from.
Great set up you have and welcome.
Looking forward to hearing about your family travels.

Cheers
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« Reply #18 on: March 03, 2012, 10:59:00 AM »
Noice.....
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Re: Just bought up big
« Reply #19 on: March 03, 2012, 07:11:25 PM »
Well, pick up was today.

Everything went quite smoothly wiuth the handover. A few problems were found. The extra external light that we had fitted on the road side of the van had no off switch, so it stayed on all the time. Not sure what Jayco was thinking on that one. The second, being that one of the gas cradles on the front was not on straight, both will be fixed on the first service.

Apart from that it towed beautifully and we started packing our gear into it this afternoon.

Will take some more pictures when the weather clears up.

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« Reply #20 on: March 03, 2012, 07:14:27 PM »
Great one Mick... looking forward to more pics and your adventures mate.
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« Reply #21 on: March 07, 2012, 08:23:08 AM »
Hi Mick, welcome to My Swag.
Enjoy the new van.

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« Reply #22 on: March 07, 2012, 04:27:44 PM »
Thanks for all of the warm welcomes.

Our first trip is in a week and a half.

Will take plenty of photos for you all.
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