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SWMBO says sell!!!
« on: March 16, 2012, 03:36:04 PM »
SWMBO has decided that she wants to make the jump from the Camper Trailer world to a Jayco Expanda.  When we bought the camper I told her if we buy a camper trailer and like the lifestyle and use it that I would contemplate making the jump financially to a larger van.  She is right that we do like camping with the trailer but the expanda would make setup a little easier and life somewhat more comfortable when out and about.  Also we still have several years with the kids now aged 9, 6 and 3 and a bunk bed expanda would make life easier.

Now my issue is what should I advertise the Trackabout for………
I would like the wider groups thoughts before I put it on the market for too much or little.

Specs are
• Late 2007 Trackabout Safari trailer
• Trailer is full galvanised dipped so rust and or paint chips will never be of concern
• Drift kitchen with draws and shelf on the tailgate and drift full length trailer drawer on the left hand sideof trailer with drift kitchen box to match.
• 85 litre water tank with 2 hand pumps
• Alloy toolbox on the drawbar
•10ft Trackabout tent with enclosed annex including solid wall behind kitchen and midge proof netting to rest.
• wired with Anderson plug and brand new 120ah Fullriver battery. 1 merit plug on battery box, two merit plugs at rear of trailer and one normal plug inside trailer
• LED 5050 light strips wired inside main tent with two removalable switched 1m strings for under annex.
• 2 burner gas stove in kitchen
• Stone guard with mud flaps
• Pole carrier box with poles, ropes etc required for the tent/annex
• Electric brakes
• 3 x 267/75/16 tyres rims to suite 6 stud cruiser patrol
• DO35 Hitch
• 2 x 4.5kg gas bottle
• 4 x jerry can holders

Trailer is perfect as you would expect from a galv dipped trackabout built unit and other than being a little dusty tent is as good as new with all zips working as they should and no holes or tears anywhere....
 
So what should I put it on the market for??

Thanks
James
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Re: SWMBO says sell!!!
« Reply #1 on: March 16, 2012, 03:43:38 PM »
Don't do it!!! After all it's a Trackabout
If you have to I'll spot you a couple a hundred for it  :cheers: :cheers:

Seriously though you would have to be looking for at least 9 to 10K I think without seeing piccies of it. It really depends on the condition of it and if in good nick could demand a couple of grand more. Luckily for you though it's a Trackabout so it should sell pretty quickly if the price is right.
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Re: SWMBO says sell!!!
« Reply #2 on: March 16, 2012, 03:47:22 PM »
Don't do it!!! After all it's a Trackabout
If you have to I'll spot you a couple a hundred for it  :cheers: :cheers:

What he said plus $100  ;D

dunno, somewhere between 70% & 80% of price when new?

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Re: SWMBO says sell!!!
« Reply #3 on: March 16, 2012, 03:53:44 PM »
I had a 1st gen trackabout and sold easily for $11k about 15mths ago - no probs  -so look at about $12k imho.

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Re: SWMBO says sell!!!
« Reply #4 on: March 16, 2012, 04:21:10 PM »
Will post up some pics tonight.  Will be sad to see it leave but you know the saying "happy wife happy life"
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SWMBO says sell!!!
« Reply #5 on: March 16, 2012, 04:48:14 PM »




« Last Edit: March 16, 2012, 10:00:53 PM by jtraf »
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Re: SWMBO says sell!!!
« Reply #6 on: March 16, 2012, 05:17:39 PM »
jtraf "happy wife happy life"
What you said buddy, if both are happy, its a wonderful world.

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Re: SWMBO says sell!!!
« Reply #7 on: March 16, 2012, 06:11:47 PM »
jtraf "happy wife happy life"
What you said buddy, if both are happy, its a wonderful world.

Harry  (Jukebox)

Rubbish  ..!! ;D ;D

How long do you honestly think you can keep them happy  ??

No matter how much you promise or give them.....they always want more.....

I've been jailed  ( I mean married ) for 31 yrs and I still haven't worked her out yet  !!!!!!!!!!

Don't go down the caravan track unless YOU want it.....oops the missus has just come home ( I'm serious ) and I gotta go.................. ;D
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Re: SWMBO says sell!!!
« Reply #8 on: March 16, 2012, 07:44:54 PM »
"Brother Gronk" is once again right. "Marriage" is a sentence, not a word..........
Think long & hard before selling the Trackabout. Once you've jumped over the edge it's hard to come back..... :cheers:
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SWMBO says sell!!!
« Reply #9 on: March 16, 2012, 08:20:47 PM »
Wish it was an extenda, I'm after one of those.
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Re: SWMBO says sell!!!
« Reply #10 on: March 16, 2012, 10:38:16 PM »
Rubbish  ..!! ;D ;D

How long do you honestly think you can keep them happy  ??

No matter how much you promise or give them.....they always want more.....

I've been jailed  ( I mean married ) for 31 yrs and I still haven't worked her out yet  !!!!!!!!!!




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Re: SWMBO says sell!!!
« Reply #11 on: March 17, 2012, 09:20:09 AM »
Gronk for Prime Minister.

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« Reply #12 on: March 17, 2012, 09:31:29 AM »
STAND UP FOR YOURSELF     >:D          said the little voice from the dark corner under the CT  :cheers:
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Re: SWMBO says sell!!!
« Reply #13 on: March 17, 2012, 09:46:57 AM »
Will have to go out and have a look at the Expanda's and see what I come up with.
My biggest concern with the whole deal is how the Patrol will handle the extra weight of the expanda outback's........

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Re: SWMBO says sell!!!
« Reply #14 on: March 17, 2012, 10:04:35 AM »
Jtraf,

A mate of mine has been chasing a fully-gal Trackabout for a while now. I'll show him the piccies of yours tonight, see what he'd be interested in paying. You could probably put another $5k on top of his offer - he's a tightass... Freight up here would probably kill the deal for him.

I'd second what the others have said, I'd be looking around the $12k probably. I'd expect it to sell pretty quick at that price. It's well kitted out with the drifta setup and annex walls, not to mention e 12v.

Good luck, and enjoy your expanda!

Cheers!
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Re: SWMBO says sell!!!
« Reply #15 on: March 17, 2012, 01:08:16 PM »

Trade the wife in on a better model...there are alot of good second hand ones out there that have been modified and updated. You will not look back !!

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Re: SWMBO says sell!!!
« Reply #16 on: March 17, 2012, 06:09:44 PM »
Trade the wife in on a better model...there are alot of good second hand ones out there that have been modified and updated. You will not look back !!

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Re: SWMBO says sell!!!
« Reply #17 on: March 17, 2012, 06:27:45 PM »
If he stays single he WILL be happy all his life.

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Re: SWMBO says sell!!!
« Reply #18 on: March 17, 2012, 07:16:00 PM »
Trade the wife in on a better model...there are alot of good second hand ones out there that have been modified and updated. You will not look back !!

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Are you talking about 2nd hand campers or 2nd hand wives, :laugh: and if it's the later how do you tell if the mods and updates have been done properly and will last the distance ? >:D

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« Reply #19 on: March 17, 2012, 07:22:12 PM »
Are you talking about 2nd hand campers or 2nd hand wives, :laugh: and if it's the later how do you tell if the mods and updates have been done properly and will last the distance ? >:D

Keith

2nd hand Wives mate. Just take them for a test drive and check the warranty also. Make sure it's a 2 year head to toe warranty and you can exchange it also.

Noel....I will let you know when I become unhappy.

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Sorry back on topic.......don't do it  ;D

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« Reply #20 on: March 18, 2012, 07:03:10 AM »
We have seen the CT thats 1/2 the story  ;D ;D




 ok l will go back under the CT & be quiet     :'(     :cheers:
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« Reply #21 on: March 18, 2012, 07:32:00 AM »
All good James, the panda will make for real comfy camping with the little gremlins and just think, if you get one with a dunny/shower you won't have to go through the shower tent debacle as what happened at whroo ;D


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« Reply #22 on: March 18, 2012, 07:34:56 AM »
Tent to Camper

Camper to Caravan

Be careful of their next move after that

Caravan to retirement village

No more wheels game over--- The wife wins.

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« Reply #23 on: March 18, 2012, 07:42:54 AM »
Tent to Camper

Camper to Caravan

Be careful of their next move after that

Caravan to retirement village

No more wheels game over--- The wife wins.

Campfire  :cheers:
But yop still get 1 last ride in a CT of sorts going to the ultimate fire pit but you miss the wake  :'( :'( SO Get Out There & Make It Count  :cheers:
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Re: SWMBO says sell!!!
« Reply #24 on: March 18, 2012, 07:52:41 AM »
All good James, the panda will make for real comfy camping with the little gremlins and just think, if you get one with a dunny/shower you won't have to go through the shower tent debacle as what happened at whroo ;D


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