Hi All,
As seems to be common around here, I have been lurking for a bit and getting a heap of good info from you all, So I thought I would introduce myself and start with a big thank you to all of you!
We bought a 2003 Jayco Dove Outback a about a month ago now. We bought it from a family who had just travelled from QLD staying in the dove for 6 months on the way across, however is it is in remarkable condition.
Unfortunately the first thing we had to do was to get it registered in WA, which as most people know is as pleasant as a trip to the dentist, especially when you turn up to the inspection and the inspector says "you're not supposed to bring caravans here" after 2 inspections (hint here to anyone in WA, do NOT use the governement inspection centres, go to one of the authorised private ones.. specifically Auto Power in Joondalup)
Since going through that fun and games (and expense) we have managed to get out for 1 overnighter in the Dove (just to Avon Valley National Park) but we plan to do many many more, including a trip to Exmouth in November.
So far all I have done on the camper is:
Replace the Centurian unit with a multi stage charger
Replace the battery (it had an 18ah SLA on the drawbar) with a Delkor DC31
Swing Up Jockey Wheel
Stereo
Water Pump
Cut the toolbox mounts off the rear bar and putting the spare wheel back on to it (previous owner had cut the spare wheel mount off and made a spare wheel mount under the chassis)
Replaced the light globes with LED
Thankyou again for all those who have put awesome information into this forum!
A few pics to give this thread some worth.
Entering the Avon Valley NP
My Daughter excited about the camper going up
Our all setup for our overnighter
My Daugher looking out of her 'bed room'
