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Offline Malcolm Tugless

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Look at you all ... Jayco Campers
« on: April 13, 2014, 02:37:26 PM »
Is it just me or does there seem to be a bit of a swing towards these little beasties of late.

8.7% of the camper trailers listed on this site are Jayco's. The only camper style to exceed that (at 9%) is owner builders. Thats 220 and 227 respectively. Trackabout has a respectful 6.7%, thats 169 happy campers. After that Lifestyle and Cub come in with 4.6% (117) and 4.4% (111). Overall the CT's would outweigh Jayco ownership by a fair margin. Whilst that will probably never change, the new independent suspension being supplied standard on the new outback models may sway people more towards them in the future.

Its no secret that I'm a big fan of Jayco Caravans. As a past owner I'd have no qualms about the longevity and track record of the brand. The fact that they stand behind their product, have nationwide service and 49% of market share is enough for me. Bang for buck, they're hard to beat.

Anyway, all thats just a long winded way to say ... in around 2 weeks we get our brand spanking new Jayco Swift.

So who else is thinking of stepping over to the dark side ? ... may the farce be with you.



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Look at you all ... Jayco Campers
« Reply #1 on: April 13, 2014, 02:39:49 PM »
So, you bought a Jayco? Congrats on the new CT

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Re: Look at you all ... Jayco Campers
« Reply #2 on: April 13, 2014, 02:47:02 PM »
Not sure which side is the dark side but congratulations, I hope you have many years of enjoyment with the new Jayco.

We are also picking up a new camper in less than 2 weeks, it's an AOR Quantum and I am packing the fourby now for a Thursday departure.

It will be a hard trip to Caloundra, all our gear from the previous camper is packed, should be some room left for SWMBO and myself.

The adventure begins on Thursday ;D ;D
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Re: Look at you all ... Jayco Campers
« Reply #3 on: April 13, 2014, 02:53:57 PM »
Hi Malcolm

I think its a natural progression.  More comfort as backs start to hurt as our cells break down.  LOL.

Enjoy your purchase.  (Take a deep breath before looking in out of the way spots.  Jayco are somewhat less than fastidious with wiring/drilling etc in hidden areas)

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Re: Look at you all ... Jayco Campers
« Reply #4 on: April 13, 2014, 03:02:25 PM »
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We had a Jayco swan outback and loved it. Lost it in a fire!
Wife still wants another one. Most probably will move into an expanda in the near future. Hopefully this rain helps the money tree regenerate. :D
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« Reply #5 on: April 13, 2014, 03:15:45 PM »
It will be a hard trip to Caloundra, all our gear from the previous camper is packed, should be some room left for SWMBO and myself.

Thats a bit of a drive too.

We ended up purchasing our van through Watson's Caravans in Coffs Harbour (delightful to deal with), so we've got a similar journey, albeit far shorter. It quite amazing just how much stuff you can squeeze into a vehicle when the need arises.


I think its a natural progression.

Enjoy your purchase.  (Take a deep breath before looking in out of the way spots.  Jayco are somewhat less than fastidious with wiring/drilling etc in hidden areas)


I'm not so sure about that natural progression, we're all over the shop on that one. Its more like abstract progressioninsm.

Well aware of the peccadilloes involved in Jayco production. Been there before. Hopefully there will be no big surprises to contend with.

I think its something like every 15 minutes a new Jayco comes off the production line ... not sure ... but they do pump em out.
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« Reply #6 on: April 13, 2014, 03:25:57 PM »
So, you bought a Jayco? Congrats on the new CT

Maybe he is sleeping with his wife's sister?  ;D ;D ;D



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« Reply #7 on: April 13, 2014, 03:28:33 PM »
Who is the sister of your wifes sister Oldmate?
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« Reply #8 on: April 13, 2014, 05:27:28 PM »
Who is the sister of your wifes sister Oldmate?

Her other sister, but you missed the point.  ;D ;D
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« Reply #9 on: April 13, 2014, 05:36:00 PM »
The sister of the wife's sister, is usually, the Husbands wife.  Especially where there is only two women involved.

You obviously are referring to a private matter.
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« Reply #10 on: April 13, 2014, 06:29:23 PM »
The sister of the wife's sister, is usually, the Husbands wife.  Especially where there is only two women involved.

You obviously are referring to a private matter.

Depends how many sister my wife has  ;D ;D ;D


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« Reply #11 on: April 13, 2014, 06:40:55 PM »
Holy snapping clams batman, it a rare occasion that I gets to sleep wif da wife, heaven forbid her sister.

Although ... I'm sure that would be swift.






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Re: Look at you all ... Jayco Campers
« Reply #12 on: April 13, 2014, 06:51:57 PM »
Better change my vote in the poll from a Jayco to  Trackabout.

So glad to see the  the arse end of the Jayco........ I almost feel normal again!! >:D
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« Reply #13 on: April 15, 2014, 08:59:51 AM »
At 33, I am still way to young for a Jayco!!! but do appreciate what other people see in them..
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Re: Look at you all ... Jayco Campers
« Reply #14 on: April 15, 2014, 09:27:08 AM »
At 33, I am still way to young for a Jayco!!! but do appreciate what other people see in them..

I wanted one as a 20yr old. Took me till 36 to afford it  :'(
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« Reply #15 on: April 15, 2014, 09:35:29 AM »
After years of me getting my way with cars boats etc the wife finally got what she always wanted - a Jayco Swan!

I am smart enough to know that if she is happy then so am I and if that means its a Jayco then so be it.

Beats putting the tent up too!

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« Reply #16 on: April 15, 2014, 12:45:43 PM »
Hey Argle,

Don't rip the side walls putting the Beds out!!
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« Reply #17 on: April 15, 2014, 01:29:36 PM »
I wanted one as a 20yr old. Took me till 36 to afford it  :'(

Yeah I know what you mean, and I don't get what age has to do with it at all.

In actual fact the Jayco campers are designed primarily with younger families in mind. They're marketed as such too.

We owned our first one when I was in my early 30's. I'm in my early 50's now and returning to the fold once again.

Our journey is like this ...

Tents
Kombi
Jayco Finch
Tents
Caravan (pop-top)
Campertrailer (soft floor)
Jayco Swift

At some point in time we may consider a little off road style van.

As for this stereotypical age fallacy ...

At almost 52 I surf regularly and ride boards that are under 6' long. I'm far from overweight,  rarely consume alcohol (if at all) and adhere to a healthy diet. Crickey ... I know blokes half my age that are in far worse shape than myself. Oh, and don't worry ... I used to consume my fair share of grog. It just doesn't interest me all that much any more. I'd rather surf, play music or do something else besides sitting around boozing these days. My advice is don't wait till you're older to do anything. It might be to late by then. Especially when it comes to ones health. Start today, not tomorrow.

Back to the Jayco ... So our new Swift has been completed, and its either on its way from the factory, or not too far off from being dispatched. Not sure when it arrives in Coffs, but the impatient side of me has taken control and I'm going stir crazy waiting for "that" phone call. I've got a list of mods that I'm dying to start on. Not to mention some new additions to the camping kit to try out.








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« Reply #18 on: April 15, 2014, 02:02:59 PM »
Yeah I know what you mean, and I don't get what age has to do with it at all.

In actual fact the Jayco campers are designed primarily with younger families in mind. They're marketed as such too.

 
Hi Malcolm, In regards to the age comment, I was just having a stir regarding the association with caravans and the grey nomads..








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« Reply #19 on: April 15, 2014, 02:20:20 PM »
No biggie ... it wasn't your comment that incited my fingers to dance along the keyboard. Its the common misconception of Jayco campers being an older persons RV. They're simply not. Caravans might be considered old persons options, but then again if someone is travelling extensively around the girt by sea, then a "proper" caravan would make a hell of a lot of sense.

Theres quite a few people around who would jump at the chance to own a caravan or Jayco style camper, they just won't admit to it. Like life in general, theres a fair bit of herd mentality involved in opinions.

Funnily enough, I think it would be fair to assume that the majority of "swaggers" who own what one would call off-road camper trailers, don't utilise them so much for this purpose. Most destinations visited would be just as easily done so with a "jayco" or similar, caravan or camper.

I don't mind people taking the piss ... life would be pretty "funless" without a bit of humour thrown into the mix.




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« Reply #20 on: April 15, 2014, 04:11:15 PM »
What mods are u planning on MT?
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« Reply #21 on: April 15, 2014, 05:18:16 PM »
What mods are u planning on MT?

Predominantly the 12 volt side of things.

Auxiliary battery installation with rotary isolator switch.

I'll probably run a designated independent circuit for charging via the anderson on the back of the tug.

Panel meter ...  +/- 20 amps.

12 volt outlets. A couple inside and maybe another outside. I'd like to put an anderson plug underneath the van, just forward of the front door (underneath the cupboard inside) for running any external power requirements. From that I'd run an extension of sorts.

Fit eyebolts near the roof corners for guy ropes (for those more extreme weather conditions).

I'm getting a custom made box for the front. To will fit between the gas bottle and the front of the van. It will only be around 200 deep (front to back), something like 250 high and between 1200-1400 wide. It can't be any higher than the gas bottle holder lock and I'd like enough room behind it for a 100mm pole holder (or 2). I've had it priced up, its not cheap but is high quality. The idea is to keep the winding handles, pegs and similar items in that rather than inside the van or vehicle. It'll work well I sure.

For our old Jayco I made a bumper bar incorporating a pole holder. It fitted into the chassis were an optional bumper would fit. The Swift (tourer) doesn't have that facility, as I tried in vain to get them to fit a rear bar. I'd still like to do something like that on this one. Not all that keen to alter the chassis design during the warranty period though.

There will be some fiddling with cupboards and such.

A removable carpet section for the step.

Fly screen for the door.

And lets not forget all that tinkering that needs to be done, theres always a lot of tinkering to do,

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« Reply #22 on: April 15, 2014, 08:02:29 PM »
Got my Jayco Swift at 29 last year and super happy with it but I already want to upgrade it to Jayco Expanda caravan. I'm proudly already calling myself a grey nomad in training. Wife says we need a bigger house before we can get the caravan.

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« Reply #23 on: April 15, 2014, 08:32:00 PM »
Well done........

I'm a big advocate of the comforts of glamping.
We work far too hard to be uncomfortable in our relaxation time.

Camper trailers are for fun, enjoyment, family times and getting around the country. Why not do it style and comfort?
I love ours and so does everyone I know who has one.
You will too.

Best of luck with it.

Plenty of mods you can do................
I have spent the last 2 weeks on my new Hawk and its still no where near done, but I love tinkering on it.

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« Reply #24 on: April 15, 2014, 09:14:18 PM »
Regarding the comment earlier about caravans being predominantly associated with grey nomads, I would suggest thats mostly to do with the fact that they are the only ones who can afford them.

Nice trailer MT, good VFM and lots of comfortable holidays ahead.
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