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Offline Aitken

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new jayo swan camper
« on: July 16, 2012, 07:17:03 PM »
hey all
new to this start off with the ebay special (ezy trail) biggest mistake leaked like a sieve,then upgraded to a 08 swan OB a couple of weeks ago yet to try it out tassie weather aint real flash at the moment keen to take it out
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Re: new jayo swan camper
« Reply #1 on: July 16, 2012, 07:26:51 PM »
Welcome aboard mate. Give us a spec rundown on the swan.

Greg

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Re: new jayo swan camper
« Reply #2 on: July 16, 2012, 07:41:17 PM »

cheers
Good to see a few about
08 swan
gas hot water ( the main reason i bought it)
slide out bbq
roof racks
full custom heavy duty annexe
twin water  tanks and gasbottles
100ah battery
no major alterations yet fitted carpet inside to get a bit of warmth gets cold down here
next to fit will be solar panels
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Re: new jayo swan camper
« Reply #3 on: July 16, 2012, 07:43:18 PM »
G'day mate and welcome.
Congrats on the Jayco. I'm sure I've seen that brand of camper on here somewhere. ;D ;D
Happy and safe travels.

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Re: new jayo swan camper
« Reply #4 on: July 16, 2012, 08:32:52 PM »
G'day Aitken,

To MySwag,
Congrats on your purchase.
Swing on by What model Jayco do you own? and chalk up another one for the Swan  ;D
Plenty of great info here to help with mods & Trips.
Hope you enjoy your time here.
Happy & Safe travels
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Re: new jayo swan camper
« Reply #5 on: July 16, 2012, 09:25:37 PM »
Welcome to the forum mate :cheers:

Nice choice of camper ;D with some great options. Make sure you keep us updated on your first outing and future mods :cheers:

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Re: new jayo swan camper
« Reply #6 on: July 16, 2012, 10:57:21 PM »
Looks like a nice bit of kit.... Good luck and happy camping!
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« Reply #7 on: July 16, 2012, 11:10:52 PM »
Welcome, great Jayco! You won't look back.
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Re: new jayo swan camper
« Reply #8 on: July 17, 2012, 08:47:03 AM »
Welcome aboard,

You'll love the Swan.  We love ours.  You're right about the cold weather.  Try a powered site and take along a few column heaters.  Works a treat and you are not footing the extreme power bill for the weekend.

Cheers

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Re: new jayo swan camper
« Reply #9 on: July 17, 2012, 09:54:43 AM »
Hi Aitken and welocme to My Swag

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Re: new jayo swan camper
« Reply #10 on: July 17, 2012, 05:23:49 PM »
cheers everyone
nice friendly site this one with everyone willing to share the knowledge
first trip will be powered site in a park(and will take a heater) but we tend to try roughing it and  free camp as such
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Re: new jayo swan camper
« Reply #11 on: July 17, 2012, 05:37:20 PM »
cheers everyone
nice friendly site this one with everyone willing to share the knowledge
first trip will be powered site in a park(and will take a heater) but we tend to try roughing it and  free camp as such

Just stay away from the electrical section............ ;D Oh and welcome to Jayco Land it's a wonderful place!!!!

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« Reply #12 on: July 19, 2012, 08:51:40 AM »
Welcome and as always great to see yet another from Tassie here  :cup:
Which part of the state are you from?
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« Reply #13 on: July 19, 2012, 10:59:54 AM »
G'day & Welcome.

Hope the Jayco gives you more joy than your previous camper.
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Re: new jayo swan camper
« Reply #14 on: July 19, 2012, 05:40:28 PM »
hey TAS 130
come from penguin up on the coast camper came from down hobart at westerway
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« Reply #15 on: July 19, 2012, 06:58:10 PM »
Gday Aitken Welcome Mate ,Plenty of Jayco's Here! Penguin a real nice spot too...  :cheers: Phil
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« Reply #16 on: July 19, 2012, 09:32:42 PM »
G'day & Welcome.

Looks great
I know how you feel, It rained for a month when we bought ours

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Re: new jayo swan camper
« Reply #17 on: July 20, 2012, 08:58:55 AM »
G'Day Aitken, welcome to MySwag.

Lovely set up you have made. Very Comfortable.

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« Reply #18 on: July 20, 2012, 08:11:19 PM »
Welcome Aitken!
Drooling slightly at the sight of your rig! I love my Jayco Dove....she's an old timer just like me and lime green has become my fave color! Enjoy the banter!
Cheers! GG
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Re: new jayo swan camper
« Reply #19 on: July 24, 2012, 09:47:31 PM »
Welcome and congrats on your swan! Sure you will love it :)
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