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Offline jonnomcnally

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We finally got us a van
« on: July 30, 2015, 10:33:24 PM »
G'day folks,

I have finally convinced my better half upgrade from a borrowed tent.  I was happy with a ct, however was easily convinced when my wife wanted to go straight to a campervan.  We got a 2006 jayco swan. Pretty pumped and picking it up next week.  Needless to say I've been researching for a while, and thought it was time to join you lot.

Cheers and keep up the great contributions.

Jmack
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Re: We finally got us a van
« Reply #1 on: July 31, 2015, 05:15:01 AM »
G'day and welcome guys.
Congrats on the Jayco too.  :cup:

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Re: We finally got us a van
« Reply #2 on: July 31, 2015, 08:51:04 AM »
Welcome to the forum

Happy camping
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Re: We finally got us a van
« Reply #3 on: July 31, 2015, 09:25:36 AM »
Welcome Jmack,

Well done with your Jayco,
Enjoy

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Re: We finally got us a van
« Reply #4 on: July 31, 2015, 10:22:31 AM »
not originally a Caltex shire dude are you Johnno?? grew up next to a john McNally... great neighbours..
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Re: We finally got us a van
« Reply #5 on: July 31, 2015, 10:47:35 AM »
Welcome mate enjoy the Swan. 
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Re: We finally got us a van
« Reply #6 on: July 31, 2015, 11:01:27 AM »
Looking forward to some pics of the new van Jmack. 
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Re: We finally got us a van
« Reply #7 on: July 31, 2015, 05:47:30 PM »
Nice one Jonno, look forward to seeing and hearing more when you pick her up.

Plenty of folks here modifying Jaycos. This one has been quite interesting if you are looking for a place to start ;D

http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=37798.0
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Re: We finally got us a van
« Reply #8 on: July 31, 2015, 06:19:33 PM »
You will all be happy with the Jayco
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Re: We finally got us a van
« Reply #9 on: August 01, 2015, 09:00:12 PM »
Congrats mate and welcome to the Forum. Look forward to your input and a few pics as well :cheers:

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« Reply #10 on: August 03, 2015, 04:33:15 PM »
Thanks everyone.  We are hopefully picking the van up tonight or tomorrow.  Fingers crossed.  It's getting a new winding mechanism fitted before we pick it up, and so far we have been waiting 3 weeks for jayco to get off their backsides and supply the parts.... Needless to say I am itching at the bit to get it into my driveway to start playing with it.  The kids already want to camp out in it on the weekend.

Bird, sorry mate but a born and bread melbournite.
B1, thanks for the link, although some of those mods are probably a bit beyond my abilities. 

One step at a time I think.

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Re: We finally got us a van
« Reply #11 on: August 03, 2015, 06:32:54 PM »
Hi Jmack, congrats on the Jayco, they are a great bit of gear and very easy to work on and upgrade. We cannot use ours enough.

Looking forward to seeing the photos when you collect it.

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« Reply #12 on: August 03, 2015, 06:36:10 PM »
Well done.

Hope it gets severely overused....  :D

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Re: We finally got us a van
« Reply #13 on: August 08, 2015, 12:51:21 PM »
Picked up the van yesterday.  Safe to say it needs a little love.  Bit of damp and some mould into some canvas, and the mattresses are stuffed.

After some advice on a few of items:

First, does anyone know where I could get some innerspring mattresses for the bed ends in Melbourne.  I am guessing they need to be custom made so they are thin enough to fit in the camper.

Second issue, every time I hook it up to the car it blows the fuse on the tail light relay in the car.  Is this an issue with the camper, or maybe a dud relay in the car (2014 subaru forester).

Third, any advice on getting the mould out of the canvas?

Nothing like a new project to sink me teeth into.

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Re: We finally got us a van
« Reply #14 on: August 08, 2015, 08:53:04 PM »
Quote from: jonnomcnally on August 08, 2015, 12:51:21 PM
any advice on getting the mould out of the canvas?


Hey Jonno, let the games begin ;D ;D ;D

I've heard some folks use vinegar, and other use lemon juice for mould on the canvas - both watered down. Chemical cleaners would most likely breakdown the water resistance of the canvas.
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Re: We finally got us a van
« Reply #15 on: August 09, 2015, 08:40:28 AM »
Exciting look forward to some pix of your trips happy and safe travels  :cheers:
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Re: We finally got us a van
« Reply #16 on: August 09, 2015, 05:38:25 PM »
Thers a mod in Campbellfield that make innerspring for CTs , & they are really good  :cheers:
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Re: We finally got us a van
« Reply #17 on: August 17, 2015, 10:30:57 PM »
Hi folks,

Finally thought I'd post a pic of the van.  Been kicking a few goals.  Got the tail and riding lights sorted.  Seems they were wired backwards... Who knew hey. Still going to replace with LED's at some stage. Anyone know much about the lights from bright lights in Melbourne?

Seems vinegar is the go for the canvas mould. Going to give it a crack this weekend and see how we go. Might give bicarb soda a try if vinegar is a no go.  Definitely keen to go with natural alternatives rather than harsh (and expensive) chemicals.

My other half is busily looking into options for fancying the interior up. That's her thing so I'll let her go at it...

Anyway, getting a bit toey for a night away camping now. Glad to have the lights sorted. New mattresses and we are good to go.

Cheers

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Re: We finally got us a van
« Reply #18 on: August 18, 2015, 08:06:29 PM »
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Re: We finally got us a van
« Reply #19 on: August 24, 2015, 03:02:55 PM »
Enjoy mate, looks good. 
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Re: We finally got us a van
« Reply #20 on: August 24, 2015, 03:24:24 PM »
These things are quite good though you go through a fair few. http://www.productreview.com.au/p/magic-eraser-hard-surface-cleaner.html
Not sure how they would go on canvas but I used them to clean up old PC cases and they worked brilliantly.
Good luck with your new van
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Re: We finally got us a van
« Reply #21 on: October 20, 2015, 07:20:51 PM »
Hi all. Its been a while, but we just got back from the maiden voyage... down to wilsons prom for the weekend. Bloody excellent and lots of little bits and pieces to sort out over time. Heading to lorne over the cup weekend, and bellarine peninsula the week after, so no doubt will iron out any more kinks. Even my wife is now getting excited about camping, so a huge win there (may have something to do with liberal supplies of cold wine...).

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« Reply #22 on: October 21, 2015, 12:07:32 PM »
Quote from: jonnomcnally on October 20, 2015, 07:20:51 PM
(may have something to do with liberal supplies of cold wine...).

Whatever works...
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Re: We finally got us a van
« Reply #23 on: October 25, 2015, 01:41:25 PM »
Welcome aboard.....Mods are fun they say...... ;D ;D



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Re: We finally got us a van
« Reply #24 on: October 29, 2015, 08:08:28 PM »
Great to hear the first trip was a winner. Many more to come - with PICS !!!!  ;D ;D ;D

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