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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: cancan on December 30, 2015, 03:59:51 PM
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Well the caravan had spent nearly a year collecting dust so stuck it on the market but as it hadnt sold coming up to christmas holidays i took it camping instead of the camper trailer.... of course Murphys law I had heaps of enquiries when we were away so once back gave it a quick clean... one couple came and had a look and another couple from Melbourne that i had been exchanging messages for weeks made an offer subject to flying up and viewing it then first couple made an offer ..similar money but they were local so it should be picked up tomorrow.... the problem is everyone loved the week that we just had away and having the caravan with all the storage in the world and 1 hr pack up I dont think the camper trailer will cut it anymore.
So back to the drawing board on what next... partners kids are old enough to sleep in a tent but my 2 when I can get them out still sleep inside... so sleeping needs to cater for 2 plus sometimes 2 but meal time there could be 6 or 8 with a lot of different needs...vegetarians and meatasaurus so for a week we need to carry a lot of food bbq etc etc... large table to be under cover and a lot of beer and wine space. ... I was buying the modcon 3 yrs ago when work took me out west and bought the caravan but with a $20k budget the modcon is now out but their ecomate range affordable. ..just unsure on the storage and catering needs.. have to wait until Monday before I can go hassle them once again.... need a beer after typing all that on the phone
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Use the bucks and build / have built, your version of one of these http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=33410.0 (http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=33410.0) , A portable two room flat ..
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I know a bloke selling a Modcon Rear fold soft floor that will easily house 4 munchkins asleep inside, or nil.
Here is a pic of one just below.... ;D
I've been instructed that we're wanting a caravan...... apparently.
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Book an appointment and go to the Modcon factory, get them to open up all the options and then you can decide what is best for you.
Initially was going to buy an Ecomate but ended up with a Quattro - similar price range but different layout.
John
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I've been instructed that we're wanting a caravan...... apparently.
Look no further, think Firefox is looking at down sizing to a house, might be open to offers . should be enough room for that exercise bike too . ;D
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Look no further, think Firefox is looking at down sizing to a house, might be open to offers . should be enough room for that exercise bike too . ;D
I like your thinking, not sure how I'm gonna drag the mansion around though.
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One of these repowering the new truck https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXfmB9N2Qdk&list=PL2d13CH5dtzfebllI1DTLR7ct0YcvZzl_ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXfmB9N2Qdk&list=PL2d13CH5dtzfebllI1DTLR7ct0YcvZzl_)
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The van has just left...its funny they are moving up from a customline camper which is what I am back to now.
Modcon is only down the road so I will re re read all the threads again until Monday.... Enjoy the van when it comes Dave... I wont be missing the fuel bill from towing it...joys of a petrol v8 and not wanting to tow at 80km/hr no matter the speed limit
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I like your thinking, not sure how I'm gonna drag the mansion around though.
Buy a Nissan!!!!!!!
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Your work ute would be better
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Your work ute would be better
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Or a lada, anythings better then a landcruiser ;D ;)
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Hoorah....camper manufacturers are open today so done a bit of visiting which included 3 visits to Modcon today..lucky they are only down the road and around a few corners and that they have nothing better to do than chat to me...So I was deciding on the new FF1 model or the old ecomate traveller model... there were bits and pieces of both that I liked... pluses and minuses with the FF1 were the finish was a lot better but the next delivery was due late Feb,and you would presume the finish will be better again although I still have the customline and waiting is not my strong point... better use of storage and storage access, higher sides so can load up more crap inside, room for more electrics where the batteries are stored and looks heaps better.... the traveller was cheaper although still more than I can afford... a bit more room in the entrance area and switches were a bit more protected from being kicked...I liked the kitchen more although the FF1 had a better pantry/fridge slide and the weber Q fits in easy where as there will be some juggling with the ecomate... . and it has a boat rack although I dont have a boat but I have some expensive bicycles so the thought was modify the boat rack to carry bikes when I travel to races.... is available now... so we sorted out tow away prices for both and I was going to go back home and see how it effected my cashflow since I am still not working and being unemployed doesnt pay well but didnt want to take the risk of common sense kicking in and see what money was left when I do get a job so put a deposit down on the ecomate... hopefully pick it up by the weekend as we are heading to Byron Bay Friday night...now to sell the soft floor
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wow you don't muck around.... :cup: I have read that you have been thinking about this for a while though so well done on taking that next step. :cheers:
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wow you don't muck around.... :cup: I have read that you have been thinking about this for a while though so well done on taking that next step. :cheers:
I have been stalking Modcon for over 5 years now and was putting a deposit down 3 1/2yrs ago when work sent me to Roma and needs changed to the caravan so wasnt a hard sell and I new if I didnt buy quickly common sense would set in and I wouldnt buy...sort of like impulse shopping at the lolly stand at woolworths, just slightly more expensive.
I dropped by there again today to get the vin number for insurance and I am more than happy with it although it could be outside today in the rain getting the canvas wet.... hoping for the bank chq from the caravan sale to clear soon (banked it Thursday) and then transfer the money and pick up Friday morning...off to Byron Bay Friday arvo..... tic tic tic tic
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Best of luck with it, have fun.
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Picked up the ecomate...good handover... now to load up and go test it
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Number plate tells all
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Picked up the ecomate...good handover... now to load up and go test it
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Number plate tells all
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Wow..!!!! Same as mine....You will enjoy it..... :cup: :cup:.... :cheers: :cheers:
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Expect ball weight ( loaded ) of about 200 kg.....bearing in mind i have no boat loader.
Cheers Tracker.
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UBT = you bute .. Is it packed yet, is it packed yet, Byron huh ! just watch the boys in blue dont give you a welcoming ticket .. Shaping up for a nice week end to give it a maiden voyage too .
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Wilson79 has one too and we both have had ours to the tip and back..
Cheers Tracker.
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Very Nice :cheers:
I remember when mine was that shiny...
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So easy to put up.. sitting back having a drink in no time
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nice!
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Is that at Suffolk Park just south of Byron ?
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Expect ball weight ( loaded ) of about 200 kg.....bearing in mind i have no boat loader.
Cheers Tracker.
I have Quadra lift on the Jeep so not a problem. ... and much easier to tow than a 20ft brick
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I have Quadra lift on the Jeep so not a problem. ... and much easier to tow than a 20ft brick
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NP mate.....all is good....The f/f traveller is about 120 kg. dry.
Cheers Tracker.
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Cancan
How did the 2 "Modcon" models compare?
I recently sold my ecomate rearfold & whilst i was generally happy with it, there were a few little things that pissed me off (think electrical).
I was think of a Modcon Quattro, though a bit of study on their website has me not liking the kitchen/fridge layout on them, so i then progressed to the Ecomate FF or the Modcon FF.
So apart from the $3k price difference is there much between the 2 campers? If you've had the chance to compare side by side i'd be interested in you comparison/opinion
I narrowed my search to either of these or i'll go all out & get an Aussie swag (but only if swmbo agrees ;D ;D)
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How did the 2 "Modcon" models compare?
I think if this didnt have the boat rack then I would have gone the Modcon FF1
With the FF1, the finish is a lot better (different factory), the walls are higher so you can stack a few more things inside, I like the pole storage section and a more useable pantry, stove has a grill and better wind shield plus led light, batteries accessible from inside and room for charge etc, front storage box is bigger and suspension has been redesigned so sits a bit higher, door handles are easier to use, looks nicer and I prefer the wheels, can fit a bike rack to rear spare wheel carrier, bigger water tank.
The Ecomate was cheaper, has a bit more room from the room getting into the bed (less storage than FF1), was cheaper.
They are the main points that I remember, I was keen on buying the FF1 over the ecomate that they had on display but the one that I bought for some reason had a few extras, draws under the bed, had the better locks, had a better wind shield and kitchen led, had the bike rack on the spare wheel carrier and had the boat rack
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Is that at Suffolk Park just south of Byron ?
Sorry missed your post....we stayed at Beaches of Byron which is on Tallow Beach but Suffolk Park looks good
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Thanks for info mate
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Well the mods have started ... my fridge is temperamental with power and the cig plug was not up to it so ran some new wire from battery to 2 anderson plugs so I can run to fridges when needed... also added another cig plug in pantry area plus 2 cig plugs by kitchen and a light by the step...its a bit dark when you set up plus midnight beer runs... i did notice that the water pump switch and kitchen side light switch had poor connections so have to redo that next
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Also mounted the fire extinguisher
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So easy to put up.. sitting back having a drink in no time
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Just a point......I think you will find if you hook up the awning roof and leave it attached and leave it on you will find it's better than the day awning....If it rains the day awning will pool up...I learned that the main awning roof was able to be left on when i saw wilson79 set up heading to the tip...It's not hard to pack away.
Cheers Tracker.
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Thanks Tracker... we are away next weekend and the forecast is rain so was going to swap the awning this weekend.. currently have it up whilst there is some rain about to wet the canvas. ..
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Heading back down to Byron Bay for the long weekend and looking at taking the surfboards on the boat rack but it had to many tie down lugs to sit the boards on so out with the grinder and off a couple came... now have room for 2 boards. Also fixed the wiring for water pump and kitchen led which came loose the other day and purchased some storage containers for stuff that I what to leave packed... now just waiting for Friday
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Its been a good test this weekend....catering for 3 teenagers and coping a good downpour. ... no leaks so thats good... I have the main annex roof up and used the travel awning over the back for shelter for the table. Day 3 and all is good
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After a month in New Zealand ...It looks like I wont be bringing the camper over... with limited car storage we will struggle to have a place for 1 car plus motorbike and bicycles let alone the camper and then a tow car plus having not had a pay in 9 months and I still have a month to go before my first pay here so will look at selling the camper to free up capitol and save a head ache...a pity as it would be so good over here so if anyone is interested I am looking at $18k....has been used 3 times (2 weekends and a 5 day trip to Byron)...improvements are listed on here. I am in Brisbane next weekend (30th jun to 3rd Jul) if anyone is interested....
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Am thinking about selling mine ....mb turning to the dark side !
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I have been to the darkside and returned...we are degenerating to a tent....and beach house although if it doesnt sell I will come up with a solution...