Aussie Swag Owners ... Roll Call.

[Kit_e_kat9]

J and B OZ where is that cutlery drawer sitting?

It appears to have replaced the grill under the 4 burner stove.

Kit_e

[fuji]

Thank you kit e

[JandB OZ]

Hi All, well its arrived, we were so excited couldn't sleep the night before.
Yes the cutlery draw is under the grill, but we don't use the grill very often, but if we did want to use it we just remove the draw for the 10 mins we need to use the grill then we can put it back.
Its every thing we wanted and we even slept in it last night, inner spring mattress very comfy. Haven t got the room in the garage to set it all up, so waiting for a clear weekend so we can practice putting the annex up.
Just want to say ASC staff were a pleasure to deal with no problem to much to
for them.
Now we are planning a trip as soon as hubbie can get some leave.

[JCOJ]

Congrats on the delivery!!  Look forward to seeing the 'now it's at home' pics so I'm heading to the My Camper Trailer Section now!! 

[JandB OZ]

Thanks all, oh and JohnK that space behind the kitchen was perfect for my mixing bowls and a jug and 2 bowls and a sieve and a kitchen scale.  Didnt realize how big it was.  I think i could get more in there but every thing is fitting in elsewhere just fine.

[Kit_e_kat9]

Thanks all, oh and JohnK that space behind the kitchen was perfect for my mixing bowls and a jug and 2 bowls and a sieve and a kitchen scale.  Didnt realize how big it was.  I think i could get more in there but every thing is fitting in elsewhere just fine.

Quick Tip:  Just remember it has to come OUT of that compartment at the other end of the kitchen! Or First!

Kit_e

[JandB OZ]

Yep figured that out, first i put the kettle in there but couldnt get it out on the kitchen side, but bowls and stuff i can get in and out when standing in front of the kitchen.
Its just perfect fore them. 

[Kit_e_kat9]

I use that area to put things like:  Pegs / mozzie coils / tea towels etc.  Used to have our first aid kit and LED light in there, but we now have an area along the fridge to put these things and I've also got my cling, alfoil and baking paper in it.  He's got a 65L Evakool and it doesn't fit the fridge slide perfectly, so he's made up a "stand" for it so it doesn't slip around in there and now put a "shelf" along the kitchen side, where all this stuff now lives.

Kit_e

[fuji]

Soon to be a proud owner of a Rover. Pick up date is around the 26th of January. S thanks to Kit-e-kat for convincining me to purchase same
Wayne


http://myswag.org/forum/index.php?topic=25367.0

[Muckinhell]

Who are you? Garth
Where are you? Hervey Bay
Which one do you have? 2003 Rover
What mods have you done? Nothing yet only just bought it second hand in june. But plans are; move the gas bottles and jerry holder forward and add a largish tool box on front then an electrical upgrade and plumbing upgrades to sink.
What extra's did you opt for? It came with large and small awnings, front and rear walls plus infill over kitchen box and previous owner made extended awning of the main and draft skirt.
Where have you taken it lately? Imbil
How often do you use it? only been out with it twice thus far, but looking at a trip at least every 4-6weeks
Comments? Absolutly love the AS with its independant suspension and easy set up with a brilliant kitchen.

[Kit_e_kat9]

Hey wyno,

Glad I could assist ... that's not an overly long wait ... I waited 5 months!  Don't worry though ... It'll be over in no time.     Guess we'll have to wait a bit for photos too.

Hey Muckinhell,

Love the Rover!  Ours is called ... Rover    Great pic of you getting it out there. 

Seems we have the same table.  I keep mine on the bed when it's all closed up.  We are seriously considering changing the front rack around as well.  We'd like to fit our porta loo on there and turn the jerry holders north - south rather than east - west.  We are wanting to have it in exactly the same spot so hoping we don't have to adjust the stone guard too much (the ute gives us a smaller turning circle before connecting with the stone guard than a regular vehicle might).  The BF is also making up a checkerplate / aluminium outside "step" next to the hardfloor, which means we can dump the wood blocks we currently use.

So that's now 11 of the 35 owners accounted for!

Kit_e

[fuji]

We will now have to have a gathering of the ASC clan.  I suggest we meet in Qld near where Kit_e lives which I am guessing is somewhere near Surfers. I will collect the CT around Jan 20.
We'll spend a few days in Byron before coming home as Hannah will be starting 1st grade. Hopefully we can catch up Kit_e.
Didn't know about the front mudflaps so will query same.
Wayne

[Kit_e_kat9]

If we are camping you are more than welcome to join us ... If not, we'll have to arrange to meet up.  Don't forget the first important Mod though ... a MySwag sticker.   

Kit_e

[fuji]

If we are camping you are more than welcome to join us ... If not, we'll have to arrange to meet up.  Don't forget the first important Mod though ... a MySwag sticker.   

Kit_e

Have the sticker which was given to me by Tjupurula
Wayne

Now with some photos

[becboo]

We finally have our Aussie Swag!! Yay!!  So we are joining the club!!

Who are you?  Becboo  (Bec)

Where are you?  Weipa FNQ but moving to Townsville in 3 weeks.

Which one do you have?  '02 Challenger Ultra

What mods have you done?  None as yet, haven't had it long enough!!

What extra's did you opt for?  None but it came with the drawer under bed, a kids room, shower room, fly screens for the annex, a 40w solar panel

Where have you taken it lately?  We went to the Wenlock River on the Frenchmans Track for 4 days of swimming and relaxing.

How often do you use it?  We have had it about a month and used it 3 times so far.  we hope to use it often in Townsville as well.

Comments?  The best thing we did was get an Aussie Swag and ditch the tent!!

[Kit_e_kat9]

Welcome to the Club Becboo!

Excellent to see that you are getting out and about in your Challenger and often.  It's great having them all set up and ready at a moments notice isn't it?

Kit_e

[Shoey]

Hi ---- newish to the forum.   We collected our new Ultra G in June 2012 and love it.   No special mods -- 3 batteries, one solar panel, a gennie and an innerspring mattress.   We have not done any "tuff stuff" yet want to.  We find it comfortable, easy to tow easy to set up and we are eagerly planning a BIG TRIP and very sorry to hear that Mc Ginn is not doing any trips for a long while.   We are an " older couple" who want comfort and ease of towing.  Also love this forum ---thanks everyone.   Mrs Shoey

[Kit_e_kat9]

Welcome to the forum and AS Club Mrs Shoey.  Nice to have yet another BrisVegas member on board too (almost got most of the population here).   

Kit_e

[Diesel Power]

Hello all,
Im looking at the Ultra D.
Quick question, how does everyone go for fitting in a couple of Kids. I have two little ones 2 and 5 (@ 125cms tall) and was thinking a couple of swags on the floor or bunks but dont want the hassle of storage/ setting up bunks all the time.
Is a kids room available to erect off the end of the floor?
Thankyou for your replies.
Regards
Angus.

[Kit_e_kat9]

Hey Diesel,

Yes, you can buy a "kids room" that come off of the hard floor.  It's an option that you can invest in if you like. 
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I believe a lot of parents use fold up or bunk beds depending on the kids and their age.   If old enough, they can have swags on the hardfloor, outside under the stars or under the awning.  You can also throw the swags (unfolded) up on the bed for easy storage mid trip.  I know JKohn has these for his boys and he could give you some more info on those.

We fitted his Kid on the hard floor no issue (could have fitted 3 of him there).  Keep in mind the Kid is 18 and nearly 6'.  He seemed quite happy there for a few nights as his tent got rained out. 

Our hardfloor fits 3 medium dogs (30kg+) and their XL beds on it every night. 


Kit_e

[fuji]

One kids room $1200


Wayne

[JCOJ]

We only put our kids room up if staying in the same place for 3 nights or more.

Otherwise they sleep on the floor in these: http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=20900.0

They are happy - they are plenty comfortable and warm for them.  In the mornings we just put one on top of the other to give us a bit of extra floor space during the day.  However the extra space of the kids room is gold when we do put it up!

[aussieducker]

 
well peoples, finally got myself back into a camper trailer after briefly trying out those hard walled and hard roof other types.
Picked up a 12/2009 Aussieswag Ultra with every option . Just spent today cleaning and checking everything out and so far i'm really impressed.  Now just got get out and use it
Pics to come.

[Kit_e_kat9]

Good Stuff aussieducker! 

I'm sure you can see the quality of a well built Australian made Aussie Swag!  Obviously ... because you bought one. 

So where are you going to take your new to you Ultra first?

Kit_e

P.S.  Rover just turned 3!  Of course, we were camping when it happened.  We Love Rover just as much as we did when we picked it up new ... doesn't look as shiny any more ... but we really don't care ... as long as we are out there and doing it. 

[Shoey]

well done Aussieducker you wont be sorry