Jayco Outback - Hawk or Eagle

[Bushman]

Teabag I can't believe you are getting a poptop!

It aint a POP-TOP it's a camper    Even Jayco say so

I have a POP-TOP   

[GSK33]

It aint a POP-TOP it's a camper    Even Jayco say so

I have a POP-TOP   

Glamper 

[Teabag]

It aint a POP-TOP it's a camper    Even Jayco say so

I have a POP-TOP   

Either way, it's doin it in style  and comfort. My way of camping...... .........

[Teabag]

I have also at short notice added the gas bayonet fitting to plug in the Baby Q......I fell to the salesman on his recommendation. Will be on the door side rear.......

[Berg]

Either way, it's doin it in style  and comfort. My way of camping...... .........

Indeed 
It is I guess a 'Jayco Camping Tailer' 

[Matto]

I have also at short notice added the gas bayonet fitting to plug in the Baby Q......I fell to the salesman on his recommendation. Will be on the door side rear.......

Hehehehe. I'm going to enjoy watching you slowly add on every available option between now and December 

Nice work!
Matto

[Teabag]

Cheers Matto, yep there are many extras but no more will be added now. I have signed of on the final fitout for the camper so things are rolling along well. I must admit the excitment and planning of the first trip is out of control. Looking at a 2 week trip mid Jan somewhere along the Qld coast, Rollingstone is looking good at the moment.

The Final extras list......

Jayco Outback Hawk
Bed Flys
ALKO Drop legs
Fiamma Awning
120watt Solar Pack
2 x Battery set up
Anderson Plug for charging from vehicle whilst traveling.
A/C
CD/DVD Player 2 internal and with external marine speakers
Extra 9kg Gas bottle holder
OZ Hitch
Roof Racks
Inner Spring mattress to Queen bed only
Draw bar extension
Bag awning to Kitchen side
Jayco control panel to show power and water levels
12v pump to kitchen
Sink cover
Microwave
Upgrade to 110ltr Waeco 12/240v fridge
Axel upgrade to 2000kg
Pole carrier
2nd Water tank
Sun shade wall to awning
Tap on Draw bar
Gas bayonet from second gas bottle for Weber Q
Extra rib to Fiamma awning to assist in water run off....

[Berg]

Lucky you went the upgrade on the springs with that list 

In the end we have bypassed the 'camper trailer' and have ordered an outback expanda with a few extras and some mods Have to wait til next year though to get it 

[Teabag]

Lucky you went the upgrade on the springs with that list 

In the end we have bypassed the 'camper trailer' and have ordered an outback expanda with a few extras and some mods Have to wait til next year though to get it 

Top stuff mate, now you have the best of both worlds.......

[Teabag]

Well, Jayco have just informed me that I have too much weight on the roof as it can only take 75kg....

The maximum weight the roof can hold is 75kg.
Here is a list of weights of the options. I have to delete stuff to get my weight down to under 75kgs...

Fiamma awning 22kg
Off side bag awning 10kg
Roof rack 10kg
Aircond 40kg
Solar 10kg
Bed end flys 9kg

I chose to delete

Roof rack 10kg
Solar 10kg - This will be replaced with a portable unit.
Off side bag awning 10kg - This will be replaced with sail track and sunblocker awning that slides on....

I also decided to delet Microwave to maintain some cupborad space.....

[gronk]

I see that the air con wasn't gonna get deleted..

I suppose in the Cairns weather, its understandable......and seeing as you now have a soft roader !!.....well almost....its gonna be van parks all the way !!!!!

[Teabag]

I see that the air con wasn't gonna get deleted..

I suppose in the Cairns weather, its understandable......and seeing as you now have a soft roader !!.....well almost....its gonna be van parks all the way !!!!!

Yeah, the AC was a serious consideration wrt deleting but the other items deleted have work arounds except the roof rack but the Patrol has one for anything else needed. When it come to all year round climate and camping, the AC can be your friend up here and was never going to go...hehehe...A little soft I know.....

[centipede]

Hello Teabag

It's a pity that you had to delete some of the extras that you were after but sounds as if you can work around it.  I  have just purchased a Jayco Flamingo with a lot of goodies.  Needed to upgrade to the 2000kg axel as it just got too heavy.  I'm a little surprised you didn't go for the gas hot water system.  Hot water on tap - easy clean ups. I'm sure your going to have lots of fun with it...Enjoy! 

 

[Teabag]

Hello Teabag

It's a pity that you had to delete some of the extras that you were after but sounds as if you can work around it.  I  have just purchased a Jayco Flamingo with a lot of goodies.  Needed to upgrade to the 2000kg axel as it just got too heavy.  I'm a little surprised you didn't go for the gas hot water system.  Hot water on tap - easy clean ups. I'm sure your going to have lots of fun with it...Enjoy! 

 

We did seriously think about hot water system but for the money and is only for doing the dishes I thought the expense was a little too much. We will just carry a cheap elect kettle and wait a minute or two for it to boil......

[Cloud Basher]

Paul,
Firstly, "You have changed"
Secondly, You are now officially soft
Thirdly, Don't use the kids as an excuse to buy a caravan. YOU have gone soft and you are just trying to justify it to us (and perhaps yourself!).  As I remember Bec was more than happy with the KK!
Fourthly, Do you have any ideas on how I could mount A/C to my Trackabout?
Fiftly, We are going camping down the south coast again with Greg and Tammy to the infamous place where I snapped a vital piece of personal equipment (that helps you walk) from the 27th Dec to the 4th Jan.  Are you coming in your new luxo holiday apartment on wheels??
Lastly, you should sell the Datto and buy a Porsche Cayenne or VW Toureg.  Much more befitting now!

Cheers
CB

[speewa158]

Cloud basher  Thats a bit harsh , leave the old boy alone as he sees out his twilight years  .
we might not be so kind to you when you are  feek & weable  ( thats what I said )as some .
Teabag  turn your hearing aid off it will improve your eyesight 

[Teabag]

Dave, All I have is yes to all below except for AC in a Trackabout but then again that isn't you go anyway as your too hard core for AC.....hehehe......Remember beach cricket is bad for your health though it is a fantastic spot and wish I could make it.......Porsche or VW, now there's a thought?


PS: Was your old man happy with Motsons and the Turbo upgrade?

I know I am.....

Paul,
Firstly, "You have changed"
Secondly, You are now officially soft
Thirdly, Don't use the kids as an excuse to buy a caravan. YOU have gone soft and you are just trying to justify it to us (and perhaps yourself!).  As I remember Bec was more than happy with the KK!
Fourthly, Do you have any ideas on how I could mount A/C to my Trackabout?
Fiftly, We are going camping down the south coast again with Greg and Tammy to the infamous place where I snapped a vital piece of personal equipment (that helps you walk) from the 27th Dec to the 4th Jan.  Are you coming in your new luxo holiday apartment on wheels??
Lastly, you should sell the Datto and buy a Porsche Cayenne or VW Toureg.  Much more befitting now!

Cheers
CB

[Cloud Basher]

Mate old man is extremely happy with the turbo upgrade. Don't reckon I will be able to convince him to get a twunjy now. He is selling his Pioneer now though as they are looking at an Aussie Swag with all the fruit. Glad you are happy with your mate. I thought you were getting the turbo upgrade to tow a Kedron!

[Teabag]

Mate old man is extremely happy with the turbo upgrade. Don't reckon I will be able to convince him to get a twunjy now. He is selling his Pioneer now though as they are looking at an Aussie Swag with all the fruit. Glad you are happy with your mate. I thought you were getting the turbo upgrade to tow a Kedron!

Yeah, Kedron was a little steep price wise and the budget wasn't able to stretch that far.......

[Bushman]

Yeah, Kedron was a little steep price wise and the budget wasn't able to stretch that far.......

One day hey mate! one day.

Actually a few weeks ago at Kiama the guy near us was in a 16ft pop-top Kedron (QLD Plate) It was one their oringal pop-tops they don't make any more. turned at this guy was worked for Kedron for 2 years before retiring.

[Teabag]

One day hey mate! one day.

Actually a few weeks ago at Kiama the guy near us was in a 16ft pop-top Kedron (QLD Plate) It was one their oringal pop-tops they don't make any more. turned at this guy was worked for Kedron for 2 years before retiring.

Yeah, it will be on my grey nomad choice when it comes though I'm sure there will be bigger and better by then.....hehehehe.....

[cruza driver]

What size cable are you getting wired up for the anderson plug from Jayco?

[Teabag]

What size cable are you getting wired up for the anderson plug from Jayco?

I think it was 6mm........ 

[theflyingbadger]

I think it was 6mm........ 

that's what they did on mine...

[cruza driver]

Yeah cool I heard thats all they'll do they wont do the 6b&s upgrade from factory