Jayco Outback - Hawk or Eagle

[D4D]

Thanks but no thanks. I may get the shade cloth end wall but thats it? It is only $250 I think.......

That's what we're planning to do. Get a Sunbuster for both sides.

[Teabag]

That's what we're planning to do. Get a Sunbuster for both sides.

Yeah, just slides on the sail track and peg to the ground. Best and simple option IMO....

[Teabag]

The extras list seems to be getting longer and longer. Just added the 2nd water tank, doesn't mean I need to fill it always but gives you the option and it was only another $240 so pretty cheap really.......

[Black Diamond]

Good option mate, better off having more water than needed than not enough.
should be a beauty mate

[D4D]

Make sure you get a GVM upgrade with that new tank

[Teabag]

Make sure you get a GVM upgrade with that new tank

Already done. I had to due to all the other extras so it is now 2000kg rated. Thanks for the heads up though......

[Deejay]

Hi Teabag,

I added an extra tank to mine (55 litre) , DIY from home as we go well away from civilisation when we go, and need to take plenty of water.  We have around 130 litres capacity and only use it for drinking and cooking.  For our family we can go for about two weeks before needing a top up.  We also take 4 x Coleman collapsible 20 litre water containers which then gives us another seven to eight days on top of that if needed, or we just go once a week and grab 80 litres each week to top up the tanks. 

Make sure you have an isolator between the tanks as we had a stone take out a plastic fitting on one tank and we lost one tank full of water.  easily replaced and guarded for next time, but still worth the isolator.

Enjoy your Hawk, I'm about to hook mine up for another trip up to Exmouth for 10 days.  YAY! 

DJ

[Teabag]

Hi Teabag,

I added an extra tank to mine (55 litre) , DIY from home as we go well away from civilisation when we go, and need to take plenty of water.  We have around 130 litres capacity and only use it for drinking and cooking.  For our family we can go for about two weeks before needing a top up.  We also take 4 x Coleman collapsible 20 litre water containers which then gives us another seven to eight days on top of that if needed, or we just go once a week and grab 80 litres each week to top up the tanks. 

Make sure you have an isolator between the tanks as we had a stone take out a plastic fitting on one tank and we lost one tank full of water.  easily replaced and guarded for next time, but still worth the isolator.

Enjoy your Hawk, I'm about to hook mine up for another trip up to Exmouth for 10 days.  YAY! 

DJ

Cheers bud, Exmouth what an awesome place. I have had the privilege of going there a couple of times and thought it is fantastic, so is Kalbarri which is another fav spot.....

[Teabag]

For those interested. Instructions for the Setec system within Jayco's...........

http://setecpower.com/download_pdf/user_manuals/jayco_011875-st-2_user-instructions-d.pdf

[Matto]

Nice work mate - should be a very well fitted out unit! If it's only been 2 days and you're already ringing up to add more options, I hate to think how decked out it's going to be by the time December rolls around!  

I very nearly sprung for a second water tank on ours for the same reason you've mentioned - you don't have to fill it, but there would be times when it would be very handy. Eventually decided against it since in standard trim we'll have heaps more water than we're used to, and I can always fit a second one down the track if it proves an issue.

Enjoy the suspense between now and delivery date!
Matto

[2 Brutal]

Hey what about the most important additonal of all, or did I miss that bit in another post

[Teabag]

Hey what about the most important additonal of all, or did I miss that bit in another post

Sorry mate, yep your Stone Guard will be the highlight to the front of my Jayco Hawk.......hehehehe........

[Moto Moto]

Hey Teabag,

Impressive setup you are going for. I'm sure your family will be very comfortable on future trips 

We have two kids, 3 and 1, and we have found the hawk to be a great small family setup. We love getting away in our camper.

I see you are going the Ozhitch, i recently fitted one to my hawk and so far it has been great. Much easier than the poly coupling on my old soft floor.

Enjoy your new camper when it arrives!

[Teabag]

Hey Teabag,

Impressive setup you are going for. I'm sure your family will be very comfortable on future trips 

We have two kids, 3 and 1, and we have found the hawk to be a great small family setup. We love getting away in our camper.

I see you are going the Ozhitch, i recently fitted one to my hawk and so far it has been great. Much easier than the poly coupling on my old soft floor.

Enjoy your new camper when it arrives!

Thanks mate, I hope it does provide what I expect it will. Easy camping in comfort which means, happy wife, happy life.......

[richee]

... happy wife, happy life.......

My wife tells me this all the time ..  probably why we have a Jayco Eagle 

[Teabag]

A review of the extras list which has grown....

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 with external marine speakers
Extra 4kg 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
Swing up Jockey wheel
Axel upgrade to 2000kg
Pole carrier
2nd Water tank
Sun shade wall to awning
Tap on Draw bar
Extra rib to Fiamma awning to assist in water run off....

Just ordered off Ebay LED replacement lights for the internal Camper lights....  

Can't wait though my only concern is keeping power up to the fridge though will have 2Kva Honda generator on standby if needed.....

[Black Diamond]

Very nice list mate Enjoy

Which Led kit did you end up going for as there is a few on Ebay?

cheers John

[Teabag]

I went with these though he has just uped the price.......

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270633349450&ssPageName=ADME:X:eRTM:AU:1123

[AKB]

Hubby just added led lights to our hawk, very bling, you won't regret.  Ps a great list of options

[Teabag]

Hubby just added led lights to our hawk, very bling, you won't regret.  Ps a great list of options

I hope so. My Cousin just did it to his Eagle and was impressed, plus the other benefit is the lower power consumption.......

[theflyingbadger]

so how many sets did you order? did you replace the outside light as well?

[Teabag]

so how many sets did you order? did you replace the outside light as well?

I ordered 11 sets but haven't got the van yet, that isn't til mid December. I only ordered them yesterday in prep for when the van arrives.......

I'm now looking at a Honda or Yamaha 2Kva generator. This will also be used as back up power for Cyclone season........

[Teabag]

Today I bought a couple of goodies for the Jayco in preperation. Picked up a new Honda 2Kva with cover and securing lock to power the van/AC when bush....hehehe...Also, bought a new Weber Baby Q with high lid for meat/roast cooking whilst away. Not too keen on cooking meat inside the Jayco.....The anticipation of arrival and first trip is killing me.......

[AKB]

Yeah I recomend an outside BBQ - I don't cook inside at all (apart from toast) all my food prep is done inside (away from the flies) but all the actual cooking is done outside on a little BBQ.

PPPS
LED lights have lower power consumption?  I thought everyone was doing it just for the Bling he He 

[GSK33]

Today I bought a couple of goodies for the Jayco in preperation. Picked up a new Honda 2Kva with cover and securing lock to power the van/AC when bush....hehehe...Also, bought a new Weber Baby Q with high lid for meat/roast cooking whilst away. Not too keen on cooking meat inside the Jayco.....The anticipation of arrival and first trip is killing me.......

Did you get the Baby Q 120? We're looking at getting one also. Q 100 or Q120? Be interested to see how the Honda goes with the aircon.