Journey Bill's Journey 17.55-9OB
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Definitely a van for two is the way to go, no hangers on allowed. 
Look forward to watching the progress Dave and I'm sure Carmel will hang in there with you.
Look forward to watching the progress Dave and I'm sure Carmel will hang in there with you.
There is a power set up on the right hand side but I plan to mount it on the left and the baskets at 110 mm wide just fit past the cover according to my measurements.
And yes, it's a shame about the distance, we may have to set up a Skype session to show some details.
Looks good @chartrock - I got the idea from another forum where someone did the same thing. Paul - did your Jack come in that position or did you move it? I think it is in a better spot than mine.
Bill
I asked for it to be fitted there but Jayco refused (no reason) so we asked for it to be delivered unfitted but again no, reason being it would not be there at delivery as they disappear enroute. I moved it when I fitted the rubber mat. Like you say, it seems a better position.
Moved my jack too - also installed second drop down table today - 1000mm x 450mm. Will put it to good use when in Canberra in a week or so.
Front box now fitted as well as AFK holder (150mm pipe).
Some other goodies coming from Caravans plus next week.
Front box now fitted as well as AFK holder (150mm pipe).
Some other goodies coming from Caravans plus next week.
Put the cover I got from Aldi on the van today - relatively easy compared with the time we put one on the Expanda. Got a few ideas from someone's post - tied a rope on one end and my wife pulled the cover up,over the van while I made sure it didn't snag on anything.
It's a pity to put it to bed, but we can't use it for a while - off to London soon to check out the new grandchild.
It's a pity to put it to bed, but we can't use it for a while - off to London soon to check out the new grandchild.
Think I might take the cover off this week - head to Blayney van park - check out Orange etc for a few days - there is a restaurant in Millthorpe I want to go to - last time I was in Millthorpe was when a mate and I were involved in historic navigation car rallies - lots of old farts in old cars - potentially not a good mix! We did have some fun though...
Well I woke up this morning - rain, rain, wind, wind, more rain etc etc - the cover stayed on! Thought @Bushman must be in the neighbourhood - apparently he brings the rain! Anyway travelling plans for this week have been put on hold - no point in being a martyr or a masochist!
Millthorpe can wait........
Have a good week everyone......
Millthorpe can wait........
Have a good week everyone......
Real caravaners do it in the rain
, but I don't blame you for not heading out in the current conditions would be most unpleasant, definitely horrendous towing conditions. Wonder how many van awnings took flight in the current bout of weather.I can assure you that I'm "NOT" out and about but laid up at home with a bung shoulder keeping the chiro's pockets lined
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Very belated reply - without power since Tuesday morning - neighbour's tree decided it would rather live in our yard - removed cover from van today - we now have hot water and a working fridge - who needs a big house - downside is no power at work - we have lost two days income - BUT there are many worse off than us.....
Well - we ate a lot! Plus it's an advantage to have a van in times such as these - the fridge was jam packed, the hot water was turned on - charging of phones etc could be done in the van plus hot showers. Still have to throw out a bit of stuff but not too bad really.
Unfortunately our business lost power for 5 days as well - one partner is madly getting income figures together so that we can make a claim ASAP - plus able to pay our staff the rest of their wages today - everything is done on computer these days.