Dave and Sarah's Starcraft 22.68-1

[davemc]

Put up the awning and a couple of shades.. Noticed a screw missing on the rafter support arm ;(



Tried washing machine worked fine no leaks..



Let's hope it all stays attached with the wind it has died down

 

[davemc]

Went down to Nethercote falls yesterday the 4WD track down the hill locked so started walking down the steep hill twin 1 slips over and again.. So big kids and I continued alone down to the creek the logs to cross would not hold the fat man the kids got across so head back up the hill... Kids not happy.

Went to Whydham market this morning for a drive then off to motorfest... Kids complaining about going then they see jumping pillow then some smart guy setup a stall with cheap crap Chinese toys.. Yes you guessed it we have some Lego batman and Yughoh or what ever cards...
Kids got to climb fire trucks touch snakes and crocodiles.. Then came the part where dad wanted to look at actual cars although of course all tired.
Some nice Torana's that I really liked a few others to droll and a couple of nice minis. One for sale..
Also a couple of mad max cars
Kids watched motor bikes while I walked around

Off to Sunday roast at the golf club

 

[cruza driver]

Its a shame you didn't make the falls @davemc you were probably only 5 minutes away, a reason to head back

 

[davemc]

Yeah I could hear it although the logs there now not hold me little ones did not make it all the way down.. Pity the 4WD track fenced off could of gone back for crocs and walked through

 

[davemc]

Last couple of days went to the Eden whale museum was happy no one pointed at me and said their she blows
Very interesting how the killer whales used to herd the larger whales into the bay.

Went for a swim not extremely warm although kids do not care
Was the twins birthday yesterday with the 22 a lot of room to hide presents did not do much yesterday just scooters and maccas for dinner..
Ice cream van came through the park $2 kids chic cones where good.
Wind came in last night although awning is still there, next door he has no middle rafter and it was going and and down even though he had a full annex.

Off for a drive today somewhere no idea where yet

 

[Crusty181]

Last couple of days went to the Eden whale museum was happy no one pointed at me and said their she blows
Very interesting how the killer whales used to herd the larger whales into the bay.

Went for a swim not extremely warm although kids do not care
Was the twins birthday yesterday with the 22 a lot of room to hide presents did not do much yesterday just scooters and maccas for dinner..
Ice cream van came through the park $2 kids chic cones where good.
Wind came in last night although awning is still there, next door he has no middle rafter and it was going and and down even though he had a full annex.

Off for a drive today somewhere no idea where yet

Wheres do you put the extra kid Dave??

The so called curved rafters we got with the annex were very thin, pliable and barely had any curve to them. I replaced them with heavy duty raters with a 60mm curve.

 

[davemc]

@Crusty181 twins top to toe at the moment on the bottom bunk.. When bigger we move one to dinette,
The curved rafters are Aussie traveler ones so seem pretty good, better then the no name ones we got with the 17.

 

[davemc]

Today went for a drive up north to Tartha and past then back inland through Bega..
Back to golf club for Parma night.. Hungry so ate two Schnitzel and chips.. Well not all the chips with kid vultures

 

[Fabulous]

Tathra is a great spot. I was lucky enough to live in Merimbula for 4 months for work. It's a great part of the country

 

[davemc]

One day to go for holidays ;( will be off home early Friday Sarah on nights Fri and Sat night so needs her beauty sleep

 

[davemc]

back home now the weather picked up watching grand final although seems already over

Checked the towball weight almost 300kg I might empty the front tank and try again.

 

[ShaneT]

Nice looking van Dave, must be nice to just walk in with no setting up. I would of thought 300kg ball weight would of been spot on for the magic 10%-15% ball weight we should all have. Mines 340kg with the 3 tanks full.

 

[davemc]

thanks Shane... Yes and island bed is great Although I still like your 4 bunks and the back and slide out lounge Would of been happy wit combo shower Although like the extra bench space in the 22.
2780 ATM I would like to get her weighed Tare 2305 plus 320kgs water/gas does not leave much.
If we are going to parks do not need all three tanks filled thought help ball weight and also how much fuel we use.
Was always told travel with water to keep the van lower to the ground, although empty one of the front tanks be more balanced as two at the front. Did not get time to empty this weekend do it sometime this week. Then re do ball weight.

Hope the basestation going well.

 

[davemc]

Went to get the annex measured up.. The screw I replaced on middle rafter pulled out again somewhere on the Hume I gather.
The other ones can unscrew by hand. so removed the arm for the way home.
Found under the bottom holder there where two sets of drill holes. One set seems to takes screws in tight.
Top ones both just turn.. have to work out something.
Annex guy at Aussie wide said he fix it for me when Annex ready although have a few trips in the next month so will work out something
He said get a aluminium plate and silicone/rivet it on then put the arm on it.

Also the holes they put in for AFK at Mount Gambier where in the wrong place and the brackets again wrong
He will fix all that as well. So very happy with the service they are just in the factories behind Supreme/JB.. so not that far from our place. 30 mins

 

[dagree]

Sounds like the annex guy is on the right track @davemc ... Couple of pics of repairs on our previous 16'er when the top awning arm bracket pulled out


All I could find before the trip home was some offcuts of ali chequer plate!

 

[davemc]

Sounds like the annex guy is on the right track @davemc ... Couple of pics of repairs on our previous 16'er when the top awning arm bracket pulled out

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All I could find before the trip home was some offcuts of ali chequer plate!

bugger mate.. no idea why they do not have plates behind them Yes lucky the arm was not lost on the way there.. created a seperate thread see if anyone has ideas
http://www.expandasdownunder.com/threads/centre-awning-support-arm.7929/#post-132594

 

[McKenzie]

I'm a bit surprised....not a warranty job?

 

[davemc]

I'm a bit surprised....not a warranty job?

it is although cannot get in to the 20th of Nov.. Have three trips before then..

Unless something major you need to wait.. Remember to book your first service when you pick up the van normally 2-3 months wait

 

[McKenzie]

Ok...did not realise.

Thanks for the heads up.

 

[davemc]

Ok...did realise.

Thanks for the heads up.

yes its 2-3 month wait as all Jayco dealers spend there time on warranty issues which should not happen he he he