Starsky the 2015 Starcraft 17:58-3OB

[swannie]

Hi all, so today I moved across just a little more to a full caravan & got myself a 2015 Jayco Starcraft 17:58-3 Outback
I was looking for something that
- fitted 2 adults & 3 kids
- quick setup & packup
- ability to access all of inside quickly
- still retain some off-road ability
- will allow my wife and 5 year old daughter some "creature comforts" while free camping
After looking at many options over the past 6 months this ticked most boxes.
It comes with
. Bunks
. Jtech independent suspension
. 120w solar panel
. Rooftop heater/aircon
. Shower/toilet
. 150ltr 3 way fridge
. External shower with hot & cold water
. 2x 82ltr water tanks
. 100 ah battery
. 2x 9kg gas bottle
. External water tap on drawbar
. Gas bayonet for BBQ
. Windup roof antenna
. 2x bike rack on rear

 

[mfexpanda]

Nice !
You will love the new van and the ease of setup over the camper is great .

 

[Smirke]

Congratulations. The van sounds perfect.

 

[achjimmy]

That message you sent me when I was Vegas all makes sense now mate

Well done swannie it's a great model you'll love it and welcome to the 20017:58-3 club.

 

[dagree]

Congrats @swannie ... You won't know yourself in it after the camper!!

 

[Axl]

Looks nice @swannie congrats, you will have a quicker set up time now then you had with the Swan and better protection form the weather.

We upgraded from a soft floor to an Expanda for these reasons about 18 months ago and we have never looked back.

 

[17triton]

Looks Great @swannie . Have you got any mods planned for this van yet?

 

[swannie]

Mate it's got pretty much everything we need right now, bought a new Weber today for it!
Will be installing the truma gas heater shortly then need to get an annex made for our Xmas holidays. Might also add a second battery & water level gauge

 

[swannie]

Today I had a look through it and found s few things needing repair.
1. The curtail rails on bunks had a heap of broken plastic clips, I grabbed a heap of picture frame metal hooks, threaded it through & works a treat plus stronger

 

[PhilW]

Welcome to the forum @swannie and congratulations on the purchase.
Good looking rig:yo:.

 

[Fabulous]

Well done, another Starcraft !

 

[swannie]

First real upgrade was removing the ball hitch and installing a Mchitch auto coupler. Had one on the Swan and loved it!

 

[FiveInAVan]

Welcome to the Starcraft Club! Awesome you got your van just before Easter. We are having to slum it in 5 star luxury this Easter while we anxiously await the delivery of our van in June. Hard life but someone has to do it ;-)

 

[Dobbie]

Enjoy the five star while you can....poverty is on the horizon with a new van.

But you will be able to get away more often for the money.

 

[Pauly]

Ripper man well done, great timing . You'll love the heater ,even just to circulate the air with only fan on.

 

[swannie]

So got a little goodie delivered not long ago a Truma E2400 gas heater because us Mexicans are soft

 

[Fabulous]

Would love to see the installation pics as we have 17.58-3 as well

 

[Base23]

So got a little goodie delivered not long ago a Truma E2400 gas heater because us Mexicans are soft

Can I ask what you paid for the heater?

 

[swannie]

Got the Annex & front Porch measured & I stalked today by Australia wide annexes, pretty happy with the quality, price & service

 

[Melinda]

Hi Swannie...my daughters and I live in our Starcraft 17.56.3 and I've been looking at awnings and prices. Decided to get a bulbar for the MUX instead but now that I've seen your post you've planted the idea again. I think from memory I was up for a couple of thousand dollars. Is that close?