17' Series Hi All,

[iadizajy]

G'day everyone.

Been on here for a week or so now and loving the info and banter. Some great posts with ideas and a wealth of knowledge.

Travel with the better half and two boys (11 and 14) in a WH Jeep Grand and a 17.56.2 (standard)

The wife and I started with a camper trailer (canvas), then to a Jayco Hawk (took as long to set up as the camper trailer), and finally with the kids (2 boys) sleeping in the same bed kicking and fighting, we decided to upgrade in 2009 to the 17.56.2 (wife likes to Glamp!!) with the shower, toilet and all the mod cons.

Add-ons was to upsize the fridge, which meant a few changes to the inside (microwave went under the stove from above the fridge). Also added in the radio, TV aerial, outdoor table, outdoor shower, add-a-room to the awning, and ALKO dropdown stays.

After the first summer trip and getting in trouble for the wrong items being in the main fridge , I added a fridge drawer under the seat for extra beverage space :very_drunk: (runs 12V off the battery and holds 30 cans (some softdrink and water as well).

Kids are now mostly outside in their swags which gives us a bit more room inside.

 

[NoWorries]

Hi Ian, and welcome to the forum

 

[burnsie]

:welcome: @iadizajy, look forward to seeing some pics of the van

 

[iadizajy]

:welcome: @iadizajy, look forward to seeing some pics of the van

Thanks Burnsie.
All wrapped up at the moment and the next voyage will be to Eildon at Christmas. Will post a few once we are set up.
Cheers
Ian.

 

[bigcol]

welcome @iadizajy sounds like a nice setup with the bigger fridge

as per @burnsie - piccies

WE LOVE PICCIES.........................

 

[dagree]

Welcome aboard @iadizajy
Great choice in van but.................................... "You bought a JEEP?????????" (Sorry had to get that one in )
Also looking at reading future (Even past!) trip reports and pics!!!!

 

[Bluey]

G'day everyone.

Been on here for a week or so now and loving the info and banter. Some great posts with ideas and a wealth of knowledge.

Travel with the better half and two boys (11 and 14) in a WH Jeep Grand and a 17.56.2 (standard)

The wife and I started with a camper trailer (canvas), then to a Jayco Hawk (took as long to set up as the camper trailer), and finally with the kids (2 boys) sleeping in the same bed kicking and fighting, we decided to upgrade in 2009 to the 17.56.2 (wife likes to Glamp!!) with the shower, toilet and all the mod cons.

Add-ons was to upsize the fridge, which meant a few changes to the inside (microwave went under the stove from above the fridge). Also added in the radio, TV aerial, outdoor table, outdoor shower, add-a-room to the awning, and ALKO dropdown stays.

After the first summer trip and getting in trouble for the wrong items being in the main fridge , I added a fridge drawer under the seat for extra beverage space :very_drunk: (runs 12V off the battery and holds 30 cans (some softdrink and water as well).

Kids are now mostly outside in their swags which gives us a bit more room inside.

we are very close @iadizajy im one suburb away need any help just ask we can get together

 

[BigSkiddy]

Welcome @iadizajy, They all give us a hard time about our Jeeps but deep down they want one.

You'll have to share some pics of that fridge drawer, can't keep that to yourself.

 

[dagree]

Welcome @iadizajy, They all give us a hard time about our Jeeps but deep down they want one.

Some of us get a hard time about our Playdoh's and all in jest (I bloody hope )

 

[Dobbie]

Wow!

A fridge drawer....lots of lemonade.

 

[chartrock]

Some of us get a hard time about our Playdoh's and all in jest (I bloody hope )

You should get a BT50, nobody says anything bad about them.

 

[dagree]

You should get a BT50, nobody says anything bad about them.

Not too many of them around over here so can't comment on them....... Or is there a reason (Apart from being in "Wait Awhile?) eep:

 

[bigcol]

You should get a BT50, nobody says anything bad about them.

Not too many of them around over here so can't comment on them....... Or is there a reason (Apart from being in "Wait Awhile?) eep:

self respect - stick with the Playdoh @dagree

 

[Bluey]

You should get a BT50, nobody says anything bad about them.

I took mine back thought it was well i better not say but each to there own cant complain about cruiser or my prado

 

[Rockape]

Hi @iadizajy, welcome to the forum. I would love to see pictures of your fridge draw. Sounds like a great idea!
Cheers
Nick

 

[Delano]

Welcome @iadizajy, you gotta love all the "banter" on here lucky we've all got sense of humour .
Would love to see pics of the fridge drawer.

 

[iadizajy]

Welcome aboard @iadizajy
Great choice in van but.................................... "You bought a JEEP?????????" (Sorry had to get that one in )
Also looking at reading future (Even past!) trip reports and pics!!!!

All good Dagree, hasn't caught fire yet but have the extinguisher handy
The drawer holds 30 cans (of whatever denomination) but have a few sugarwater for the kids, some beers and JW for me and a few other softies for the boss.
When I get time this week I will unwrap the panda and get some pics. Its a Waeco CD 30.
Think I need to patent the idea. We had the panda to the factory a few years back as the shower walls started to delaminate from the side wall (twice :mad. When I rang up to book it in the second time the comment was "your the guy with the fridge drawer in the van, bring it straight in...) apparently was the talk of the factory and I am surprised they haven't pinched the idea yet.... Happy to share with you guys though :tea:

 

[mfexpanda]

Not too many of them around over here so can't comment on them....... Or is there a reason (Apart from being in "Wait Awhile?) eep:

There's lots over here in Australia !

 

[cruza driver]

Welcome to the forum @iadizajy

 

[Tricky]

Hi Ian, Welcome to the forum. Heaps of reading and ideas here to keep you entertained for years!!!