18.57-9

[Wright4kidz]

Hi,
Looking around at the moment for an 18.57-9 (OB optional) for sale. We are currently in Darwin and looking to do a trip next year down the east coast then across to Perth.
Does not appear to be a huge turnover of these vans.

Any help would be much appreciated...

Regards

Steve and Elisha.

 

[Xpandafan]

Welcome Steve & Elisha. Once you've got an 18 you'll want to hang on to it. They're worth hunting for though. Maybe put some feelers out with a few Jayco dealers in Northern Australia (or even further south). Sometimes there are trade ins or vans placed on consignment. Good luck.

 

[Wright4kidz]

Thanks for the welcome. We have been looking around for a couple of months now and have contacted the local Jayco dealer.
Also what is the lead time on delivery of a new van if we decide to take that option.

 

[Burnsy]

Hi Steve & Elisha, welcome guys, good luck with finding your van. The wait is normally about 12 weeks for a new one, any on trading post or caravansales.com?

Cheers.

 

[whereswally]

Hi there Steve & Elisha,
We have a 2009 outback and may be looking at selling in the new year. Will let you know if we decide to sell.
Thanks Tina

 

[Xpandafan]

No 18's (and very few Expandas) at Prestige in Geelong (Vic) when I visited today. Are you after pop-top or full height van? According to rep only two full height Expandas on the 2013 board including a 20' with only a front fold out bed and (3?) bunks and separate shower and toilet in rear.

 

[Wright4kidz]

Thanks for the response Tina, much appreciated

Regards

Steve and Elisha

 

[Wright4kidz]

Hi Xpandafan, we are looking at the full size van, correct me if I am wrong but I think the full size vans have a little more storage room which with a few kids becomes a premium. Hopefully something comes up over the next few months.

Regards

Steve and Elisha

 

[Xpandafan]

Hi Xpandafan, we are looking at the full size van, correct me if I am wrong but I think the full size vans have a little more storage room which with a few kids becomes a premium. Hopefully something comes up over the next few months.

Regards

Steve and Elisha

We haven't filled all our storage space in ours yet and love having a wardrobe and the drawers under it. Plan to use outside camp cupboard (from Flamingo days) over Summer (6 weeks at seaside) for extra towels, shoes, beach toys etc.) As you can see from pics, we like to have everything inside packed away and be as clutter free as possible. Different rules for kids/grandkids. Like the extra head room before the overhead cupboards. Bench space is smaller than Flamingo but you quickly get used to that.

 

[James Jackson]

Am also really keen to buy a used 18.57-9. We are planning on going for 2-3 months from NSW across to WA and up to the top end from there. Any help much appreciated ....

 

[Xpandafan]

Am also really keen to buy a used 18.57-9. We are planning on going for 2-3 months from NSW across to WA and up to the top end from there. Any help much appreciated ....

G'day James. Start looking around now...there's not a lot of 18's around.
At the risk of getting bored senseless, have a browse thru my feed to see what we got and what we've done with it.
"Expandafan's 18.57-7...the learning curve"
A pre-loved 18.57 should have teething issues sorted. There are a few simple mods you can do yourself, and a few that don't cost arm and leg...LED lighting throughout, underslung axles for example, if you don't get an OB model.
I'm sure other 18 owners will be happy to help you.
Couldn't manage now without HWS, En-Suite, double wardrobe and drawers, bigger fridge, A/C when on mains power, solar panels and dual batteries. Love the bench heights and clearance inside the full size van.

 

[Hubble80]

Gumtree is a great place to look too!

 

[James Jackson]

Great, many thanks indeed for the pointer Xpandafan. Will def take a look at your posts. Learning all the time on this forum. Its great!

 

[Bronwyn]

Hi there,we have a 2011 17.56-2 OB which we r selling,first registered jan 2012! Comes with full vinyl annexe and many extras. Itis exactly the same layout as 18.57-9 only a pop top, it's sleeps our family of 8 beautifully

 

[MattandJanelle]

We are also on the hunt for a 2011 or 2012 18.57-9 (OB Optional). While we won't be heading off until Apr 2014, we would like to secure one before the end of 2013 to give us a chance to do a few test runs!!

 

[Bushman]

We are also on the hunt for a 2011 or 2012 18.57-9 (OB Optional). While we won't be heading off until Apr 2014, we would like to secure one before the end of 2013 to give us a chance to do a few test runs!!

Here you go, found these ones.

2012 18-57-9

and this one

2011 18-57-9

Or New without the wait

2013 18-57-9

 

[Xpandafan]

Bushman has found a few nice vans there, MattandJanelle.The first pre-loved one with pretty much all options still looks good value though nearly $50k and should have any new van niggles well sorted. Winter time is probably a good time to buy. if your budget allows it, consider making an cash offer a couple of thousand lower than asking price and negotiate from there. Sellers usually have plans for the cash, be it new van, car or house. Happy hunting.

 

[macca]

Also a good time of year to crunch a good sale price at a dealer.

 

[4wdphil]

Hi Steve.
I am selling my 18.57-5 OB if that interests you. Fully optioned, club lounge, separate shower, separate toilet, LED lights Solar wiring the list goes on. It is listed on this site and also the trading post and also caravancampingsales.

Below is the link

http://www.tradingpost.com.au/Automotive/Caravans/AdNumber=TP005594424

Phil