Discovery 2013 Discovery 17.55-5SH OB - BigSkiddy

[Xpandafan]

I'm with @cruza driver. The drop table has a myriad of uses beyond TV. Mine is now a bit higher since I went underslung and gets daily use with folding aluminium table underneath. It's the coffee and toaster table at breakfast. Condiment shelf when making pizzas. The Ice bucket holder and spirits shelf at Happy Hour, etc.

 

[BigSkiddy]

There would have been a few tense moments hoping the wire didn't let go I bet.

Yep. Held it at arms length with my eyes squinted as I did the dash from the shed to the van.

 

[BigSkiddy]

As posted in another thread, I am now able to carry an two bikes on the A frame, thus making the Discovery my perfect family tourer. I was initially going to put a Fiamma rack on the front, but if I got a flat tyre it would have been a big job trying to access the spare.
I'm pretty happy with what I came up with, when the bikes are off there's nothing impeding access to the boot.
I haven't had to drill any holes into the drawbar only 3 into the plate where the jerry can holder mounts. The rear wheels are held down with ockey straps. The bikes are rock solid and feel more secure than the ones in the Fiamma rack off the back.

 

[BigSkiddy]

Heading off this weekend for a tour of the Snowy Mountains. Got about 12 days to cover the following destinations. It's my first time at a 'lets drive and wing it' trip, so I'm sure I'm gonna learn alot.

 

[Brad]

Nice one. Sometimes the simplest of solutions is the best.
Are you going to mount the front wheels somewhere also?

 

[Brad]

We are up at Corryong at the moment and did a day trip to Gihi. You definitely picked a route with a lot of hills and windy bits.

 

[BigSkiddy]

I'm gonna try and strap them in front of the spare wheel.

 

[Bushman]

Nice work on the bike carrier, have a great trip we'll be heading to Yarrangabilly ourselves.

 

[BigSkiddy]

Nice work on the bike carrier, have a great trip we'll be heading to Yarrangabilly ourselves.

I'll keep an eye out for you. If you see me make sure you introduce yourself.

 

[Bushman]

I'll keep an eye out for you. If you see me make sure you introduce yourself.

will be sure too, though we wont be there (Tumut) till the 12th

 

[cruza driver]

Heading off this weekend for a tour of the Snowy Mountains. Got about 12 days to cover the following destinations. It's my first time at a 'lets drive and wing it' trip, so I'm sure I'm gonna learn alot.
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Thats what we do and no pressure to stick to a plan :thumb:

 

[BigSkiddy]

Trip report.

http://www.expandasdownunder.com/threads/nsw-summer-snowy-mountain-trip.4453/

 

[BigSkiddy]

Getting this caravan cover delivered today, will let you know how it is.

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=231147866128

 

[BigSkiddy]

Got the cover. It's not great but it should do the job of keeping the sun off the side of the van and the soot from the pizza oven.
The material is identical to the enviro green shopping bags and is the same thickness on roof and walls.
Probably could have gone a size smaller also.

 

[BigSkiddy]

New Mod: External Speaker.
This was an easy install just took it out of the box, placed it on the wheel and synced the bluetooth with my phone.

 

[cruza driver]

:loco: I reckon it will fall straight off there when you drive off

 

[Brad]

New Mod: External Speaker.
This was an easy install just took it out of the box, placed it on the wheel and synced the bluetooth with my phone.
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Here is another quick mod then. It replaces your fridge and keeps your drinks cool.

 

[BigSkiddy]

Did a weekend trip down to Congo NSW South Coast for a gathering with my brothers. It was a bit of a drive (4hrs each way) but we had a great time. Weather was perfect and it was great for the kids to run a muck with their cousins. Our tribe took over half the campsite.
http://www.expandasdownunder.com/threads/congo-nsw-south-coast.4547/

So far the van is getting a work out, and really happy with my purchase.

I put some strip led lighting under the annex. Got 2 sets of blue led Christmas lights from Big W at a $1 each (half price). They run off to AA batteries and slide straight into the channel.

 

[BigSkiddy]

Currently at Honeymoon Bay (Jervis Bay NSW). Awesome spot, $30 for two nights. Doesn't get much better than this. I'll post some photos in the morning.

 

[barney120]

Currently at Honeymoon Bay (Jervis Bay NSW). Awesome spot, $30 for two nights. Doesn't get much better than this. I'll post some photos in the morning.

We love going to honeymoon bay. so close to home yet so far away.Barney