17' Series Customising new 17.56-2

[Paul Dunstan]

Hi All.

As someone with no knowledge when it comes to ordering a new van how customisation can be applied to the 17.56-2 layout. Reason being is we don't want or need the additional seating or bunks on offer and would rather more storage - specifically another robe and pantry etc. understood we are governed by certain features sush as the window but there is room either side for additional tall cupboards. We would look at the new 2015 model 17.56 but at this time we are considering a 2nd hand 18.57 to get the room we want.

Has anyone gone down this track?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Pace]

Gday, have seen on here loooonnnngggg time ago someone had the lower bunk deleted and put in various cupboards and benchtop straight across the top. Pretty sure Jayco will come to the party re this mod and possibly even deleting the window. Just got to ask. I guess.

Loco Tech there are you brother. Pace.

 

[Colsar]

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pic has cupboards replacing table and seating in a 17

 

[Paul Dunstan]

Yeah. Have seen a few (even with a washing machine) and have friends who travel with us who have that same bench arrangement. Only issue maybe the additional $$ and loss of bargaining power going custom.

Yep worked for AN, Clyde, EDI, Downer and now GWA

 

[Paul Dunstan]

pic has cupboards replacing table and seating in a 17

Thanks. Is that your van and did you order that way?

 

[Colsar]

sam ? who ? not my van one from here that was for sale.
you can also get rid of the top bunk and replace with overhead cupboards as well.

 

[Bellbirdweb]

@Paul Dunstan they seem open to changing layouts to a point, provided they can use existing cabinetry sizes.

Then with some simple things they simply won't budge.

All you can do is ask

 

[Paul Dunstan]

sam ? who ? not my van one from here that was for sale.
you can also get rid of the top bunk and replace with overhead cupboards as well.

Yeah. Forgive the noob

 

[Paul Dunstan]

Yep. Heading to the Caravan show on the weekend so will pose the question.

 

[Colsar]

no prob, forgiven. if theres something you want to change but jayco won't, you can always have a crack yourself, thats half the fun….:encouragement:

 

[Tone]

We hopefully pick up our 2015 17.56-2 in March. We have ordered it without table/bed and replaced with bench cupboards. We are leaving the bunk ontop which folds but may look at putting gas struts so to just lift it up with bed made. You can also get cupboards instead of top bunk. As far as cost goes it was the same price. Just hope it turns up as ordered.
Hears a pic of an older 17.

 

[Paul Dunstan]

Excellent as the good lady wife wants more storage if we go with the 17 but she specifically wants tall cupboards :frusty:

 

[Tone]

We mainly wanted more bench space not so much storage. Always say if you have more room you take more.

 

[Smirke]

Hi @Paul Dunstan We have a new 21-64 OB and we deleted the ensuite and replaced it with the same cupboards you see above. Have also seen crikey camper hire here in perth ordered a 17 with the layout above before we went to get our one. There are pictures of our bench (I think) on our 'maiden voyage' thread. (I have no idea how to link the thread.....sorry). I find going in with pictures of other people's van showing exactly what you want gets them saying yes a lot more. Even after saying no. (Ie our reversed door)

 

[dagree]

This link @Smirke ?

http://www.expandasdownunder.com/threads/smirke-maiden-voyage.6245/page-3

 

[Smirke]

Yep, that's it. Thanks @dagree .

 

[Paul Dunstan]

That's it. Thanks all.
I don't have an issue going to the 18 (2nd hand as they're no longer made) to get what we want (adequate storage and ensuite) but as we only have the 2.2 Ranger I don't want to be captain Slow on the highway. We currently have a 16.49-1 and I'm thinking the 17.56-2 is an option except for above.