Flamingo My Flamingo

bigcol

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currently we have a Flamingo OB
what a beast, so happy with it
tis a 2009 model we brought 3 years ago off some friends who were upgrading to a full sized van
has a full annex now (last year) because the Awning wasn't as secure in colder camping times,
full size awning on Kitchen side - great for wind break, extra shade, and channeling air flow
bed fly's Std
safe
1000W pure sine inverter

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this was taken last Jan at Kalgoorlie

this one was when we were in Norseman last year
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we love touring around WA at the moment, but, the East coast will get a visit one day

cheers
 
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Looks like a great set up col. We would love to see the west coast someday. Have been to Perth onceLivity the drive to Broome and beyond does Look grand. Happy and safe travels.

Cheers.
 
bigcol

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yeah, Stan, similar to the Hawk, but longer, the Swan has a dinette as well as the lounge & has a wardrobe as well.

I hear you Xpandafan - we are awaiting the arrival of our 16.49.1OB - mid July hopefully
then late July up to Exmouth and points in between for a shake down session....................
all it took was free Solar, free roof top aircon, and I signed....... hahahahahahahahaha

going to miss my Flaming-go, but bigger, better and longer trips are in the future (just call me Clair, Clair Voyant)

cheers for the welcomes
 
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Yay, go the 16.49-1 OB, you'll love it bigcol!
so what's the plan with the Flamingo, sell privately?
 
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not too sure what to do with it as yet, need it for an upcoming Long weekend (June) trip, so I dont want to advertise it yet
but they offered good money for a trade in, so may just save the hassle and just trade.
I find it hard with my shift rotation to remember to advertise it, so when I am home - I can answer the phone.
 
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bigcol said:
not too sure what to do with it as yet, need it for an upcoming Long weekend (June) trip, so I dont want to advertise it yet
but they offered good money for a trade in, so may just save the hassle and just trade.
I find it hard with my shift rotation to remember to advertise it, so when I am home - I can answer the phone.
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We got $20k selling on consignment through the dealer we bought our Expanda from. Close to what we paid for it.
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Lara said:
Consignment sounds like a great option. Better money than a trade in, but no hassles with phone calls, strangers coming around, setting it up etc. bigcol would be well worth finding out if that's an option at your local dealer!
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Couldn't fault Prestige Jayco. As seen in pic, they detailed van and put it in prime position on the lot.
Went in about 10 days. If you can afford to bridge the gap it's worth considering. There's a few folks who are happy to skip the waiting period when a pre-loved alternative to new comes up.
 
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some more pictures for you

Blow Holes at Point Quobba
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Billabong Roadhouse North West Coastal Highway
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this is a hill with Gnomes on it, between Carnarvon and Warramal Roadhouses
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Sunset at Dongara Port Denison

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well, I remembered to take a couple of Pic's for ya'all while away at Gingin on the Long Weekend just gone
only problem was

it was after I had packed up oooopppppssss

in this one, you can see I have an awning on the Kitchen side - mighty useful as winter insulation when down, and stability in winds as well.
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with these two, you can see it sits nice and level for traveling, as well as the box mod I made for the front
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I think it looks ok, maybe...........

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well, I remembered to take a couple of Pic's for ya'all while away at Gingin on the Long Weekend just gone
only problem was it was after I had packed up oooopppppssss
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At least you did remember to take some pics. You need to get into training for when your Expanda arrives.
 
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yeah, I know Xpandafan, except the Boss, she is the family photographer - and getting her to take pic's of my beasty or the van is hard.........

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bigcol said:
currently we have a Flamingo OB
what a beast, so happy with it
tis a 2009 model we brought 3 years ago off some friends who were upgrading to a full sized van
has a full annex now (last year) because the Awning wasn't as secure in colder camping times,
full size awning on Kitchen side - great for wind break, extra shade, and channeling air flow
bed fly's Std
safe
1000W pure sine inverter

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this was taken last Jan at Kalgoorlie

this one was when we were in Norseman last year
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we love touring around WA at the moment, but, the East coast will get a visit one day

cheers
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Wow some happy Flamingo and swan owners. Waiting to the end of July to pick up ours, I'm so keen to test it out and see how it runs.
 
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bigcol said:
currently we have a Flamingo OB
what a beast, so happy with it
tis a 2009 model we brought 3 years ago off some friends who were upgrading to a full sized van
has a full annex now (last year) because the Awning wasn't as secure in colder camping times,
full size awning on Kitchen side - great for wind break, extra shade, and channeling air flow
bed fly's Std
safe
1000W pure sine inverter

View attachment 13512

this was taken last Jan at Kalgoorlie

this one was when we were in Norseman last year
View attachment 13513

we love touring around WA at the moment, but, the East coast will get a visit one day

cheers
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bigcol said:
currently we have a Flamingo OB
what a beast, so happy with it
tis a 2009 model we brought 3 years ago off some friends who were upgrading to a full sized van
has a full annex now (last year) because the Awning wasn't as secure in colder camping times,
full size awning on Kitchen side - great for wind break, extra shade, and channeling air flow
bed fly's Std
safe
1000W pure sine inverter

View attachment 13512

this was taken last Jan at Kalgoorlie

this one was when we were in Norseman last year
View attachment 13513

we love touring around WA at the moment, but, the East coast will get a visit one day

cheers
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