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08-17-2018, 06:59 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: lake maquarie
Posts: 6
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New from OZ
Hi new member from Australia. Recently updated my Jayco Eagle Outback which I owned for 10 years to a Jayco Expander Outback 14.44-4. Hopping to find some of those never ending tips and tricks.
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08-17-2018, 07:16 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Sweetwater
Posts: 731
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Well welcome indeed. I look forward to hearing about your rig and experiences!
Please tell us more about your RV and your tow vehicle too.
You can certainly get some great info from this site. I'm just not sure how many will be familiar with your model camper up here in the states. All kinds of universal topics between us though, I'm sure!
Cheers,
Jeff. 
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2017 Jay Flight 32BHDS
2006 GMC 2500HD Classic CC SB 4x4 6.6L Duramax/Allison
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08-17-2018, 08:24 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: FL
Posts: 11,281
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Welcome to the forum.
From some of the rigs I've seen from Australia, YOU are the ones with the tips and tricks we need to know!
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Sherm & Terry w/rescue Eydie (min Schnauzer) & Charley (std Poodle)
SOLD:2015 Jay Flight 27RLS, GY Endurance (E), Days: 102 '15, 90 '16, 80 '17, 161 '18, 365+ '20
SOLD: 2006 Ford F350 PSD, 4WD, CC, LB, SRW, Camper pkg., 375,000mi
Full timing: Some will think you're crazy, some will be envious, just enjoy the freedom!
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08-18-2018, 08:48 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 7,401
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Welcome from Wisconsin. Can you post some pics of your Jayco Expander Outback? I think alot of us would like to see the differences from what we have here.
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08-19-2018, 05:08 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Branson
Posts: 468
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Congrats and welcome to the Zoo from MO, USA
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Marc & Rhonda
MSG US Army Ret. Iraq Feb 04 to Jan 05
2021 Entegra Esteem 29V
Meadowlark paint
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08-19-2018, 05:16 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: James Island, SC
Posts: 22,859
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Welcome to JOF. I'm sure we are as curious as you are about each others rig and camping experiences.
Not to may small diesels here anymore.
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2011- 351RLTS Eagle, MorRyde suspension/pin box,
2017- F350 6.7 PSD Lariat FX4,SRW, SB,CC
Hughes PWD SP-50A, TST TPMS
Gator roll-up bed cover
B&W Turnover ball, Companion Std hitch
Can't find what you're looking on JOF? Try Jayco Owners Forum Custom Google Search
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08-19-2018, 09:41 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: lake maquarie
Posts: 6
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Thanks for the welcome. I tow with a 2011 Toyota Hilux. It's turbo diesel 3lt 4x4. Utes as we call them are the biggest selling cars in Australia, Toyota, Ford, Isuzu, Mitsubishi etc. Mine tows my van really well although it's not as powerful as the current models.
Some of the extra mods for Australian travelling include
Bulbar, driving lights, side and rear bars, 2inch lift with heavy duty suspension, long range full tank, off road tires
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08-19-2018, 09:57 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: lake maquarie
Posts: 6
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As mentioned my Jayco is an expander outback poptop.
Expander meaning front bed folds out, larger models also have one at the rear.
Out back is built higher, stronger frame and extra standard equipment.
Poptop means the roof raises up. Much better for reduced weight and wind resistance.
Mine has air conditioner/heater, gas/elec hot water with 12v pump, 2x 80ltr watertanks, rear external shower, TV, stereo with external speakers, 3way fridge, gas/elec stove/grill, microwave, rangehood, solar panel and battery, bike rack, front fold out double bed, rear bunk beds, roll out awning
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08-19-2018, 10:06 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: lake maquarie
Posts: 6
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Since I got the Panda 12 mths ago have done a few trips covering about 16,000kms.
Up the east coast stopping at beaches and doing some whale spotting
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08-19-2018, 10:47 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: lake maquarie
Posts: 6
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Another trip was through middle of Australia to top in northern territory
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08-19-2018, 10:58 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: lake maquarie
Posts: 6
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Some more
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08-20-2018, 04:31 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Duxbury
Posts: 7,113
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Congratulations and welcome!
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Rob & Kelly, Bella & Brady (Miniature Schnauzers)
2022 Eagle HT 28.5RSTS
2017 RAM 3500 SRW CTD/AISIN CC LB
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08-20-2018, 06:41 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Longwood
Posts: 1,263
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Awesome rig, mate!
Welcome to the forum!
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2018 Jay Flight 29RLDS
2019 F250 FWD gasser
ΣΧ, UCF '78
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08-20-2018, 07:43 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: FL
Posts: 11,281
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Except for the picture of the 'croc' (and driving on the 'wrong side'  ), it makes me want to RV down under.
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Sherm & Terry w/rescue Eydie (min Schnauzer) & Charley (std Poodle)
SOLD:2015 Jay Flight 27RLS, GY Endurance (E), Days: 102 '15, 90 '16, 80 '17, 161 '18, 365+ '20
SOLD: 2006 Ford F350 PSD, 4WD, CC, LB, SRW, Camper pkg., 375,000mi
Full timing: Some will think you're crazy, some will be envious, just enjoy the freedom!
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08-21-2018, 07:20 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Clearwater, FL area
Posts: 5,196
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CONGRATULATIONS on the JAYCO!!!
...and WELCOME TO JOF!!! The members here are GREAT!!! There is a lot of GREAT information to be found here. I am sure that you will have information and pictures to share with us... so please do!!
Don
My Registry
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