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Upgrade Trouble Free I Hope


Hi all just joined I am a Jayco fan 1st was pop top Freedom then Stirling 21foot had 12 years just traded in for a SilverLine 21.6 Outback thought I might start a journey with everyone to my pickup date April 20th with a bit of luck.Made a great deal I felt comfortable with now just a $41000-00 changeover.good or bad It's done .My wife and I have moved into a over 55yo village now I know in my heart that we can go away as long as we want and our castle will be looked after .Now down to business my extras in van incl...extra battery now 2...12volt fridge more reliable...step at door free .Gas heater free. cameras 4 sides free. starter kit hoses ect free all free is show special also added extra water tank making 3 in all .Having Aussie Annex install annex with 2 verandas plus 4 awnings one over each window helps to keep van cool when facing the sun. there is a 120Watt solar panel on top .never had solar before allways relied on Generators, started with 1 Honda 2KVA with freedom but needed another for Stirling so join them together when I need 4KVA to run Air or more power hungry items. allso lighter to carry instead of one bigger size plus if one won't start I have a back up ,anyway won't say any more till next time one every week just so you can follow adventure. This morning I am going down to get all wireing on car rechecked to suit my Silverline my first step, Till next week let you how I am going , Jakara out Date 06/03/2018



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Welcome to the forum.  All sounds good.  Enjoy your new van.  Cheers.



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Hi Jakara, welcome to the forum.

Sounds like you have covered all the bases with the new Outback.
We have a 21.65-4 Outback and we are very happy with it.
Ours has 3 tanks, 1 for grey water and two 85 litre fresh tanks.
2 generators, wow...that should keep everything running. The single solar panel is ok for an overnite free camp but is not going to cut it for free camping for long periods.
We originally didn't opt for the annexe but ordered one later and we are very happy with it. Ours is just the basic annexe without the extras although you will need a shade on the fridge side if your van is the 21.65-4 model with the fridge on the RHS.
I assume yours is that model as you have a full annexe which is not advisable if the fridge is on the annexe side although I see you have a 12 v fridge so all is good there.
All your accessories will add up in weight carried, did you have the ATM upgraded to make things a lot easier to carry legally?
I had mine upgraded after purchase to gain an extra 200 kg. Jayco would not do mine as I bought the van off the showroom floor and it has to be done during production which is annoying but that is how they are.

Can you tell me about the 4 cameras each side?? Very interesting.

I opted to replace the 12 pin Jayco plug with a 7 pin which was done before delivery but I will eventually put an Andersen Plug on the fridge circuit. We have a 3 way fridge which is in my opinion, just ok.

Enjoy your travels Jakara, you will be amazed how many Silverlines are out there and most will be always ready for a chat.



-- Edited by Dickodownunder on Tuesday 6th of March 2018 08:50:59 AM

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Welcome to the gang Jakara, enjoy here and out in the playground.

The only thing I could add to all above is,



Keep Safe on the roads and out there.

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G'day Jakara and welcome to the forum.  Don't forget to try the two ongoing games here - 'Who is This' in the 'I Digress' section and 'Pick this Place' in the 'General' Section - a great source to find new places to visit.   Sounds like you know what you are doing blankstare

 

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And its welcome from us two 2 Jakara sounds like your all sorted my only comment would be to get it weighed with full water and gear setup for your trip to make sure its not too heavy

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