After a long wait, and several delays, we took delivery of our Retreat Keppel today... now to get it ready for the shakedown trip... maybe a trip to Greens is a possibility. I have heard so much about Greens on the forum it will be good to experience it first hand.
-- Edited by revemike on Thursday 13th of February 2014 03:58:48 PM
-- Edited by revemike on Thursday 13th of February 2014 04:31:39 PM
Looks like it was worth the wait. How about some pics of the inside, just make us real jealous?
revemike said
04:55 PM Feb 13, 2014
Coming soon Hendo
Plendo said
08:52 PM Feb 13, 2014
Looks good Mike, the wait is finally over.
Looking forward to catching up once ours is delivered.
revemike said
09:04 PM Feb 13, 2014
Absolutely, Plendo!!!!
An interesting day to end an interesting journey with the dealer. I arrived to discover that my plug on the Prado was not right - I had a 7 pin and needed a 12 pin... a rush to the auto electrician and $130 later I was able to take the van home. I probably should have realised this myself but it would have been nice if LRV had told me to check this before pickup date.
I then got home to discover that reversing camera monitor was missing from the van... the extra camera for the car was there but not the monitor ('not happy Jan').
Things to check for when you get your van.... make sure the press clips on all drawers are ok. Two of mine had screws pulled out and I had to pack with matches and re-screw.
I am a little disappointed that the TV is not connected to the in-house sound system. Even my Jayco Expanda had the sound wired from the Radio to the TV cabinet so I could play the TV through the system. I will have to get this done.
all is all... I am delighted with the van so far... a lot of work ahead to set it up now.
-- Edited by revemike on Thursday 13th of February 2014 09:33:57 PM
LetsRetreat said
09:33 PM Feb 13, 2014
New van looks " ATreat" sorry you had a few problems with pick up but I am sure now that you have taken ownership you will have many wonerful trips and adventures.
Greens is great we were there last week, sure you will enjoy.
Hope to catch you on the road.
revemike said
09:36 PM Feb 13, 2014
yes, LetsRetreat.. is is great... as a matter of interest, does your Retreat have sound from TV through the radio - apart from when playing the DVD
LetsRetreat said
08:47 AM Feb 14, 2014
No ours is the same as yours. TV sound does not go through speakers.
We did know about the 12 pin plug, found this out after phone calls to LRV, regarding other changes to van that we made along the way.
revemike said
08:53 AM Feb 14, 2014
I will be wiring mine so that the TV can be played through the in-house system (when required - not when it would create too much noise for neighbours).
-- Edited by revemike on Friday 14th of February 2014 09:33:05 AM
revemike said
12:10 PM Feb 14, 2014
As promised Hendo....
Inside shots....
-- Edited by revemike on Friday 14th of February 2014 02:36:25 PM
Mike, that is quality with a capital Q! I want one! Great colour scheme. Congrats
revemike said
04:18 PM Feb 14, 2014
My good lady chose the colours... actually the seats were supposed to be a plain single colour with the back as they are - it was a good slip up by Retreat as we like the way it is better then it would have been as we chose it.
Retreat certainly know how to produce classy looking vans.
Nelly said
10:45 AM Feb 15, 2014
What a great looking van - have fun and lots of travelling.
Evie n Rhys said
08:22 AM Feb 16, 2014
A splendid looking rig. You will love Greens, I had Xmas there and have had many enjoyable visits.
Tess
bill12 said
12:15 PM Feb 16, 2014
Looks great, Mike. I would love to have something similar.I have a ute with a slide on at the moment, but am looking at carvans like yours.Great outfit. Bill
revemike said
12:58 PM Feb 16, 2014
so many places to store stuff but trying HARD to resist the temptation of overload. I have often wondered why we choose a van with lots of storage when there are such tight weight limitations
Delta18 said
12:26 PM Feb 18, 2014
Congratulations .. a really nice looking van!
Delta18 said
02:11 PM Feb 18, 2014
I love the windows, we have them in our Fraser too, fabulous.
revemike said
03:49 PM Feb 18, 2014
Yes, Delta18, we love the light the windows provide... love the van, full stop.... preparing for our first trip in her on the weekend... heading off to Inverloch for 3 nights. We are busy trying to sort ot where to put everything... I am sure that where we decide will change several times before we settle on a spot.
Cruising Cruze said
11:41 AM Feb 22, 2014
the van of my dreams at least you can't fight in bed
normal the beds are to narrow in the vans
2 singles are the solution i would not mind at all
Cheers John
revemike said
11:57 AM Feb 22, 2014
Yes, John... but the beds are still close enough to throw something if the partner snores
We opted for the singles because it is a lot more comfortable to sleep in hotter climates.
We head off in the morning for our maiden trip... off to Inverloch for 3 nights. very excited about trying it out. I am sure it will be a very different towing experience. Our two previous vans have been a Jayco Swan and Jayco Expanda - both considerably lighter then this one... a little anxious about that but I am sure I will adjust.
After a long wait, and several delays, we took delivery of our Retreat Keppel today... now to get it ready for the shakedown trip... maybe a trip to Greens is a possibility. I have heard so much about Greens on the forum it will be good to experience it first hand.
-- Edited by revemike on Thursday 13th of February 2014 03:58:48 PM
-- Edited by revemike on Thursday 13th of February 2014 04:31:39 PM
Coming soon Hendo
Looks good Mike, the wait is finally over.
Looking forward to catching up once ours is delivered.
Absolutely, Plendo!!!!
An interesting day to end an interesting journey with the dealer. I arrived to discover that my plug on the Prado was not right - I had a 7 pin and needed a 12 pin... a rush to the auto electrician and $130 later I was able to take the van home. I probably should have realised this myself but it would have been nice if LRV had told me to check this before pickup date.
I then got home to discover that reversing camera monitor was missing from the van... the extra camera for the car was there but not the monitor ('not happy Jan').
Things to check for when you get your van.... make sure the press clips on all drawers are ok. Two of mine had screws pulled out and I had to pack with matches and re-screw.
I am a little disappointed that the TV is not connected to the in-house sound system. Even my Jayco Expanda had the sound wired from the Radio to the TV cabinet so I could play the TV through the system. I will have to get this done.
all is all... I am delighted with the van so far... a lot of work ahead to set it up now.
-- Edited by revemike on Thursday 13th of February 2014 09:33:57 PM
New van looks " ATreat" sorry you had a few problems with pick up but I am sure now that you have taken ownership you will have many wonerful trips and adventures.
Greens is great we were there last week, sure you will enjoy.
Hope to catch you on the road.
yes, LetsRetreat.. is is great... as a matter of interest, does your Retreat have sound from TV through the radio - apart from when playing the DVD
No ours is the same as yours. TV sound does not go through speakers.
We did know about the 12 pin plug, found this out after phone calls to LRV, regarding other changes to van that we made along the way.
I will be wiring mine so that the TV can be played through the in-house system (when required - not when it would create too much noise for neighbours).
-- Edited by revemike on Friday 14th of February 2014 09:33:05 AM
As promised Hendo....
Inside shots....
-- Edited by revemike on Friday 14th of February 2014 02:36:25 PM
Retreat certainly know how to produce classy looking vans.
Tess
so many places to store stuff but trying HARD to resist the temptation of overload. I have often wondered why we choose a van with lots of storage when there are such tight weight limitations
I love the windows, we have them in our Fraser too, fabulous.
the van of my dreams
at least you can't fight in bed
normal the beds are to narrow in the vans
2 singles are the solution i would not mind at all
Cheers John
Yes, John... but the beds are still close enough to throw something if the partner snores
We opted for the singles because it is a lot more comfortable to sleep in hotter climates.
We head off in the morning for our maiden trip... off to Inverloch for 3 nights. very excited about trying it out. I am sure it will be a very different towing experience. Our two previous vans have been a Jayco Swan and Jayco Expanda - both considerably lighter then this one... a little anxious about that but I am sure I will adjust.