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Dougwe


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Some of you noticed I changed my AV and the twins are now all dressed up. Why?

Well, I have dropped a few hints here and there over the last couple of days and now the AV change. I had a couple of PM's asking If I have gone mad or got rid of my beloved Avan.

So, maybe I have gone mad, some would say I was already that way so what's different? 

The Avan is still with me as are the twins but they were sick of being cold and thought they would dress for the occasion. What occasion I hear you asking? 

Most of you will know I have been looking around for a new Den and the time has come for the big decision. Yep I have chosen a new Den. I have verbally agreed to a new 19'6" "Chief" Feather Caravan with full Ensuite and single beds. The Chief was the only van I looked at that had that "WOW" factor, for me anyway. It also ticked all the boxes plus a couple of extras.  I will be posting pics when I take delivery hopefully in December, all going well, but the one below is very similar, the only visible change will be outside with the front window, due to single beds there will be two smaller windows. I will post pics in "show us your rig" when I can.

I am off to the factory on Thursday to get a guided tour then back to the dealer to organise the finer details and pay the deposit. 

The year has been full of decisions that are now all starting to fall into place one by one.

 

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Well done Doug, I can understand the twins putting clothes on down south, soon be able to take them off again.smile

I had a Jayco "Feather" a few years ago, I don't think they make the Feather anymore (12.5 metres).

Good luck with the new van and hope you and the twins will be happy in it, looks like one of them will have to share only having two beds in it or are you going to sleep on the floor ??? winkbiggrin



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Sound great Doug, I bet you can't wait to drive it out to Greens in December.

John



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He doug if they are going to build it...

As a Side note Try to get them to install a Normal domestic Split Aircon system...

they are now far better, running... use less power than the old school Caravan Systems..

The van does Look good...

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Looks good Doug. Hope all works out the way you plan...Regards  Ken.



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Hi Dougwe, I am sooo pleased for all 3 of you.  it's all coming together for you. the car, now the van. look at you go. woooohoooo



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Congratulations Doug, big decissions these ones & glad it has all come together for you.

I know the feeling as we have been doing a bit our selves. (talk soon).

BUT one thing worries me,confuseconfuseconfuse single beads, two girlssmilesmile, where's that leave you.?????????????????crycry

Not hitching the Avan on the rear are you.disbeliefno

Well done mate & enjoy.

Just missed you here in Adelaide.

Next time.

Cheers;

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Dougwe


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BG, I have learnt from an expert to have a positive attitude so all good. Who is my teacher? The one and only John "yeoeleven".

I must say and as well even, Paul "aussie paul" is a inspiration as well and another positive attitude person.

These two people I call friends have changed my outlook on life in the playground.

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Wow . aussie paul and yeoeleven have been good for you. hang on to them. good friends are hard to come by. glad you are happy



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good luck mate. only you will know if you made the right decision. like me with mine. only we will know. the van looks great cant wait to see the pic.

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Well done Doug, now you have made the decision you can settle down and make things happen.

Looking forward to lining up the deck chairs at Greens.



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Well well well wow congratulations Doug it's a very nice Caravan mate

As for the twins, one can always sleep on the floor or cuddle up beside you biggrinbiggrin

or you make a real big King size bed of it biggrinbiggrin

the plan is to see you at Christmas at Greens if everything works out for us

looking forward to see your new toy.

 

 

Cheers Marjoleine & John

 



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Great stuff Doug, you have worked hard over the last couple of months researching. So glad you found one with YOUR "wow" factor Mate.

Aussie Paul. smile



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Well done Doug - looks very nice indeed!!! Twin beds for the twins, but where are you going to sleep!!!!????????

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Congratulations Doug.



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Looks great, congratulations Doug.



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WOW! Doug congrats on the new "DEN" you wont know yourself after the little Avan

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Good on you Doug
After looking at different forums on the free camping issues, there are a lot of RV friendly spots that are totally self contained, so it would be a good idea for Chief to put in a grey water tank and plumb it up during the build.
I rang condor and am getting them to install one. One less thing to worry about later and should be cheaper during the build
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Onya Doug,

Good luck with the new den mate, get the twins on the job again mate.

Safe travels

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Congratulations Doug - looks like a great van - I am sure you will enjoy yourself. Keep well and happy camping.

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Well done Doug.

Good choice what an amazing interior.

You could fit a few six pax in that huge fridge.

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WOW that was a surprise, did not know you were looking for a new van, you will be ok for Greens at Christmas not to sure about NYE, but if you contact the Greens management and tell them you will have a new van to try out they may reconsider. biggrin

enjoy it out in the playground, where have I heard that before? 

AND a new AV, you will have to sleep on the floor biggrin



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We are thrilled for you Doug, hope you have many happy and safe years with your new "Feathered Friend", it looks fantastic

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Dougwe


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Thanks everyone.

I will be very happy for sure and I tell you that for free.

As for the sleeping arrangements and the twins, one bed each and one twin shares. With me of course.

Yeh I know, In my dreams.

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Dougwe


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Wombat mate, yep a new AV. Thought it time to have a change. Did you notice the twins even dressed for the occasion?

Thanks to a very good mate of mine biggrin I even have a update version on the AV but unfortunately having trouble getting it to go live for some reason, never mind I will try on the LapTop as I am on the iPad at the mo.



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Congratulations from us too Doug. Checked out those spots you recommended near Townsville.

Got lost finding our way around a couple of times though. So ended up somewhere else.no

Townsville is very nice though. Roadworks in and around town were a pain.

Again Congrats on the choice of Van. The playground awaits you.

Kevin

Now in Cairns being a tourist.biggrinbiggrin 



-- Edited by Peterpan on Saturday 13th of September 2014 05:36:02 PM

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Dougwe wrote:

Wombat mate, yep a new AV. Thought it time to have a change. Did you notice the twins even dressed for the occasion?

Thanks to a very good mate of mine biggrin I even have a update version on the AV but unfortunately having trouble getting it to go live for some reason, never mind I will try on the LapTop as I am on the iPad at the mo.

 you need to do it on a lappy not iPad, or maybe its is too big, what is the size restrictions for AV's on this site?

Hey the twins have just got bigger, what are you feeding them on. biggrin



-- Edited by _wombat_ on Saturday 13th of September 2014 06:01:58 PM

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Dougwe


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Love biggrin



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Dougwe wrote:

Love biggrin

 OK, sweetheart biggrinno



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Dougwe


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Not you disbeliefno  You asked what was I feeding them on.  I said LOVE.

Or am I dreaming again confusebiggrin



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