A packed and ready to head of on the trip .. Leaving 5 am Friday the 7th of August 2015

Well added some new bits and pieces to the Colorado .. ARB Deluxe Bullbar and the ARB Canopy top of the range version .. Also added the Roof Racks and Cage also the Awning .. Really starting to look like an offroad truck ...

Shelving the Cupboard

Got a day of work and decided it was time to do that waste of a space cupboard in the Jayco.. I can not understand why Jayco do not add shelving standard ... After a quick measure it was of to bunnings to see what we could find in the way of baskets to fit.. Ended up spending $50 on a couple sets .. Next up was the timber section for shelving .. total cost for timber was around $33 ... Couple hours in the garage as the end product smile emoticon Wife is now happy ... Before and After Pictures

The Colorado

Well after much thinking and working through what we wanted in our travels we decided the only way we could afford to make these trips easy on the wallet was to ditch the 100 Series Landcruiser and buy something more economical .. We settled on a Holden Colorado LTZ 2.8 Diesel .. We have worked out on the next trip  we should save around $3000 on fuel !
Anyway here is the new Tow Machine

1st Trip in Jayco

We finally got to take the Jayco out for our first trip . We went to a friends farm where we would have access to power and a real toilet incase things went wrong with the modifications I have done.. Solar worked a charm and so did all the other electrical addons :)

Our first Sunrise

Camp Setup complete :)

Local Pics from McLaughlin Beach 

Preparations for the Melbourne to Darwin

We will be taking of on another adventure this time for 3 months ! and yes we are planning to the point of we are ready ready ready to hit the road . With the new Jayco Swan Outback Camper Van now sitting at home there are a ton of modifications I am trying to complete before the trip begins .

Depart Date : 7th August 2015

Our New Camper Van Swan Outback 2003 Model

The list of Custom changes made to the Jayco so far :)

1. Dual Jerry can holders fitted to the rear bar
2. 20 Litre fresh water Jerry can fitted next to gas tank 
3. Extra 9 kg Gas tank front 
4. twin tubes to hold poles and fishing rods
5. 2000 watt sine wave inverter
6. Triple 12 volt power points 
7. Dual usb power points
8. Twin 240/sinewave points
9. 200 watt Solar Panel with Solar Regulator
10. 24 inch TV with extendable antenna
11. New Tyre's all round and rims
12. Hot water shower system 
13. Portable Toilet ( 20 litre bucket )
14. Roof Topper Tinnie

Still on the list to be completed 

1. Outboard Motor Bracket 
2. Extra 60 litre water tank fitted under front
3. Twin bike carrier rear bar
4. Home made boat loader for the Landcruiser
5. Puchase Roof Rack
6. Move BCDC Charger from truck to camper

Dual Jerry Can Holders 

200 Watt Solar Panel Setup on the Roof 

Fuse Box Fitted 

Sine Wave

Power Options from 240 volt Sine Wave Inverter to 12 Volt USB and Power

Portable Toilet Sorted

Tinnie is purchased.. went for a Savage Snipe 3.8 wide body with a 15 hp 

Fraser Island Queensland

September 2014
Fraser Island

Members of the Crew

Mick & Anita
Bart & Elanor
Josh and Joel
Travis & Cindy with the Kids .. Jet and Summer