Complete Features List
We modified our caravan to suit our style of camping. The aim was to provide minimal input and minimal fuss while having a no-compromise retention of the factory look of the van where possible
We won’t bother to regurgitate the standard factory default inclusion, I’m guessing if you’re at this point in your search you’ll be very much aware of what these 20ft Expandas leave the factory with. Ill mostly stick to the options and modifications that set this van apart
JTech independant suspension, Dobinson HD 4×4 shock absorbers
No tyre scrubbing which seems to a limited random JTech issue
Our bed end roof never holds water, which is another random Expanda issue
No hardlid hinge leaks
Van is sealed against dust
Almost 600kg payload at 2999kg ATM. 100kg more than std factory default
Factory extended drawbar
Jayco factory bed end Stormcover
Satking satellite TV set top box, portable satellite dish mounted on vans rear bumper
Van always stored in my factory when not being used
600w solar panel connected in parallel to a MPPT controller
1800l x 600w x 500h G7 2.5mm alum drawbar box. Box full TBM still under 300kg
Stone Stomper and associated hitch mounted bar and skirt
Battery direct fused exterior Anderson plug for either portable solar or 12v supply
3kg auto washing machine in bathroom cabinet
Twin fixed bunks with standard storage under lower bunk
Eberspacher Airtronic D2 twin duct Diesel heater. (recently serviced)
10ltr diesel tank in drawbar, passenger side. If you’re lucky, the best side
External 900mm hatch access to under bunk storage
Aircommand Ibis mk2 aircon factory upgrade. Remote and unit controls. 2kW genset will run the aircon
Winegard snowflake style 12v terrestrial TV antenna
Strengthened Winegard roof mount
Pool noodle door catch so kitchen window can be opened
Jayco Silverline/Dometic magnetic door catch
Alko ESC stability control
Bed end tent mesh replaced with Midge proof mesh (essential for beachside camping)
Midge mesh fitted to the vans security screen door
Factory wall mounted outdoor table
Windows always stored cracked to not compress the window seals
A number of additional GPOs kitchen bench, stove wall, under couch, bunks (at foot end)
A number of addtional 12v outlets installed
240v, 12v and TV to both bunks
Freecamping energy saving dimmable cabin lights throughout the van
24in lounge TV
12v pump mains isolator to access tank water (for those c/parks with rubbish potable water)
Re-routed plumbing under couch
Re-plumbed water and sullage
Modified plumbing to remove dogs Jayco breakfast of hanging pipes
Single 40mm sullage outlet for all waste including washing machine
Full Dometic oven dealer upgrade (Silverline model)
Strengthened oven cabinet
Strengthened and sheathed club lounge table
150ltr Dometic manual fridge.
Black gloss refaced fridge door
Stove rangehood rectified to actually vent to the outside
Sealed washing machine waste so it can’t leak, (found that out the hard way)
Shower door replaced with curtain and splash plate (factory door provided with van)
Concertina doors replaced with curtains due to excessive weight. (All original hardware supplied with van)
Extra blind stop holes on the window blinds increases options
Shower internal plastic floor mat
Door gas vent filtered against dust
Carpeted (removable) in the bunk and bathroom area
Bunk ladder storage hooks on the bathroom wall (better access to pass by)
Extra Jayco sourced matching ply shelving in kitchen, overhead cabinets and bathroom
External TV entertainment unit (sealed from inside of van)
All drawer runners throughout the van strengthened against failure
All overhead hinges strengthened against failure
Fridge internal and external fans increase fridge efficiency
Front drawbar mounted 10ltr diesel heater tank with alum tank guard.
Switchable LPG gas alarm
LED warning light to indicate if awning roller light has been left on
CO2/smoke alarm combo
Nikwax sealed bed end seams
Relocatable 2 x Caframo Ultimate 747 12v marine fans. Can be mounted in main bed, bunks or lounge
(Caframo Ultimate 747s consume less power and move more air than the common Caframo Sirocco fans)
5000/2500w inverter connected to labeled cabin GPO. Inverter positioned to easily power entire van
2 x new 130ah AGM Motobatt 12v AGM DC batteries
Microwave mounts modified to mimic the Silverline’s more stable installation.
Secure digital floor safe in bottom of the pantry, bolted through the chassis
Drifter combo electrical and water tank control panel
Stainless steel awning arm clothes line with centre bracket
WiFi media player
150mm and 100mm drawbar mounted pole carriers. AFK and fishing rods
Tebbs full length annex, used twice
Fiamma rear wall factory mounted 3 x folding bike rack
Full as new annex
Aussie Traveller awning Anti Flap Kit
Hotwater system sacrificial anode regularly inspected
Relocated fwd gas bottles
2 x 20 ltr jerry can holders either side gas bottles in front of drawbar box
Both hot and cold water taps on side alum drawbar box
Custom 160GSM UV70% van matching Stone (off white) privacy for bed end
Redesigned galvanised water tank and plumbing guards
Second bbq gas bayonet behind awning side rear wheel, under the awning
Upgraded bed end hard lid gas struts
Upgraded bed end hard lid gas strut brackets
Upgrade hard lid lock striker plates (factory plates damage factory weather seals)
Pump piggyback solenoid isolates mains water, for easy access to tank water when mains water tastes funky
Dobinson HD 4×4 Shock Absorbers 2021
Replacement steel 15×7 black Speedie Sunraysia rims
New tyres 2020
Dining table post bracket sleaved
Jockey wheel double clamp upgrade, suitable for tractor jockey wheel
External cig socket 12v outlet under toilet cassette hatch
Click hose connectors to tanks fillers
Inline John Guest check valve to mains water connection, eliminates common Jayco leak issue
Inline check valve to 12v water pump, eliminates common Jayco back filling leak issue
Robe shelving