1983 "Jayco" pop up camper.

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After fixing up my last van (big dual axle) decided I didnt want to have to tow a couple of tonnes of van around the country so picked this up the other day for the princely sum of $1200. 

Its registered as a Jayco 1983, not sure if its a Jayco looks more like an old Viking to me. 

At some stage it has had all the canvas replaced, cushions recovered, new lights and a few other bits and pieces.

Overall in good condition and plans are to give it a tidy up and refurb in preparation for a 5000km trip later in the year. 

[Mustang]

Hi Adrian,
Welcome to our forum, I think this is the first Jayco to be introduced.
Before you head off for 5000k poke your head under & check out the axle/springs/brakes & bearings, much easier getting them up to scratch at home.

EDIT: I see now you have been a member, welcome back anyway.

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We actually have a really good caravan mechanic guy based in town which fortunately we are good mates so he will be doing all the underside.

Gave it a bit of a polish today before the rain hit and the outside paint work came up nice.

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any guesses what this would of been for ?

[Mustang]

Don't know, but there is a Pos & Neg wire trying to marry below near the gas ring?  I would be taping them!

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Sept 16, 2016 17:34:52 GMT 10 @adrian said:

any guesses what this would of been for ?


I have seen something like that with a small outboard motor attached the wires more rhan likely were a shonky battery connection maybe

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Have made a bit of progress. Just waiting on the new hitch and jockey wheel tyre to arrive and front end is pretty much sorted.

Getting a new brake line made up as well. 

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Hi I dont think it's a jayco.we just bought an old jayco dove and am trying to get it's age it may be pre 80s .