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Sheriffdoug
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Sep 01, 2013

New 2013 Eagle Cap 1160 to Western Australia

New Eagle Cap 1160 leaves Port of Tacoma today via ship to Fremantle, Western Australia. My couch is on it's way. This is my third Truck Camper in 11 years. First was a Small Pine Mountain Popup, no toilet, but on my F250 4x4, we could go just about anywhere. Had a gaucho sofa, which I really liked, but kitchen was cramped. One had to sit while the other dressed or cooked, but had a great oversized Cabover Queen sized bed with under bed storage. I liked, wife always complained, too cramped, it was.
We are both looking forward to rear slideout sofa and floor space of 7' x 4' in middle when new Eagle Cap 1160 has both slideouts open. Even has an entry full height wardrobe & drawer. My other thing we both are looking forward to is the dry bath.
1160 with Ram 3500 DRW will have 3.5 inches each side of Fenders when load/unload,
Currently have 1.5 centimetres, less than 1 inch, interesting!
My only regret is have smaller wardrobe in Cabover of 1160 and put window on both sides. I get the no window side, makes her happy!
Next, what trailer to buy for the Toys!
Happy Camping.
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  • Sheriffdoug's avatar
    Sheriffdoug
    Explorer
    Sep 02, 2013


    1st Trip up North, 1300km's, with new Eagle Cap 1160, 26th Dec, 2013 to 10th Jan 2014.



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    Sheriffdoug
    Explorer
    Sep 02, 2013
    No registration on Camper, has to be converted to 220 volt, new WFCO power converter, new power points, rear lights to have amber turning light and white reversing lamp, install Sparrow rooftop reverse cycle airconditioner, change gas tank connections to Australian wire braided leads & metric coupling. Have already had 7.5 cubic foot Norcold 3 way 220v Refer installed in US. Install 2nd solar panel. Install Veise wireless rear camera connected & powered via clearance lights. www.veise.com Install Torklift Super Hitch on Ram 3500 Crew Longbed. Install swing out Stable Loads. Install 2 MaxxAir water proof Vent Covers. Install Torklift GlowGuide Handrail. Install 12ft Flagpole buddy, Bike Rack, Ladder assist. Install 2 x 12v TV's.
    Anything else I have forgotten.
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    Sheriffdoug
    Explorer
    Sep 02, 2013

    This is the type of Trailer I am looking for. Size required is L 8ft x W 5ft x H 6ft. Sadly, not available in Australia. So I will import a Sea Container with 5, sell 4, keep 1. Very common in the US.

    For a few toys, Quad bike(s), Trail bike(s), etc.
  • Terrick_down_Un's avatar
    Terrick_down_Un
    Explorer
    Sep 02, 2013
    Sheriffdoug It is getting closer hey. The anticipation is growing.
    I just had a quick look on line and your TC looks great with so much room.
    I have attached a pic of our little trailer made of 1"Gal RHS and ACP. It is very lite and fits all our stuff. The best thing is I can see over the top of it thru the rear view and the Hitch camera keeps an eye on the tyres etc. With the low drawbar it tows really well and you don't have to worry about wobble.

    If you want sizes then PM
  • sleepy's avatar
    sleepy
    Explorer
    Sep 02, 2013
    Thanks for the heads up... on the hows and the costs.

    Will you have to pay any taxes or registration when it gets there?

    I remember buying your new truck and having it shipped was very expensive. And you picked it up in Sydney more than 3000 miles from Perth.

    Not many people here could (or at least would) go to these lengths and expenses for a new TC.

    Since this is your third TC you know what you are doing....

    thank you for sharing with us.

    Sleepy
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    Sheriffdoug
    Explorer
    Sep 02, 2013
    Hi All,

    Camper takes 6 weeks from Tacoma, Via Marinzillo, Noumea, New Zealand, Brisbane, Sydney,
    Melbourne, Fremantle/Perth, Australia.

    Camper is shipped on a Roll On Roll Off, Willenus Wilhelmsen ship, and sit on a low shipping trailer
    called a Maffey. Camper is secured via straps, securing it via the tie down anchor points. Camper is on Maffey trailer, below deck, and trailer in chained down. There is a Willenus/2wgolbal.com ship
    leaving North America for for Perth/Fremantle, every 8 days, mostly with heavy mining equipment.

    Very expensive, half way round the world, USD$13,400. But clean, safe, no salt, below deck, purified air, no rust. Too big for Sea Container, which is 96" wide by 20' or 40' length, and definitely over height. Was USD$6,600 in 2011 for Adventurer 910fbs, 2ft shorter, 6 inches narrower than Eagle 1160.
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    CAJW
    Explorer
    Sep 02, 2013
    Congrats! Hope your new baby doesn't take the usual 9 mos. to get there!
  • sleepy's avatar
    sleepy
    Explorer
    Sep 01, 2013
    It's been an easy wait... you still have your like knew truck camper on your new truck... you've been camping all winter (during our summer)

    Hope to see some pictures of the new camper being unloaded... the shipping container or how they tie it down.

    Sleepy
  • Rettrooper's avatar
    Rettrooper
    Explorer
    Sep 01, 2013
    Congratulations! We too have a 2013 EC 1160. Your going to love it. This is our first TC...we sold a 30ft. Class-C Winnebago. No regrets!!! My wife said, "No couch, no TC." Glad we pulled the trigger on the 1160. We couldn't be happier as I am sure you will be too. I am sure you'll be anxious until it arrives. How long does it take to ship a TC to the Land Down Under???

    Best of Camping to you guys!
  • kerry4951's avatar
    kerry4951
    Explorer
    Sep 01, 2013
    Out of all the double slide out TCs I do like the EC 1160 the best. Its amazing how popular that sofa option has become. I would want the full cabover wardrobe. I dont care about having 2 windows up there. For me the extra storage makes up for the loss of one window. I would also order mine without the Heiki skylight. Too many problems reported by owners who have them. I'll stick with the Fantastic Fan. We also like our dry bath and could not go back to a wet bath. Enjoy your new TC and have fun!

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