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.

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!

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!

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

Congrats! Hope your new baby doesn't take the usual 9 mos. to get there!

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 trailercalled 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.

New 2013 Eagle Cap 1160 to Western Australia | Good Sam Community

Sheriffdoug
Explorer
Sep 04, 2013
Mine is on a ship right now, the Endurance to Maranzillo, then Fremantle, Western Australia.

But these are images from Eagle Cap & the net.

Others are Boatycall's actual rear storage and 6v battery bank.
Nautique200
Explorer
Sep 04, 2013
I've been in that exact camper. That is the one I have been eye balling at UNeekRV. Is that the one you purchased or just a picture of one you found on the net. Its only a half hour from our house.
Boatycall
Explorer
Sep 04, 2013
Sheriffdoug wrote:
Boatycall,

I like the four golf cart battery idea. Do you use the main battery box for batteries as well?

I would like to cut a hole above where you put the golf cart batteries, to hang a long plastic tube/
Pipe, from basement opening to rear of basement, to put my fishing rod(s) in. Do you think that would work?

Yes, two are in the original location, as well as four more in that pic.

As far as a tube for fishing poles, yes, you could run a tube long enough if properly placed close to the black/grey tanks. My bet would be you could run a tube all the way from the rear to the front, 12 foot. (Or close to 3 meters for you blokes down unda :B ).
Sheriffdoug
Explorer
Sep 04, 2013
Hi

Sleepy, We are a 12vdc system here. Big commercial trucks are 24vdc, to the best of my knowledge.

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sleepy
Explorer
Sep 04, 2013
Sheriffdoug wrote:
Boatycall,

I like the four golf cart battery idea. Do you use the main battery box for batteries as well?

I would like to cut a hole above where you put the golf cart batteries, to hang a long plastic tube/
Pipe, from basement opening to rear of basement, to put my fishing rod(s) in. Do you think that would work?

Doug... wouldn't it take four 6 VDC golf cart batteries? ...I thought that you have a 24 VDC system in Australia.
Sheriffdoug
Explorer
Sep 03, 2013
Boatycall,

I like the four golf cart battery idea. Do you use the main battery box for batteries as well?

I would like to cut a hole above where you put the golf cart batteries, to hang a long plastic tube/
Pipe, from basement opening to rear of basement, to put my fishing rod(s) in. Do you think that would work?
Boatycall
Explorer
Sep 03, 2013
You'll also find that there is a ton of "Hidden" storage. When you open the rear "barn doors" you'll see a thin wood panel/cover at the far rear of the storage. Take that panel off and you get access to the rear end of the tanks.
I found that right in front of the fresh water tank was a perfect spot for four golf cart batteries. Knock a small vent hole in each side and you're set
Sheriffdoug
Explorer
Sep 03, 2013
Can't Wait!
Sheriffdoug
Explorer
Sep 03, 2013
2013 Eagle Cap 1160 Floorplan.

My new Sofa, Dry Bath & loads of storage.
Boatycall
Explorer
Sep 03, 2013
I have a 2012 EC 1160. Love it. Mine was shipped in too, see pic in my sig....