Jayco Hawk Outback

DC,

I have an 04 OB Eagle. I did 20,000 Km's with it including the oodnadatta track, Mereenie Loop, Kakadu, Bungles, the GRR up to Mitchell Falls and all the gorges, Cape Leveque, Karjini NP etc.

The eagle handled it very well, lower tyre pressures, drive to the conditions. I fitted a positive pressure vent to the roof and had 3mm plastice covers for the fridge vents made and velcroed on when we went on dirt. I also protected underneath with extra stone shields over the shocks, water tank. Filled all the holes with sikaflex and made a stone guard for the A frame. Very minimal dust inside. The wife did not complain once about the dust so something must have worked.

You will be told the Jayco will fall apart and the Jayco will not get there, DON'T let anyone put you off travelling in the outback with the Jayco, it will go everywhere you want if you take care.

My family had a fabulous trip in the best part of Australia.

Graeme

Hi Dune Climber, preventative maintenance in essential for longevity of the Jayco, as in, shock protection, water tank reinforcement, stone guard/deflector on the front, a drill, pop rivet gun/rivets, spare screws, carpet mats on the vinyl floor, protect the thin laminate, loctite, line the drawers, reinforce, and you'll have no worries.

G'Day,

Had a Jayco Outback Eagle now for over 3 years & as said with a few improvements to protect under body componants you wont have any problems. Treat it well & drive to the conditions & it will serve you well.

Great value for money in my book. & I could sell it now for more than I bought it for !!

Have been to the Kimberley a couple of times but this was before I had the camper. I don't think you can take a caravan into the Bungle Bungle anyway.
Not sure about the Mitchell Plateau though. Might have trouble getting over the King Edward River if it's up a bit. From memory a lot of travellers camped on the river & went in without their campers.

PMK

Dune climber.......................

Many a post about the Jayco's. some positive and some negative.

I own a 2009 Hawk. It has allready travelled thousands of kays on some pretty rough roads.

As far as robustness goes, not a problem. Some things have rattled loose, but a quick go over with a screwdriver and some glue and it won't happen again.
Dust covers on the vents are essential, as is leaving the plug in the sink.

dust covers - 3/4 of way down page

picture of dust covers

Replace the rivets on the roof catches with some nuts and bolts for extra strength and to stop any future problems.

MOST IMPORTANTLY............
I adjust tyre pressure to suit the conditions.
I also drive at a slower speed on rough roads.

Haven't had a problem so far.

Hope it goes well for you. We love ours.

Cheers
Brian