Introducing the Starcraft ‘MYRIG 2,’ our off-grid home on wheels!
As we lived and travelled in a caravan, we considered it really important to be as independent and self-reliant as possible. We were set up to Free Camp as much as possible around the country, which helped to stretch the budget a lot further!
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2015 JAYCO STARCRAFT OUTBACK 22.68
Interior
(Some of the following items can be found on eBay)
- Full ensuite with Shower, Toilet & 3kg Washing Machine
- Double Bunks
- Island Queen Bed, with upgraded Mattress from Makin’ Mattresses (no more pulling springs out of our back!)
- Full Kitchen with Microwave and 4-burner Gas/ Electric Stovetop
- 3-way 186L Fridge/ Freezer (Tropical edition – no problems in hot & humid climates)
- Separate Filtered Water Tap
- L-shaped Dinette
- 4 x Sirocco 12 volt Fans, hardwired in (one for each of us)
- 2 x 19″ Kogan TV/ DVD’s in the kids bunks
- 24″ NCE Smart TV/ DVD
- Ibis Reverse Cycle Air Conditioner
- 5 kw Diesel Heater
- Fusion Stereo System
- All windows fitted with roller fly-screens and roller block-out blinds
- 3 x Roof Hatches with roller fly-screens and block-out blinds
Exterior
(Some of the following items can be found on eBay)
- Outdoor Shower
- Additional Tap on Draw Bar
- 3 x 80L Water Tanks
- Petrol Jerry Can
- Water Jerry Can
- Full-sized Awning
- FIAMMA Rear Double Bike Rack
- Full-length Tunnel Boot storage with lights
- Outdoor Cupboard under bunks (with 12 & 240 volt power outlets, plus TV aerial)
- ALKO Electric Brakes
- ALKO Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Independent Suspension with Pedders Shocks
Power
(Some of the following items can be found on eBay)
- 2 x 9kg Gas Bottles – to run fridge, BBQ, stovetop & hot water system
- 450 watts of permanent Solar Panels on roof
- 330 amp hours of Lead Crystal Batteries (3 x 110 ah batteries)
- Redarc BCDC 1240D 3-stage Battery Charger (automatically chooses best power source)
- 60 amp Enerdrive Multi-bank 3 stage Charger (for when plugged into 240 volt only)
- 350 watt Redarc Inverter
- BM-1 Battery Management System with digital gauge
- Coast to Coast Water Tank Monitor
- External Anderson Plug to plug in extra panels if necessary
- Anderson Plug from batteries to car for charging when driving
- Additional Anderson Plug to the car to run fridge while driving
Internal Modifications
(Some of the following items can be found on eBay)
- Turned empty cabinet cavities into cupboards
- Extra under-bed storage for kids
- Lowered top bunk as it was too close to the ceiling
- Added TV’s throughout
- Added 12-volt Fans throughout
- Added 12-volt sockets & USB outlets throughout
- Powerboard that runs off inverter, mounted under dinette for easy use
- Removed bathroom bi-fold door (it was too bulky) & replaced with mould-resistant curtain
- Added magnets to shower door to stop is sliding open when camped on an angle
- Added shelving to closets
- Added Fire Blanket & Carbon Monoxide Detector
- Sealed around all blind frames/ windows
- Anti-slip matting in all cupboards & drawers
- Rubber-backed marine carpet on the back walls of the front closets (to stop moisture build-up on clothing)
- Removed Entry Door curtain and replaced with Roller Blind
- Added removable marine carpet mats to Entry Step and Pull-out step (easier to clean)
- Added permanent Magnetic Whiteboard in the kitchen for bills & notes
External Modifications
(Some of the following items can be found on eBay)
- Permanently mounted swing-away BBQ ARM for the Weber
- Aluminium Stone Guard for outdoor tap
- Insulated all wiring, piping & hoses underneath van
- Ran all pipes to a single waste water outlet with Camlock fitting for the grey water hose
- Fully gap-sealed & Sikaflexed van inside and out (for dust-proofing – it’s worked a treat!)
- Upgraded to a larger, stronger tyre (BFG Mud Terrain KM2, 31 x 10.5 x 15) x 5
- Added a Double Bike Rack (for kids bikes) onto the spare wheel
- External Outdoor Drop-down Table
- Jerry Can Holder on the rear bumper
- DO35 Hitchmaster Hitch with lock & upgraded handbrake
- Permanently fitted (welded) swing-away fitting with custom Jockey Wheel/ Jack Stand for extended height
- Permanent washing line fitted under the awning
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