Recommendations

Webmaster · Webmaster

Please click on the appropriate forum above (at this stage either Mechanics or Caravan Parks) and start each new post with what you are recommending and where they are, for example “Great mechanic in Robe” and then perhaps discuss why you would recommend that business and provide their name and nu...

TonyWyn · TonyWyn

Hi, We are travelling in two on-road caravans from Ord River to Broome on Highway 1 in August. I would very much appreciate any advice for stop overs on the way. Place to stay, places to see. cheers Tony

PVEJOY18 · PVEJOY18

Hi, my husband and I sold our poptop caravan n bought a 2004 Fiat Ducato motorhome 12 months ago. We have Bessy insured through CIL at present, the yearly renewal to pay is $1089.. We are looking around at what other Insurance companies that other MH owners have n would recommend? We had a blow out nea...

Mobi Condo · Mobi Condo

.... has FRESH cooked each day tucker, super duper coffee, and THE BEST friendliest staff - including the co-owner Rusty who is also the cook.

Silver66 · Silver66

Hi we have a custom concept Ascot 21.5 that we currently tow with a Ford ranger and it does it well. The ranger is going soon, And I have decided on a New 110 D300 defender, was wondering is there many out there already doing the job? And how you find it? Thanks in advance and stay safe.

wocparc · wocparc

Anyone had experience with Brass Monkey or Kings fridges? How do they stack up please?

Ian McCoy · Ian McCoy

Have just recently purchased a van and am doing a few short trips at the moment. Am planning to Road Trip from Bairnsdale to Great Ocean Road and over to Adelaide in March. Can anyone advise if you need to book ahead and how long you would spend sightseeing the towns from Barwon Heads to say Wye River. Appr...

Cnewc · Cnewc

Hi fellow travellers Been travelling on my own for a year and a half - nearly a year in Tassie due to Covid (Loved It) then Great Ocean Road and Adelaide via a few places. Been staying with my daughter on and off in Adelaide whilst doing a bit of SA. Love Adelaide. Now its time to head North via the Stuart Hwy...

RDG · RDG

Spacious Cottage on coastal bush block - ample parking perfect spot to setup to refresh and explore the Margaret River region 1- 4 months Walk to : Golf Course / Beaches - close to major wineries Suit 1- 3 vans ( convoy of friends ) Opportunity for a limited time Email : margaretriverbungalow@gmail.c...

Humpo · Humpo

Looking for best dinnerware tried melamine and others. Came up no result on each of them! Am I holding my mouth wrong ... how come no results?

DUSTYRHODES · DUSTYRHODES

We are heading over to Streaky next week and I will have a good go at the fish there. Any tips, good spots to try apart from the jetty.

DUSTYRHODES · DUSTYRHODES

I'm up for a set of All Terrain tyres for the D max. 265/70/16. Had two sets of Bridgestone Duellers, reasonably happy. Looking at Maxxis and Falken for a change. Who's got what ?

Joebill · Joebill

Good afternoon My Wife and I are Caravan Novice's We have a Ford Everest Tow Vehicle, I tried the Clip on Style and lasted about 5kms before removing and driving without wide mirrors. I have since purchased a Set of Towing Mirrors similar to the Clearview but under 1/2 the price. When I went to mount them...

cobberdog · cobberdog

Hi, im looking at a cheap winch to put on the BT50, any recomendations please. should i look at the OCAM/RANGER or stay with better known brands. THANKS

VeryChai · VeryChai

Wondering if someone could share advice or referral for installing seatbelts and different seats to replace the original coaster seat which is very uncomfortable. I was thinking powered touareg seats or Lexus seats... any advice would be appreciate. I would love to hear others experiences? I h...

cernobila · cernobila

We are new here and are in a quandary. We are both 63 and still fit. Up until recently we had been camping with a roof top tent and basic items. Now we no longer want to climb a ladder and want to have more comfort from rain, wind, mossies etc. we will keep our new Isuzu MUX as our travel vehicle. We plan to still...

TrueBlue57 · TrueBlue57

Can I please ask a question of those who are experienced? My husband, who is turning 70 this year and I have just turned 60 would like set of into the sunset and travel this vast land of ours with a caravan. However it has been suggested that perhaps we are to old to start at our age. We are not experienced in...

Leshill · Leshill

I hope to visit the Flinders Ranges in late August and would like to know if I could tow a van through Brachina Gorge from East to West ..out to the Leigh Creek road . I have a 4x4 and van has reasonable clearance. I was there 6 years ago with a camper trailer and rain caused a mass evacuation of all campers.Th...

wozza + Smurfette · wozza + Smurfette

Hi All, First time planning a longer trip due to the covid caused us to cancel other holiday plans as well as cancelling daughter wedding so we have time off work confirmed , around christmas period and we know it will be a bit warm. We have decided to do a trip to Ayrs Rock and leaving from Ippy and heading...

Starbuck001 · Starbuck001

We will be in Cairns next month and will spend 3 days at a city hotel that has limited parking. We are travelling around Queensland in a Camper Trailer (5.6m long, 2 m wide, 2 m high). Does anyone know of a good place to store our camper while we stay at the hotel? Cheers

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	Mechanics Have you dealt with a reliable mechanic? Recommend them here	134	196	08:11 PM Aug 24, 2020 by Merle
	Caravan Parks Have you been particularly impressed with a van park? Let us know about it here.	330	935	04:02 PM Apr 12, 2021 by Radar

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	STICKY: Using the Recommendations forum (Preview) Please click on the appropriate forum above (at this stage either Mechanics or Caravan Parks) and start each new post with what you are recommending and where they are, for example “Great mechanic in Robe” and then perhaps discuss why you would recommend that business and provide their name and nu...	Webmaster	2	6369	09:30 PM Feb 14, 2015 by Rob79
	Any Recommendations Where to stop Ord River to Broome on Highway 1 in August (Preview) Hi, We are travelling in two on-road caravans from Ord River to Broome on Highway 1 in August. I would very much appreciate any advice for stop overs on the way. Place to stay, places to see. cheers Tony	TonyWyn	0	33	05:51 PM May 8, 2021 by TonyWyn
	MOTORHOME INSURANCE (Preview) Hi, my husband and I sold our poptop caravan n bought a 2004 Fiat Ducato motorhome 12 months ago. We have Bessy insured through CIL at present, the yearly renewal to pay is $1089.. We are looking around at what other Insurance companies that other MH owners have n would recommend? We had a blow out nea...	PVEJOY18	2	245	07:55 PM Apr 26, 2021 by Rjm
	RustyKates in Wilmington South Australia ...... (Preview) .... has FRESH cooked each day tucker, super duper coffee, and THE BEST friendliest staff - including the co-owner Rusty who is also the cook.	Mobi Condo	1	121	12:47 PM Apr 12, 2021 by KJB
	New defender as a tow vehicle (Preview) Hi we have a custom concept Ascot 21.5 that we currently tow with a Ford ranger and it does it well. The ranger is going soon, And I have decided on a New 110 D300 defender, was wondering is there many out there already doing the job? And how you find it? Thanks in advance and stay safe.	Silver66	4	236	09:59 AM Apr 5, 2021 by Silver66
	Car Fridge (Preview) Anyone had experience with Brass Monkey or Kings fridges? How do they stack up please?	wocparc	6	549	07:24 AM Apr 5, 2021 by Dicko1
	Great Ocean Road Trip (Preview) Have just recently purchased a van and am doing a few short trips at the moment. Am planning to Road Trip from Bairnsdale to Great Ocean Road and over to Adelaide in March. Can anyone advise if you need to book ahead and how long you would spend sightseeing the towns from Barwon Heads to say Wye River. Appr...	Ian McCoy	9	471	04:24 PM Mar 27, 2021 by Wannabe nomad
	Stuart Highway - Port Augusta/Coober Pedy/Uluru/Alice - to Darwin (Preview) Hi fellow travellers Been travelling on my own for a year and a half - nearly a year in Tassie due to Covid (Loved It) then Great Ocean Road and Adelaide via a few places. Been staying with my daughter on and off in Adelaide whilst doing a bit of SA. Love Adelaide. Now its time to head North via the Stuart Hwy...	Cnewc	5	211	04:21 PM Mar 27, 2021 by Wannabe nomad
	Looking to park up for a while in Margaret River ? (Preview) Spacious Cottage on coastal bush block - ample parking perfect spot to setup to refresh and explore the Margaret River region 1- 4 months Walk to : Golf Course / Beaches - close to major wineries Suit 1- 3 vans ( convoy of friends ) Opportunity for a limited time Email : margaretriverbungalow@gmail.c...	RDG	1	143	02:46 PM Mar 26, 2021 by Possum3
	Using search option (Preview) Looking for best dinnerware tried melamine and others. Came up no result on each of them! Am I holding my mouth wrong ... how come no results?	Humpo	3	188	05:44 AM Mar 16, 2021 by dorian
	Streaky Bay without a boat. (Preview) We are heading over to Streaky next week and I will have a good go at the fish there. Any tips, good spots to try apart from the jetty.	DUSTYRHODES	0	142	12:01 PM Mar 13, 2021 by DUSTYRHODES
	A/T Tyres. (Preview) I'm up for a set of All Terrain tyres for the D max. 265/70/16. Had two sets of Bridgestone Duellers, reasonably happy. Looking at Maxxis and Falken for a change. Who's got what ?	DUSTYRHODES	8	340	12:04 PM Mar 11, 2021 by DUSTYRHODES
	I need Mirror Advise (Please) (Preview) Good afternoon My Wife and I are Caravan Novice's We have a Ford Everest Tow Vehicle, I tried the Clip on Style and lasted about 5kms before removing and driving without wide mirrors. I have since purchased a Set of Towing Mirrors similar to the Clearview but under 1/2 the price. When I went to mount them...	Joebill	2	391	10:36 AM Jan 3, 2021 by Joebill
	WHAT WINCH TO BUY. (Preview) Hi, im looking at a cheap winch to put on the BT50, any recomendations please. should i look at the OCAM/RANGER or stay with better known brands. THANKS	cobberdog	21	879	11:56 AM Dec 3, 2020 by cobberdog
	Coaster seats and seatbelts (Preview) Wondering if someone could share advice or referral for installing seatbelts and different seats to replace the original coaster seat which is very uncomfortable. I was thinking powered touareg seats or Lexus seats... any advice would be appreciate. I would love to hear others experiences? I h...	VeryChai	3	300	12:13 AM Nov 27, 2020 by Warren-Pat_01
	What to buy for longer off road trip before we get too old (Preview) We are new here and are in a quandary. We are both 63 and still fit. Up until recently we had been camping with a roof top tent and basic items. Now we no longer want to climb a ladder and want to have more comfort from rain, wind, mossies etc. we will keep our new Isuzu MUX as our travel vehicle. We plan to still...	cernobila	7	610	02:12 PM Nov 3, 2020 by Whenarewethere
	When is to Old to begin Caravaning (Preview) Can I please ask a question of those who are experienced? My husband, who is turning 70 this year and I have just turned 60 would like set of into the sunset and travel this vast land of ours with a caravan. However it has been suggested that perhaps we are to old to start at our age. We are not experienced in...	TrueBlue57	15	3435	08:02 PM Sep 21, 2020 by hufnpuf
	Can I tow a caravan through Brachina Gorge (Preview) I hope to visit the Flinders Ranges in late August and would like to know if I could tow a van through Brachina Gorge from East to West ..out to the Leigh Creek road . I have a 4x4 and van has reasonable clearance. I was there 6 years ago with a camper trailer and rain caused a mass evacuation of all campers.Th...	Leshill	7	840	07:57 AM Sep 18, 2020 by dogbox
	Trip recomendations routes (Preview) Hi All, First time planning a longer trip due to the covid caused us to cancel other holiday plans as well as cancelling daughter wedding so we have time off work confirmed , around christmas period and we know it will be a bit warm. We have decided to do a trip to Ayrs Rock and leaving from Ippy and heading...	wozza + Smurfette	1	515	09:41 AM Sep 3, 2020 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Where to store our camper trailer in Cairns for just a few days (Preview) We will be in Cairns next month and will spend 3 days at a city hotel that has limited parking. We are travelling around Queensland in a Camper Trailer (5.6m long, 2 m wide, 2 m high). Does anyone know of a good place to store our camper while we stay at the hotel? Cheers	Starbuck001	0	378	08:18 PM Aug 24, 2020 by Starbuck001
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