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...

Peter Wade · Peter Wade

Hello people. Our Caravan Jack broke and i've decided to upgrade to an electric one since I've got the Vehicles one to fall back on if for some reason I don't have any power? Id like a good Electric Jack with long travel, (so it can extend a decent amount). The Caravan is on the heavy end of the scale so it wou...

Tony Bev · Tony Bev

Usual disclaimer that I am not associated with anyone selling anything. The servo at the tire and battery place in the main street of Charlton Victoria. Gave driveway service by operating the bowser, without me asking. Today Monday 9 February 2026. He said that they were trying to give a service to th...

Tony Bev · Tony Bev

For the first time ever. (For me). There was a quarantine roadblock just before Bordertown, going west. It did not worry me, as I have never crossed a border with fruits and vegetables etc

Tony Bev · Tony Bev

Usual disclaimer that I am not associated with any business I recommend Broken Windscreen crossing the Nullarbor 31 December 2025 First trading day was Monday 5 January 2026, which found me at Tanunda S.A. Went into Barossa Windscreens 1 Para Road, Tanunda (behind the only servo, so easy to find) Ta...

Ronzo · Ronzo

Due for a 10,000 caravan service, heading to Kalgoorlie - Boulder for a few days any recommendations would be appreciated regards ron

Cnewc · Cnewc

Good afternoon fellow travellers. I am from the Sunshine Coast Qld travelling solo. Spent a few weeks near Victor Harbour SA with my daughter over Xmas/New year. Ready to move on. Ferry booked to Tassie 26/2 so I have about 3-4 weeks to get to Geelong. Thought I might follow the mighty Murray, turning S...

DUSTYRHODES · DUSTYRHODES

Hi all, We're looking at diesel heaters for our 14' Off Road Van. There seem to be plenty available from $250 - $700 or more. Any recomendations. Cheers DR.

Code4 · Code4

Does anyone have any 1st hand information or experience about Silver Shine Chassis manufacturer and their suspension ? -- Edited by Code4 on Monday 29th of July 2024 02:03:27 PM

tadau68 · tadau68

Hi all. Hope all going well where ever you are. Were travelling towards Perth and my VWLT 35 2.5 diesel motorhome motorhome needs a sevice. Any recommendations for a good honest mechanic in that area or surrounding areas. Have a great day Troy

Bas + Eve · Senior Member

Senior Member Status: OnlinePosts: 447Date: 01:28 PM Jun 27, 2024Fibreglass RepairsPermalink - More -Edit PostDelete Post Brett Murray of South East Fibreglass is the king of fibreglass. A long history in the RV and marine industries, his skills are second to none!! Located in Caloundra....

tezza · tezza

A question I would really appreciate some feed back on. Is, or has, anyone towed a van with Subaru Outback? I realise only 2000k , or 2400k with new xt, but am curious if we need to go to larger vehicle. We are not planning to be on the road full time and will only be towing 16ft poptop.

ShortyJB · ShortyJB

Thanks to Grey Nomad's brains trust, I now have our road trip route sorted to Lightning Ridge. We'd now like to plan a route back to the coast before heading back to Sydney. We had a brief stay in Armidale last year and would like to go back and follow the Waterfall Way to the Coast. I'm also thinking that Co...

ShortyJB · ShortyJB

Hi everyone, We're newbies at this - starting with a 4-week round trip from Sydney to Broken Hill in our Toyota sedan. (We're not ready for towing a van just yet (or maybe ever) so we're overnighting in motels and airbnbs). I've booked our trip from Sydney to Broken Hill via Wagga Wagga & Mildura, bu...

spida · spida

Tiny town with an amazing large modern, immaculately clean laundromat, with both coin & eftpos machines, coin dispenser, auto powder in wash, and free wifi. Chemist next door, Groceries, Fruit/veg shop & great butcher! Full of surprises. Only 10 km from Pt Parham if you are staying ther...

Cassie63 · Cassie63

After recommendations for a bike rack to go on the draw bar to carry 2 bikes. Even some photos. Ta

spida · spida

Stopped at Coonalpyn recently. All paid by card. Brilliant. Only $15 for power - goes off at 11 am the next day. $5 for the washing machine, and dryer - both card swipe payments. I had trouble with the dryer - paid 3 cycles and the clothes still damp so emailed the Shire. They have refunded the money for me....

Gundog · Gundog

Caravans Plus an online caravan parts store based in Queanbeyan. Friday afternoon I ordered the sensor harness for my AC, I paid for express post and was delivered to me by midday at Beachmere Qld. This is the 3rd time I have purchased from them, AAA+service.

HappyKrissy · HappyKrissy

Hello, we are new to caravaning. I have a couple of questions if you have time, appreciate your expertise. Does anyone have a Coronet van, or heard anything really negative on these. Looking at a poptop due to height limitations. As we are new to caravaning, would you suggest staying16 feet or below...

mark gardiner · mark gardiner

Hi all, Well be passing through in a few days and looking for some place safe to stop for two nights with a caravan and swag for our teenager. Any recommendations from anyone would be appreciated. Mark

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	Mechanics Have you dealt with a reliable mechanic? Recommend them here	140	205	05:36 PM Jan 22, 2024 by dogbox
	Caravan Parks Have you been particularly impressed with a van park? Let us know about it here.	346	987	12:58 PM Jan 28, 2026 by rmoor

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	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	10461	09:30 PM Feb 14, 2015 by Rob79
	Electric Caravan Jack (Preview) Hello people. Our Caravan Jack broke and i've decided to upgrade to an electric one since I've got the Vehicles one to fall back on if for some reason I don't have any power? Id like a good Electric Jack with long travel, (so it can extend a decent amount). The Caravan is on the heavy end of the scale so it wou...	Peter Wade	1	2404	02:55 PM Feb 25, 2026 by Peter Wade
	Charlton Victoria Servo with some driveway service (Preview) Usual disclaimer that I am not associated with anyone selling anything. The servo at the tire and battery place in the main street of Charlton Victoria. Gave driveway service by operating the bowser, without me asking. Today Monday 9 February 2026. He said that they were trying to give a service to th...	Tony Bev	1	881	04:11 PM Feb 13, 2026 by Dick0
	Border crossing VIC/SA at Bordertown (Preview) For the first time ever. (For me). There was a quarantine roadblock just before Bordertown, going west. It did not worry me, as I have never crossed a border with fruits and vegetables etc	Tony Bev	2	1054	07:29 PM Feb 11, 2026 by Tony Bev
	Broken Windscreen Replacement at Tanunda South Australia (Preview) Usual disclaimer that I am not associated with any business I recommend Broken Windscreen crossing the Nullarbor 31 December 2025 First trading day was Monday 5 January 2026, which found me at Tanunda S.A. Went into Barossa Windscreens 1 Para Road, Tanunda (behind the only servo, so easy to find) Ta...	Tony Bev	2	866	08:37 AM Jan 9, 2026 by Tony Bev
	Looking for a quality caravan service centre for 10,000 service in Kalgoorlie (Preview) Due for a 10,000 caravan service, heading to Kalgoorlie - Boulder for a few days any recommendations would be appreciated regards ron	Ronzo	2	5821	06:53 PM Apr 21, 2025 by olliver
	Adelaide to Geelong following the Murray River - any advice/ suggestions please (Preview) Good afternoon fellow travellers. I am from the Sunshine Coast Qld travelling solo. Spent a few weeks near Victor Harbour SA with my daughter over Xmas/New year. Ready to move on. Ferry booked to Tassie 26/2 so I have about 3-4 weeks to get to Geelong. Thought I might follow the mighty Murray, turning S...	Cnewc	7	2550	12:02 AM Jan 28, 2025 by Cnewc
	Diesel Heaters. (Preview) Hi all, We're looking at diesel heaters for our 14' Off Road Van. There seem to be plenty available from $250 - $700 or more. Any recomendations. Cheers DR.	DUSTYRHODES	15	5320	07:33 PM Aug 1, 2024 by Dtassie
	Silver Line Chassis (Preview) Does anyone have any 1st hand information or experience about Silver Shine Chassis manufacturer and their suspension ? -- Edited by Code4 on Monday 29th of July 2024 02:03:27 PM	Code4	1	2775	03:14 PM Jul 29, 2024 by Possum3
	Mechanic Perth (Preview) Hi all. Hope all going well where ever you are. Were travelling towards Perth and my VWLT 35 2.5 diesel motorhome motorhome needs a sevice. Any recommendations for a good honest mechanic in that area or surrounding areas. Have a great day Troy	tadau68	4	2927	10:17 AM Jul 28, 2024 by Possum3
	Fibreglass repairs (Preview) Senior Member Status: OnlinePosts: 447Date: 01:28 PM Jun 27, 2024Fibreglass RepairsPermalink - More -Edit PostDelete Post Brett Murray of South East Fibreglass is the king of fibreglass. A long history in the RV and marine industries, his skills are second to none!! Located in Caloundra....	Bas + Eve	0	2656	11:48 PM Jul 4, 2024 by Bas + Eve
	Subaru outback (Preview) A question I would really appreciate some feed back on. Is, or has, anyone towed a van with Subaru Outback? I realise only 2000k , or 2400k with new xt, but am curious if we need to go to larger vehicle. We are not planning to be on the road full time and will only be towing 16ft poptop.	tezza	1	2500	07:46 AM Jul 2, 2024 by Warren-Pat_01
	Lightning Ridge to the Coast (Maybe via Amidale) - recommendations please! (Preview) Thanks to Grey Nomad's brains trust, I now have our road trip route sorted to Lightning Ridge. We'd now like to plan a route back to the coast before heading back to Sydney. We had a brief stay in Armidale last year and would like to go back and follow the Waterfall Way to the Coast. I'm also thinking that Co...	ShortyJB	6	3627	09:41 PM Apr 8, 2024 by watsea
	Should we overnight in Bourke, Nyngan, or Walgett (Preview) Hi everyone, We're newbies at this - starting with a 4-week round trip from Sydney to Broken Hill in our Toyota sedan. (We're not ready for towing a van just yet (or maybe ever) so we're overnighting in motels and airbnbs). I've booked our trip from Sydney to Broken Hill via Wagga Wagga & Mildura, bu...	ShortyJB	6	2775	04:01 PM Mar 29, 2024 by ShortyJB
	Dublin in S.A (Preview) Tiny town with an amazing large modern, immaculately clean laundromat, with both coin & eftpos machines, coin dispenser, auto powder in wash, and free wifi. Chemist next door, Groceries, Fruit/veg shop & great butcher! Full of surprises. Only 10 km from Pt Parham if you are staying ther...	spida	1	2616	10:05 AM Dec 31, 2023 by Warren-Pat_01
	Bike rack (Preview) After recommendations for a bike rack to go on the draw bar to carry 2 bikes. Even some photos. Ta	Cassie63	1	2618	12:32 PM Dec 20, 2023 by Aging into the night
	Coonalpyn S.A (Preview) Stopped at Coonalpyn recently. All paid by card. Brilliant. Only $15 for power - goes off at 11 am the next day. $5 for the washing machine, and dryer - both card swipe payments. I had trouble with the dryer - paid 3 cycles and the clothes still damp so emailed the Shire. They have refunded the money for me....	spida	0	2632	12:26 PM Nov 3, 2023 by spida
	Caravans Plus (Preview) Caravans Plus an online caravan parts store based in Queanbeyan. Friday afternoon I ordered the sensor harness for my AC, I paid for express post and was delivered to me by midday at Beachmere Qld. This is the 3rd time I have purchased from them, AAA+service.	Gundog	6	3833	12:53 PM Oct 26, 2023 by msg
	Coronet caravans (Preview) Hello, we are new to caravaning. I have a couple of questions if you have time, appreciate your expertise. Does anyone have a Coronet van, or heard anything really negative on these. Looking at a poptop due to height limitations. As we are new to caravaning, would you suggest staying16 feet or below...	HappyKrissy	0	2925	10:01 AM Jul 31, 2023 by HappyKrissy
	Alice Springs Stopover (Preview) Hi all, Well be passing through in a few days and looking for some place safe to stop for two nights with a caravan and swag for our teenager. Any recommendations from anyone would be appreciated. Mark	mark gardiner	2	3023	09:14 PM Jul 27, 2023 by mark gardiner
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