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...

Jimmy Kwaka · Jimmy Kwaka

We have just returned this week from a four month touring holiday, starting in Hervey Bay and going as far south as Snug in Tasmania. The van, a Jayco Journey 17.6 poptop, towed beautifully the whole way, it is a docile thing to have behind your tug, nothing fell off or rattled too loose or caused any dra...

Twahoo · Twahoo

For those travelling north of Adelaide on highway 1. Big things are planned by the local Wakefield Regional Council with a walkway onto Bumbunga - Lochiels popular salt lake that turns pink at different times of year. Going to be an improved parking area, picnic seating and NEW Toilets. Stay tuned fo...

cobberdog · cobberdog

hi fellow travellers,will be soon staying at alice springs. we would like to get recommendations for motel/hotel type accomodation with safe ,secure as possible as to leave our 4wd and camper trailer. has anyone stayed at LASSITERS AND HAD ROOM TO PARK THERE RIGS? THANKS AND HAPPY TRAVELLS TO ALL ...

Tony Bev · Tony Bev

My usual disclaimer, is that I am not usually associated, with anyone selling anythingBut...I know the man who runs this show, so my recommendation is only that of a happy customerSecond Sunday of every month, except January, 6pm to 10.30pmGolden Hills Motel, Morang Street, Golden Square (a subur...

Gregl · Gregl

We need to be in Canberra for 3 weeks in July 2019. As we are from QLD any advice regarding carvaning in Canberra during winter would be appreciated.

wongi · wongi

Yes Has any one ever remodeled one,looking for ideas?

Travelling Wibbleburies · Travelling Wibbleburies

My wife and I purchased an Option RV Traction model last year and while half way through our lap around the block, dropped into their production facility at Campbellfield in February 2019 to have a few issues rectified. A small but annoying floor squeak was quickly fixed along with some very minor iss...

Tony Bev · Tony Bev

The Tamworth Music Festival has once again, come and gone I recommend this, as a place to put on a bucket list, as there are plenty of free sites within driving distance of the town, (the closest is the one adjacent to the airport on the Oxley Highway, approximately eight kilometres from town), and ther...

R and G · R and G

Hi my husband and I intend to travel around Australia from August and are not sure which direction to take off from Adelaide first. Any advice would be greatly appreciated R and G

Marshall · Marshall

I am about to set out and will be renting out the (ex)family home with the intent to sell and downsize once I have had my fill of traveling.I have already disposed of stuff excess to what I will need after I return but that still leaves the equivalent of a 2 (or 3) bedroom household of goods.Can anyone recom...

Pander6 · Pander6

my wife are giving thought to our eventual travels and are somewhat confused between the caravan & motorhome. Primary inclusion is an ensuite, if caravan then we are thinking a max of 18 feet & suitable to pop behind our Pajero Sport. My thought is a Hino Rainbow/Liesse MH. I am wondering if a...

Hetho · Hetho

Had a set of tyres fitted to the cruiser today in Mt Barker. SA. The tyre company was: City Discount Tyres, 52 Adelaide Road. Mt Barker 5251. The service was fantastic, delivered on time with a smile and a thank you for the business. Plus the price was exceptional. I'm going to put a post on Techies for som...

Sivad · Sivad

Looking to fit interior fans to sleeping area in van.

TraceyandKim · TraceyandKim

Can you recommend a Mobile Servicing engineer for the caravan - Adelaide Thank you Tracey

TraceyandKim · TraceyandKim

Good Day We are going to the Sunshine Coast, Caloundra QLD, can u recommend any reasonably priced places to stay? Thank you Tracey

Tony Bev · Tony Bev

Usual disclaimer, I am not associated with anyone selling anything I recently purchased a lightweight (5 Kg), 160 watt portable, fold-up solar panel, from eBay The seller was outbaxcamping The regulator had come adrift in transport, and was reading much too high voltage After communicating this...

AndyCap100 · AndyCap100

Hi Guys ,just cleaned the bbq down at home ready for the summer and the` flame tamer` plate (looks like a steel plate with louvres in )which covers the flame on open grill part has finally fell apart. Rinnai has quit NZ as regards bbq`s and so no longer available .Any one know of a spares place in Aussie t...

Geally · Geally

Can anyone recommend a service centre near Sunshine Coast -need someone to check 2012 winnebago esperance slideout issue. slideout goes out fine, but is very reluctant to come back in. Need to push button a few times before it finally decides to come back in. TIA

Toosun · Toosun

Been so thankful for recent help on this forum, especially the warnings on drop bears, I'll be sure to wear my pith helmet. Advice so far: Do 3 month laps because overlapping eVisitor Subclass 651 visas are the easiest to obtain, and the wife will tell me to go wank a wombat after 3 months in the bush if I t...

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	Mechanics Have you dealt with a reliable mechanic? Recommend them here	127	185	10:56 AM Jan 22, 2019 by Possum3
	Caravan Parks Have you been particularly impressed with a van park? Let us know about it here.	305	864	04:33 PM Mar 13, 2019 by Dougwe

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	5204	09:30 PM Feb 14, 2015 by Rob79
	Great service for both van and car. (Preview) We have just returned this week from a four month touring holiday, starting in Hervey Bay and going as far south as Snug in Tasmania. The van, a Jayco Journey 17.6 poptop, towed beautifully the whole way, it is a docile thing to have behind your tug, nothing fell off or rattled too loose or caused any dra...	Jimmy Kwaka	0	59	08:25 AM Mar 20, 2019 by Jimmy Kwaka
	The pink lake at Lochiel SA (Preview) For those travelling north of Adelaide on highway 1. Big things are planned by the local Wakefield Regional Council with a walkway onto Bumbunga - Lochiels popular salt lake that turns pink at different times of year. Going to be an improved parking area, picnic seating and NEW Toilets. Stay tuned fo...	Twahoo	0	39	06:12 PM Mar 18, 2019 by Twahoo
	SECURE PARKING at ALICE SPRINGS? (Preview) hi fellow travellers,will be soon staying at alice springs. we would like to get recommendations for motel/hotel type accomodation with safe ,secure as possible as to leave our 4wd and camper trailer. has anyone stayed at LASSITERS AND HAD ROOM TO PARK THERE RIGS? THANKS AND HAPPY TRAVELLS TO ALL ...	cobberdog	5	149	08:38 AM Mar 13, 2019 by cobberdog
	Bendigo Country Music Show (Preview) My usual disclaimer, is that I am not usually associated, with anyone selling anythingBut...I know the man who runs this show, so my recommendation is only that of a happy customerSecond Sunday of every month, except January, 6pm to 10.30pmGolden Hills Motel, Morang Street, Golden Square (a subur...	Tony Bev	0	69	09:31 PM Mar 11, 2019 by Tony Bev
	Cavaning in Canberra winter (Preview) We need to be in Canberra for 3 weeks in July 2019. As we are from QLD any advice regarding carvaning in Canberra during winter would be appreciated.	Gregl	1	94	11:32 AM Mar 7, 2019 by Possum3
	Jayco sterling 2007 rear bumper tail lights. (Preview) Yes Has any one ever remodeled one,looking for ideas?	wongi	3	169	01:09 PM Feb 27, 2019 by Tony Bev
	Have You Been Overwhelmed By Excellent Service From A Caravan Manufacturer? We Were! (Preview) My wife and I purchased an Option RV Traction model last year and while half way through our lap around the block, dropped into their production facility at Campbellfield in February 2019 to have a few issues rectified. A small but annoying floor squeak was quickly fixed along with some very minor iss...	Travelling Wibbleburies	0	193	03:07 PM Feb 21, 2019 by Travelling Wibbleburies
	Tamworth Music Festival January 2019 (Preview) The Tamworth Music Festival has once again, come and gone I recommend this, as a place to put on a bucket list, as there are plenty of free sites within driving distance of the town, (the closest is the one adjacent to the airport on the Oxley Highway, approximately eight kilometres from town), and ther...	Tony Bev	1	172	11:28 PM Feb 18, 2019 by Gaylehere
	Where to first (Preview) Hi my husband and I intend to travel around Australia from August and are not sure which direction to take off from Adelaide first. Any advice would be greatly appreciated R and G	R and G	2	288	07:22 AM Jan 31, 2019 by Dougwe
	Storage recommendations - Melbourne (Preview) I am about to set out and will be renting out the (ex)family home with the intent to sell and downsize once I have had my fill of traveling.I have already disposed of stuff excess to what I will need after I return but that still leaves the equivalent of a 2 (or 3) bedroom household of goods.Can anyone recom...	Marshall	0	311	10:27 AM Dec 31, 2018 by Marshall
	Caravan vs Motorhome (Preview) my wife are giving thought to our eventual travels and are somewhat confused between the caravan & motorhome. Primary inclusion is an ensuite, if caravan then we are thinking a max of 18 feet & suitable to pop behind our Pajero Sport. My thought is a Hino Rainbow/Liesse MH. I am wondering if a...	Pander6	5	497	11:03 AM Dec 31, 2018 by Tony Bev
	New tyres in Mt Barker. SA. (Preview) Had a set of tyres fitted to the cruiser today in Mt Barker. SA. The tyre company was: City Discount Tyres, 52 Adelaide Road. Mt Barker 5251. The service was fantastic, delivered on time with a smile and a thank you for the business. Plus the price was exceptional. I'm going to put a post on Techies for som...	Hetho	0	397	04:42 PM Dec 19, 2018 by Hetho
	Anybody fitted after market 12 240 interior fans. (Preview) Looking to fit interior fans to sleeping area in van.	Sivad	5	620	09:28 AM Feb 1, 2019 by Possum3
	Mobile Servicing for the caravan - Adelaide (Preview) Can you recommend a Mobile Servicing engineer for the caravan - Adelaide Thank you Tracey	TraceyandKim	7	558	04:08 PM Nov 12, 2018 by TraceyandKim
	Sunshine Coast, Caloundra QLD (Preview) Good Day We are going to the Sunshine Coast, Caloundra QLD, can u recommend any reasonably priced places to stay? Thank you Tracey	TraceyandKim	0	500	05:59 PM Nov 11, 2018 by TraceyandKim
	160 watt lightweight portable solar panel (Preview) Usual disclaimer, I am not associated with anyone selling anything I recently purchased a lightweight (5 Kg), 160 watt portable, fold-up solar panel, from eBay The seller was outbaxcamping The regulator had come adrift in transport, and was reading much too high voltage After communicating this...	Tony Bev	0	674	07:42 PM Oct 21, 2018 by Tony Bev
	Rinnai bbq parts . (Preview) Hi Guys ,just cleaned the bbq down at home ready for the summer and the` flame tamer` plate (looks like a steel plate with louvres in )which covers the flame on open grill part has finally fell apart. Rinnai has quit NZ as regards bbq`s and so no longer available .Any one know of a spares place in Aussie t...	AndyCap100	1	626	04:23 PM Oct 8, 2018 by the ginger nomad
	Slideout problems (Preview) Can anyone recommend a service centre near Sunshine Coast -need someone to check 2012 winnebago esperance slideout issue. slideout goes out fine, but is very reluctant to come back in. Need to push button a few times before it finally decides to come back in. TIA	Geally	0	703	08:29 PM Sep 30, 2018 by Geally
	Big Lug American seeking Big Lap advice. (Preview) Been so thankful for recent help on this forum, especially the warnings on drop bears, I'll be sure to wear my pith helmet. Advice so far: Do 3 month laps because overlapping eVisitor Subclass 651 visas are the easiest to obtain, and the wife will tell me to go wank a wombat after 3 months in the bush if I t...	Toosun	3	739	10:31 AM Sep 28, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
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