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...

Tony Bev · Tony Bev

Usual disclaimer, I have no association, with anyone selling anything, except from being a customer, who walks in from the street I would like to recommend JayCar, an Australian wide retailer of electric stuff, (for me, always 12 volt direct current electrical stuff, for my vehicles) Three times i...

The Travelling Dillberries · The Travelling Dillberries

One of my Clearview mirrors has rust bubbles forming under the paint. The mirrors were installed by the first owner in 2016. Clearview advised that the warranty is not transferrable but if I would pay the freight they would send me a new one, along with the video of how to install it, free of charge. I ob...

redrain · redrain

any recommendations for a cb radio thanks paul

Cuppa · Cuppa

This is a question asked on the forum annually. Mostly the excellent Triple-J boat tour down the Ord River is the most highly recommended & for good reason. We didn't do the Triple J tour as we were lucky enough to befriend a couple with their own comfy boat who took us down the Ord. It is a spectacula...

tonyob · tonyob

We start our big lap next year and will be attending the Wintermoon festival north of Mackay in May. Instead of heading south as we've done before, we plan to continue up north for an NQ winter. Our preference is to not plan ahead and literally flip a coin to decide which way to go if we are undecided... We...

miroku12g · miroku12g

Hi all, Just like to ask all you learned travelers with some better knowledge on travel months, so there are three of us all retired each with our own vans, we are trying to make arrangements to start a trip over to W.A. So, whats the best time weather wise to leave Sunshine Coast, make our way to Mt Isa &...

Tony Bev · Tony Bev

Once again I recommend Nambung Musical Festival Situated about 30 odd kilometres inland from Cevantes WA, (about 13 kilometres of gravel road), approximately 250 kilometres north of Perth This has been held in October for the previous three years Price this year was $100 per person, for 4 days of ca...

therussian · therussian

I am sorry if I am not in the right forum but I had to express my disappointment with this whole area. The whole ocean road is geared up for tourist price gouging.All caravan parks are now well over the $50.00 mark (Melbourne cup weekend $80.00) A little gem of a place called Wye river we did a stop to get a bi...

Full Van · Full Van

Hi everyone, I'm just planning our family trip up through Qld. We're hoping to head out north-west from the Gold Coast and see some sights through the outback as we head to Townsville. Our first stop is Roma. We've gone through Roma before out to Charleville and up through to Barcaldine. This time I...

Naffa · Naffa

Can anyone recommend a reliable auto electrician experienced with motorhomes in the Brisbane area please.

Full Van · Full Van

Hello! I'm not sure if I'm posting in the right spot, so sorry if this is wrong. I'm just wondering if anyone can recommend a canvas repair place on or near the Gold Coast. We have a Jayco Expanda and there are some tears in the canvas around the bed end. Any recommendations would be most appreciated. T...

AlPal · AlPal

In the past I have never been able to find a person who is able to provide a quality service in repairing existing items such as damaged awnings, shades, annexes,etc. unless one attends a major caravan manufacturer or agent whose prices can sometimes be quite expensive. Well recently I was recomme...

the rocket · the rocket

the best ever pies and cakes. Goodies not seen before. Travelled for years and this is my number 1 bakery in australia.

Possum3 · Possum3

Had occasion to need Caravan (Pioneer) stereo fixed. Was quoted $300 to replace with latest Kenwood stereo. Lots of hassles getting to workshop on Main St Blacktown, rang and advised when 10 minutes away - they cleared their car-park so I could fit in with my 21 footer, (30ft overall Length). Chap had...

Sekoman · Sekoman

Just some info for people looking for caravan repairs in Alice springs, I have had the great misfortune in dealing with JC Caravan repairs and found them THE most arrogant people I have ever met, so please if you have to deal with this crowd, do so at your own risk, you have been warned!!

funwin · funwin

Hi everyone Would love some tips re travelling the above route. We are booked in at Carnarvon Gorge on the 21/8/19. We want to book Horizontal falls at end of July. Is that allowing enough time to travel to Carnarvon Gorge? We are towing a caravan. Thanks FUnwin

oldfool · oldfool

My wife and I are heading north at the end of May and I am not sure which is the best route to take towing 18ft pop top Any advice will be gratefully accepted as we have only done local trips around Vic -- Edited by oldfool on Sunday 28th of April 2019 03:54:56 PM

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...

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	Mechanics Have you dealt with a reliable mechanic? Recommend them here	132	192	01:32 PM May 12, 2020 by TrekenOz
	Caravan Parks Have you been particularly impressed with a van park? Let us know about it here.	323	910	08:27 AM May 22, 2020 by isuzu

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	5992	09:30 PM Feb 14, 2015 by Rob79
	JayCar (Preview) Usual disclaimer, I have no association, with anyone selling anything, except from being a customer, who walks in from the street I would like to recommend JayCar, an Australian wide retailer of electric stuff, (for me, always 12 volt direct current electrical stuff, for my vehicles) Three times i...	Tony Bev	4	292	04:43 PM May 22, 2020 by Whenarewethere
	Clearview Service (Preview) One of my Clearview mirrors has rust bubbles forming under the paint. The mirrors were installed by the first owner in 2016. Clearview advised that the warranty is not transferrable but if I would pay the freight they would send me a new one, along with the video of how to install it, free of charge. I ob...	The Travelling Dillberries	1	323	11:06 AM Mar 26, 2020 by Hetho
	cb radio (Preview) any recommendations for a cb radio thanks paul	redrain	2	395	02:54 PM Jan 15, 2020 by Craig1
	What to do in Kununurra (Preview) This is a question asked on the forum annually. Mostly the excellent Triple-J boat tour down the Ord River is the most highly recommended & for good reason. We didn't do the Triple J tour as we were lucky enough to befriend a couple with their own comfy boat who took us down the Ord. It is a spectacula...	Cuppa	0	373	10:45 AM Jan 12, 2020 by Cuppa
	North Queensland for winter - those who've not booked ahead, would you do it again without booking ahead (Preview) We start our big lap next year and will be attending the Wintermoon festival north of Mackay in May. Instead of heading south as we've done before, we plan to continue up north for an NQ winter. Our preference is to not plan ahead and literally flip a coin to decide which way to go if we are undecided... We...	tonyob	5	642	11:13 AM Nov 30, 2019 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Best Time to Travel (Preview) Hi all, Just like to ask all you learned travelers with some better knowledge on travel months, so there are three of us all retired each with our own vans, we are trying to make arrangements to start a trip over to W.A. So, whats the best time weather wise to leave Sunshine Coast, make our way to Mt Isa &...	miroku12g	7	647	07:10 AM Nov 28, 2019 by miroku12g
	Nambung Music Festival Western Australia (Preview) Once again I recommend Nambung Musical Festival Situated about 30 odd kilometres inland from Cevantes WA, (about 13 kilometres of gravel road), approximately 250 kilometres north of Perth This has been held in October for the previous three years Price this year was $100 per person, for 4 days of ca...	Tony Bev	0	365	07:52 PM Nov 4, 2019 by Tony Bev
	The great (ripoff) ocean road (Preview) I am sorry if I am not in the right forum but I had to express my disappointment with this whole area. The whole ocean road is geared up for tourist price gouging.All caravan parks are now well over the $50.00 mark (Melbourne cup weekend $80.00) A little gem of a place called Wye river we did a stop to get a bi...	therussian	8	938	04:36 PM Dec 26, 2019 by Possum3
	Advice for trip through Qld please (Preview) Hi everyone, I'm just planning our family trip up through Qld. We're hoping to head out north-west from the Gold Coast and see some sights through the outback as we head to Townsville. Our first stop is Roma. We've gone through Roma before out to Charleville and up through to Barcaldine. This time I...	Full Van	2	587	05:18 PM Sep 23, 2019 by Full Van
	RV Auto Electrician in the Brisbane area? (Preview) Can anyone recommend a reliable auto electrician experienced with motorhomes in the Brisbane area please.	Naffa	2	439	07:28 PM Aug 30, 2019 by Naffa
	Any recommendations for canvas repair? (Preview) Hello! I'm not sure if I'm posting in the right spot, so sorry if this is wrong. I'm just wondering if anyone can recommend a canvas repair place on or near the Gold Coast. We have a Jayco Expanda and there are some tears in the canvas around the bed end. Any recommendations would be most appreciated. T...	Full Van	6	666	06:44 PM Oct 21, 2019 by Vaughan
	Caravan and Camper Canvas Design & Repairs (Preview) In the past I have never been able to find a person who is able to provide a quality service in repairing existing items such as damaged awnings, shades, annexes,etc. unless one attends a major caravan manufacturer or agent whose prices can sometimes be quite expensive. Well recently I was recomme...	AlPal	0	569	05:23 PM Jul 2, 2019 by AlPal
	QLD. Blackbutt bakery (Preview) the best ever pies and cakes. Goodies not seen before. Travelled for years and this is my number 1 bakery in australia.	the rocket	3	714	12:44 PM Jun 29, 2019 by MarkAC
	Audio Stereo Sales and services. (Preview) Had occasion to need Caravan (Pioneer) stereo fixed. Was quoted $300 to replace with latest Kenwood stereo. Lots of hassles getting to workshop on Main St Blacktown, rang and advised when 10 minutes away - they cleared their car-park so I could fit in with my 21 footer, (30ft overall Length). Chap had...	Possum3	0	560	04:14 PM Jun 9, 2019 by Possum3
	Re Caravan Repairer (Preview) Just some info for people looking for caravan repairs in Alice springs, I have had the great misfortune in dealing with JC Caravan repairs and found them THE most arrogant people I have ever met, so please if you have to deal with this crowd, do so at your own risk, you have been warned!!	Sekoman	3	659	02:49 PM Jun 9, 2019 by Sekoman
	Derby WA to Carnarvon Gorge (Preview) Hi everyone Would love some tips re travelling the above route. We are booked in at Carnarvon Gorge on the 21/8/19. We want to book Horizontal falls at end of July. Is that allowing enough time to travel to Carnarvon Gorge? We are towing a caravan. Thanks FUnwin	funwin	6	746	09:22 PM May 2, 2019 by Gaylehere
	Goondawindi to Mackay (Preview) My wife and I are heading north at the end of May and I am not sure which is the best route to take towing 18ft pop top Any advice will be gratefully accepted as we have only done local trips around Vic -- Edited by oldfool on Sunday 28th of April 2019 03:54:56 PM	oldfool	3	766	02:04 PM Apr 29, 2019 by oldfool
	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	772	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	739	06:12 PM Mar 18, 2019 by Twahoo
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