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

Just like to recommend good service from good people Jayco Conquest 2006 model, it appears that main door locks are very hard to come by And I will assume, that other older type Jayco caravan/motor home locks, are also hard to come by I received very good service from Clayton, at Procare Locksmiths in D...

Ame25 · Ame25

If you need a wheel alignment whilst in SE Qld I can recommend Bob Gears in Kunda Park. Great Service. C.

Sailfish · Sailfish

Hi, I thought it best to start a new topic to keep advice related to my specific requirements, not that this is unusual but it's just less confusing. I have a Marlin Camper, 4WD trailer body on a beefed up but not 4WD suspension. I do not intend to take the trailer on serious 4WD tracks, but do day trips fr...

Code4 · Code4

I've done a search and the last entry for Alice Springs Caravan Parks was 2019. Has anyone stayed and can recommend a Caravan Park in Alice Springs for June this year ? -- Edited by Code4 on Friday 1st of April 2022 09:29:13 AM

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...

VK2FJW · VK2FJW

Merriwa Caravan Park Hunter Valley Just rang them to inquire about a long term un-powered site and was told NO. Hopefully it will be similar to "Go woke Go Broke!"

Sidcam · Sidcam

Ok...so I am quite new to this & have been through the caravan/motorhome quandary. There is a huge amount of info on what to consider when one is buying but on board toilets are rarely mentioned . Perhaps not surprisingly at caravan & motorhome shows, in sale yards & indeed private sales,...

Tony Bev · Tony Bev

Went to the Nambung musical festival in October 2021 We are all different, and see the same thing, from different perspectives Here are my thoughts on the musical festival On the Monday and Tuesday, before the festival, which started Thursday, there was about 20mm of rain each day I traveled on the Tu...

Jacaluke · Jacaluke

Hi Everybody, In a couple of weeks we are getting away for a couple of weeks and doing a loop, travelling from Kingscliff down as far south as Gundagai. We are then heading across to Jervis Bay and returning home via the coast. My are planning on travelling the inland route on the way down. I have rese...

Possum3 · Possum3

If you didn't make it to El Questro this year, there's always 2022! with more exciting changes to come!Stay updated with next year's opening season dates and news by signing up to mailing list https://fal.cn/ElQuestroNews

Clums · Clums

Can anyone recommend a van park in Yamba

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...

jeepnudger · jeepnudger

With lockdown hopefully ending in October , i am planning a trip to Bingara, a write up in recent caravan magazine painted a very rosy picture of the town and surrounds. My questions do they currently have a mouse plague? what are the local van parks like ? Is there much fishing in the local river? O...

dirty feet · dirty feet

hi all, my wife and i are hoping to hit the road in the near future as new grey nomads and new to the site. we are looking to buy a camper trailer for under $20000, it needs to be decent off road and for two to travel and use as a home for many months. we are looking at the mars 2 pac for $1699 plus on road costs. any...

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...

PA · PA

Looking for an affordable place to store our van and Landcruiser near Sydney for around 4 to 5 months. Any suggestions greatly appreciated.

doin_oz_2021 · doin_oz_2021

We are heading to Alice Springs and need to return to NSW for a week and need to leave our RV and car in Alice Springs for the week in the caravan Park. Does anybody have any feedback relating to how secure it might be or not be

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

Possum3 · Possum3

This may take the fancy of some of the more active amongst us - actually looking at some of the cars being offered for sale I could understand some peoples love affair with the bash. Variety Brydens Lawyers Bungarribee to Bakers Creek B to B Bash 2021

	Sub Forum	Topics	Posts	Last Post
	Mechanics Have you dealt with a reliable mechanic? Recommend them here	137	199	01:55 PM Aug 23, 2021 by BT50tow
	Caravan Parks Have you been particularly impressed with a van park? Let us know about it here.	337	954	05:53 PM Apr 14, 2022 by kdazz

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	6807	09:30 PM Feb 14, 2015 by Rob79
	Jayco Conquest main door lock repairs Bunbury West Australia (Preview) Just like to recommend good service from good people Jayco Conquest 2006 model, it appears that main door locks are very hard to come by And I will assume, that other older type Jayco caravan/motor home locks, are also hard to come by I received very good service from Clayton, at Procare Locksmiths in D...	Tony Bev	0	68	08:14 PM May 6, 2022 by Tony Bev
	Wheel Alignment Sunshine Coast. (Preview) If you need a wheel alignment whilst in SE Qld I can recommend Bob Gears in Kunda Park. Great Service. C.	Ame25	2	948	08:42 AM Apr 21, 2022 by O Champ
	Tow car for camper trailer. (Preview) Hi, I thought it best to start a new topic to keep advice related to my specific requirements, not that this is unusual but it's just less confusing. I have a Marlin Camper, 4WD trailer body on a beefed up but not 4WD suspension. I do not intend to take the trailer on serious 4WD tracks, but do day trips fr...	Sailfish	16	598	09:26 PM Apr 20, 2022 by Hadaway and Hadaway
	Recent Alice Springs Caravan Park Stays ? (Preview) I've done a search and the last entry for Alice Springs Caravan Parks was 2019. Has anyone stayed and can recommend a Caravan Park in Alice Springs for June this year ? -- Edited by Code4 on Friday 1st of April 2022 09:29:13 AM	Code4	0	174	09:26 AM Apr 1, 2022 by Code4
	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	13	2691	09:40 AM Dec 3, 2021 by Wanda
	Merriwa Caravan Park Hunter Valley (Preview) Merriwa Caravan Park Hunter Valley Just rang them to inquire about a long term un-powered site and was told NO. Hopefully it will be similar to "Go woke Go Broke!"	VK2FJW	2	418	08:40 AM Nov 19, 2021 by Bicyclecamper
	Before you buy....toilets (Preview) Ok...so I am quite new to this & have been through the caravan/motorhome quandary. There is a huge amount of info on what to consider when one is buying but on board toilets are rarely mentioned . Perhaps not surprisingly at caravan & motorhome shows, in sale yards & indeed private sales,...	Sidcam	2	479	07:51 AM Nov 19, 2021 by Mike Harding
	Nambung musical festival 2021 (Preview) Went to the Nambung musical festival in October 2021 We are all different, and see the same thing, from different perspectives Here are my thoughts on the musical festival On the Monday and Tuesday, before the festival, which started Thursday, there was about 20mm of rain each day I traveled on the Tu...	Tony Bev	1	272	08:25 AM Nov 16, 2021 by Relax-n
	Drive from Kingscliff to Gundagai (Preview) Hi Everybody, In a couple of weeks we are getting away for a couple of weeks and doing a loop, travelling from Kingscliff down as far south as Gundagai. We are then heading across to Jervis Bay and returning home via the coast. My are planning on travelling the inland route on the way down. I have rese...	Jacaluke	1	324	04:14 PM Oct 31, 2021 by Possum3
	El Questro. WA (Preview) If you didn't make it to El Questro this year, there's always 2022! with more exciting changes to come!Stay updated with next year's opening season dates and news by signing up to mailing list https://fal.cn/ElQuestroNews	Possum3	1	406	04:21 PM Oct 26, 2021 by Plain Truth
	Caravan parks (Preview) Can anyone recommend a van park in Yamba	Clums	4	711	03:14 PM Oct 3, 2021 by Clums
	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	3	1402	03:22 PM Sep 28, 2021 by The Travelling Dillberries
	Been to Bingara?. (Preview) With lockdown hopefully ending in October , i am planning a trip to Bingara, a write up in recent caravan magazine painted a very rosy picture of the town and surrounds. My questions do they currently have a mouse plague? what are the local van parks like ? Is there much fishing in the local river? O...	jeepnudger	3	423	03:18 PM Sep 28, 2021 by The Travelling Dillberries
	buying a camper trailer advice (Preview) hi all, my wife and i are hoping to hit the road in the near future as new grey nomads and new to the site. we are looking to buy a camper trailer for under $20000, it needs to be decent off road and for two to travel and use as a home for many months. we are looking at the mars 2 pac for $1699 plus on road costs. any...	dirty feet	10	3393	11:30 AM Sep 6, 2021 by TheHeaths
	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	2	677	07:49 AM Jul 13, 2021 by Sandyfreckle
	Caravan Storage near Sydney (Preview) Looking for an affordable place to store our van and Landcruiser near Sydney for around 4 to 5 months. Any suggestions greatly appreciated.	PA	2	602	10:00 AM Jun 16, 2021 by KevinJ
	Leaving RV in park in Alice Springs (Preview) We are heading to Alice Springs and need to return to NSW for a week and need to leave our RV and car in Alice Springs for the week in the caravan Park. Does anybody have any feedback relating to how secure it might be or not be	doin_oz_2021	4	593	07:46 PM May 29, 2021 by doin_oz_2021
	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	3	587	09:30 PM May 22, 2021 by Possum3
	Variety Bash 2021 (Preview) This may take the fancy of some of the more active amongst us - actually looking at some of the cars being offered for sale I could understand some peoples love affair with the bash. Variety Brydens Lawyers Bungarribee to Bakers Creek B to B Bash 2021	Possum3	0	498	11:04 AM May 22, 2021 by Possum3
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