Recommendations

Jaytee · Jaytee

We have just purchased an item from rvtek http://store.rvtek.com.au/ we made a mistake when ordering, so organised to swap for what we really wanted. Tina and Mike were excellent to deal with. Our order arrived the day after we ordered it. Can highly recommend.

Fabian23 · Fabian23

Dear experienced Nomads, can you help budding Nomads out of a sticky situation? As part of our brief RV trip we (2 adults, 2 children) are travelling from Bega to Sydney from 26th - 30th December. Since we are roaming up the coast it has been next to impossible to find camping spots for 1-2 nights since a...

Deedie-flan · Deedie-flan

Anyone have an up to date road report from Normanton to Camooweal via Burketown towing normal 18ft caravan? Conflicting advice from locals.

OUTBACKANNIE042 · OUTBACKANNIE042

Permalink Reply Quote Edit Post Just returned from N.S.W. and South QLD. outback, freezing at night cool days, but enjoyed it immensely. Stayed at a great caravan park at Charliville called Bush Caravan Park, no dogs or smokers allowed, (sorry smokers ) entertainment, free Damper, cooked o...

madaboutled · madaboutled

I can highly recommend Mick at Ford Transit Parts (www.fordtransitparts.com.au 0420 927 633) which is based in Hervey Bay. I was looking for some suspension bushes for our Transit motorhome and all the ussual sources like Ford, Repco, Autobarn, and many others where out of stock and was looking li...

jules47 · jules47

Plumbworx - Littlefield Road, Blackwater. Friend had a gas problem, these guys were terrific, very thorough, checked everything. We left happy and safe that the gas supply to friends MH was all ok. They are also the only ones who refill gas bottles in Blackwater - $35.50 - 9kg and $17.50 4.5kg.

the rocket · the rocket

Excellent australian coffee and homemade cakes and cheesecakes and soups. Yummy. Highly recomnend. -- Edited by the rocket on Saturday 23rd of July 2016 12:04:13 PM

CC Bear · CC Bear

I am a boilermaker myself but had to call in a mobile welder to weld news chains and a jockey wheel clamp to my tow frame. Use the bloke below who arrived on time and who was very efficient and knew his trade. Also half the cost of a local mobile welder. Shriek Welding. Craig mobile 0417 600 069 He is based at W...

Jaytee · Jaytee

We highly recommend Power Master Battery shop, Anne Street, Moree. They were so helpful with inverter and 12V TV problems. They really went out of their way to help. Also the guys at Repco Moree who told us to try the Power Master Battery shop when they could not help us. We also recommend Scott at Jaycar...

Krusty · Krusty

I've just spent the last few days in Townsville as there's an Outrigging Canoe Regatta im racing in this weekend. I usually bypass this town on my way to somewhere else. What a mistake that was!! I think this is one of the most Beautiful towns in Queensland. The Greenery on the Strand with waterfalls and...

the rocket · the rocket

the caravan clinic, 24minjungbal drive, tweed heads. nsw. highly recommend and did not rip us off. Job was done quickly and efficiently. We are so impressed we are going to get other work done next week and will be booking our van in for all servicing in the future. Family run company. So give them a go, w...

Kaid · Kaid

We were heading down the path of divorce or rv Airlifters. Due to a crook shoulder, pop top was getting too hard to put up. Got put on to this guy in the Logan area of S E Qld. Cass Weigmans Gas Strutt Recharge email hollfalls@hotmail.com Mob 0409131638 Can now put the top up on my own. The bed now stays up...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

If you have a leaking hatch cover or any other spot that is allowing unwanted water into your VAN Think twice before taking it to an a repairer who specializes in such repairs in the Port Macquarie Area , unless you want to sacrifice a good part of a fortnights pension payment . Mate took his van...

Dhutime · Dhutime

Just spent a full day repairing our auto Sat Dish . The arm with the LNB would not stay down and as we are due to leave Albany on Monday I was stressing out big time . So I rang Intelsat in Melboure spoke to Mandrell and Cameron and would like to recommend these two gentalmen and this company . I must have rang...

Greg9 · Greg9

In December 2015 I had the misfortune of the awning being blown over the top of the van and it was eventually repaired by Takalvans in Bundaberg on the corner of Isis Hwy and Enterprise Street. They did a very professional job and all in one week. You can read about my experiences at [url]http://wanderi...

Grey fox · Grey fox

Great place to use as a base to day trip to the hinterland or the Emundi markets .$29 a night good amenities . Not far from town and one of the best Chinese resturants on the Qld coast.

Bru · Bru

Nobby Simpson · Nobby Simpson

Good Evening Fellow adventurers, My Wife and I have (after much consideration) decided to buy a good used motor home. Ideally we would spend no more than $50,000 and hopefully purchase something that was reasonably economical to run. As complete novices we look to you experienced nomads to advise u...

Gaz n Shell · Gaz n Shell

We've just spent a few days camped at Wingello state forest,its a good spot with a pit toilet and plenty of space to set up camp. Plenty of mountain bike tracks for the fit buggers amongst us,plenty of wild life to photograph. We had phone and TV reception which kept the boss happy while I done a bit of hik...

Wheels · Wheels

Hi All I would like to recommend the Merimbula Lake Holiday Park which is closer to Pambula than Merimbula, the fees are reasonable and the owners are very helpful. Click on the link below for more information www.merimbulalakeholidaypark.com.au Cheers Graham

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	RV/Camping supplier (Preview) We have just purchased an item from rvtek http://store.rvtek.com.au/ we made a mistake when ordering, so organised to swap for what we really wanted. Tina and Mike were excellent to deal with. Our order arrived the day after we ordered it. Can highly recommend.	Jaytee	3	1684	04:15 PM Nov 16, 2016 by Tony Bev
	Where to overnight NSW south coast (Preview) Dear experienced Nomads, can you help budding Nomads out of a sticky situation? As part of our brief RV trip we (2 adults, 2 children) are travelling from Bega to Sydney from 26th - 30th December. Since we are roaming up the coast it has been next to impossible to find camping spots for 1-2 nights since a...	Fabian23	3	1617	09:42 AM Oct 19, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Road Conditions. (Preview) Anyone have an up to date road report from Normanton to Camooweal via Burketown towing normal 18ft caravan? Conflicting advice from locals.	Deedie-flan	2	1388	08:30 AM Sep 19, 2016 by sandsmere
	Our trip to the outback (Preview) Permalink Reply Quote Edit Post Just returned from N.S.W. and South QLD. outback, freezing at night cool days, but enjoyed it immensely. Stayed at a great caravan park at Charliville called Bush Caravan Park, no dogs or smokers allowed, (sorry smokers ) entertainment, free Damper, cooked o...	OUTBACKANNIE042	1	1388	12:55 PM Sep 13, 2016 by jules47
	Ford Transit Parts Ford Transit Parts FordTransitParts. (Preview) I can highly recommend Mick at Ford Transit Parts (www.fordtransitparts.com.au 0420 927 633) which is based in Hervey Bay. I was looking for some suspension bushes for our Transit motorhome and all the ussual sources like Ford, Repco, Autobarn, and many others where out of stock and was looking li...	madaboutled	0	2469	07:09 PM Aug 11, 2016 by madaboutled
	Gas work and gas refills-Blackwater QLD (Preview) Plumbworx - Littlefield Road, Blackwater. Friend had a gas problem, these guys were terrific, very thorough, checked everything. We left happy and safe that the gas supply to friends MH was all ok. They are also the only ones who refill gas bottles in Blackwater - $35.50 - 9kg and $17.50 4.5kg.	jules47	3	1777	02:59 PM Jul 30, 2016 by jules47
	Murwillumbah nsw cafe flamingoes (Preview) Excellent australian coffee and homemade cakes and cheesecakes and soups. Yummy. Highly recomnend. -- Edited by the rocket on Saturday 23rd of July 2016 12:04:13 PM	the rocket	1	1142	07:44 AM Jul 24, 2016 by Radar
	Mobile Welder Sunshine Coast (Preview) I am a boilermaker myself but had to call in a mobile welder to weld news chains and a jockey wheel clamp to my tow frame. Use the bloke below who arrived on time and who was very efficient and knew his trade. Also half the cost of a local mobile welder. Shriek Welding. Craig mobile 0417 600 069 He is based at W...	CC Bear	0	1181	08:12 PM Jul 17, 2016 by CC Bear
	12v/Batteries/electrical Moree (Preview) We highly recommend Power Master Battery shop, Anne Street, Moree. They were so helpful with inverter and 12V TV problems. They really went out of their way to help. Also the guys at Repco Moree who told us to try the Power Master Battery shop when they could not help us. We also recommend Scott at Jaycar...	Jaytee	0	1217	11:12 AM Jul 17, 2016 by Jaytee
	Beautiful Townsville (Preview) I've just spent the last few days in Townsville as there's an Outrigging Canoe Regatta im racing in this weekend. I usually bypass this town on my way to somewhere else. What a mistake that was!! I think this is one of the most Beautiful towns in Queensland. The Greenery on the Strand with waterfalls and...	Krusty	8	1899	12:40 PM Jul 14, 2016 by Warren-Pat_01
	Caravan repairs tweed heads sth. Nsw (Preview) the caravan clinic, 24minjungbal drive, tweed heads. nsw. highly recommend and did not rip us off. Job was done quickly and efficiently. We are so impressed we are going to get other work done next week and will be booking our van in for all servicing in the future. Family run company. So give them a go, w...	the rocket	1	1308	07:51 PM Jul 13, 2016 by jules47
	Gas struts (Preview) We were heading down the path of divorce or rv Airlifters. Due to a crook shoulder, pop top was getting too hard to put up. Got put on to this guy in the Logan area of S E Qld. Cass Weigmans Gas Strutt Recharge email hollfalls@hotmail.com Mob 0409131638 Can now put the top up on my own. The bed now stays up...	Kaid	0	1293	04:27 PM Jun 27, 2016 by Kaid
	Water Leak Repairs Port Macquarie (Preview) If you have a leaking hatch cover or any other spot that is allowing unwanted water into your VAN Think twice before taking it to an a repairer who specializes in such repairs in the Port Macquarie Area , unless you want to sacrifice a good part of a fortnights pension payment . Mate took his van...	Wombat 280	2	1572	07:19 PM May 29, 2016 by macka17
	Auto Sat Dish (Preview) Just spent a full day repairing our auto Sat Dish . The arm with the LNB would not stay down and as we are due to leave Albany on Monday I was stressing out big time . So I rang Intelsat in Melboure spoke to Mandrell and Cameron and would like to recommend these two gentalmen and this company . I must have rang...	Dhutime	5	1572	02:54 PM May 21, 2016 by Aus-Kiwi
	Caravan Repair in Rockhampton (Preview) In December 2015 I had the misfortune of the awning being blown over the top of the van and it was eventually repaired by Takalvans in Bundaberg on the corner of Isis Hwy and Enterprise Street. They did a very professional job and all in one week. You can read about my experiences at [url]http://wanderi...	Greg9	0	1548	01:02 PM May 18, 2016 by Greg9
	Pomona Show Grounds (Preview) Great place to use as a base to day trip to the hinterland or the Emundi markets .$29 a night good amenities . Not far from town and one of the best Chinese resturants on the Qld coast.	Grey fox	5	1466	12:59 PM May 15, 2016 by idexnz
	Brooks River Reserve VIC (Preview)	Bru	3	1522	04:20 PM May 13, 2016 by JayDee
	Motor Home recommendations needed for a novice couple (Preview) Good Evening Fellow adventurers, My Wife and I have (after much consideration) decided to buy a good used motor home. Ideally we would spend no more than $50,000 and hopefully purchase something that was reasonably economical to run. As complete novices we look to you experienced nomads to advise u...	Nobby Simpson	8	2469	10:13 PM May 4, 2016 by Philw
	Wingello state forest (Preview) We've just spent a few days camped at Wingello state forest,its a good spot with a pit toilet and plenty of space to set up camp. Plenty of mountain bike tracks for the fit buggers amongst us,plenty of wild life to photograph. We had phone and TV reception which kept the boss happy while I done a bit of hik...	Gaz n Shell	2	1941	08:43 PM Apr 30, 2016 by Gaz n Shell
	Great Camping at Merimbula in NSW (Preview) Hi All I would like to recommend the Merimbula Lake Holiday Park which is closer to Pambula than Merimbula, the fees are reasonable and the owners are very helpful. Click on the link below for more information www.merimbulalakeholidaypark.com.au Cheers Graham	Wheels	0	1471	07:37 AM Apr 29, 2016 by Wheels
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