I don't know if you saw it on TV Doug, but there is a major dispute with Spectrum RV (5th Wheelers and Caravans) in Qld regarding a cancelled order. According to the TV (Current Affair) an aged couple put a $45,000 deposit on a 5th wheeler but found the wife had uncle Al's disease and is now in a nursing home so asked for a refund of the deposit. They were willing to forfeit $10,000 of the deposit for any inconvenience to the owner of the business, so are just asking for $35,000 to be returned.
According to the report, the 5th Wheeler has since been onsold by the dealer (didn't say for how much) but he has refused to refund any deposit amount. Consumer Affairs in Qld are acting as a go between to try to resolve the issue.
In regards to makers, I believe Sunland Caravan have a really good reputation for quality vans, see;
-- Edited by Vic41 on Wednesday 3rd of September 2014 10:08:36 AM
Dougwe said
12:03 PM Sep 3, 2014
No I haven't seen the story Vic but that is not a nice way to treat elderly people and I sure hope they get all or most of their money back.
I wouldn't even treat a wombat like that ?????
I will check that link for the Sunland for sure. Off to "Retreat" this Saturday and as said before "Gold Star" Tuesday. I think I can then start narrowing "the field".
Vic41 said
01:00 AM Sep 4, 2014
Dougwe wrote: Snip.....I wouldn't even treat a wombat like that ?????
I would !
Good luck with the search Doug, hope you find the van most suitable for your needs.
Dougwe said
08:14 AM Sep 4, 2014
Hey Vic, that's my good mate wombat you are talking about.
I'm only being nice to him cos he is in dry doc down his hole without much poota time
Vic41 said
11:31 AM Sep 4, 2014
Dougwe wrote:
Hey Vic, that's my good mate wombat you are talking about.
I'm only being nice to him cos he is in dry doc down his hole without much poota time
Good place for him too
He and Mrs Wombat should be arriving at Sufil's place today for the WA GTG....
TAJ said
04:30 PM Sep 4, 2014
DOUG make sure the hot water tank is away from fridge
hot weather with fridge on gas affects the cooling
have seen a few like that
taj
TAJ said
04:33 PM Sep 4, 2014
doug i meant to say when hot water tank is on
it affects the cooling of the fridge
TAJ
New Wanderers said
04:47 PM Sep 4, 2014
Prior to looking for a new caravan we made a list of what we wanted and what we didn't want, we found that this reduced our looking time and helped save our legs at the end of the day. Good luck with your caravan search at the Leisurefest.
patrolst said
06:27 PM Sep 4, 2014
Have a look at Kedron x country vans.
Dougwe said
11:10 AM Sep 5, 2014
TAJ wrote:
doug i meant to say when hot water tank is on
it affects the cooling of the fridge
TAJ
I picked up on what you meant TAJ, thanks anyway.
I am looking at a continuous hot water system so will be interesting when I get to Adelaide.
Dougwe said
11:13 AM Sep 5, 2014
I think I might give Sandown a miss at this stage NW, I am feeling caravanned out. They are all starting to look the same.
Kedron unless a good second hand one pops up it will be out the price range Jim.
I don't know if you saw it on TV Doug, but there is a major dispute with Spectrum RV (5th Wheelers and Caravans) in Qld regarding a cancelled order. According to the TV (Current Affair) an aged couple put a $45,000 deposit on a 5th wheeler but found the wife had uncle Al's disease and is now in a nursing home so asked for a refund of the deposit. They were willing to forfeit $10,000 of the deposit for any inconvenience to the owner of the business, so are just asking for $35,000 to be returned.
According to the report, the 5th Wheeler has since been onsold by the dealer (didn't say for how much) but he has refused to refund any deposit amount. Consumer Affairs in Qld are acting as a go between to try to resolve the issue.
In regards to makers, I believe Sunland Caravan have a really good reputation for quality vans, see;
http://www.sunlandcaravans.com.au/models/blue-heeler/
-- Edited by Vic41 on Wednesday 3rd of September 2014 10:08:36 AM
No I haven't seen the story Vic but that is not a nice way to treat elderly people and I sure hope they get all or most of their money back.
?????
I wouldn't even treat a wombat like that
I will check that link for the Sunland for sure. Off to "Retreat" this Saturday and as said before "Gold Star" Tuesday. I think I can then start narrowing "the field".
I would !
Good luck with the search Doug, hope you find the van most suitable for your needs.
Hey Vic, that's my good mate wombat you are talking about.
I'm only being nice to him cos he is in dry doc down his hole without much poota time
Good place for him too
He and Mrs Wombat should be arriving at Sufil's place today for the WA GTG....
DOUG make sure the hot water tank is away from fridge
hot weather with fridge on gas affects the cooling
have seen a few like that
taj
doug i meant to say when hot water tank is on
it affects the cooling of the fridge
TAJ
Have a look at Kedron x country vans.
I picked up on what you meant TAJ, thanks anyway.
I am looking at a continuous hot water system so will be interesting when I get to Adelaide.
Kedron unless a good second hand one pops up it will be out the price range Jim.