I was very pleased to discover this site this morning and joined immediately.
My wife and I are keen caravanners and I am a member of other r/v forums as well.
Some might connect my nickname to a 4wd site and others can fairly say they may know of or our history, or more so of our van's turbulent history, and with the reputation it has gained, it appears that it has now earned a bit of a cult status.
I refer of course, to the "Abingdon", our much enjoyed caravan and recently rebuilt again, is even now much better than ever, and is scheduled to house us for a couple of months touring Far North Queensland.
If no-one knows what I am prattling on about, then my wife will be pleased, because she hates talking about it. For those who don't know the history, it cannot be published because of conditions imposed. So there, a bit of a mystery to start with but I can reveal snippets if my arm is twisted. I just can't mention the original brand name, that's all.
Thank's for admitting us, we will try to maintain the excellent standard of the forum and the site.
Robert
Vic41 said
02:43 PM May 30, 2009
Glad to see you on the site Robert, hope you enjoy the company (I do). So I am twisting your arm now to reveal what you can about Abingdon without compromising your situation.
Just a few broad hints or info will do,
Vic
Cruising Granny said
04:11 PM May 30, 2009
Welcome to "Nomads".
The mystery surrounding your caravan could keep us hanging on to every word you utter until the truth comes out.
If you're coming to Cairns, let me know and I'll put the kettle on.
Safe and happy travels in the mystery van. Cheers Chris
Basil Faulty said
05:24 PM May 30, 2009
Nice of you to join us Robert. I knew a Billy Brigalow once ran a Carosel....
RobCol said
06:38 PM May 30, 2009
Welcome Robert, don't forget to watch out for vehicles+vans with "grey nomad" stickers! Like the others, interested to hear more about the "Abingdon"!! Colleen
Rolly said
08:24 PM May 30, 2009
G'dai from me too.
Wombat 280 said
10:01 PM May 30, 2009
You won't regret joining . Welcome
Helena said
10:38 PM May 30, 2009
Hi and welcome glad you have joined us. Helena.
Gary and Kerry said
07:57 AM May 31, 2009
Welcome to the GN forum.
jandas fun said
04:29 PM May 31, 2009
Hi from John ans Anne. wheres your arm? twist .twist!!
Johnw
-- Edited by jandas fun on Sunday 31st of May 2009 04:29:59 PM
BrigalowO said
09:51 AM Jun 1, 2009
Thanks for the welcomes, they are all appreciated.
I am considering my response to the arm twisting, as I have to be very careful of what I say publicly.
As an prelude to my future comments, we are bound by a confidentiality agreement when we accepted an out of court compensation settlement last year.
Patience, m'sieus, et mesdames (come on, please correct that one!)
Cruising Granny said
05:35 PM Jun 1, 2009
That's an intriguing development.
Well now you have your settlement, what's stopping you from sharing your experience? After all, we're all friends here.
You don't have to slander the offenders. You might just feel the need to tell your tale, like around the campfire.
Nothing offensive there.
Anyway, it's up to you, but as you've dropped a hint, I'm curiouser and curiouser.
Cheers Chris
BrigalowO said
08:27 PM Jun 1, 2009
Despite the urging of well meaning people, plus the temptation to relate the story of the dramas that we suffered with our caravan with a blow by blow account, has necessitated a step back, so we have decided that our detailed account to expose all, must to be over-ruled by commonsense, and legal practicalities.
Because we signed a confidentiality agreement with both the dealer, and the manufacturer, really dictates what I can retell here.
I hate to be a tease, but the fear of legal retribution prevents me from relating the chain of events, that culminated in us receiving a significant, out of court compensation settlement.A fulsome description here, of the peccadilloes of this particular caravan would identify it to both dealer and manufacturer.
All I can simply say is this, .that we ordered a supposedly well branded caravan from a supposedly reputable dealer, but instead we received a dud product for our $56,000.00 plus investment..It was built appallingly, with a total disregard toward quality control, and we were treated like s.t!We complained, we were ignored, so we took both dealer and manufacturer to court.They had no defence, and paid up.
(To avoid any thought that this is just a beat-up, I would be happy to display an image or two of our rebuilt van, so someone here might suggest how I can insert an image without me needing to provide an explanation of it's history.)
The name of the caravan has been changed deliberately and reflects our strongly held views that we will not, under any circumstance, willingly travel around this great country, and help promote a poorly built product.So, if ever we meet on the road well travelled, and you come across a caravan with an unfamiliar name, perhaps we can relate our story in private, so until then...........
-- Edited by BrigalowO on Monday 1st of June 2009 08:32:44 PM
I was very pleased to discover this site this morning and joined immediately.
My wife and I are keen caravanners and I am a member of other r/v forums as well.
Some might connect my nickname to a 4wd site and others can fairly say they may know of or our history, or more so of our van's turbulent history, and with the reputation it has gained, it appears that it has now earned a bit of a cult status.
I refer of course, to the "Abingdon", our much enjoyed caravan and recently rebuilt again, is even now much better than ever, and is scheduled to house us for a couple of months touring Far North Queensland.
If no-one knows what I am prattling on about, then my wife will be pleased, because she hates talking about it. For those who don't know the history, it cannot be published because of conditions imposed. So there, a bit of a mystery to start with but I can reveal snippets if my arm is twisted. I just can't mention the original brand name, that's all.
Thank's for admitting us, we will try to maintain the excellent standard of the forum and the site.
Robert
Colleen
wheres your arm? twist .twist!!
Johnw
-- Edited by jandas fun on Sunday 31st of May 2009 04:29:59 PM
Thanks for the welcomes, they are all appreciated.
I am considering my response to the arm twisting, as I have to be very careful of what I say publicly.
As an prelude to my future comments, we are bound by a confidentiality agreement when we accepted an out of court compensation settlement last year.
Patience, m'sieus, et mesdames (come on, please correct that one!)
Despite the urging of well meaning people, plus the temptation to relate the story of the dramas that we suffered with our caravan with a blow by blow account, has necessitated a step back, so we have decided that our detailed account to expose all, must to be over-ruled by commonsense, and legal practicalities.
Because we signed a confidentiality agreement with both the dealer, and the manufacturer, really dictates what I can retell here.
I hate to be a tease, but the fear of legal retribution prevents me from relating the chain of events, that culminated in us receiving a significant, out of court compensation settlement. A fulsome description here, of the peccadilloes of this particular caravan would identify it to both dealer and manufacturer.
All I can simply say is this, .that we ordered a supposedly well branded caravan from a supposedly reputable dealer, but instead we received a dud product for our $56,000.00 plus investment.. It was built appallingly, with a total disregard toward quality control, and we were treated like s.t! We complained, we were ignored, so we took both dealer and manufacturer to court. They had no defence, and paid up.
(To avoid any thought that this is just a beat-up, I would be happy to display an image or two of our rebuilt van, so someone here might suggest how I can insert an image without me needing to provide an explanation of it's history.)
The name of the caravan has been changed deliberately and reflects our strongly held views that we will not, under any circumstance, willingly travel around this great country, and help promote a poorly built product. So, if ever we meet on the road well travelled, and you come across a caravan with an unfamiliar name, perhaps we can relate our story in private, so until then...........
-- Edited by BrigalowO on Monday 1st of June 2009 08:32:44 PM