Today my wife and I strolled through Ray's Outdoors and BCF to see what caravan related products were on offer. Sadly there wasn't that much.
So, I'd like to here from the knowledgable ones where are the good walk in stores particularly around Melbourne and eastern suburbs where we can look at caravan related stuff
Thanks
Spydermann said
10:38 PM Sep 11, 2015
http://www.awardrv.com.au
NeilandRaine said
06:51 AM Sep 12, 2015
Let google pay the taxi fare. Most caravan dealers who sell accessories are very expensive. The place I find very good are in Canberra caravansplus.com.au/catalog/index.php
Yuglamron said
08:33 AM Sep 12, 2015
Hi Neil and Raine,
Spydermann has it right. I used to visit their old store and when they moved to larger premises on the Burwood Highway I was expecting prices to rise. Nope same prices and in fact some were lower.
Very good service great range and they even have a workshop out the back.
Recently my Motor Home water pump gave it away. Well after finding out that my pump A Shurflo had been purchased in the USA and was not imported here. I couldn't source the repair kit here. Brand new was the option. Award RV had a very similar model for $119. Shurflo with the same PSI etc. Plug and play....same electrical connections and same water connections.
I had checked everywhere and until I thought to Check Award RV the cheapest I could find was $239. Fleabay ,Gumtree everywhere including agricultural suppliers.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to everyone. Especially if you are in range of their store. I did my purchase from here in Qld online and the delivery was quick ,three days to rural Qld.
Possum3 said
11:47 AM Sep 12, 2015
Quite a long way from Melbourne - But the best place I've come across in the last 3 years on the road is in Cairns Qld, called Geo. Pickers www.pickers.com.au/ . Incredible range of camping gear, caravan accessories/gadgets and military disposal clothing - it reminds me of the old Kings Disposals Stores 30/40 years ago. The guys behind the counter seemed knowledgeable and were very friendly to boot.
Plus I forgot the reason I found it in the first place; a reasonable supply of 4WD parts and accessories.
-- Edited by Possum3 on Saturday 12th of September 2015 11:51:24 AM
mjt57 said
01:33 PM Sep 12, 2015
Spydermann wrote:
http://www.awardrv.com.au
Thanks Spydermann! That's exactly what we're looking for. And not too far from No. 1 daughter's place, either.
NeilandRaine said
03:01 PM Sep 12, 2015
I will be in Melb in a month or so and will check them out.
Yuglamron I had to get a new pump also, 113 free delivery.
Dougwe said
06:04 PM Sep 12, 2015
There is also Carac in South Dandenong mjt. Sorry I don't have a link though.
I have been to Award RV and are pretty good indeed.
dishlicker said
07:20 PM Sep 12, 2015
Hi you say sth eastern subs well carmac are in dandy on frankston dandy rd or van cruise in carrum downs are absolutly fantastic with service and others in burwood and ferntree gully look around and go for a drive they are out there good luck
mjt57 said
08:36 PM Sep 12, 2015
Thanks again folks.
We'll check out Carmac and Van Cruise too. The latter is not far from my daughters place in Narre Warren Sth. So when we visit it won't be a big deal to nip over to Carrum Downs.
Dougwe said
08:41 PM Sep 12, 2015
Carac is the closest of the lot to you there Martin. In Frankston Dandenong Road just before or after Greens Road for memory.
caravansplus.com.au/catalog/index.php
Hi Neil and Raine,
Spydermann has it right. I used to visit their old store and when they moved to larger premises on the Burwood Highway I was expecting prices to rise. Nope same prices and in fact some were lower.
Very good service great range and they even have a workshop out the back.
Recently my Motor Home water pump gave it away. Well after finding out that my pump A Shurflo had been purchased in the USA and was not imported here. I couldn't source the repair kit here. Brand new was the option. Award RV had a very similar model for $119. Shurflo with the same PSI etc. Plug and play....same electrical connections and same water connections.
I had checked everywhere and until I thought to Check Award RV the cheapest I could find was $239. Fleabay ,Gumtree everywhere including agricultural suppliers.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to everyone. Especially if you are in range of their store. I did my purchase from here in Qld online and the delivery was quick ,three days to rural Qld.
Quite a long way from Melbourne - But the best place I've come across in the last 3 years on the road is in Cairns Qld, called Geo. Pickers www.pickers.com.au/ .
Incredible range of camping gear, caravan accessories/gadgets and military disposal clothing - it reminds me of the old Kings Disposals Stores 30/40 years ago.
The guys behind the counter seemed knowledgeable and were very friendly to boot.
Plus I forgot the reason I found it in the first place; a reasonable supply of 4WD parts and accessories.
-- Edited by Possum3 on Saturday 12th of September 2015 11:51:24 AM
Thanks Spydermann! That's exactly what we're looking for. And not too far from No. 1 daughter's place, either.
Yuglamron I had to get a new pump also, 113 free delivery.
I have been to Award RV and are pretty good indeed.
Hi you say sth eastern subs well carmac are in dandy on frankston dandy rd or van cruise in carrum downs are absolutly fantastic with service and others in burwood and ferntree gully look around and go for a drive they are out there good luck
We'll check out Carmac and Van Cruise too. The latter is not far from my daughters place in Narre Warren Sth. So when we visit it won't be a big deal to nip over to Carrum Downs.