Perth Caravan & Camping Show - 20-24th March 2014

Vic41 · Guru

Perth Caravan & Camping Show - 20-24th March 2014

Bryan · Guru

Thanks for posting Vic. I'll be there.

deverall11 · Guru

Unless they have changed their attitude, this is an absolute waste of time. We went there in 2012 and unless you were buying a caravan, the majority of the dealers totally ignored you.
Larry

sufil · Guru

We worked there last year. Hope we get more time to have a wander around this year. My cousin was one of the seminar speakers and I didn't get to catch up with him so hoping to do so this year.

Vic41 · Guru

Bryan wrote:
Thanks for posting Vic. I'll be there.

Another one for your diary Bryan, the 4WD and camping show later in the year, 7-9th November 2014...

http://perth.4wdshow.com.au/index.phtml

Bryan · Guru

I don't know why Vic but I never go to the 4 x 4 or boat show. May I'll give them a go this year to find out what I've been missing.

Vic41 · Guru

A lot of duplicated stuff Bryan, I have been to a couple.

Much prefer the Caravan and Camping show, they have a lot more on show. Been to a few and really enjoyed it, lots of walking though especially if hot, but not too bad inside the pavilions.

Vic41 · Guru

sufil wrote:
We worked there last year. Hope we get more time to have a wander around this year. My cousin was one of the seminar speakers and I didn't get to catch up with him so hoping to do so this year.

Are you working there this year as well (albeit with a bit of time off????) and if so where abouts ???

-- Edited by Vic41 on Tuesday 4th of March 2014 02:23:01 AM

Vic41 · Guru

Six Days to go......good time to catch up with people you have not seen for awhile, usually see a couple there we know..... biggrin

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

Vic41 wrote:
Six Days to go......good time to catch up with people you have not seen for awhile, usually see a couple there we know.....

when are you going Vic?

Vic41 · Guru

Not sure Ron, I think Bryan and Mrs will be going on Saturday, when are you going? confuse

Bryan · Guru

What's parking like around Claremont show grounds?

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

Bryan wrote:
What's parking like around Claremont show grounds?

Chaos, but they do have guys around telling you where to go then you just stick your finger up at them and park where you want biggrin biggrin biggrin

NO not really that bad, as usual is will be busy at the weekend, go Thurs or Fri if you can

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

Vic41 wrote:
Not sure Ron, I think Bryan and Mrs will be going on Saturday, when are you going?

I have not been told yet. biggrin biggrin

Bryan · Guru

_wombat_ wrote:
Bryan wrote:
What's parking like around Claremont show grounds?
Chaos, but they do have guys around telling you where to go then you just stick your finger up at them and park where you want
NO not really that bad, as usual is will be busy at the weekend, go Thurs or Fri if you can

Thursday was my original plan but we're very busy at work and I have to be in the office in case Brendon's on site.

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

Bryan wrote:
_wombat_ wrote:
Bryan wrote:
What's parking like around Claremont show grounds?
Chaos, but they do have guys around telling you where to go then you just stick your finger up at them and park where you want
NO not really that bad, as usual is will be busy at the weekend, go Thurs or Fri if you can
Thursday was my original plan but we're very busy at work and I have to be in the office in case Brendon's on site.

you don't look to well to me next Thursday biggrin biggrin biggrin

enjoy the show

Vic41 · Guru

Bryan wrote:
What's parking like around Claremont show grounds?

Fairly good Bryan, although I haven't been on weekends, they have traffic marshals and several entries and they guide you in etc, it is in the grounds of the showgrounds and is $5 per car (used to be free). See this link;

http://caravanandcampingshow.com.au/visitor-info/travel-parking/

"Will there be queues to get into the car park?
The Royal Agricultural Society WA manages the car parking, as owners of the venue they can fit more cars in than anyone! Parking onsite and in the Ashton triangle is $5 per car, have the right money available to keep delays to a minimum. Car park attendants will direct you to a space, please remain patient during peak times when traffic will become congested."

So add the parking cost to your entry fees which are paid at an inside gate near the show, see prices;

http://caravanandcampingshow.com.au/tickets/

This is the general link to the show showing more info;

http://caravanandcampingshow.com.au/visitor-info/

-- Edited by Vic41 on Saturday 15th of March 2014 02:35:47 PM

Bryan · Guru

Thanks Vic

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

Bryan, the food they sell there is crap, try to take your own, but you have to carry it around with you, don't think they have a pass out system, I could be wrong about that.

Vic41 · Guru

_wombat_ wrote:
Bryan, the food they sell there is crap, try to take your own, but you have to carry it around with you, don't think they have a pass out system, I could be wrong about that.

Yes they have a pass out system Wombat, see the FAQ's.....

http://caravanandcampingshow.com.au/visitor-info/faq/

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

Vic41 wrote:
_wombat_ wrote:
Bryan, the food they sell there is crap, try to take your own, but you have to carry it around with you, don't think they have a pass out system, I could be wrong about that.
Yes they have a pass out system Wombat, see the FAQ's.....
http://caravanandcampingshow.com.au/visitor-info/faq/

in that case you can take your own lunch and leave it in the fridge in the car, not only is the food crap you see people lining up for a very long while, if you need to go to the toilet go early cos the lines there are also long

Bryan · Guru

Thanks guys

I was reading this to Kathy and she says take the camper. We can cook our food, use our own toilet biggrin

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

Bryan wrote:
Thanks guys
I was reading this to Kathy and she says take the camper. We can cook our food, use our own toilet

I would think it would be very hard to park if taking a camper, not sure they would let you park there, they want you to buy one there biggrin biggrin

Vic41 · Guru

I've seen motor homes parked in the parking area Bryan, if you come in the Ashton Road entrance that takes you down to a large flat parking area on grass (the marshals will point the way) which is larger than coming into the fairly small Graylands Road entry parking area.

Best come down Ashton Road from the northern end although it has a fly over the rail line, if you take the wrong turn at that end there is a subway and I don't know the clearance.

Here is a small map shown on the show links;

http://caravanandcampingshow.com.au/visitor-info/where/

-- Edited by Vic41 on Sunday 16th of March 2014 12:24:55 PM

Bryan · Guru

_wombat_ wrote:
Bryan wrote:
Thanks guys
I was reading this to Kathy and she says take the camper. We can cook our food, use our own toilet
I would think it would be very hard to park if taking a camper, not sure they would let you park there, they want you to buy one there

I'll tell them I'm trading it in biggrin

Vic41 · Guru

Let's know if you see any Wombat scoop bars at the show... wink biggrin biggrin biggrin

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

Vic41 wrote:
Let's know if you see any Wombat scoop bars at the show...

they have been banned by the WA Wildlife Protection Association

CEO wombat

Vic41 · Guru

_wombat_ wrote:
Vic41 wrote:
Let's know if you see any Wombat scoop bars at the show...
they have been banned by the WA Wildlife Protection Association
CEO wombat

Yep, that would be right if you were the CEO...... furious