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Vic41


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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

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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  biggrin confuse ?????

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".



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Dougwe wrote:
Snip.....I wouldn't even treat a wombat like that  biggrin confuse ?????

 I would ! wink biggrin biggrin biggrin

Good luck with the search Doug, hope you find the van most suitable for your needs. smile 

 



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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 biggrin



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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 biggrin

Good place for him too wink biggrin

He and Mrs Wombat should be arriving at Sufil's place today for the WA GTG....smile 



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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 

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doug  i meant to say when hot water tank is on 

         it affects the cooling of the fridge

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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.

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Have a look at Kedron x country vans.



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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.



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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.

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