Recommendations

Webmaster · Webmaster

Please click on the appropriate forum above (at this stage either Mechanics or Caravan Parks) and start each new post with what you are recommending and where they are, for example “Great mechanic in Robe” and then perhaps discuss why you would recommend that business and provide their name and nu...

Marrinup · Marrinup

It is a book about the German and Italian POWs in WA during WW2, No 16 POW Camp, 4 Kms out of Dwellingup, (100 Kms south of Perth) never knew about this or that we had POWs in WA Found out there is a face book page as well that high lights some of the events, the book is full of photos and detailed historical info...

Dougwe · Dougwe

I just had some work done on my hot water heater that was leaking at fittings I couldn't get to their location so had Jason recommended. He is a young family man with caravan building and repairs experience now on his own and MOBILE. Great bloke and based in Yarrawonga but travels within a reasonable rad...

BOBBEAR · BOBBEAR

any recommendations to stay several nights Lithgow.? Thanks.

Boothy · Boothy

Attended the leisure fest in Melbourne while it was great we are perhaps a bit more confused now lol. We narrowed it down to 3 manuf - JB, lotus, and sunseeker. We looked at the jayco silver line which looked great but the others just seemed better made. Obv price is different between all with Lotus and...

DUSTYRHODES · DUSTYRHODES

Hi all, We're looking at diesel heaters for our 14' Off Road Van. There seem to be plenty available from $250 - $700 or more. Any recomendations. Cheers DR.

Code4 · Code4

I've done a search and the last entry for Alice Springs Caravan Parks was 2019. Has anyone stayed and can recommend a Caravan Park in Alice Springs for June this year ? -- Edited by Code4 on Friday 1st of April 2022 09:29:13 AM

Di and Bill · Di and Bill

Can thoroughly recommend Les Morgan from Morgan's Airconditioning in Darwin. He is extremely thorough, takes price in his work, is prompt, reliable and reasonably priced. He is also a really nice bloke to boot. Fitted our new aircond. to the van last year and the new one (warranty) this week. Unit ar...

Buzz Lightbulb · Buzz Lightbulb

Hi all, I just reread this article and wondered if anyone who's been to the Age if Fishes Museum of they recommend it?: Retired doctor buys farm near Canowindra to uncover rare Devonian period fossils of first walking fish [url]https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-07-07/canowindra-devonian-...

aastek · aastek

A fantastic spot for a swim in the gorgeous confluence of two streams . Crystal clear cool waters. Prefect spot for young and old 7 kms outside of Tully. No camping - day use only if you like Babinda Boulders swim spot, then Alligators Nest is comparable Named after local scout group

Maz49 · Maz49

We are having leakages at the hose connector on Jayco. Tried everything brass fittings etc. everyone else just hooks up and thats it. Not us always a puddle on that side. Any recommendations on fittings. Thanks

Pen n pep · Pen n pep

We have just returned to Perth after East Coast trip, I should have added this recommendation earlier. Due to operator error (me), I hadn't connected the Anderson plug correctly and when we got to our destination at Soldiers Point, NSW, I found the plug had been dragging on the floor and was ruined (lu...

Tony Bev · Tony Bev

Just like to recommend good service from good people Jayco Conquest 2006 model, it appears that main door locks are very hard to come by And I will assume, that other older type Jayco caravan/motor home locks, are also hard to come by I received very good service from Clayton, at Procare Locksmiths in D...

Ame25 · Ame25

If you need a wheel alignment whilst in SE Qld I can recommend Bob Gears in Kunda Park. Great Service. C.

Sailfish · Sailfish

Hi, I thought it best to start a new topic to keep advice related to my specific requirements, not that this is unusual but it's just less confusing. I have a Marlin Camper, 4WD trailer body on a beefed up but not 4WD suspension. I do not intend to take the trailer on serious 4WD tracks, but do day trips fr...

therussian · therussian

I am sorry if I am not in the right forum but I had to express my disappointment with this whole area. The whole ocean road is geared up for tourist price gouging.All caravan parks are now well over the $50.00 mark (Melbourne cup weekend $80.00) A little gem of a place called Wye river we did a stop to get a bi...

VK2FJW · VK2FJW

Merriwa Caravan Park Hunter Valley Just rang them to inquire about a long term un-powered site and was told NO. Hopefully it will be similar to "Go woke Go Broke!"

Sidcam · Sidcam

Ok...so I am quite new to this & have been through the caravan/motorhome quandary. There is a huge amount of info on what to consider when one is buying but on board toilets are rarely mentioned . Perhaps not surprisingly at caravan & motorhome shows, in sale yards & indeed private sales,...

Tony Bev · Tony Bev

Went to the Nambung musical festival in October 2021 We are all different, and see the same thing, from different perspectives Here are my thoughts on the musical festival On the Monday and Tuesday, before the festival, which started Thursday, there was about 20mm of rain each day I traveled on the Tu...

Jacaluke · Jacaluke

Hi Everybody, In a couple of weeks we are getting away for a couple of weeks and doing a loop, travelling from Kingscliff down as far south as Gundagai. We are then heading across to Jervis Bay and returning home via the coast. My are planning on travelling the inland route on the way down. I have rese...

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	Mechanics Have you dealt with a reliable mechanic? Recommend them here	139	202	09:58 PM Aug 23, 2022 by dabbler
	Caravan Parks Have you been particularly impressed with a van park? Let us know about it here.	340	966	07:40 PM Nov 3, 2022 by RoboLB

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	STICKY: Using the Recommendations forum (Preview) Please click on the appropriate forum above (at this stage either Mechanics or Caravan Parks) and start each new post with what you are recommending and where they are, for example “Great mechanic in Robe” and then perhaps discuss why you would recommend that business and provide their name and nu...	Webmaster	2	7113	09:30 PM Feb 14, 2015 by Rob79
	Just read a great book about WW2 (Preview) It is a book about the German and Italian POWs in WA during WW2, No 16 POW Camp, 4 Kms out of Dwellingup, (100 Kms south of Perth) never knew about this or that we had POWs in WA Found out there is a face book page as well that high lights some of the events, the book is full of photos and detailed historical info...	Marrinup	5	433	08:16 PM Jan 20, 2023 by 2trout
	MOBILE CARAVAN REPAIRS IN NORTH VICTORIA (Preview) I just had some work done on my hot water heater that was leaking at fittings I couldn't get to their location so had Jason recommended. He is a young family man with caravan building and repairs experience now on his own and MOBILE. Great bloke and based in Yarrawonga but travels within a reasonable rad...	Dougwe	0	163	10:27 AM Jan 6, 2023 by Dougwe
	Caravan parks (Preview) any recommendations to stay several nights Lithgow.? Thanks.	BOBBEAR	3	638	10:54 AM Nov 5, 2022 by KevinJ
	Caravan recommendations please (Preview) Attended the leisure fest in Melbourne while it was great we are perhaps a bit more confused now lol. We narrowed it down to 3 manuf - JB, lotus, and sunseeker. We looked at the jayco silver line which looked great but the others just seemed better made. Obv price is different between all with Lotus and...	Boothy	12	582	02:09 PM Nov 1, 2022 by DUSTYRHODES
	Diesel Heaters. (Preview) Hi all, We're looking at diesel heaters for our 14' Off Road Van. There seem to be plenty available from $250 - $700 or more. Any recomendations. Cheers DR.	DUSTYRHODES	11	699	01:00 PM Sep 11, 2022 by DUSTYRHODES
	Recent Alice Springs Caravan Park Stays ? (Preview) I've done a search and the last entry for Alice Springs Caravan Parks was 2019. Has anyone stayed and can recommend a Caravan Park in Alice Springs for June this year ? -- Edited by Code4 on Friday 1st of April 2022 09:29:13 AM	Code4	1	697	12:47 PM Jul 31, 2022 by Di and Bill
	Airconditioner service agents Darwin NT (Preview) Can thoroughly recommend Les Morgan from Morgan's Airconditioning in Darwin. He is extremely thorough, takes price in his work, is prompt, reliable and reasonably priced. He is also a really nice bloke to boot. Fitted our new aircond. to the van last year and the new one (warranty) this week. Unit ar...	Di and Bill	0	266	12:12 PM Jul 30, 2022 by Di and Bill
	Has anybody seen the Age of Fishes museum? (Preview) Hi all, I just reread this article and wondered if anyone who's been to the Age if Fishes Museum of they recommend it?: Retired doctor buys farm near Canowindra to uncover rare Devonian period fossils of first walking fish [url]https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-07-07/canowindra-devonian-...	Buzz Lightbulb	1	407	09:39 PM Jul 29, 2022 by Mobi Condo
	Alligators Nest - Tully (no crocs) (Preview) A fantastic spot for a swim in the gorgeous confluence of two streams . Crystal clear cool waters. Prefect spot for young and old 7 kms outside of Tully. No camping - day use only if you like Babinda Boulders swim spot, then Alligators Nest is comparable Named after local scout group	aastek	0	374	01:36 PM Jul 25, 2022 by aastek
	Water hose connectors (Preview) We are having leakages at the hose connector on Jayco. Tried everything brass fittings etc. everyone else just hooks up and thats it. Not us always a puddle on that side. Any recommendations on fittings. Thanks	Maz49	1	463	06:01 PM Jun 19, 2022 by Tony Bev
	Caravan breakdown/repairer (Preview) We have just returned to Perth after East Coast trip, I should have added this recommendation earlier. Due to operator error (me), I hadn't connected the Anderson plug correctly and when we got to our destination at Soldiers Point, NSW, I found the plug had been dragging on the floor and was ruined (lu...	Pen n pep	0	410	07:21 PM May 24, 2022 by Pen n pep
	Jayco Conquest main door lock repairs Bunbury West Australia (Preview) Just like to recommend good service from good people Jayco Conquest 2006 model, it appears that main door locks are very hard to come by And I will assume, that other older type Jayco caravan/motor home locks, are also hard to come by I received very good service from Clayton, at Procare Locksmiths in D...	Tony Bev	0	576	08:14 PM May 6, 2022 by Tony Bev
	Wheel Alignment Sunshine Coast. (Preview) If you need a wheel alignment whilst in SE Qld I can recommend Bob Gears in Kunda Park. Great Service. C.	Ame25	2	1261	08:42 AM Apr 21, 2022 by O Champ
	Tow car for camper trailer. (Preview) Hi, I thought it best to start a new topic to keep advice related to my specific requirements, not that this is unusual but it's just less confusing. I have a Marlin Camper, 4WD trailer body on a beefed up but not 4WD suspension. I do not intend to take the trailer on serious 4WD tracks, but do day trips fr...	Sailfish	16	1050	09:26 PM Apr 20, 2022 by Hadaway and Hadaway
	The great (ripoff) ocean road (Preview) I am sorry if I am not in the right forum but I had to express my disappointment with this whole area. The whole ocean road is geared up for tourist price gouging.All caravan parks are now well over the $50.00 mark (Melbourne cup weekend $80.00) A little gem of a place called Wye river we did a stop to get a bi...	therussian	13	3274	09:40 AM Dec 3, 2021 by Wanda
	Merriwa Caravan Park Hunter Valley (Preview) Merriwa Caravan Park Hunter Valley Just rang them to inquire about a long term un-powered site and was told NO. Hopefully it will be similar to "Go woke Go Broke!"	VK2FJW	2	756	08:40 AM Nov 19, 2021 by Bicyclecamper
	Before you buy....toilets (Preview) Ok...so I am quite new to this & have been through the caravan/motorhome quandary. There is a huge amount of info on what to consider when one is buying but on board toilets are rarely mentioned . Perhaps not surprisingly at caravan & motorhome shows, in sale yards & indeed private sales,...	Sidcam	2	1116	07:51 AM Nov 19, 2021 by Mike Harding
	Nambung musical festival 2021 (Preview) Went to the Nambung musical festival in October 2021 We are all different, and see the same thing, from different perspectives Here are my thoughts on the musical festival On the Monday and Tuesday, before the festival, which started Thursday, there was about 20mm of rain each day I traveled on the Tu...	Tony Bev	1	555	08:25 AM Nov 16, 2021 by Relax-n
	Drive from Kingscliff to Gundagai (Preview) Hi Everybody, In a couple of weeks we are getting away for a couple of weeks and doing a loop, travelling from Kingscliff down as far south as Gundagai. We are then heading across to Jervis Bay and returning home via the coast. My are planning on travelling the inland route on the way down. I have rese...	Jacaluke	1	631	04:14 PM Oct 31, 2021 by Possum3
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