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...

Cassie63 · Cassie63

After recommendations for a bike rack to go on the draw bar to carry 2 bikes. Even some photos. Ta

HappyKrissy · HappyKrissy

Hello, we are new to caravaning. I have a couple of questions if you have time, appreciate your expertise. Does anyone have a Coronet van, or heard anything really negative on these. Looking at a poptop due to height limitations. As we are new to caravaning, would you suggest staying16 feet or below...

mark gardiner · mark gardiner

Hi all, Well be passing through in a few days and looking for some place safe to stop for two nights with a caravan and swag for our teenager. Any recommendations from anyone would be appreciated. Mark

DUSTYRHODES · DUSTYRHODES

This is not a recomendation but rather it was recomended to me. Just hoping to call in there the week after Easter for a few days on our way home from Kyneton. Can anyone give any advice, we'll be coming up from the south just above Hamilton, so the question is.... Which side of the Reservior is the Camp sit...

DUSTYRHODES · DUSTYRHODES

Hi all, any fishermen here. Looking to wet a line on a ttip around Yorkes in a couple of weeks time. Mid Feb. Any good spots, and what bait do I need. Cheers . DR.

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...

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.

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...

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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.	343	975	09:49 PM Aug 13, 2023 by The Travelling Dillberries

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	7479	09:30 PM Feb 14, 2015 by Rob79
	Bike rack (Preview) After recommendations for a bike rack to go on the draw bar to carry 2 bikes. Even some photos. Ta	Cassie63	0	116	12:48 PM Aug 28, 2023 by Cassie63
	Coronet caravans (Preview) Hello, we are new to caravaning. I have a couple of questions if you have time, appreciate your expertise. Does anyone have a Coronet van, or heard anything really negative on these. Looking at a poptop due to height limitations. As we are new to caravaning, would you suggest staying16 feet or below...	HappyKrissy	0	190	10:01 AM Jul 31, 2023 by HappyKrissy
	Alice Springs Stopover (Preview) Hi all, Well be passing through in a few days and looking for some place safe to stop for two nights with a caravan and swag for our teenager. Any recommendations from anyone would be appreciated. Mark	mark gardiner	2	268	09:14 PM Jul 27, 2023 by mark gardiner
	Glendinnings Campsite, Rocklands Res. (Preview) This is not a recomendation but rather it was recomended to me. Just hoping to call in there the week after Easter for a few days on our way home from Kyneton. Can anyone give any advice, we'll be coming up from the south just above Hamilton, so the question is.... Which side of the Reservior is the Camp sit...	DUSTYRHODES	1	1089	04:23 PM Jul 22, 2023 by goldenyears
	Fishing the flats on York Penninsula. (Preview) Hi all, any fishermen here. Looking to wet a line on a ttip around Yorkes in a couple of weeks time. Mid Feb. Any good spots, and what bait do I need. Cheers . DR.	DUSTYRHODES	0	493	06:48 PM Feb 3, 2023 by DUSTYRHODES
	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	17	1536	11:48 PM Feb 2, 2023 by Bill B
	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	900	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	700	10:27 AM Jan 6, 2023 by Dougwe
	Caravan parks (Preview) any recommendations to stay several nights Lithgow.? Thanks.	BOBBEAR	3	1131	10:54 AM Nov 5, 2022 by KevinJ
	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	1377	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	1135	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	635	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	796	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	746	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	920	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	776	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	951	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	1621	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	1481	09:26 PM Apr 20, 2022 by Hadaway and Hadaway
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