Just went through a very large hailstorm in Ballina NSW. Copped extreme damage to roof . side. front of van . Hatches blown away and smashed. Water damage to inside of van.
So now I have to find a good repairer. (I am covered by NRMA insurance.) So my question is , "does anybody know of a good repairer within say 200 klms of Ballina." A mate said there was one just south of Brisbane ???. Can anybody help ??
We live in our van full time so this is going to be a real pain.
John
-- Edited by Rheo47 on Sunday 25th of September 2011 06:52:45 PM
Gerty Dancer said
07:53 PM Sep 25, 2011
OOH! Sounds scary! Hope you are ok personally?
Does the NRMA have any recommendations? (Sorry cant help otherwise)
Best wishes, hope it gets all fixed up nice and quickly.
dazren said
07:54 PM Sep 25, 2011
OUCH !! Sorry to hear that rheo7, sorry i cannot assist with a repairer, but i wish you the best of luck anyway Regards dazren
rockylizard said
08:24 PM Sep 25, 2011
Gday...
Don't know if this mob is any good ... just got them from Yellow Pages online.
25 Southern Cross Drv, Ballina NSW 2478, Australia
(02) 6686 4225
Hope it helps
Cheers
John
Beth54 said
08:48 PM Sep 25, 2011
Oh no! How awful for you!
Best wishes for a good repairer.
PeterD said
09:20 PM Sep 25, 2011
rockylizard wrote:Don't know if this mob is any good ... just got them from Yellow Pages online.
Ballina RV & Caravan Centre
Have used them for emergency repairs when passing through. Very obliging, good results reasonable charges and pleasant to deal with. Approach them first.
Cruising Granny said
09:35 PM Sep 25, 2011
What a terrible experience. It's not just cyclones and floods that can get you, but that sudden storm that forms out of nowhere and hits real hard, does a lot of damage because no one is prepared. Are you covered by insurance for temporary accommodation in case of your "home" being damaged? My insurance covers up to a certain amount so I can have somewhere to stay while my van is being fixed. I don't know that part of the country but I'd bet there are enough nomads who can help you. That's the value of this forum. Good luck with all of it. I really feel for you.
AmandaJayne said
09:41 PM Sep 25, 2011
oh how scarey.. hope your ok....
Rheo47 said
07:21 AM Sep 26, 2011
To all who replied to my plight, thanks heaps.
Yes I have full insurance for a new van plus accommodation costs. NRMA have a great policy.
Rang the SES yesterday 3pm re a tarpaulin for roof. 6am this mornoing , no Tarp. They said they forgot. ??. A bit diappointing.
John
signwilson said
07:28 AM Sep 26, 2011
I believe the one at coffs harbour is alright not sure though. Have bought parts there they were very helpful.
slvajon said
10:40 AM Sep 26, 2011
Sorry to hear the news. Didn`t hear about any storms there and i`m only up the road.
I believe this repairer has a good rep. I have had no dealings directly but have heard nothing but good things about them.
http://www.caravanrepair.com.au/
Good luck with it all.
-- Edited by slvajon on Monday 26th of September 2011 10:42:08 AM
Happywanderer said
11:06 AM Sep 26, 2011
I heard about that hailstorm down here on the news. Sounded bad enough then. Hope you get it sorted ok.
Father Ted said
11:47 AM Sep 26, 2011
Concur with you Peter.They have a really good name.They would be my choice.They would have contacts who specialise in repair work if they don't do it themselves.Good luck.
rosco said
11:48 AM Sep 26, 2011
Barry (Cabcar) is popular on another forum. Always seems to be able to assist with enquiries.
He is Caboolture Caravan Repairs. Not sure how far that is away from you. It is a little north of Brisbane I think.
Hope this helps.
Ross
goinsoon said
02:14 PM Sep 26, 2011
At Bethania on the south side of Brisbane, near Beenleigh
Can recommend good and fast
All About Caravans 0400 659 542
If you are in strife and need van he usually goes out of his way to help
-- Edited by goinsoon on Monday 26th of September 2011 02:15:41 PM
Cruising Granny said
03:38 PM Sep 27, 2011
The insurance co. may stipulate where the repairs should be done. Be careful if you go to a repairer they don't approve.
Just went through a very large hailstorm in Ballina NSW. Copped extreme damage to roof . side. front of van . Hatches blown away and smashed. Water damage to inside of van.
So now I have to find a good repairer. (I am covered by NRMA insurance.) So my question is , "does anybody know of a good repairer within say 200 klms of Ballina." A mate said there was one just south of Brisbane ???. Can anybody help ??
We live in our van full time so this is going to be a real pain.
John
-- Edited by Rheo47 on Sunday 25th of September 2011 06:52:45 PM
Does the NRMA have any recommendations? (Sorry cant help otherwise)
Best wishes, hope it gets all fixed up nice and quickly.
OUCH !! Sorry to hear that rheo7, sorry i cannot assist with a repairer, but i wish you the best of luck anyway Regards dazren
Gday...
Don't know if this mob is any good ... just got them from Yellow Pages online.
Ballina RV & Caravan Centre
Caravans & Camper-Trailers--Repairs & Servicing - Ballina, NSW
25 Southern Cross Drv, Ballina NSW 2478, Australia
(02) 6686 4225
Hope it helps
Cheers
John
Oh no! How awful for you!
Best wishes for a good repairer.
Have used them for emergency repairs when passing through. Very obliging, good results reasonable charges and pleasant to deal with. Approach them first.
Are you covered by insurance for temporary accommodation in case of your "home" being damaged?
My insurance covers up to a certain amount so I can have somewhere to stay while my van is being fixed.
I don't know that part of the country but I'd bet there are enough nomads who can help you. That's the value of this forum.
Good luck with all of it. I really feel for you.
oh how scarey.. hope your ok....
Yes I have full insurance for a new van plus accommodation costs. NRMA have a great policy.
Rang the SES yesterday 3pm re a tarpaulin for roof. 6am this mornoing , no Tarp. They said they forgot. ??. A bit diappointing.
John
I believe the one at coffs harbour is alright not sure though. Have bought parts there they were very helpful.
Sorry to hear the news. Didn`t hear about any storms there and i`m only up the road.
I believe this repairer has a good rep. I have had no dealings directly but have heard nothing but good things about them.
http://www.caravanrepair.com.au/
Good luck with it all.
-- Edited by slvajon on Monday 26th of September 2011 10:42:08 AM
Concur with you Peter.They have a really good name.They would be my choice.They would have contacts who specialise in repair work if they don't do it themselves.Good luck.
He is Caboolture Caravan Repairs. Not sure how far that is away from you. It is a little north of Brisbane I think.
Hope this helps.
Ross
At Bethania on the south side of Brisbane, near Beenleigh
Can recommend good and fast
All About Caravans 0400 659 542
If you are in strife and need van he usually goes out of his way to help
-- Edited by goinsoon on Monday 26th of September 2011 02:15:41 PM
Be careful if you go to a repairer they don't approve.
All About Caravan repairs are insurer approved