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Rheo47


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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. crycrycry

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. furious

 

John



-- Edited by Rheo47 on Sunday 25th of September 2011 06:52:45 PM

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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.

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OUCH !! Sorry to hear that rheo7, sorry i cannot assist with a repairer, but i wish you the best of luck anyway  Regards  dazren



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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



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Oh no! How awful for you!

Best wishes for a good repairer.



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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.



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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.

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oh how scarey.. hope your ok....



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Rheo47


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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

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I believe the one at coffs harbour is alright not sure though. Have bought parts there they were very helpful.



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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

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I heard about that hailstorm down here on the news. Sounded bad enough then. Hope you get it sorted ok.

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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.winkbiggrin



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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

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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

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The insurance co. may stipulate where the repairs should be done.
Be careful if you go to a repairer they don't approve.

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All About Caravan repairs are insurer approved



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