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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: Maîneÿ . . . on March 04, 2012, 08:01:24 PM
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The Perth Caravan & Camping show is on again this month ;D
15th to 19th March
LINK: http://www.caravanandcampingshow.com.au/ (http://www.caravanandcampingshow.com.au/)
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Might actually make it to this one, finally off work when it's on this year!
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I was actually about to post thread on this as well, though was going to ask (sorry to hijack thread) is it better than the 4wd show in Nov.?
I was unable to make the show in Nov, though the chef and I will most likely make the trek north to the show.
any tips for attending the show? ;D
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It states it has more than 250 exhibitors from all over Australia to offer a unique shopping experience across all areas of Caravanning and Camping including 4WD Accessories, 5th Wheelers, Automotive Accessories, Caravans, Boating, Camper/Tent Trailers, Camping Equipment, Clothing and Associated Clubs and Tourism Destinations.
I like the 4WD show too as they are almost two different audiences :D
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We'll be there, if you see any salesmen taking a deep breath after checking to see if the last tyre kickers are out of ear shot, you'll know you just missed us ;D
Cheers,
Craig & Nikki
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After attending both shows with kids and handbrake in tow "we" found that the caravan and camping show had a lot more gear on offer for us and it was only"Roothy & Graham" that made the 4wd show worth attending. Majority of 4wd show exhibitors are at the caravan & camping show anyway. I find the show grounds easier to get around the vendors and also find the restrooms lol.
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I've managed to negotiate an entire day leave pass from SWMBO for Friday 16th (...but I'm sure there are strings attached... there are always strings attached ;D >:D)
This year I'm going with a mate who's thinking of transitioning from a caravan to a CT (probably a Trak Shak) - so if you see a bloke walking around at the show with a little Angel hovering over one shoulder and a little Devil on the other (that looks a little like me) - stop and say g'day ;D
Alchemist
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I've managed to negotiate an entire day leave pass from SWMBO for Friday 16th (...but I'm sure there are strings attached... there are always strings attached ;D >:D)
This year I'm going with a mate who's thinking of transitioning from a caravan to a CT (probably a Trak Shak) - so if you see a bloke walking around at the show with a little Angel hovering over one shoulder and a little Devil on the other (that looks a little like me) - stop and say g'day ;D
Alchemist
We'll be going. Day not sure yet, but probably also the Friday, avoid the weekend crowds.
How is the parking? Expensive? (any tips)
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We'll be going. Day not sure yet, but probably also the Friday, avoid the weekend crowds.
How is the parking? Expensive? (any tips)
While the parking is free, it's definitely worth getting there as early as possible.... it's a long walk in from Siberia otherwise ;D
:cheers:
Alchemist
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Ill be there as usual, site 502, short bald bloke
Come and check our new quad bike camper.
George
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We'll be there, if you see any salesmen taking a deep breath after checking to see if the last tyre kickers are out of ear shot, you'll know you just missed us ;D
Cheers,
Craig & Nikki
What day are you going Craig? I'm thinking about going on Friday for a look around
But definitely NOT buying another new camper!
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What day are you going Craig? I'm thinking about going on Friday for a look around
But definitely NOT buying another new camper!
We'll be there Sat or Sun at this stage, more likely to be Sat.
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We'll be there Sat or Sun at this stage, more likely to be Sat.
I'll be spending virtually all of Saturday on a plane :(
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I will be away for work over this time period :'( But at least it will give the wallet a break!
Cheers
Captain
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Were going for a look , last year we got there about lunch time and the place was chokers ??? , we pulled up to the carpark staff member waiting for directions on where to park , he say's " hang on for a sec mate " , he takes a good look at the car , jumps on his uhf , comes back to us and says " we've got a good spot for ya right near the gate " , how good was that , the rego plates were paying off :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
(http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa433/offcampn/DSCF1725.jpg)
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Does anyone have any spare passes to said show that they would like to go to a good home?
My home is a VERY good home!
PM me or email me at pod55@bigpond.com
Cheers all now!
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How is the parking? Expensive? (any tips)
Park at one of the small suburban train stations on the Fremantle line, eg Grant St (park near North Cottesloe primary school) catch the train for two stations and it pulls up at the show ground gate. Walk straight in. Easy peasy :cup:
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Park at one of the small suburban train stations on the Fremantle line, eg Grant St (park near North Cottesloe primary school) catch the train for two stations and it pulls up at the show ground gate. Walk straight in. Easy peasy :cup:
What about all the sh!t you buy at the show? How you gonna lug all that on the train with all the local bogans annoying you???
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What about all the sh!t you buy at the show? How you gonna lug all that on the train with all the local bogans annoying you???
You can put it in my vehicle POD, I promise to deliver it for you..........eventually >:D
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You can put it in my vehicle POD, I promise to deliver it for you..........eventually >:D
It'll all be jeep gear. Fire extinguishers and stuff :)
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You can put it in my vehicle POD, I promise to deliver it for you..........eventually >:D
What a good egg you are Ropes. A real giver!
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It'll all be jeep gear. Fire extinguishers and stuff :)
And what a horrible person you are Jon! :P At least my Jeep doesn't have rock rash !
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At least my Jeep doesn't have rock rash !
"character", that's what it is....
:D
have you had a go with the WDH yet?
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Yeah, WDH has made a big difference to the on road behaviour of the car and the van - very happy with it (after I cleaned, sanded and re-painted it all!). But had to put a lower hitch on it and it seems so low! I still have the old tow hitch so I can put that on if required off-road. Thanks!
(You're still horrible though!)
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So who went to the show today and emptied their pockets?
What did you buy and did you get a good deal?
We came home with a CGear floor mat for the annex area, some tyre deflators and a 1kva generator...
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Planning to go on Monday due to work commitments and also to try and nab a last minute bargain.
What generator did you buy and how much was it? Any freebie extras with it?
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Went saw nothing cheaper than what u can it for at the stores anyway .
So didn't buy anything
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We came home with a mesh room for our Ironman awning, another camp sites WA book, five very tired little people's, two adults with sore feet and a very promising quote......... 8)
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We came home with a mesh room for our Ironman awning, another camp sites WA book, five very tired little people's, two adults with sore feet and a very promising quote......... 8)
do tell...! what make/model ??
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We ordered a fiamma awning and privacy wall saved about $320 bucks. Some stands had good specials, others were advertising show specials that were retail prices. We saw 2 waeco stands about 25m apart one was very cheap the other not discounted at all. Pays to still look around
Shane
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do tell...! what make/model ??
Yeah roper. Spill the beans.
Also, how much was the awning room?
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do tell...! what make/model ??
It's only the first quote at this stage, nothing definite yet but standby for a new thread.
I will say that we have decided to go Aussie made only 8)
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Yeah roper. Spill the beans.
Also, how much was the awning room?
$130
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$130
Aha. Won't fit mine tho :(
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We went on Saturday early and left around 2ish, Our first " show special " was paying $4 for a small bottle of water :cheers: , we got a small hanging self for the camper , some more rubber jigsaw matting for the shower tent , kicked a few tyres on a couple of Coromal Magnums . We had to make a quick retreat from the Tvan display when we saw the price tag , I had no idea they were worth that much ??? ??? ???
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We went on Saturday early and left around 2ish, Our first " show special " was paying $4 for a small bottle of water :cheers: , we got a small hanging self for the camper , some more rubber jigsaw matting for the shower tent , kicked a few tyres on a couple of Coromal Magnums . We had to make a quick retreat from the Tvan display when we saw the price tag , I had no idea they were worth that much ??? ??? ???
The saleguy at TVan came up to me and said you must have good taste as you are standing In the most expensive one and when he said the price was 58k without the options, I said goodbye
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Aha. Won't fit mine tho :(
You are right, cause it will be on mine :D
Your size was the same price though.