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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: fuji on February 27, 2013, 09:35:58 PM
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That time of the year again. Anyone going next Thursday or Friday?
:cheers:
fuji
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Would like too. Perhaps Thursday.
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Just went to the Adelaide show last weekend. These show are getter bigger and better every year. And more interest from the public every year. Sunday was packed.
Is this a sign of how expensive holidaying (other than camping) is becoming in Australia?
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l still havent seen all of last years show so l might give it a miss :cheers:
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probably be going sunday
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We'll probably go, dunno what day though.
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Yep, we're going. We're in the final months of deciding which CT to buy for our next 10years of camping touring. Want to include or exclude all options on offer.
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We will be there.
Our new Adventure Walk Up model will not be as that will be at the Gold Coast this weekend.
But there will be both of the other off road models there.
So come say hi........
:cheers:
Rod......
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RACV members can get a 2 for 1 deal on entry on either Thurs 7 or Tues 12
if they cut and take the add with them from the Latest Royal Auto.
You can find it at the bottom of page 43.
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RACV members can get a 2 for 1 deal on entry on either Thurs 7 or Tues 12
if they cut and take the add with them from the Latest Royal Auto.
You can find it at the bottom of page 43.
Thanks for the tip! :D
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Mate wants to go, might tag along but only if they have worked out something better with getting in and out of the place and parking nightmare. Last time we went few years back, we sat in traffic for 40mins and didn't move.
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Was going to go to look at a few things, but can't justify the price: $18 per adult, that's $36 for the wife & I and that's just for the privilege of walking through the gate ... then you start buying stuff!
Just out of curiosity, does anyone actually know why it costs so much for entry and/or where that money goes?
Jason
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36$$. + $10 for the car park (like last year). That money went to the European meat association who run the place!! Giddy up!
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36$$. + $10 for the car park (like last year). That money went to the European meat association who run the place!! Giddy up!
???? Do they own Caulfield?
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We'll probably go, dunno what day though.
Sold the CT yet? At least you know Rod from Customline is going. ;D
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Sold the CT yet? At least you know Rod from Customline is going. ;D
Nope :( How did you know I was going to look at a Customline ;)
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Would like to as it is a big show with heaps of stuff but after ordering canopy at the Albury show think it's best we stay home ;)
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Just went to the Adelaide show last weekend. These show are getter bigger and better every year. And more interest from the public every year. Sunday was packed.
Is this a sign of how expensive holidaying (other than camping) is becoming in Australia?
I think people just heard that you were going Marschy......
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I'll be at Caulfield Thursday and Saturday.
We'll have mags, DVDs, stubby coolers and a few t-shirts for sale.
And we have a great stand at the Brisbane 4x4 show as well, where you can meet yours truly and Craig every day. Also, any Myswaggers can probably talk me into a bit of free stuff if you come and say hello!
Carlisle
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Was going to go to look at a few things, but can't justify the price: $18 per adult, that's $36 for the wife & I and that's just for the privilege of walking through the gate ... then you start buying stuff!
Just out of curiosity, does anyone actually know why it costs so much for entry and/or where that money goes?
Jason
They have to hire the venue, employ people, pay insurance, pay for cleanup, traffic control, advertise, make a profit. You know like any business.
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Might catchya on Saturday!
:cheers:
BD
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I'll be at Caulfield Thursday and Saturday.
We'll have mags, DVDs, stubby coolers and a few t-shirts for sale.
And we have a great stand at the Brisbane 4x4 show as well, where you can meet yours truly and Craig every day. Also, any Myswaggers can probably talk me into a bit of free stuff if you come and say hello!
Carlisle
As long as you have the coffee machine there. Wasn't a bad brew last time at Flemington. :cheers:
Wayne
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Nothing but the best from 4WD Touring Australia...
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As long as you have the coffee machine there. Wasn't a bad brew last time at Flemington. :cheers:
Wayne
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Hopefully we will get along on the Saturday...just gotta find some sucker to mind the kids for a few hours! We have tried taking them in the past, but we will get to see a heap more without them. Hopefully Cameron are there!
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What number stand will you be on Carlisle ?
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My mate Craig at Johnno's has loaned me a few square metres of his stand...
What number stand will you be on Carlisle ?
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Thanks Carlisle. Tnat would be site 427 out on the track side.
Might pop around for a coffee.
Cheers.
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Im going on Saturday
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I'm going on Friday then heading off on Saturday in the Penguin for the long weekend
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Might be first thing Saturday and get the hell out before the crowds come. That way I don't have to take the little one.
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Vacation Campers will be there site 438 - come and check out our new Ruff Roader walk-through passage model - the Ovo. It will be the one that is set up - also have the Vacationer with us which is one of our Heavy duty Off Road models. The Ovo demo will be for sale so ask Theo or Pauline for a price. Check out the website before you go.
One other thought - our best wishes go to the people of Bundaberg and Gympie they have been hit pretty hard by the flooding - some of our suppliers have gone under 3 times now - time for Mother Nature to take a break.
Enjoy the show.
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Sold the CT yet? At least you know Rod from Customline is going. ;D
Sorry Swaggers I will not be there myself but Customline will be.
I'll be going to the Gold Coast show on Saturday for a look around this week and some fishing next weekend..
:cheers:
Rod.....
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We will be there on Monday! Looking for some bargains.... We have never been to one of these shows before, what are we in for? Any thoughts?
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We will be there on Monday! Looking for some bargains.... We have never been to one of these shows before, what are we in for? Any thoughts?
Know your prices before you go.. its easy to write "SHOW SPECIAL" on a bit of cardboard and stick it on items, doesnt really mean Shit most times.
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We will be there on Monday! Looking for some bargains.... We have never been to one of these shows before, what are we in for? Any thoughts?
As Lost said know your stuff , then
Take your own lunch
Take lots of water
If you buy stuff take it to the storage pionts at the main gate , then you dont have to cart it around
Collect only the info pages you need
Stop with a map to work out where you want to go
Get there early as possable & Enjoy :cheers:
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As Lost said know your stuff , then
Take your own lunch
Take lots of water
If you buy stuff take it to the storage pionts at the main gate , then you dont have to cart it around
Collect only the info pages you need
Stop with a map to work out where you want to go
Get there early as possable & Enjoy :cheers:
And with the water sunscreen and a hat are a must some might think that common sense but so much outside walking around you dont realise how long you are in the sun. Take the odd time to find a seat in the shade for a drink break makes getting around the whole lot a bit easier. Back packs though hot are probably better than alot of bags in hands or on shoulders. Take cash. Speewa's point above about collect only the info pages you need is so true all the stands will want you to take their brochures but if you are never going to buy it or visit it dont get one it will way you down. The ones we have collected at shows that interest us I now have in one box at home so I know where it all is if we want to go away.
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Thinking of Saturday. Early start from home. Depends if we can ditch the kids or not.
Regards
Crispy
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Thinking of Saturday. Early start from home. Depends if we can ditch the kids or not.
Regards
Crispy
Probably c u there. Might wear the myswag polo top.
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I have a spare RACV 2 for one voucher (only works Thursday and Tuesday - some us have to participate in gainful employment - note. Didn't say work. :)) ) send me a PM and ill put it in the mail tonight / tomorrow. If you want cheaper access. Sure it would arrive in time.
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. Take the odd time to find a seat in the shade for a drink break makes getting around the whole lot a bit easier.
Or. Go visit the BIG Taj Mahal caravans on the Caulfield station side and pop in for a 20min power nap. King sized beds ! They are generally airconed as well ! Just testing it out you do want a $100k sale don't you? :)
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Did just look at the exhibitor listing and see that Supa RV are going to be there wish I knew what there show prices were going to be if they had an awning we are after at good show price might be worth the trip. But as people say with gate price might still be cheaper to order online and pay for delivery.
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So, who has been to the show? How was it, any good bargains I should look out for? I'm going Monday...
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So, who has been to the show?
in the past, few times.
How was it
Huge, Shit loads to see, Shit loads triple out of the average family budget..
Not well laid out so you can do it simply without double backing 129054+E04 times.
any good bargains I should look out for?
No.
but know the prices of what your looking at before you go.. many suckers have been pwned before thinking they are getting "SHOW SPECIALS"... when its retail 10%.
Take a hat or 2, its going to be 36 on Monday/Tuesday.
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Take a hat or 2, its going to be 36 on Monday/Tuesday.
Which is why I'm not bothering to go
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We are going on Sunday morning. Getting a ride with my brother and his family which means I don't have to drive :cheers: You gotta love those seven seaters. ;D
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Might skip now as it is going to be too hot and I have the rugrat all weekend ;D
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Well, Mrs Delux and i went Yesterday (thursday), $18 for both of us (thanks RACV) and honestly, we were the only 2 people there under the age of 50 at didnt have an exhibit there!!!! The number of people with 4 wheel walker frames was scary!
And as said earlier, either know your prices or have the smart phone/tablet at the ready to check out the inevitable "Show Price" and dont be shy about it. I pulled out my phone and said to Mrs Delux "i'll just check that price on "tentworld" or similar and some people started to look really sheepish.I called one guy on his "special Show Price" on Anderson Plugs. had "50A Anderson plugs for $12 -usually $15). They are on their website for $12! Ok, its only $3, but its the principle. He was "generous enoug" to suggest he could "just" do them for $12. I didnt need any, i was just having a sticky beak.
They pay a bucketload to exhibit at these shows, there isnt that much incentive to slash prices! Did find Camac (I think thats the right spelling) had some good prices on Narva plugs and accessories compared to some internet prices i found on the iphone on the day.
Parking wise, after getting caught in the monster traffic, found not going around the south end of the racecourse, but going around the north to the entrance was quicker than last year, but still took about 30 minutes from being outside Monash uni to getting out of the car. If you buy and print your tickets online it HEAPS quicker to get in. there is only 1 cashier doing card, the rest cash, but internet tickets just walk straight up to the security man......... that would have saved us 15-20 minutes standing in the sun!!!!!!
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Got my tickets today via the internut.
Going to be hot but we have ditched the kids for the day and we will be there. Most likely do the outdoor stuff in the morning and the indoor stuff after that.
I think an early finish to the day will be in order.
Regards
Crispy
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I was going. But I've had a cold. That I assumed was man flu. It's actually pneumonia. I have been ordered to stay in bed (or visit hospital). Might go Sunday!!
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I was going. But I've had a cold. That I assumed was man flu. It's actually pneumonia. I have been ordered to stay in bed (or visit hospital). Might go Sunday!!
Hospital/Caravan show I am sure they are similar LOL. Not good pneumonia rest up hope you feel better soon
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Went in today had a look around same as other years not much new stuff that l could see
So your not missing much
Bloody hot
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Does anybody have pics of the new Goldstream models built from fibreglass sandwich rather than ally extrusion?
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Does anybody have pics of the new Goldstream models built from fibreglass sandwich rather than ally extrusion?
Why? are you thining of getting one? >:D
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All options are open at the moment :)
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Gulfstream?? All options? http://www.gulfstream.com/products/g650/
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Gulf Gold...
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Been, seen, conquered. Great show again this year. A step closer to our final purchase.
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Went yesterday, agree with the hot comment. Such a bewildering array of options to upgrade.
We actually came away without buying anything, I couldn't believe it. There is always something that you have to have.
Looks like our 10 year old Kimberley still keeps it's spot in the garage. We couldn't see the value in the change over price to anything else, they simply can't be that much better.
We did have a wander through some of the 5th wheeler options, I reckon they are more luxurious than our house (and about the same size). And I know they cost more than our house did as well.
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We are back and it was a bit warm but in the shade and with the breeze it was OK. Left home at 0810 arrived home at 1525 included a stop at a cafe in Malvern East (Very nice) and then a stop at Anaconda Fountain Gate.
Picked up a few small things and some big ideas for mods.
Regards
Crispy
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So how many braved the show today and did Melb get to the mid 30's like we had. Any other bargains found?
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About 33 at Viewbank today.
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About 33 at Viewbank today.
35.7 @ 01:39pm to be precise :)
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Glad I don't live there. It was probably was the same here. I think my outdoor sensor has died. Time for an upgrade. Any suggestions to weather stations anybody?
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Glad I don't live there. It was probably was the same here. I think my outdoor sensor has died. Time for an upgrade. Any suggestions to weather stations anybody?
Fuji if its hot get in the pool & kick back , , & a :cheers: might help :cheers:
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Yep certainly did. Threw the dog in as well. He didn't like it but he was cool.
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Went yesterday and had a ball...barely left the camper trailer section. There are some amazing machines out there. We left without spending any coin although my wife thought I was pretty close to writing a cheque for a new Cameron...maybe next year. It sure ticks every box I can think of for us!
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We too went yesterday, and was so impressed. Lots to see, lots to buy if you knew what you were looking for. Thanks to all of you who replied to my questions on this thread, it was so helpful that I picked up some ripper deals. We now have all we need for our 100 series, so bring on the trips away and see ya at the next years show!
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We went on Sunday... very hot!! But the teens found respite inside with airconditioning, tables with tvs and free wi-fi... where there's a will, there's a way!! They actually thanked us for a GREAT day.... they spent 6 and a half hours sitting up there....lol.
We had a great day, only looked at CTs and some of the accessories... so much to look at!
We ended up putting a deposit on our first CT, a red rock camper built in Cambellfield, Northern suburbs of Melb.
We also bought a fishing seat which has attachments for holding 2 rods and a stubby holder. Inside the seat is a little esky, tackle box, knife etc and chopping board. The seat is also padded and it swivels....lol, very flash. Comes with everything apart from the fish!!
It was our first show, but won't be our last.