Author Topic: Perth CARAVAN & CAMPING show (Read 9355 times)

Maîneÿ . . . · « **on:** March 04, 2012, 08:01:24 PM »

The Perth Caravan & Camping show is on again this month

15th to 19th March

LINK: http://www.caravanandcampingshow.com.au/

taipan · « **Reply #1 on:** March 04, 2012, 09:18:44 PM »

Might actually make it to this one, finally off work when it's on this year!

cruisindub · « **Reply #2 on:** March 04, 2012, 10:35:18 PM »

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?

Maîneÿ . . . · « **Reply #3 on:** March 04, 2012, 10:41:28 PM »

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

Ropes · « **Reply #4 on:** March 04, 2012, 11:29:17 PM »

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

Cheers,
Craig & Nikki

liney · « **Reply #5 on:** March 05, 2012, 10:06:56 AM »

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.

Alchemist · « **Reply #6 on:** March 07, 2012, 09:21:26 AM »

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

)

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

Alchemist

cruisindub · « **Reply #7 on:** March 09, 2012, 12:25:38 AM »

Quote from: Alchemist on March 07, 2012, 09:21:26 AM

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 )

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

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)

Alchemist · « **Reply #8 on:** March 09, 2012, 06:11:22 AM »

Quote from: cruisindub on March 09, 2012, 12:25:38 AM

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

Alchemist

Followme1 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 09, 2012, 07:39:40 AM »

Ill be there as usual, site 502, short bald bloke
Come and check our new quad bike camper.

George

theflyingbadger · « **Reply #10 on:** March 09, 2012, 07:57:14 AM »

Quote from: Ropes on March 04, 2012, 11:29:17 PM

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

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!

Ropes · « **Reply #11 on:** March 09, 2012, 09:44:41 AM »

Quote from: theflyingbadger on March 09, 2012, 07:57:14 AM

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.

theflyingbadger · « **Reply #12 on:** March 09, 2012, 11:00:33 AM »

Quote from: Ropes on March 09, 2012, 09:44:41 AM

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

Captain · « **Reply #13 on:** March 10, 2012, 08:35:04 AM »

I will be away for work over this time period :'( But at least it will give the wallet a break!

Cheers

Captain

offcampn · « **Reply #14 on:** March 11, 2012, 10:42:14 AM »

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

POD · « **Reply #15 on:** March 14, 2012, 06:58:14 PM »

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!

Stozz · « **Reply #16 on:** March 14, 2012, 10:30:16 PM »

Quote from: cruisindub on March 09, 2012, 12:25:38 AM

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

POD · « **Reply #17 on:** March 14, 2012, 10:35:35 PM »

Quote from: Stozz on March 14, 2012, 10:30:16 PM

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

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???

Ropes · « **Reply #18 on:** March 14, 2012, 10:42:53 PM »

Quote from: POD on March 14, 2012, 10:35:35 PM

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

theflyingbadger · « **Reply #19 on:** March 14, 2012, 10:58:43 PM »

Quote from: Ropes on March 14, 2012, 10:42:53 PM

You can put it in my vehicle POD, I promise to deliver it for you..........eventually

It'll all be jeep gear. Fire extinguishers and stuff

POD · « **Reply #20 on:** March 15, 2012, 02:17:47 PM »

Quote from: Ropes on March 14, 2012, 10:42:53 PM

You can put it in my vehicle POD, I promise to deliver it for you..........eventually

What a good egg you are Ropes. A real giver!

POD · « **Reply #21 on:** March 15, 2012, 02:18:58 PM »

Quote from: theflyingbadger on March 14, 2012, 10:58:43 PM

It'll all be jeep gear. Fire extinguishers and stuff

And what a horrible person you are Jon!

At least my Jeep doesn't have rock rash !

theflyingbadger · « **Reply #22 on:** March 15, 2012, 02:27:21 PM »

Quote from: POD on March 15, 2012, 02:18:58 PM

At least my Jeep doesn't have rock rash !

"character", that's what it is....

have you had a go with the WDH yet?

POD · « **Reply #23 on:** March 15, 2012, 02:56:16 PM »

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!)

Stozz · « **Reply #24 on:** March 17, 2012, 09:51:01 PM »

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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Author Topic: Perth CARAVAN & CAMPING show (Read 9355 times)

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