Author Topic: Brisbane caravan and camp...caravan show. (Read 14001 times)

hainess · « **on:** June 04, 2015, 09:30:23 PM »

Caravans and more caravans and more caravans.
Some campers,ARB and Anaconda in a shed.More like a cheap chinese outlet.
Found 1 tent of the right size for the trailer.Looked like crap.Whifey was not impressed.On 1 of those 3 letter trailers.
All the others were too big with a billion poles.Dolly bird,"It only takes me 5 minutes to put it up".Yeah right.
Got the hard sell from the Evakool bloke.Not this little black duck.

Bought a Hema atlas, had a feed and left.

A rather non productive day.

Plenty of caravans.

Rod
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Coiled · « **Reply #1 on:** June 04, 2015, 10:52:06 PM »

I don't understand why they have it on a long weekend?
Isn't everyone who is into camping and caravanning away doing it?

oldmate · « **Reply #2 on:** June 05, 2015, 06:11:31 AM »

I don't either, but this year we won't be camping so going up Saturday for a wander.

Does anyone know if there is any caravans on display?

noel_w · « **Reply #3 on:** June 05, 2015, 08:49:19 AM »

Quote from: oldmate on June 05, 2015, 06:11:31 AM

I don't either, but this year we won't be camping so going up Saturday for a wander.

Does anyone know if there is any caravans on display?

Gonna trade the Ulti in on a caravan?

oldmate · « **Reply #4 on:** June 05, 2015, 10:15:46 PM »

Quote from: noel_w on June 05, 2015, 08:49:19 AM

Gonna trade the Ulti in on a caravan?

Lol, nup never. But if I did, it would be a nautilus.

Bird · « **Reply #5 on:** June 05, 2015, 10:20:33 PM »

Quote from: Coiled on June 04, 2015, 10:52:06 PM

I don't understand why they have it on a long weekend?
Isn't everyone who is into camping and caravanning away doing it?

most of those shopping don't have something to camp in yet, thus use the long weekend.. specially if they are coming from interstate or long distances..

oldmate · « **Reply #6 on:** June 05, 2015, 10:25:23 PM »

Quote from: Bird on June 05, 2015, 10:20:33 PM

most of those shopping don't have something to camp in yet, thus use the long weekend.. specially if they are coming from interstate or long distances..

Yeah, it has been on the long weekend for ever, so, they must still get a crowd.

Jillsy · « **Reply #7 on:** June 05, 2015, 10:35:41 PM »

Brett and I went yesterday and today - had our usual chat to a few of the manufacturers. Parking is a bit of a nightmare if you're not there early folks...

oldmate · « **Reply #8 on:** June 05, 2015, 10:40:07 PM »

Quote from: Jillsy on June 05, 2015, 10:35:41 PM

Brett and I went yesterday and today - had our usual chat to a few of the manufacturers. Parking is a bit of a nightmare if you're not there early folks...

What times early?

hainess · « **Reply #9 on:** June 06, 2015, 08:53:47 AM »

Buy the tickets online and get free train travel.

The Evakool bloke couldn't work out why I wouldn't carry the 80 litre fridge on the train.

Rod
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Rumpig · « **Reply #10 on:** June 06, 2015, 08:59:19 AM »

Quote from: hainess on June 06, 2015, 08:53:47 AM

Buy the tickets online and get free train travel.

The Evakool bloke couldn't work out why I wouldn't carry the 80 litre fridge on the train.

Rod
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if you're with RACQ, you can put "RACQ 2015" in the promo box for a discount of 10% on ticket price, though you'll need your membership number also as it drops another box down asking for that aswell.

Jillsy · « **Reply #11 on:** June 06, 2015, 11:56:17 AM »

Quote from: oldmate on June 05, 2015, 10:40:07 PM

What times early?

We got there 0930 and got a park no worries but that was yesterday. The weekend may be a whole other story. Car park is open from 0500 but gates into show don't open till 1000

oldmate · « **Reply #12 on:** June 06, 2015, 05:54:36 PM »

Quote from: Jillsy on June 06, 2015, 11:56:17 AM

We got there 0930 and got a park no worries but that was yesterday. The weekend may be a whole other story. Car park is open from 0500 but gates into show don't open till 1000

Yep we went today, drove in at about 10:10 and got a park easy, no traffic line up. No line up at the ticket gates either. Wasa good day out, got a few things I needed, saw a heap of people I know, caught up with the ultimate guys, and checked out the new offerings from lifestyle. I'll say if I was in the market for a new camper, easy set up, no kids, it would be hard to go past that new one they have. At $20g I would buy that over any hard floor. Simple effective and well thought out.

edz · « **Reply #13 on:** June 06, 2015, 06:21:23 PM »

Quote from: hainess on June 06, 2015, 08:53:47 AM

Buy the tickets online and get free train travel.

The Evakool bloke couldn't work out why I wouldn't carry the 80 litre fridge on the train.

Rod
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Just got back, free train up and back even got through the gates 20 minutes before official opening time as they opened them up for all .. funny you should say about the fridge on the train .. saw a few on the way home, some people just couldnt help themselves with the spending and then trying to work out how to get it all on the train .

UIZ733 · « **Reply #14 on:** June 06, 2015, 06:25:46 PM »

Just got home with one of these;
Hillbilly BushRanger KIT2 $245.00 plus postage

This BushRanger kit provides you with a complete campfire,
heatbead cooking system and includes the the 7.5 litre BushRanger with lid and handle,
stainless steel baking trivet, stainless steel vegie roasting ring, pot stand and canvas carrybag.
Dimensions H390mm x D390mm 5K.
For $220
Been thinking about a good camp-oven setup for some time.

grantxx · « **Reply #15 on:** June 06, 2015, 06:44:35 PM »

Just back for there ourselves - was wanting to secure solar panels, thought I would get a show special, not a chance everything was at retail or higher, plenty of caravans but. The lifestyle breakaway really caught our eye, very well put together.

No real bargains unless you were wanting a new van - Jayco stuff was well priced but

oldmate · « **Reply #16 on:** June 06, 2015, 07:33:22 PM »

Quote from: UIZ733 on June 06, 2015, 06:25:46 PM

Just got home with one of these;
Hillbilly BushRanger KIT2 $245.00 plus postage

This BushRanger kit provides you with a complete campfire,
heatbead cooking system and includes the the 7.5 litre BushRanger with lid and handle,
stainless steel baking trivet, stainless steel vegie roasting ring, pot stand and canvas carrybag.
Dimensions H390mm x D390mm 5K.
For $220
Been thinking about a good camp-oven setup for some time.

I got some egg cooker/holder things off the hillbilly guys. Good kit. I have a cook stand already.

Quote from: grantxx on June 06, 2015, 06:44:35 PM

Just back for there ourselves - was wanting to secure solar panels, thought I would get a show special, not a chance everything was at retail or higher, plenty of caravans but. The lifestyle breakaway really caught our eye, very well put together.

No real bargains unless you were wanting a new van - Jayco stuff was well priced but

Yep your right, show specials were really non existant.

roughing it · « **Reply #17 on:** June 06, 2015, 08:09:35 PM »

We're looking at buying a hard floor tomorrow, looking at ecomate or mdc. What do people reckon? Were these both on display

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oldmate · « **Reply #18 on:** June 06, 2015, 08:16:22 PM »

Yes both there. Almost next to each other from memory. Can't help apart from that, didn't stop to look at either off them. They were in the main arena/Showground part

roughing it · « **Reply #19 on:** June 06, 2015, 08:21:37 PM »

Cheers old mate

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sol · « **Reply #20 on:** June 07, 2015, 05:25:00 AM »

Quote from: UIZ733 on June 06, 2015, 06:25:46 PM

Just got home with one of these;
Hillbilly BushRanger KIT2 $245.00 plus postage

This BushRanger kit provides you with a complete campfire,
heatbead cooking system and includes the the 7.5 litre BushRanger with lid and handle,
stainless steel baking trivet, stainless steel vegie roasting ring, pot stand and canvas carrybag.
Dimensions H390mm x D390mm 5K.
For $220
Been thinking about a good camp-oven setup for some time.

Just had a look at the kit on their website and it's a nice compact setup mate.

I've already put my order in to Jen for a Snow Peak Fire Box for my Birthday, so that might have to be my Xmas prez.

UIZ733 · « **Reply #21 on:** June 07, 2015, 08:36:42 AM »

Quote from: sol on June 07, 2015, 05:25:00 AM

Just had a look at the kit on their website and it's a nice compact setup mate.
I've already put my order in to Jen for a Snow Peak Fire Box for my Birthday, so that might have to be my Xmas prez.

Only problem I have with the Snow Peak that it is too nice to light a fire in it.

sol · « **Reply #22 on:** June 07, 2015, 08:59:01 AM »

Quote from: UIZ733 on June 07, 2015, 08:36:42 AM

Only problem I have with the Snow Peak that it is too nice to light a fire in it.

gutters · « **Reply #23 on:** June 07, 2015, 05:07:05 PM »

Had a good time having a look around at the show today, picked up a few bits and pieces for the car and camper.

Really enjoyed catching up with Kerry from Modcon and chatting about where he is going with his campers. Had a good look at the Lifestyle Campers and was really impressed with their quality and bang for buck, they are certainly on our short list as a future camper when the kids loose interest in hanging out with us...

Rumpig · « **Reply #24 on:** June 07, 2015, 05:12:48 PM »

spotted V8Ute and family at the show today...the bright orange MySwag National Meet shirt made him stand out in the crowd

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