Caulfield Caravan Supershow, is anyone going?

[Carlisle Rogers]

My mate Craig at Johnno's has loaned me a few square metres of his stand...

What number stand will you be on Carlisle ?

[Paul Mac]

Thanks Carlisle. Tnat would be site 427 out on the track side.

Might pop around for a coffee.

Cheers.

[Brett B]

Im going on Saturday

[63holden]

I'm going on Friday then heading off on Saturday in the Penguin for the long weekend

[fuji]

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.

[Vacation Campers]

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.

[Armadillo & Customline Campers]

Sold the CT yet? At least you know Rod from Customline is going.

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..


Rod.....

[Chriso100]

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?

[Bird]

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.

[speewa158]

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                             

[Nay-DMAX]

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                             

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.

[Crisp Image]

Thinking of Saturday. Early start from home. Depends if we can ditch the kids or not.
Regards
Crispy

[fuji]

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.

[Vk3bq]

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.

[Vk3bq]

. 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?

[Nay-DMAX]

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.

[Chriso100]

So, who has been to the show? How was it, any good bargains I should look out for? I'm going Monday...

[Bird]

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.

[ozbogwam]

Take a hat or 2, its going to be 36 on Monday/Tuesday.

Which is why I'm not bothering to go

[Dingo0163]

We are going on Sunday morning. Getting a ride with my brother and his family which means I don't have to drive     You gotta love those seven seaters. 

[fuji]

Might skip now as it is going to be too hot and I have the rugrat all weekend

[DeLuxHiLux]

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!!!!!!

[Crisp Image]

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

[Vk3bq]

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!!

[Nay-DMAX]

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