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Went today, didn't get round all of it.
Looked a bit more vibrant than years gone by in our opinion.

Got a bit of info for our dream trip to WA.
Wore our shoes out jumping in and out of bunk vans. Forgot to go back and buy a new uhf:ambivalence: shoulda bought it while at the stand but I thought I'd see if others about, oops
spent all our magical beans and
Signed up on another van.
 
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So we're back. Was a really good event. Many options there for us, though not ready to change just yet.

Bought an hot water service anode as I remove ours last week. Mrs Pace got some fly nets to protect the food/ nibbles during happy hour.

Was witness to a couple of "domestics" for all decision making when buying a new van.

No pictures. Pace.
 
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Went today no use for prices they matched Jayco Website.
I only got a baking tray for the Sizler BBQ and a hose attachment to clean out water tank.
Almost got a McHitch and BOS370 saved money :) Still want them though :)

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Starcrafts 19 and 22 :) They got rid of the stupid towel rail and replaced with hooks :) although now the ladder looks wider I struggled past catching the hooks :(
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New Adeveturer not cheap compared to what you can get from Lotus or else where wonder how it goes?
the 19.60-3 was $93k I was interested in a Lotus Tremor or Freelander both less. Tremor was $81k. Ok the Jayco might be a little more hardcore with rock sliders etc although not sure I pay the difference
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The Lotus Tremor liked how the lounge easily became a bed.
http://www.lotuscaravans.com.au/caravans/tremor
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Looked at Silverline bunk as well, I like the layout. Not 25 foot or $93k :)
Interesting finished cupboard wiring :( you can see where the money goes :)
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Yeah rather than give show discounts now they are giving you extra stuff and claiming it as a saving.

We were looking at a Silverline last Year and they were throwing in a sat dish apparently worth $3k.

I said I already have one so just give me a $3k discount.

"Sorry sir, we can't do that"
 
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Quality show review @davemc as always. Surely the show sales staff recognise you by now and roll out the better price tags...

davemc said:
Almost got a McHitch and BOS370
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Definitely in the market for a BOS370. Do they have a stand there or through another distributor? Got a price you're happy to share?
 
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Smergen said:
Definitely in the market for a BOS370. Do they have a stand there or through another distributor? Got a price you're happy to share?
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Stand there with McHitch stuff next to it middle bit near Aussie Wide I think?
$220 for the standard $270 for the extra long plus wheel.
Yes wanted it although we just hit our bank account when I brought the Mini.
Sarah rather a diesel heater instead :)
 
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Dobbie said:
You're a reliable caravan show reporter @davemc

Well done.
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Was a bit bored today.. ok said it nothing I want.
We will get a diesel heater before winter maybe.
Like some fans although summer almost over and we got the Aldi one to try next hot day.
the Sirocco where all $159 each a few places have them. was looking for the Navra ones a friend got $25 :) could not see any.
Like a offroad hitch and wanted a BOS370 although do not need them.

The vans I like to upgrade be $30-$50k more at least so unless we win tatts.
Only new van I looked at was the Lotus I had not seen before. The new outback Jaycos where ok to much $ I get a Lotus instead.
 
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We went today, I liked the off-road Jayco, however for the $$$, would go a lotus, can't afford either. Need to arrange a new car first.

Interesting at the lotus stand a lady came up to my wife and said she knew us, and then said you have a Jayco don't you, it ended up being a lady who worked for Bayswater Jayco in the service area and she remembered us !

Show was pretty good, haven't been to one at the show grounds before, we bought a handheld UHF but not much else.
 
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