Melb Caravan show 2016

[davemc]

So anyone going?

I was supposed to today although people sick at work so I could not escape. Had a busy and crap day should off
Hoping Friday and maybe Saturday with the kids.
Got a free ticket today from a friend of a friend so cannot complain

Anyone go today?
Does anyone need any pics? I will do the normal pricing ones on a few expandas/basestations/starcrafts

Anyone after anything let me know.

Think my eldest is coming with me Friday .

 

[Smergen]

Yep, we'll be there on Friday also too mate. Looking forward to it.

 

[davemc]

should catch up mate I gather I see you where the 19' Basestation is

 

[Smergen]

should catch up mate I gather I see you where the 19' Basestation is

You gather right...

 

[17triton]

Keep an eye out for a 17-58-3 OB Starcraft with 2 spare tyres and no table mounted if spotted let me know please

 

[davemc]

Keep an eye out for a 17-58-3 OB Starcraft with 2 spare tyres and no table mounted if spotted let me know please

I thought you picking up this week.. If I see it try not to fart in it

 

[17triton]

I thought you picking up this week.. If I see it try not to fart in it

They were to busy with the show. Pick up next week.

 

[davemc]

They were to busy with the show. Pick up next week.

Ok I keep a look out for you mate.. You hope not there

 

[17triton]

Ok I keep a look out for you mate.. You hope not there

Absolutely , be second hand then.

 

[FiveInAVan]

They were to busy with the show. Pick up next week.

Unlike!!!!

 

[davemc]

Went today all the kids came and Sarah, so ended up even from 9:30am to 5pm missing a lot of the show.. So come back Monday as I needed to buy a few things.
Walked in and headed over to Jayco meet @Smergen who just walked in.. Checked out the Basestations with him.
He said they was a nice triple bunk New Age I eventually made it over and saw. Interesting layout fold down bed and triple bunk against one wall 4 closets across from it so lots of cupboard space and ensuite down the other end. very nice and not badly priced.. should of taken a pic although kids running 4 different ways. Take one Monday unless you have some @Smergen to add to thread.

ok pics did mostly prices a few interiors.. sorry too many kids


@17triton be happy to know was only a fiberglass side 17.58-3 there

Anyone want more pics of something let me know going Monday for a few hours.. grab a bbq on slide out just have to check our van tunnel sizes . Van is back tomorrow from fixing bike rack unless not fixed correctly then ....



Kids had teh playground to themselves so that was a few hours gone



Our 22.68 changed a bit
somethings I was happy with somethings gone backwards. TV gone up so more bench space although cupboards moved around so small drawers and that one that holds nothing. now you have three small cupboards without slide out pantries
Then bedside where I put my cpap its a small cutout in wardrobe?
shelf in bathroom now and smaller mirror
Light switch moved inside bunk area and smaller hanging thingy



Lotus has a slide out Coffee Machine @Holden_man did you option up The prices gone up again on the Freelander

 

[Smergen]

Good to catch you @davemc... We did spend quite a lot of time between the New Age (and yes I have pics) and Jayco stalls after going around to all of those on our shortlist. Did spend a lot of time with the Jayco staff trying to do a deal with the options we wanted, most of which could be done. The only issue we had in the end was the price, which was far higher than I was expecting.

At this stage, the 19.58.1 won't be for us but nothing has been locked in.

 

[davemc]

That new age was pretty well priced compred to there Glider range..
See the Cosmos was still around and cheaper again

 

[17triton]

Thanks for the report @davemc I think you can be the caravan show on call specialist!

 

[davemc]

I take some better pics on Monday. Interesting I thought they changing handles over although a lot still had the circle ones. Maybe like the USB Power points never happen

 

[jeff]

Looked at the 14.44.5 that you took picture of, layout same as ours, but on Jayco website layout has changed. Must be clearing out old stock at the show

 

[davemc]

Went again today looked at BBQ's did not end up with one..If we put a Slide in our tunnel its right next to awning arm so either we cook and the fumes go back in the tunnel and under our bed. Or we turn it and smoke goes on the annex.. Most of the vans with slide out BBQ are boxed in although a lot are in the annex not what we like.Do not mind the sizzler high lid was a Sovereign with no lid $300 inc slide which was good value almost came home with . I assume etime will do it up their store the same price although Sarah wants oven option.
We have a oven in the 22.68 although I do not think it will ever be used


Amazingly in and out in 3 hours and 12,000 Fitbit steps Saw more then 8 hours with 4 kids

Had another look at the gas lift table I like still trying to talk Sarah around as she thinks the leg will get in the way.
I like the new handles in the Starcraft's wonder how much each and if you can retrofit.
Not so much the new wood, no idea why they did not go modern like all the other vans there.
Really liked the Bushtracker triple bunk although no photos as I end up wanting it

Now pics
Basestation 23 still my other dream van


17.56-1

17-56-2

Starcraft 20.62-2

Sorry more 22.68-1 pics


New Age Gecko.. @Smergen lovely new van

Starcraft 20.62-3


Expanda 20.64-1

Basestation 19.58-1

 

[Matty4]

My BIL and his wife and 3 kids dropped over on Sat arvo to have a good look over our van as they were going to the show on Sunday to have a look.
He rang me Sun arvo from the show to proudly tell me they bought a new Expanda 18.58-1OB with the club lounge.
Now the wait for them for it to be built. They managed to get a reasonable price for their trade-in too (I think, he's happy with it).

 

[davemc]

My BIL and his wife and 3 kids dropped over on Sat arvo to have a good look over our van as they were going to the show on Sunday to have a look.
He rang me Sun arvo from the show to proudly tell me they bought a new Expanda 18.58-1OB with the club lounge.
Now the wait for them for it to be built. They managed to get a reasonable price for their trade-in too (I think, he's happy with it).

should get a commission @Matty4

 

[Bluey]

great pics @davemc I didn't go scared I mite bye something I didn't need but want nice t shirt too may the force be with you