Melbourne Caravan & Camping Show - Cauldield

Went to the Melbourne Caravan & Camping Show yesterday at Caulfield Race Track yesterday with a number of specific items in mind.

First time I have been for about 5-6yrs and must say it was sensationally setup and laid out. Just went straight to the area/stands of interest to us, which were all in one spot for a change, and not spread all over the Show site like previous years that we have been.

The best part about the C&C Show for myself and my wife was/is that we could actually get a hands on/face to face with the manufacturer or National Importer of what we were looking for, plus have a play/test of the subject product. Asked as many questions as you like and usually received sane , lucid answers in return.

The second, even better part was, going forearmed off the Internet with pricing structures and specials being offered on the Net by their dealers, as the Show prices were RRP so that they didn't undermine their dealer network, as one sales dude so thoughtfully let slip.

Interestingly enough though, once you showed what their dealer network was offering, not only did they match best price but added free delivery as well.

Something that caught our eye was a 'mini twin tub ' washing machine. As a show special they had been reduced to $159.00 and were walking out. As we have the single mini upright one, which I might add cost $300, SWMBO along with a bunch of other SWMBO's got themselves all excited about this item which I presume is new on the market as I haven't seen or heard of them before. No! we didn't buy one - already have single tub one. (LOL)

Anyway , $'s later we departed after what was for once a pleasant experience.

DD