| This
is an eclectic list of names and phone numbers of
people who provide a product or service that may be
of use to motor homers. I do not keep on top of the
list to ensure that details are current, however knowing
the name of a business should allow you to find them.
If
you find an error or a business that you think
should be listed please
.
Please
note that inclusion in this list in no way implies
endorsement by me or anyone else. Most descriptions
supplied by the linkee.
|
| Other
motorhome sites |
Discovery
Motorhomes New Zealand
Book your campervan rentals online and instantly
through our easy to use booking/quoting system.
Book early and save on your motorhome hire.
No
Boundaries
This site has been designed for the travellers
of our great and varied continent - Australia.
No Boundaries is endeavouring to cover the lifestyle
of those who travel Australia. You might be doing
this now or it may be in your future goals. If
you are in the planning stage, keep focused, hold
on to your vision, and don't let opportunities
slip away - we cannot live forever.
motorhominglifestyle.com
As the name implies, this is a web site about
the lifestyle us motorhomers enjoy. There are
articles to read and you can sign up for a free
email-based ezine.
The Campervan and Motorhome
Club of Australia (CMCA) now has it's own site
(http://www.cmca.net.au),
chock full of useful titbits for motorhomers.
Including technical articles, information about
club rallies, links to other motorhome friendly
sites etc.
www.caravanning-oz.com
Here's a website that contains a wealth of information
about all aspects of travelling in Australia with
an RV whether it be a motorhome, campervan, caravan
or any other portable accommodation. It also has
a free advice section on any RV related topic
plus details of author, Lionel Mussell's book:
'Australia Calling. The RV Travel Handbook'.
For
a comprehensive listing of motorhome resources
see Motorhomes
Australia Site.
This site is run by volunteers and in their words
it is..."the
resource website for Australian Motorhome &
Campervan owners & enthusiasts, message board,
live ChatRoom, travel information, technical advice,
CMCA and more."
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| 1200x20
tyres |
The
following places have had 1200x20 tyres in the
past and are worth a call if you're looking for
secondhand tyres.
Bob's
Bridgestone, Hervey Bay, QLD, 07 4124 1855
North
Eastern Truck Wreckers, Wadonga, VIC, 02 6024
1700
GWD,
Caboolture, QLD
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| Motorhome
manufacturers |
Swagman
- 07 3807 1398, 1800 177 565
Website: www.swagman.com.au
Getaway Motorhomes - 03 9769 2733 (Melbourne)
Shiralee - 03 9792 3950
Winnebago Industries
PO
Box 420, EMU PLAINS NSW 2750
TEL: 02 4735 8116 FAX: 02 4725 8070
Website: http://www.winnebago.com.au
Email: information@winnebago.com.au
Adventure
Motorhome Conversions - 02 9605 6658 (Ingleburn)
Noosa Coach & Body - 07 5449 7433
Frontline Camper Conversions - 02 9715
1166
Sunliner Special Vehicles - 03 9879 3212
Discoverer & Safari Conversions - 02
9632 1304
Trakka Design - 02 9417 4000
Ballina Campervan & Leasure Centre
- 02 6681 1555
Hava Motorhome
Po.
Box 660
RICHMOND
NSW
Ph( 02)4578 8100 Fax(02)4578 8099
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| Motorhome
sales |
Motorhomes
for Sale
- We offer top quality new motorhomes for sale
and used motorhomes for sale. (UK site)
Motorhomesonsale
Motorhomes, New Used Motor Homes, Used Motorhome,
Used RVs, Used Motor Home, Used Travel Trailers,
Used Fifth Wheels, Used Truck Campers, class A
Gas, Used Caravans, Used Folding Campers.
(A US based site but a lot of us go there for
holidays or extended stays)
CAMPERAGENT
"for your home on the road"
Buying, Selling and Consigning all types of holiday
vehicles. We have 70+ Buses, Motorhomes, Coasters,
Campervans,
Campertrailers and Caravans on site in Adelaide,
S.A. Or visit our website.
www.camperagent.com.au
Maconachie's
Winnebago - 02 4421 7333 (Nowra)
Ballina Campervan & Leasure Centre
- 02 6681 1555
Gold Coast Motorhome Centre - 07 5593 6477
North Coast Motorhomes - 07 5442 2929 (Caloundra)
Australian Motorhomes & Campers - 02
4948 0433 (Bennetts Green, around Newcastle I
think)
Brisbane Motor Camper Centre - 07 3801
2045
Tynan - 02 9545 888 (Miranda)
John Terry Camper King - 02 9892 2333 (Sydney)
Parkland Winnebago - 08 9458 7222 (Perth)
NQ - 1800 079 529. NQ sell there used rental
units.
Exeter Caravans & Campers - 03 6394
4307 (Exeter, TAS)
CamperAgent - 08 8285 5000 (Parafield Gardens,
SA).
Watts Bus & Coach Works P/L - 07 3391
7011 (Woolloongabba, QLD) |
| Motorhome
rental |
AusandNZTravel.com
are the best in the business when it comes to
A Class
Service for Motorhome and Car Hire in Australia
and New Zealand. You
wont be disappointed renting through this company.
ruta|sur
is a motorhome and 4x4 rental company based in
Buenos Aires,
Argentina.
Vehicle
Hire Directory - Motorhome Hire in
the UK. Search for a motorhome hire company in
the UK by county or name.
Discovery
Campervans Australia
Book your campervan rentals online and instantly
through our easy to use booking/quoting system.
Book early and save on your motorhome hire.
Car
Rental in UK
Car rental in UK. Excellent rates, online
booking available.
NQ - 1800 079 529
Britz Australia
Maui
Koala
Motorhome
Holidays Worldwide
" We
are the global experts for RV, Motorhome, Canal
Boat and Car holidays.
We offer a huge range of product at competitive
prices. Please see www.drivetravel.com
or call 1300 883588 for full details." |
| 2nd
hand truck dealers |
WP
Machinery - 03 9359 6888
Smiths - 03 5334 7111
Burkepower - 03 9480 3322
Murphy's Commercials - 02 4960 8788, 018 259
321. Seems to specialise in busses. |
| People
who know about ACCOs |
Jim
Corstorphan P/L - 03 9879 5515
Mick Umback - 02 6920 2190. Mick runs The Rock
Tractor Service and knows a lot about diesel conversions
of ACCOs. |
| Airconditioners |
Air
Command - 08 8445 2877
Electrolux Finch P/L- 03 874 8666 (old 7 digit
#) |
| Airbag
suspension |
Air
Suspension P/L, Sydney
Permatrack - 02 9644 1304
Ride Rite Aust - 07 3264 7388
Air Spring Supply - 02 9807 4077 |
| DC
electric motors |
Preslite
- 03 9460 6566. All kinds of small motors including
windscreen wiper style with gearboxes. |
| Diesel
motors |
All
Diesels - 02 4228 9344
Perkins (Detroit Diesel-Allison) - 02 9794
2600
Mick Umback - 02 6920 2190. Mick runs The Rock
Tractor Service and knows a lot about diesel conversions
of ACCOs. Also local Perkins dealer and sells recon
Perkins engines. |
| Mechanical
work |
Silverado
Engineering - 07 5442 1200 (Sunshine Coast). Engine,
gearbox, left/right hand conversions etc.
Turbo-Glide - 02 4284 7881 (Russell Vale).
Turbocharging installations.
The One Stop Truck Doctor - 07 3807 4747 (Beenliegh) |
| Cladding
material |
Koreman
Marine - 02 9476 6977. Manufacturers of fibreglass
sandwich material as used by Swagman. Can make one
sheet for entire MH side but be prepared to dig deep
into the wallet.
Therma Shield - 07 3808 7042. Thermal paint
for roofs.
Australian Paints - 07 3808 7001. Barrier 2000
ceramic thermal paint for roofs. |
| Power |
Solar
Panels and Batteries: Energy Matters
6A Eastern Road South Melbourne VIC AUSTRALIA
3205
Phone 61 3 9697 1900 | Fax 61 3 9682 6322
Solar
Online Australia - "contains pages of
information to help caravan and motor home customers
determine their requirements and allows people
Australia wide to purchase solar power equipment
quickly and easily"
www.solaronline.com.au
Australia Wide Solar - 02 9533 7444
Davy Industries - 02 6026 7711
The Energy Shop - 02 4822 2777
Battery Energy - 02 9681 3633 (head office).
Manufacturers of SunGel batteries (no maintenance,
no ventilation).
Solar Panel Xpress - 1800 800 846
www.solarpanelxpress.com.au
Renpal Solar - 02 9606 0033 (Sydney), 02
4938 5092 (Hunter region)
The 12 Volt Shop - 08 9458 1212
Rainbow Power Systems - 02 6689 1430 (Nimbin)
Tannum Solar - 07 4973 8089, 019 632 894.
M+H Power Systems Pty Ltd - Batteries (including
Sonnenschein range of Gel Cels) and Heart Interface
range of inverter/chargers etc. http://www.mhpower.com.au
03 9763 0555 |
| Accessories |
Boat
& Caravan Accessories - 02 9620 7155,
07 4947 6209
Classic RV Accessories - 07 3273 7666
Caravan Accessories - 02 9588 3400
Camec - 03 9562 9888, 07 3273 7666, 02
9949 5788
Aussie Traveller - 07 3868 3868. Awnings.
Electrolux - 03 9545 5655. Awnings, fridges.
Vega Communications - 08 8552 8188 (Victor
Harbour. SA) Makers of TV antennas for motor homes
http://vega.mtx.net/
Whitworths - 02 9939 1055, 07 3394 3055.
Whitworths is a boating accessiries supplier but
many of there items are applicable to motor homes.
Electric Boat Parts - 02 9417 8455. Also
mostly boating but a good range of bits for battery
installations.
Flat Out Distributors - Tel/fax: 02-4472-2202,
5/13 Hughes Street, Batemans Bay,NSW 2536, Suppliers
of those great roll-up hoses and leads. http://www.flatoutaust.com
Water
bladders. Pack-a-tank (www.packatank.com,
07 3854 1900), in Brisbane. |
| Remote
communications |
NEC
- 131 632. Satallite phones
Telstra - 1800 810 023. Satallite phones
Codan - 08 8305 0311. HF radios
Nera - 02 9790 9270. Satallite phones. |
| Noise
control |
Nylex
- 1800 630 018. Large range of sound barrier materials
suitable for engine cowlings etc.
Ban Noise - 02 9756 6222. As Nylex, in fact
I think one has bought out the other. |
| Misc
materials |
Ceramilite
- 1300 36 13 13. Panelling that looks like ceramic
tiles.
FHS - 02 9600 6055 (also other states). Vacuum
Formed doors as used in real kitchens will give a
professional look to your cabinet work.
Daley's Motor Trimmers Supplies - 1 800 629
675 (Villawood NSW). Motor trimming fabrics etc. |
| Suzuki
Sierra Accessories |
GRP
Auto - 02 9748 21733 |
| Trailer
manufacturers |
Wells
Cargo Aust. - 02 9634 6395. Large enclosed style
trailers suitable for workshop, car etc. |
| Fridges |
Engel
- 1300 302 653
Electrolux - 03 9545 5655 |
| Misc |
Landbase
Australia - 018 686 461. Mail forwarding service.
Pure Water Aust - 1800 150 102. Benchtop
water filtration units.
Aquarius - 1800 240 822. .Water filtration
systems.
RADS Hydraulic - 02 9892 2118
Aussie Truck Mirrors, 08 8262 6440. A good
range of truck mirrors including the large West
Coast style.
Shock
& Vibration Technologies
They supply the isolation mounts I used to mount
the body onto the chassis.
02 9791 3025
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| Publications |
Caravan
& Motorhome magazine. The best of
this style of mag with a good amount of info about
motorhomes and features about owner-built rigs.
(link goes to publisher's site, select "motoring
mags")
Bush
Camps & Rest Areas - A series of booklets
detailing bush camping locations around Australia.
Paul Smedley, 08 8556 5284.
On The Road - A monthly mag about being
outdoors that also covers motorhoming. Available
in newsagents or ring 03 9397 2611. |
