Vintage caravans.com 2018 Nationals

[bobt]

Gidday Folks

Its on again. The Greatest Caravaning Event ever.. The Vintage caravans.com 2018 Nationals

Us Classics are invited...    See you there??

Hi all
Details for our 2018 forum nationals
Painters island Caravan park Pinkerton crescent Wangaratta
Penny & Paul Phone [phone]
Friday 20th April to Friday 27th April 2018

$49.00 non- refundable deposit
$49 per night, powered site, 1-2 people , if staying 7 nights or more a 5% discount applies. Site has to be paid for in full when booking to receive discount.
$55 per night, powered site, 1-2 people, 5 days or less
$45 per night, unpowered site, 1-2 people, if staying 7 nights or more a 5% discount applies. Site must be paid for in full when booking to receive discount. No discount less than 7 nights.
Extra adults on either powered or unpowered sites are $15 per night, Children are $10 per night.
We don’t have ensuite sites but many of our sites are very close to the amenities. First in, best dressed!!!
Bookings can be made any time and a site is guaranteed up to 3 months prior to the event.
I am sorry but we can never allow pets in the park as this is crown land and government regulations apply.

Our sister forum classic caravans members are most welcome to attend the nationals

Moparman Don Ricardo & myself and our ladies will be heading up to Wang soon to put together the nats itinerary
When we have it together it will be posted on the forum

The caravan park has an oval and we will be having a car display ....Paul is going to see if the local vehicle clubs will also attend

One night we might be having a wine tasting event at the caravan park...lots of wine growing in this area along the mighty Murray river
Historic towns in this area Beechworth Yackandandah Bright Chiltern Corowa etc

I would like to thank forum member scot form Ballarat that told us about Wang and the caravan park while we were in South West Rocks as she stops in this caravan park for her Easter holidays every year

Also thanks to forum member BobT for his input who also stops in this park a few times during the year

Along with Mopaman we called in on the way home from South West Rocks and checked it out and meet Paul and Penny

Also thanks to forum member and moderator on the classic forum BobT for his input who also stops in this park a few times during the year

Thanks to Mark Taylor forum owner, Cobber, Don Ricardo, and Moparman for their input to the 2018 nats

Geoff
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Read more: vintagecaravans.proboards.com/thread/16067/vintage-caravans-com-2018-nationals#ixzz4ZPYbvqIq

[Mustang]

Hmmmm I think this will cause some comment??? along with the premium price!!

"I am sorry but we can never allow pets in the park as this is crown land and government regulations apply."

[murray]

Feb 23, 2017 8:17:35 GMT 10 Mustang said:

Hmmmm I think this will cause some comment???
"I am sorry but we can never allow pets in the park as this is crown land and government regulations apply."

Especially since I just bought a pet to come along   

There are a few other caravan parks close by however , so I can see a second group forming

wangarattacaravanpark 1.4 km away

[bobt]

There has been a lot of discussion and searching over the past 12 months.  
The challenge is to find a caravan park, in a good location with good facilities that can provide powered sites for over 100 caravans.   Unfortunately this one does not allow 'fur babies' to visit or stay.  The Park Managers have no control over that.  There are other caravan parks nearby but they cannot accommodate the numbers anticipated. They do not provide 'Doggy Day Care'    

Firefighter is well aware some travel with pets so he has found some Kennels in the Wangaratta area.

Links to dog boarding Kennels in Wang area


www.kellycountrypets.com/

rock-ridge.com.au/wp/

appletreeboarding.com.au/

www.kasirahboardingkennels.com.au


Read more: vintagecaravans.proboards.com/thread/16067/vintage-caravans-com-2018-nationals#ixzz4ZT3AO6Yb

So if you want to be part of the Nationals.. you will have to find someone to look after your pet

bobt

[bobt]

Unfortunately if a park does not allow dogs to stay they usually doesn't allow them to visit either..

[bobt]

Bit of an update folks [hot off the press]

Along with the Moparman family Gay and myself (FireFighter) 3 weekends ago spent the weekend in north east Victoria stopping at Painters Island Caravan Park Wangaratta, organizing the itinerary for the nats next year

North East Victoria is at its best in Autumn with the leaves turning glorious gold and red colours.
Gavin ( moparman ) is looking after the tour of the historic town of Chiltern, Antique shops, Car Museum and a visit to Lake View Historic House with a cuppa included.

The itinerary will cover most historic towns and wineries in and around N E Victoria
Bright Beechworth, Yackandanah, Myrtleford, Corowa Car Museum, Glenrowan (Ned Kelly),
Milawa Gourmet region and wineries including a tour at Brown Brothers

We also checked out the historic floating gold dredge at Eldorado ....gold is still being found in this area

Forum member Surf Tragic has offered members a tour of his shed and 7 Don caravans that he has Ron lives in Wodonga

Gotta bike..... bring it with you as this area is well known for its premier rail trails
Form member Scot (Leanne) will have spare bikes at her site for members to use

We can have a fire at the caravan park and Leanne is organizing a trailer load of wood for us

Brenton is looking into bringing his sewing machine for upholstering demo

Had a phone call today from Wally Robinson grandson of the founder of Don caravans he has booked a site at the caravan park the other day

There is so much to do and see in this area we might need longer to see it

The itinerary will be posted on the forum a couple months before the nats

Geoff

link to the Vintage Forum Post

[bobt]

The link to the Vintage Forum Nationals in my first post is 'broke' What follows is a new link that should work.

Link to the VV Page

bobt

[ambassador73]

Will there be a "For Sale" area when you can display Vintage caravans for sale? I am thinking of towing one there for sale.

[ambassador73]

I should say trailer one there.

[Mustang]

Jul 12, 2017 23:41:08 GMT 10 ambassador73 said:

Will there be a "For Sale" area when you can display Vintage caravans for sale? I am thinking of towing one there for sale.

If your are not attending the event, I would expect you would have to clear a parking space with the park caretakers, if you are attending, hang out a shingle. 

Last Nationals there was a van parked outside the gate for sale.

[bobt]

Jul 12, 2017 23:41:08 GMT 10 ambassador73 said:

Will there be a "For Sale" area when you can display Vintage caravans for sale? I am thinking of towing one there for sale.

If you participating, I don't believe it would be a problem advertising you van for sale at the event.

There is limited visitor parking, it would not be possible to park a car and caravan in it without causing grief. There is plenty of parking at Apex Park, next door.

[ambassador73]

Thankyou for the replies. I am thinking of attending but the van will be on a trailer as it will be unregistered.

[mausie]

We have booked in with our Capricorn Birdie Deluxe "Tweety Bird@ on site 145 A. Arrival date:20/04/2018 , Departure date: 27/04/2018
Looking forward to it. The organisers are doing a great job - thank you!!!
Mausie & Joe

[captivenut]

Looking forward to attending if our Viscount is finished. Will there be a separate areas for Vintage and Classic or will participants be intermingled? Are we allowed to sell caravan parts?
Cheers, Arthur

[snoops]

It’s only a couple of weeks after Easter which I’ve already got plans for, but I may have an option which allows me to attend the weekend, but probably won’t know until the event is on top of us...

[bobt]

It’s only a couple of weeks after Easter which I’ve already got plans for, but I may have an option which allows me to attend the weekend, but probably won’t know until the event is on top of us...

I am sure Painters Island Caravan Park will be able to provide a site for you.

bobt

[bobt]

137 days to go until the start of the

2018 Vintage Caravan Nationals

Wangaratta, NE Victoria

Friday, 20 April to Friday, 27 April

More information here



The event planning group is working hard behind the scenes to get everything ready for the best Vintage Caravan Nationals yet.  We hope to announce the full program for the week shortly, so stay tuned...but the program is expected to include:


Welcome BBQ
Car show and shine
Wine & cheese night and a winery visit or two
Charity auction
Visit to Surf Tragic's 'NE Victoria Don Workshop'
Runs to places of interest
National Dinner
Happy hour each evening


Anyone with a vintage or classic caravan is very welcome to attend the Nationals for all or part of the week.  AND you don't have to own a vintage or classic caravan to join us.  Book a cabin, join in all the action and get inspired by 100+ vintage caravans.

Read more: vintagecaravans.proboards.com/thread/16275/vintage-caravans-2018-nationals-update#ixzz50IKtsc4r

an update from Don Richardo

[bobt]

There are still a couple of sites left..

If you want to attend give Painters Island a call..

[Mustang]

Feb 21, 2018 21:29:49 GMT 10 bobt said:

There are still a couple of sites left..

If you want to attend give Painters Island a call..

I have only been to one Nationals & would attend this year if able.
The camaraderie is one that can only be experienced by being there. While we have the Classic & Vintage forums separate it is all one on the day.
The open to the public day is something to be experienced!!!

[nickd15]

We are booked in for the week and looking forward to our first event. Nick and Kaye

[bobt]

Most likely we will be there.

Spoke with the managers, they are going to hide us behind the trees... we will be in the 'box'

[snoops]

Still hoping to make this at some point, but not sure which days yet if I do.  It's only a 3 hour run up there for me, so I don't really have a lot of excuses...