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Post by Don Ricardo on Apr 26, 2024 21:43:34 GMT 10
Hi everyone, INFORMATION PACKSIf you’re attending the 2024 Nationals in Stanthorpe, don’t forget to pick up your information pack from the games room near the entrance to the Tourist Park. The Nationals ‘office’ in the games room will be open from 9 to 10 am tomorrow (Saturday) morning.WINDOW STICKERS - HOW TO APPLY THEMAs part of your pack you have received a ‘window sticker’. Please note the following information about how to apply the ‘sticker’ which is not self adhesive: CHARITY RAFFLEIt has been a tradition at the Nationals to hold a raffle to support one or more local charities as a way of saying thank you to the community that has hosted us. This time the main prize is a beautiful patchwork quilt made especially for us by Raelene Palmer (on the right below). Huge thanks to Raelene for all her incredible work: Tickets for the raffle will be available at the Nationals Dinner, and through Saturday and Sunday up until the Auction on Sunday at 3.00 pm. The raffle will be drawn at the beginning of the Auction. This Nationals the proceeds from the raffle and the charity Auction on Sunday will be given to: * Stanthorpe Rural Fire Service
* TenterLIFE Suicide Prevention Network
* Blaze Aid
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Post by Don Ricardo on Apr 12, 2024 18:41:49 GMT 10
Hi WireTalents, Thanks for picking me up on the date for the Auction. I also found an error in the date for the Trading Tables! I obviously didn't have my brain in gear when I typed that! I've corrected the original post, and just to be clear, the dates are: SWAP/SELL/BUY TRADING TABLES - Saturday morning, 27 April
CHARITY AUCTION - Sunday, 28 April at 3.00 pmDon Ricardo
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Post by Don Ricardo on Apr 6, 2024 15:40:01 GMT 10
2024 VINTAGE CARAVAN NATIONALSMEMORABILIA - STICKERS, MUGS & PENNANTS120 mm square, outside-glass (ie rear adhesive) vinyl stickers. PLEASE NOTE: Every caravan attending the Nationals (vintage, classic, retro or modern) will receive a free sticker as a memento of their attendance, with the compliments of the Nationals organising team. One sticker per caravan, not per person. Felt pennant, 45 cm long x 20 cm tall.
The 2024 VV Nationals items above are available to enable you to remember your time at Stanthorpe or to add to your Vintage Caravan memorabilia collection. Items ordered will be available for pick up at the Nationals. The various items are available on a not-for profit basis. Any surplus from sales will be used to assist with the cost of producing the event or added to the charity donation.
To place your order for the above items go to the Merchandise & Bookings page of the Vintage Caravan Nationals website - CLICK HERE Please place your order as soon as possible to assist the organising team. Thanks.
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Post by Don Ricardo on Apr 6, 2024 15:03:07 GMT 10
2024 VINTAGE CARAVAN NATIONALS ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES 1. SWAP/SELL/BUY TRADING TABLES - Saturday morning, 27 April
A number of people like to have an opportunity to set up a swap/sell trading table. The best time for that will be on the morning of Saturday the 27th. Saturday is intended as an "in house" day when Nationals attendees will be free to wander the caravan park, meet each other and visit each others' vans. So clear out your sheds and cupboards and bring all those bits and pieces that you'll never need, but may be just be what another vintage vanner is looking for. 2. CHARITY AUCTION - Sunday, 28 April at 3.00 pmIt has become a bit of a tradition at the Nationals to hold an auction with all the proceeds going to charity. The auction is a lot of fun, allows you to bid for an item to add to your van or collection, and raises funds for a worthy charity as well. So bring ONE ITEM PER ATTENDING CARAVAN to contribute to the auction that may be worth 10, 20, 40 or 100 dollars to another vintage vanner, so that you can contribute to the funds raised. Items for the auction may include goods, services or subscriptions. And if you can't find anything at home for the auction, maybe you can drop in to a second hand shop on the way to the Nationals and buy something for the auction table? (Sorry, that's a cheeky suggestion, but why not? )
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Post by Don Ricardo on Apr 5, 2024 21:33:17 GMT 10
UPDATE TO THE 2024 VV NATIONALS PROGRAM
There's been an addition to the Program for the Nationals...
If you're around and settled on Friday, 26 April from 4.00 to 5.00 pm, the Stanthorpe Historic Vehicle & Machinery Group will host a show and tell at their shed at the North end of the Showgrounds.
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Post by Don Ricardo on Mar 28, 2024 20:35:22 GMT 10
To book for the 2024 Vintage Caravan Nationals Dinner and other Nationals activities, please go to the dedicated 2024 Vintage Caravan Nationals website HERE
As indicated above BOOKINGS are essential.
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Post by Don Ricardo on Mar 18, 2024 19:50:17 GMT 10
Hi John (Sunny 62),
That sounds great. Thanks for offering that assistance.
Don Ricardo
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Post by Don Ricardo on Mar 15, 2024 13:54:16 GMT 10
Hi Leaeschy, It's great to hear about your van, and it would be excellent to see some photos. There's information on how to do that if you click on this link. The easiest way is to use the 'Add Attachment' button in the posting window, but let me know if you have any trouble. Don Ricardo
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Post by Don Ricardo on Mar 13, 2024 17:39:36 GMT 10
Hi Clipper1957,
That sounds correct.
Don Ricardo
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Post by Don Ricardo on Mar 13, 2024 10:41:33 GMT 10
Hi Mike and Lyn,
Bookings for the Nationals Dinner and other activities will be through the Vintage Caravan Nationals website, but the page is not quite ready to go live yet. We'll let you know when it is.
Don Ricardo
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Post by Don Ricardo on Mar 12, 2024 22:08:46 GMT 10
Hi Koala,
I think that the Park hasn't done a final allocation of sites yet because people have been able to nominate being part of a group so that they can be located close by. The Park has had to wait until all the sites are booked and they can then start grouping people together where they've nominated a group (given that not all group members booked at the same time). I think they're almost at the point of allocating sites. At least that's what I understand is happening.
Don Ricardo
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Post by Don Ricardo on Mar 11, 2024 14:50:32 GMT 10
JUST A REMINDER! If you're planning to attend the 2024 Vintage Caravan Nationals in Stanthorpe, you need to REGISTER at the Nationals website HERE, even if you have already booked a site with the Top of the Town Tourist Park. We need to know you're coming and receive your registration fee of $15, just so that we are prepared to welcome you.
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Post by Don Ricardo on Mar 11, 2024 10:08:24 GMT 10
Hi Skitsobunny, Welcome to the Forum and thanks for showing us some photos of your new project. I can't help you regarding the doors and windows, but I've checked the Viscount register compiled by Forum member Twocutekelpies and V7271 would have been produced in December 1982 or January 1983. Hope that helps. Don Ricardo
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Post by Don Ricardo on Mar 11, 2024 9:51:35 GMT 10
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Post by Don Ricardo on Mar 11, 2024 9:46:33 GMT 10
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Post by Don Ricardo on Mar 11, 2024 9:45:53 GMT 10
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Post by Don Ricardo on Mar 11, 2024 9:45:16 GMT 10
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Post by Don Ricardo on Mar 11, 2024 9:22:02 GMT 10
Just letting you all know that the Program for the Nationals is now available HERE
All the sites in the Top of the Town Tourist Park are now booked, although you may still be able to go on the waiting list - check with the Park. Meanwhile space is still available at the adjacent Showground for the period from Friday, 26 April to Tuesday, 30 April only. Bookings for the Showground via the Vintage Caravan Nationals website.
It's going to be a great time with 150+ vintage and classic caravans booked for the event.
Further updates about the Nationals will be posted on this thread.
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Post by Don Ricardo on Mar 11, 2024 9:11:48 GMT 10
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Post by Don Ricardo on Mar 11, 2024 9:09:46 GMT 10
Hi Jennison and all, The Program for the 2024 Vintage Caravan Nationals is up - click hereFurther information about particular events will be uploaded in the next few days. Don Ricardo
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Post by Don Ricardo on Mar 10, 2024 22:26:39 GMT 10
2024 VINTAGE CARAVAN NATIONALS
Dates: Friday, 26 April to Friday, 3 May 2024
Venue: Top of the Town Tourist Park & Showgrounds, Stanthorpe, Queensland
PROGRAM
Further information about activities and any updates of the program will be provided on this thread as they come to hand, and at the Nationals. *For activities requiring BOOKINGS, including the Nationals Dinner, the bookings will be through the VINTAGE CARAVAN NATIONALS WEBSITE - you can find the BOOKINGS page HERE
Apart from the activities scheduled as part of the 2024 Nationals Program below, there are lots of other things to do and see around Stanthorpe and the surrounding area. Some suggestions are provided on the last two pages of the Program:
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You can Download a copy of the Program here: 2024 VV Nationals Display Program V2.2 5Apr....pdf (426.84 KB)
For more information about the 2024 Nationals and how to book click here
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Post by Don Ricardo on Mar 8, 2024 13:43:53 GMT 10
Hi Pooj,
Welcome to the Forum.
The serial number of your van probably indicates that it was built in 1973, but usually the number indicating the year follows the production number. So for a 1973 van it would normally be '8374-3' with the '3' after the hyphen indicating the year 1973 and '8374' indicating that it was the 8,374th Franklin built that year.
It could be that the person who wrote the serial number on this van didn't follow the normal format? But you may want to just double check the number to make sure the number is as the seller says. Franklin changed the format for their serial numbers in 1974 to a leading letter indicating the year, followed by the production number. Thus if the van you are looking at was built in 1976 the serial number would begin with 'X' followed by the production number.
Hope that helps?
Don Ricardo
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Post by Don Ricardo on Mar 3, 2024 13:35:26 GMT 10
1950's Smiths Caravan & Joinery Works van listed for sale by Ian P on the Vintage Caravan Renovations and Sales, Australia Facebook page in January 2024:
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Post by Don Ricardo on Mar 2, 2024 10:23:42 GMT 10
Hi Kathyak,
Welcome to the Forum.
The build date of your Valiant is 1967, and the 'C' indicates that it has an aluminium frame.
Hope that helps?
Don Ricardo
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Post by Don Ricardo on Mar 2, 2024 10:20:59 GMT 10
HI Boltthecolt, Here are the photos from Hughdeany: The first photo is of a later model Palace than yours - 1965 I think, but according to Hughdeany the layout may be similar? The second and third photos are from 1961/2. The 21ft Mobile Home is a tandem and has the two doors like yours. It seems that the length of the Palace model varied a bit over time. The 1965 model above was 25ft long, but the 1963 Palace referred to in the list here was 23ft long. I would be interested to hear if that's the length of yours (measuring just the length of the cabin, 30 cm up from the floorline). In terms of livery, with the painted panels, your van would have looked the same as this van, except with out the 'V' shape at the front below the windows (that was a Victorian factory decoration). Don Ricardo
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