Australian CamperTrailers Group
2019 national get together
at Bonalbo NSW

the week

workshops & activities

The workshops & events began from the Monday with members & invited guests hosting a number of workshops on a variety of subjects relating to camper trailers, travel & camping in general. Being an internet based group there are subjects where the information cannot be easily exchanged through typing & this is where the national meet gives the perfect opportunity for face to face workshops.

Workshops presented by members included an in depth presentation by Greg Conlon using manual mode on a DSLR digital camera, Never Fear a Salesman Again book launch by George Mavros, a ladies cuppa & chat hosted by Carol Sanderson, a demonstration using the Cobb Cooker by Gus Skinner, Craig & Susie's workshop where members where shown how to make & cook campfire campoven dampers & scones complete with a taste test, a poets corner hosted by  George Mavros, exchanging travelling, camping & cooking ideas with Rob & Carol Sanderson & a CPAP presentation by George Mavros while Rob Sanderson gave a rundown on what a CPAP 12volt battery draw is & how to setting up a 12volt battery system. David Cook hosted the popular camper trailer walkabout once again where members gave a brief talk on what they liked or disliked about their camper trailers, while Kevin Phillips hosted a similar walkabout for caravans.

Invited guests included Chris Carrigan from Lithium Battery Systems who gave an overview of what a lithium battery was, the application of lithium batteries in a camper trailer, how to set up a system & also charge it.

Longtime member Shane Adams from Totally 12volt was back along with apprentice Angus Renwick. Shane presented a workshop on the subject of everything you need to know about 12volt & a practical 12volt workshop. They also assisted members who were experiencing 12volt troubles or advised about 12volt system upgrades.  

During the week Roger Duck sharpened knives. Members gave a donation to the Bonalbo Community Charities Fund for this service.

The auction night is always a fun evening out as members bid on various items. This year saw over 110 items donated by members & local businesses. Bonalbo auctioneer Tom 'Coop' Cooper provided plenty of entertainment throughout the evening. $4005 was raised with proceeds donated to the Bonalbo Community Charities Fund which will direct money into the community where it is needed most.

Members who donated items for the auction include Kev & Katheen Beckwith, Joan & Warren Marshall, Doug & Jenny Peisley, Grant & Sue English, Chris & Carol Lawler, John & Penny Heath, Elaine Baker, Ian & Edyth Wilkin, Merv & Jane Tasker, Richard & Belinda Bryant, Kim Worth, Robyn & Lindsay Jenkinson, Barry & Elaine Collier, Terry & Sandy Agland, Mark & Fiona Stag, Andy Dale, Rick & Carol Harper, Bob & Lesley Lynch, Alex & Jill Benham, Ian & Collette Garnham, Betty & Trevor Ray, Bill & Kerrie Van der Heyden, Alan & Stasia Everingham, Chris & Leanne Featherstone,  Mary Anne Randahl & Joel Musgrave, Colin & Sharon Tidey, Caroline & Roger Duck, Ian & Dianne Buchan, Gordon & Von Tindal, Rob & Carol Sanderson, Matt & Wendy Stone, Jason & Sue Cox, Dave Whitney, David & Kristy Thorndike and Des & Anna Matejka.   

The Bonalbo Bowling Club donated two meals at their Blue Wren Bistro for the auction.  

The popular trivia night hosted by Dave & Joy Wilkinson along with Dave & Jan Cook was well attended once again. The perpetual trivia trophy is held by the winning team. Entry was by gold coin donation with the $317 proceeds donated to the Bonalbo Community Charities Fund.