Winners Scott and Carla

Biggest giveaway ever at an Australian show

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A REDBANK Plains couple is planning a big trip after scooping the top prize, worth more than $100,000, at the 50th Queensland Caravan, Camping and Touring Supershow.

Scott and Carla, who requested their surname not be used, were the winners of the biggest prize ever given away by Caravanning Queensland at its annual industry showcase, and at any caravanning industry event in Australia.

They are now the proud owners of a one-of-a-kind, 50th anniversary Cub Camper Trailer and a Volkswagen V6 Turbo Diesel Amarok.

Their windfall was even more unexpected because they went to the supershow only looking to buy a basic 12V camper shower.

'Usually I can't even win an argument never mind an amazing prize like this adventure pack," Scott said.

"We enjoyed the supershow but until we got the call to say we had won, we thought that all we were left with that day was a shower and some information leaflets."

He said they did a little camping, mostly in the bush out west around Stanthorpe and Rathdowney.

"But now thanks to this prize win we're going to be able to explore a bit further afield.

"It's great timing because our son recently bought a 4WD so we will be able to take the Amarok and go camping together, or even let him borrow the Cub Camper."

Caravanning Queensland general manager Jason Plant was "thrilled" to make the prize-winning phone call and present Scott and Carla with prize.

"It's fantastic to hear of Scott and Carla's plans to really make the most of their prize, the biggest we've ever given away in the history of Caravanning Queensland and in the industry nationally," he said.

"Being able to get out and explore the landscape and communities throughout the bush and east coast is one of the great advantages of living in Queensland.

"There's no better way to do that than by caravan or camper trailer and Scott and Carla can now explore destinations that were previously out of reach."