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Hi Techies. A little similar to the post by 'ottg' but a slightly different angle - my van has a 100w solar panel, 100 Ah AGM battery and no inverter. I'm after approx 350w solar, 240Ah lithium battery, 2000w inverter. Am I better off going this way or looking at a portable power station - Bluetti, iTech W...

I'm sad as it is time to sell my 1990 toyota hiace pop to. I'm thinking of buying a Mitsubishi outlander and wanted everyone's opinions on them mechanically etc. Finances mean I need to buy roughly a 2008 model. I'd love to get your advice. I'll sleep in it during rough weather but tent camp the rest of the...

Hi everyone, I have had to get my laptop serviced(new SDD etc.) Now there a few little quirks for me to adjust too. Pics on the forum are still a problem for me atm. Being nervous, and embarrassed about my upcoming colonoscopy,On a recommendation, I decided to have it done while visiting friends in Thai...

Is there a standard suggested clearance from the tyre top to the wheel arch in a caravan ?

Hello my name is Vicsta and this is my first post. I was wondering if anyone could help me with a problem with our new caravan. We love our new Urban caravan but it has a really strong smell of silicone inside the van. I slept in it for 1 night and woke up the next morning with a bad headache and I felt quite unwe...

A man was out on the golf course one sunny day when he suddenly realized he was lost. Spotting a woman ahead of him, he walked over and asked, Excuse me, could you help me? Im not sure which hole Im on.She smiled politely and said, Youre one hole behind me. Im on the 7th; youre on the 6th.Relieved, he thanked...

My electric /gas hot water system, wont heat up on gas. The flame starts and after about 10 seconds it turns off. I checked the connection to the flame sensor it is connected ok and there is continuity from the board to the sensor probe. I have not carried out a resistance test to see if that varies when the...

Hi all. I am totally new to the group and would love some relevant info on the Great Central Road from Yulara to Laverton. We plan to travel this road in late April. Very aware that it will be hot and that rain in the area could totally change our plans but hopefully it will be dry by then. Also have read a lot...

We have just had here in Vic, a court case involving a speeding driver who's actions resulted in the deaths of FIVE people. What was the sentence? 3yrs,3measly years for killing five people. How long do we have to wait and have more deaths, before mandatory sentencing is introduced for these crimes? S...

Having a problem with wheel overheating. Single axle 17ft van. Is always one side only being the left. Have checked everything, bearings, brake shoes, magnets, adjustment to no avail. Last use increased setting as per directions & ended up with Lh side wheel at 195deg, rh side at 35 deg. Starti...

Just read that the current resident of Buck house has had the name of their latest submarine changed. It was to be named HMS Agincourt after the battle in which Henry V gave the French a hiding but, he has changed it to HMS Achilles so as not to upset them.It would have been the sixth vessel to have this name...

Hi all , thinking about changing the Std quick release plunger coupling to a McHitch . I've seen a few on vans and those I've spoken to have been fairly positive in their praise . Anyone on the forum retro fitted the McHitch on their vans and care to comment . I'm fishing for possible negatives that I haven...

Is there anyone in or around Laidley Qld who can disconnect the gas to my 3 way refrig in my van. Refrig is on way out I want electric replacement. Send meßage to ourzahali@gmail.com thanks Ollie.

Royal Navy AnnouncementHaving initially named the first two ships HMS Daring and HMS Dauntless, the Naming Committee has, after intensive pressure from the European Union in Brussels, renamed them HMS Cautious and HMS Prudence.The next five ships are to be HMS Empathy, HMS Circumspect, HMS Nerv...

I am not a fan of watching tennis at the best of times but some of the antics displayed in the Australian Open have become quite hilarious. I find a lot of top level sports people, especially tennis players, are totally one dimensional with rewards far exceeding actual ability. Millions of dollars for...

Hi Does anyone know if a Winnebago Birdsvile 2008 has a VSR and where is it ? I can not find it and the house battery does not appear to be charging when the engine is running (it is not in the starter battery area) Laurie

Hi to all Just after some advice as to a planned route. Tooma - Khancoban - Geehi - Thredbo. Would this be suitable for a motorhome (7.5m) towing a Suzuki Grand Vitara. Looking at doing this trip in late April 2025. Any thoughts/advice appreciated. Thanks Les

Good afternoon fellow travellers. I am from the Sunshine Coast Qld travelling solo. Spent a few weeks near Victor Harbour SA with my daughter over Xmas/New year. Ready to move on. Ferry booked to Tassie 26/2 so I have about 3-4 weeks to get to Geelong. Thought I might follow the mighty Murray, turning S...

Morning all, Way back in 2017 I asked about the 'Fuel Manager 'system as a pre-filter. There was a big discussion about pre-filters and after much thought and research I decided to get on fitted. The mechanic I chose at the time in Townsville where I was and came recommended. He was a mobile mechanic an...