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In Ray's Outdoors they have this solar panel setup which folds up into a suitcase type arrangement. Each panel has its wiring coming out of it and into what looks like a junction box, then from there into what I presume is a voltage controller, then output to 2 clamps (like jumper leads). In their case th...

Obviously can't hack looking after a 3 yr old and 1 yr old for 8 days . their parents were in Fiji for a Wedding. On the day their parents arrived home. I was walking to the front door when my knee snapped. Nearly dropped me to the floor and the pain was excrutiating. X-ray later and knee is still in one piec...

Bloody hell, I went to my school reunion on Saturday night. the last was in 2005. We had 143 in out class of 1975. 28 have passed away.4 due to motor accidents. The rest through ill health over the years. We are now going the have a reunion every 5 years. Very sad. We are finishing up in July. It shocked me t...

Look at these and appreciate how lucky you are. Simmo

Hi everyone My DH and I finally bought a van today, our first. A 13' Windsor Windcheater 1983 - in vgood condition and a FAB price. Only downside is that it has twin beds and we would like a double. If we put in a double there is no place for a table (currently a small table drops down between the beds). We...

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This video is a classic ,and even the Cops secretly had a chuckle. Simmohttps://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/wa/a/30119604/motorised-picnic-table-cruises-down-perth-highway/

So let me introduce myself. I'm retired or thought I was since finishing my paid job I have been as busy as with grandkids and volunteer work. So its time for another change, I'm looking at selling my place, finding something smaller, buy a motor home and hit the highways and byways and check out all thos...

Interesting pattern of a single ember -- Edited by Mudguard on Tuesday 17th of November 2015 08:10:55 PM -- Edited by Mudguard on Tuesday 17th of November 2015 08:11:55 PM

Hi all you lucky buggers i wish that I was out there caravaning BUT I am finding it very hard to brake away from the care free home life tossing and turning every night , should I pack up and throw caution to the wind a d go travelling, I do love camping , still thinking about it cheers to all campers f...

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At times we struggled with the layout of our van. Nothing is perfect, the original family floor plan with rear single beds & the front lounge/double bed arrangement its 15x7 & weighing in empty well under 1000kg the classic 1973 Viscount. It's now just the two of us travelling with the van &am...

Fantastic to watch these men and their horses perform.

As we get alot of wind in Victor Harbor, the windsurfers took advantage of the wind & waves.

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Have a good one mate.

I am considering putting standard ceiling insulation in the ceiling space of our van In preparation for heading to WA. Has anyone done this and if you have what was the result ? Brian -- Edited by briche on Tuesday 17th of November 2015 12:29:45 PM

Hi all, This question may have been answered an another post but a search could not find an answer... In the experience of fellow GNs when is the best time to travel to WA from Victoria? Thanks in advance. Mike

I am hoping for some much needed help on this one please and I will try to outline what is and what is & needed. What is Caravan - 5 x 80W solar panels charging 3 x 100Ah batteries - charger/regulator is an inbuilt 40amp unit doing 2 jobs, charging van from solar unplugged from 240v and charging van fro...