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Every morning, the CEO of a large bank in Manhattan walks to the corner for a shoe shine. He sits in an armchair, examines the Wall Street Journal in minute detail while the shoe shiner buffs his shoes to a mirror shine.One morning the shoe shiner asks the CEO: "What do you think about the situation in the...

Just a warning to any grey nomads near Broome or thinking of going there in the near future, it's kicked off again due to the usual suspects so do a YOUI...( insurance pun intended )

Hi all I've installed Maxilamp 4 LED combination lights on my caravan. The indicators work fine when the ignition is on, but they only light halfway when the engine is running. I've tried a 10 ohm 5 watt resistor on the trailer connector to left and right 12v supply (to earth pin) so as to simulate incand...

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A rich and insightful wander thru outback indigenous involvement in policing the outback, and if you want to spend the time many facts about their history and interaction with white landholders. Will interest travellers interested in the "feeling" of the outback. B ps: I hope the links work - I'...

I have 3 - 120w panels giving 3.5amps (so 40amp solar çontroller shows) to two AGM batteries. What would yyou expect to be getting when it is a sunny day. what should o/put be

I would like to retrofit to this touchscreen. The principle behind it is simple enough - power in and then out to each device. But the problem lies in hooking up the existing 12V circuits. If they were on its own it would have been easy enough. Problem is that they are fred from the 240V power inverter. If I...

Hi there I have a small van around the 1200kg mark and currently tow it with a V6 petrol hilux that is thirsty and getting up around 200k.I am thinking of getting a Hilux workmate 2.4 lt diese.I was wondering if any members have towed with this engine.

Hi So just a few questions about the 12v 3-way fridge operation and wiring. 1. While free camping I tried to use the 12v but nothing happened. I have since found out that its not possible to use on 12V only. 2. I noticed that I have thick black and white cables in my 7-pin plug. I would imagine it is for the fri...

So I want to get the centre mount jockey wheel. My A-frame does not have the cross-section on it. So it would be okay if I took it in to get welded in? The only other issue would be to reroute the handbrake cables as they currently first run down the centre and then out to the sides. TIA

Thanks Albo, We received the 1st installment of the promised $500 relief payment on our current account, last one will be in April 2024. Keep an eye on your account.

I'm thinking of a getting a 1999 built Mazda E2000 are these generally reliable as a long term traveller? Any thoughts?

Hi, We re Jon and Sue, UK couple in our sixties, been Motorhoming for 17 years. We re on a couple of motorhome forums here which are great fr sharing experiences and tips and hoping we can gain some knowledge from you guys. happy to share back if anyone is considering this side. This would be our first trip...

Have a Coromal Element 552 , trying to source new leaf springs , can anyone help ? I have been wearing inside edge of both tyres and have been told that the springs have sagged and is affecting the wheel alignment.

I am looking for some advice about calculating Tow ball and tow vehicle weights. Is it reasonable to add only the weight of the spring lifters that are clamped to the A Frame into the tow ball weight, and all other components weight to be added to the tow car (and back axle) weights?

Colorado funeral home owners arrested after 190 corpses found: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-67368929 The owners of a Colorado funeral home are accused of giving fake cremated remains to some bereaved families, among other allegations. Authorities found 190 sets...