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SWMBO thinks, If she did this, I might be worth something after all !! k.j.

G/Day We are planning to fit a second battery to the cruiser,and are after any advice concerning the type of isolator which is ok to use ,we're only running a laptop ,chargers and lighting off the battery and a winch once in a blue moon.

One for the experts ( I'm not ) Wich number Sikaflex I have to use for this aplication (see photo ) Thanks John

Annoyed by poor radio reception in my Colorado 2014. Travelling from Melbourne to Townsville luck to pick up 1 or 2 stations in Northern NSW and Southern Ql;d. Would a bigger aerial on bullbar make a difference. Any ideas appreciated. Terry

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Purchased a solar panel with controller. Controller rated voltage is 12VDC / 24VDC but operating voltage is 8V. Now this is not enough to actually charge my van battery as it seems to be protected by a 12V controller as all I can hear is click-click-click........ from the controller and my 12V LED ligh...

Well we are heading to the Gulf for about a 6 week round trip from Mackay. We have pencilled in Lawn Hill NP of course but wondering who can tell us some good free camps etc and the must do's (and dont's). Kim

Simple says I:- (Please refer to the front page of this web site) It is because of all the red tape and the charges we have to follow and jump through just to see one of Mother's Natures wonders. And yes!!!! it was there long before the so call indigenous mob arrived and staked a claim. My view is that since o...

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Great spot - quiet, beautiful green grass. $15 night for two, power and water. $3 washing machine. Little bit hilly, but lots of flat spots. Good amenities, very clean. Dayboro boasts a fantastic bakery - as well as lots of other interesting places. (got to have your priorities right!!) The sho...

hi all, read a post not long ago about a couple travelling on $1 per km. I've done a few sums - due to head out to Darwin then Adelaide in the near future and including cp fees and fuel it isn't adding up. I would like to free camp but now solo and prefer a bit of security so that could add to cost (not every nigh...

Was going to share a link, but couldn't work out how on the iPad. Marburg Showgrounds has recently spent $100,000 on upgrading this site. Now has dump point, and designated sites for caravans etc. Cost per night is $18 per night, two persons, power and water.

Gday... Cheers - John

Hi everyone as we are not on the road very often yet and our van spends most of its time in a shed where there in very little light for the solar panels to charg the batteries and there is no power in this shed I have a small solar panel that originally came from an electric fence energiser outside the shed get...

Our esteemed judge, travel writer Steve Jones, has lovingly sorted through the 300-plus entries to our 'Let There Be Light' phpto competition and revealed the 12 finalists. Now, it is up to you - the grey nomad forumites - to choose your favourite three. To see the top 12 and to cast your vote, follow th...

Hi all My bride has just arrived at pensionable age and Centrelink require her to report every 2 weeks. Anyone else in that situation? Cheers

Hi all, Need some help in removing the red oxide staining on the leeding edges of galvinised frame. I did a search but came up empty. Googled same and came up with. 1.Ranex by Bondall. From Bunnings. But will it damage the gal ????????????????? Help please. 2. Alu- Clean by Cyndan. again as above.???? 3...

Posted this on another thread but worth saying again in it's own thread. Short term self contained facility, 240V power $2 for 12 hours (or we put in $4 for afternoon/overnight) toilets (clean) and a small park and BBQ. SENT TO COOLAMON COUNCIL TODAY Thanks for the Short Term Caravan Park at Ardlethan...

Our caravan is now just over two years old. The seating is upholstered with a so called leather finish called annahide. The leather is literally disintegrating. Peeling away in flakes as does extreme sunburn on our skin. Has anyone else had this problem, and if so, how was it rectified?