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Hi I was wandering if any one else has had the problem of their portable solar panel lead breaking away from the Anderson plug. It happened to me when the panels were almost brand new. They manufacturer sent me out another lead as replacement. I was so careful with the second lead trying very hard not to t...

I just bought 5 pairs of Anderson plugs... then it dawned on me that I already had a drawer full of much better plugs in the workshop. Of course there are advantages of using Anderson plugs, like compatibility with other wanderers of the highways and byways, and that some RV aimed appliances etc may a...

Hi everyone, I have slowly been converting a transit van into a camper anticipating my now empty nest. The longest I have spent on the road at once is six weeks, from SE QLD to Cape Otway Vic and the decision to live this way is now fortified. I still have home base and am looking forward what the future brin...

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Hi all, The new snail has a one piece fibreglass skin over it.Is it strong enough to kneel on to wash and polish, or will I have to do from the sides on the ladder and stretch. I can here Lambie yelling at me, down the track to get off now. The tow truck is bad enough. I have a 900mm platform ladder to stand on, an...

Minister, The Rev. Hey Not M.A. B.D. Perhaps you have heard of me and my international campaign in the cause of temperanmer. Each year for the past fourteen years I have made a tour of Australia and New Zealand delivering a series of lectures on the evils of drinking. On those tours I have been accompa...

we have a2003 nissan xtrail auto that we are towing a 1500kg caravan with but are finding it a bit heavy on full and are looking at upgrading to diesel auto have $6000 what do you people suggest

Dear Son, Just a few lines to let you know I'm still alive. I'm writing this letter slowly because I know you can't read fast. You won't know the house when you get home - we have moved. About your father- he has a lovely new job. He has 500 men under him - he cuts grass at the cemetery. There was a washing mach...

Hi all, have fitted the redarc 1225 bcdc charger to my ute and as to plug the solar panels in I have been advised to by pass the regulator as the said unit has a mppt one built into it. My question is how to by pass. one side is easy but the other side not ( to me any way ). cheers OMD

Does anyone who watched 4 Corners last Monday night know why there was in one scene a female with a stick belting tomato plants...is it to aid pollination seeing as the tomatoes were growing in a sealed shed or was she just working off her frustrations at being underpaid? Regards

we are overnight at a property called Simply Green Tomatoes which is 14k from Boort in Victoria. They are farmers diversifying into different forms of farming and they also produce Woolen Quilts and products. They do not charge for you to camp here and it is a lovely set up , you would need to be self cont...

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I just bought an extension for my Weber Baby Q. It is not a Weber accessory but made in Brisbane, Laser cut and well engineered. Allows the use of a casserole or camp oven, and a big roast. Also having provision for mounting a spit roast rotisserie. [URL=http://s914.photobucket.com/user/Kingsth...

What a wonderful week it has been travelling with Frangipani and other friends of mine Maureen and Graeme. Have seen the most spectacular country, had the best time, learnt so much and enjoyed being in the outback again. I love this country and look forward to continuing travelling and seeing more. ...

We have just purchased a new van and had a Dometic diesel heater installed. Not sure if we are using it properly. Have set the temp at 20. Heater comes on and basically the fan is going all the time and doesnt stop meaning it doesn't get up to 20. What temp should I set it at, I presumed it would come on, heat a...

well guys we are packing up to be ready for the North trip .... Etd 7/5/2015 first stop should be about Batemans Bay or Depot Beach for a day or two hope to see some of our friends on the way cheers for now Michael and Barb.

Glad I didn't take to Alpine Road very windy at Wodonga , Just think what it would be like in the hills

Hi all, I will be first to admit I know very little about solar. I am in the market for a portable solar setup around 200W. I want to parallel it onto the existing circuit. Firstly is there an array that is robust light and powerful enough for what I want? Secondly hooking up in parallel sounds like the way t...

the water in the shower is not getting away fast enough, i saw a post and diagram a couple of months ago, on enlarging the outlet pipe can you please put it up for me again thanks

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