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How safe are the electrics in your RV? 10 years ago, the 240V system on the OKA was given a full certificate of approval by a qualified electrician who specialised in RVs. It comprised some power points fed by a PSW inverter and protected by a dedicated RCD. This would be similar to virtually all RVs when...

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I've used it in the caravan, around the toilet/shower combo with great results, thanks to advice on here. But what is best used externally? I'm referring to the silicone (?) around the joins of wheels arches etc to the van wall. its starting to minimise and part company with the fibreglass (red dirt...

Tropical Cyclone If you are in Queensland please stay safe and heed all warnings regarding flooded roads etc.Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre Media: The Standard Emergency Warning Signal should NOT be used with this warning. TOP PRIORITY...

can anybody tell me if a washing machine ( top loader) will work off a 600watt inverter. We are looking at having a washing machine but don't really want a generator . Will this work

Eldest son Mark and his wife Michelle produced our first grandson this morning, 2 weeks early. In 6 months a grandaughter and grandson as our first two grandchildren. Aussie Paul. http://youtu.be/dX1Zboa_Q-g Edwin with his Uncle Matt.. -- Edited by aussie_paul on Wednesday 25th of Februar...

Power is on today wow !

Stay safe Sheba and My Van and anyone else who hasn't bolted inland. My thoughts are with you. Colleen

Nice little spot, overnight camping allowed, has a new drop toilet, one table under a shelter and a make shift BBQ, this reserve has 3 walks planned but only one fully complete(yellow trail) if my memory serves, the blue trail is half finished and the green not started when we were there last month. The...

Isn't it funny! when you've been away for a long or short period and on the return home, the only thing that's on your mind is the next trip. Mine will be a loop around Hill End district in about 2 weeks time. So I'm almost home and have stopped beside the bay, the view and the perfect breeze is to die for s...

Hello all - could someone tell me what the road is like from Moss Vale to Kangaroo Valley please. Is it suitable for a m/h?

Hi All We are going to start our Grey Nomad adventure in a few months and am looking at buying a caravan with an ensuite. This might sound like a weird question but when buying a caravan should we look at one with an ensuite near the bedroom or up the other end near the kitchen? If you could let us know your o...

Yes, Lulu is gone. While I was camped up and 'homeless' at my sisters at Tin Can Bay pre Christmas and beyond, I discovered pretty quickly that the roof was leaking quite badly. Brother-in-law put a big tarp over it til I decided what to do. So a few weeks ago I took it around to the local caravan place to get...

Hello all, Thank you so much for the encouraging feedback. It seems that these posts have hit the spot. I want to stop the theory now as it gets very deep and overburdened with maths after only scratching the surface with AC. Today I would like to present multimeter safety and a few facts that Bunnings an...

Hi guys, I am in Mildura for 24 hours. Miss Daisy is having some minor maintainence done tomorrow. Love to hear from anyone in the area. PM me...... Sharon.

Would like to know where there are free camping spots between Hervey Bay and Mackay that can be recommended

Just bought an old coaster and want to fit out. Mechanically very sound. Not sure where and what to start on. Any advice would be appreciated.

Hi every one; The wife and my self have been looking at taking the caravan and 4x4 over to tassie and have been put off by the high cost for the return ticket, anyway we just got our royal auto magazine on tuesday and the spirit of tasmania have a 50% off price at the moment. One catch is yo...

Driving home on Sunday with the van in tow,happen to look down at the Prodigy2 Brake Controller and it was Flashing with the display reading N.C. I checked when I got home the Trouble shooting chart says .1 Trailer connected with open circit on brake line ,2 Trailer connector disconnected or cor...

This has probably been done to death but what cheaper choices are there out there or does it have to be, I'm going to say the dirty word- Telstra??