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How patently stupid is the matter of putting breakaway batteries into OUTBACK or other camping orientated vans/rv's who's charging system is 240 volts !!!! I didn't buy a self sufficient van to spend my time in shoeboxes hooked up to their power. consequently the battery is flat always. Why the he...

Hi out there, we have been on our remote property for over 18 years on Vast TV. Northern Rivers. I don't mind the ads from Darwin or the outback places, because we have visited them because of the ads. It's the constant outdated ads. MY Dad, (he throws me up in the air), Flying angels, (same ad for 18 years....

Hi Guys, Ive ordered a 1000w Renogy inverter and have downloaded the Aus and International manuals to check for any special installation instructions. In the international manual they issue a warning NOT to mount it on a vertical surface since it would present a hazard for the fan opening. My previ...

We have one of these in our van, has anyone had theirs repaired by an independent gas plumber or the manufacturers in Victoria? Did Swift plumber come to you or did you have to take the van to them?

We are looking for hints and photos showing how to replace our kitchen bench top, sink and/or tap in our 2000 Scenic Galaxy.

According to a secret Toyota dealer memo, Toyotas new 300 series 3.3ltr diesel drinks oil like a sailor on shore leave. 1.7ltrs in less time than the standard service schedule allows, service it every three months perhaps...I can see another DPF comedy ( funny only because I don't own one ) coming.

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Drives like Yobarr ..........

I was just reading about the lack of clean facilities in WA, particularly for the ever increasing number of women truck drivers. Main Roads WA said it was aware of the concerns."Due to the remote nature of the WA network and the considerable distance between some of the current roadside rest areas and...

Has anyone used the 12v electric (electric only) on demand water heaters, they draw a few amps but it's only for a few minutes and I have 400 A/H of Lithium batteries, let me know, thanks in advance.

Can anyone tell me how to changeout the battery in my Breaksafe 6000 system. I am assuming that it is the internal battery that is shot as no matter how long I leave it in charge, the the test light stays on red when pressed. Additionally there is a slight buzzing sound coming from the box.

hi all any one running one of these and are they any good Dometic CFF45 Fridge Freezercheers snap

A blonde had just totalled her car in a horrific accident. Miraculously she managed to pry herself from the wreckage without a scratch. Wow the copper gasped your car looks like and accordion that was stomped on by an Elephant Are you OK? Why yes officer, I am fi...

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tekonska brake controller on isuzu dmax pulling 16ft starcraft caravan single axle. When putting the override brake on it does not stop rig, when using the footbrake it feels as though its the car thats doing the braking. Disconnect the electical coupling between car and van braking does not feel an...

There's a new Japanese language film out called, Plan 75. The plot is based on a government program, named Plan 75, which requires people to be euthanized when the turn 75 years old, in order to control an aging population. I believe, truly, truly believe, that such circumstances will eventually be...

15 Apr 2023 The last 3 Nuclear power stations in Germany have been shut down. Original target for this 2036. The cleanup of the toxic consequential legecy products left from those power stations can now start. I'm wondering if Australia is smart enough to acknowledge the impact of the faile...

Driver error.......clipped the front of the truck with rear of van. Watch dashcam vision. https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/wa/ford-ranger-with-caravan-crashes-attempting-to-overtake-kenworth-road-train-on-great-eastern-highway--c-10440008 Be careful out there...Bob

Hello all and thank you for accepting us onto the forum. We are from the U.K. and have visited Australia a few times, loving every minute. Now that we are retired we have decided to do the Perth to Darwin road trip but we are combining it with the Singapore F1 Grand Prix so will not start until around Septem...