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Keep three cans of beer in the vehicle or van in a warm place ( not refrigerated) If a fire starts in the vehicle or van ,in an emergency get out a can of the beer and pull the ring- top just enough to let the foam squirt out. There is enough dioxide and foam in one of these cans to put out an average - sized f...

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I am trying to sell my boat and got an email saying she couldn't phone me as she was on an oil rig, and would I send her my bank details as she wanted to buy the boat, sight unseen.I have had this tried before, and am hartilly sick of a.s.s.holes trying to fleece me. Anbody else had a similar experience? Bill

Hi all, Think I nearly have my head around what I need for a very basic install. 1. 300w of Solar panels 2. Brackets to suit ( looking at using sikaflex to mount (less holes means less chances of leaks) 3. wiring 6mm minimum from panels to controller, 8mm between batteries 4. 30amp Solar regulator 5. 2 x 10...

Well after 3 months and over 5,500 kls its time to bid farewell to Tassie. The trip took us from Devonport to Sheffield, Forth, Burnie, Smithton, Arthur River, Waratah, Rosebery, Zeehan, Queenstown, Derwent Bridge, Hamilton, Bothwell, Arthurs Lake, Deloraine, Beaconsfield, George Town, Scott...

Bit sad today - lost an old mate - a black Labrador - she was 13 years old - just too attached to these friends but she and the others I have had over my lifetime were certainly faithful.

For those traveling between Adelaide and Broken Hill. Fuel is cheaper at Yunta. Diesel $1.569 litre at both servos. .We were their their yesterday.

Hi guys - I've just bought a portable fold out set of 2x110w solar panels & being made of glass I am looking for the best way of carting them around as I travel over a lot of cattle grids going North each winter. They came in a padded case & take up a fair bit of space in the tub. Any great ideas on over...

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Gday... 1899 - Singer, dancer and actor Fred Astaire is born. 1908 - The first Mothers' Day is celebrated. 1940 - Germany invades Holland and Belgium, whilst Winston Churchill is elected Prime Minister in Britain. 1994 - Nelson Mandela is inaugurated as South Africa's...

G'day everyone .. This is my first post even though I joined many years ago. At that time, I was ready to take off around Australia in retirement, but a family situation arose that put everything on hold. Decided that now is the time to head off but looking for some advice from others travelling solo, p...

This is a new one. [On me, anyway.] I had a Phone call this morning, advising me that the Australian Government in Sydney, was going to pay me over $7,000 of supposed Bank overcharges, by either Bank transfer, or by Cheque. I played along, and asked for a cheque. The caller gave me his name, Paul Johnson....

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I have just purchased an 40ltr engel fridge freezer for use in my Prado but want to use it when we go bush. Will a engel battery box supply this fridge satisfactory.

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Hi Has anyone done a caravan and towing course and found it to be of benefit. While I have towed a number of caravans before they have not been an 18ft full size van so am finding towing this one a new experience. I am looking at what Metec offer here in Melbourne and am tempted but at over $500 I want to be sure...

I don't claim to have a green thumb but this year my persimmons (non-astringent) just went crazy - it flowered in spring, flowers were pollinated and since then they have just grown and grown to extent where all the branches are carrying so much fruit they are touching the ground. Advocados are simil...

Hi everyone! Hubby and I are both wanting to start our nomading days but all we have is a large family tent. We do have all the camping equipment we need but just not the preferred caravan/campervan.

Do you think we could still start doing some traveling with the tent, or is it best to hang off until w...

May I throw my hat in the ring regarding "Free Camping" Personally I would much prefer the word "Independant Camping" Free camping gives the impression we are freeloaders who want something for nothing and give nothing in return. Many GN's are on a tight or limited budget and...