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G'day all I have an Thumper Extreme 110AH battery from Blue Apple which is mainly used to power the external fridge but is constantly recharged by 160 watt solar panels. It works well and I have had no issues with it but recently noticed that when connected to nothing at all the built in display is showin...

Is anyone else having trouble with broadband speeds now it is school holidays? I used to think it was a myth but am convinced today that it is true. Too many kids using broadband and everything slows down for everyone else.

Can anyone shed some light on what type of mattress is best for comfort and support?

For those travelling to tasmania and wanting a good base to see the Huon Valley, Tahune Airwalk, Kettering,etc. I can highly recommend riversedgecamping.com at Lonnavale. Access is through Huonvale and there is about twenty km's of dirt road in good condition. Riversedge is as described, a farm...

Compliments of Wombat, this is on tonight on CH7 at 6.30 in Perth, not sure about other States; From Wombat yesterday: "there is a story on TodayTonight tomorrow night (9/01/2014) about Barna Mia Sanctuary 1830 if anybody wants to have a look at the program." So it is on tonight. Barn...

Any one been on a mystery flight ? jump on my flight sim site and see where we fly today!! http://www.miloaviation.com/mountain-flying/

Gday... 1852 - South Australia's first lighthouse begins operation. 1928 - Aviators Hood and Moncrieff disappear on their attempt to make the first trans-Tasman flight from Australia to New Zealand. 1901 - Oil is discovered in Texas for the first time. 1946 - The United Nations Gene...

hi everyone, we are in Gladstone and it is really hot. We would like to run our air conditioner, fridge and lights. We would like your input as to what brand, how big a generator and the quietest one we will need. also, any ideas on the best place to buy it. thanks. -- Edited by the rocket on Sunday 5th of Ja...

When buying a new caravan check out, gee... I don't know where to start. Check everything, take your time to look at the quality of finish of all the cupboards and walls, look for patched / repaired panels, turn every appliance on, fill the water tanks yourself , the alignment of the door and if you find a...

Pete and i have brought tickets for the three day Circus Festival in Margaret River, I AM SOOOO EXCITED!!!!! http://www.lunarcircus.com The Price comes with four days camping so if anyone else is going and wants to say hi we are the Red Colorado with the pod on the back and a Royal Flair Promenade....

A little silver-haired lady calls her neighbour and says, "Please come overhere and help me. I have a killer jigsaw puzzle, and I can't figure out how to get started." Her neighbor asks, "What is it supposed to be when it's finished?" The little silver haired ladysays, "A...

A sad day because 3 years ago I lost my wife. A happy day because I picked up my van an 18 ft coromal element. Stopped overnight at Benaraby rest area then returned home this morning. Every thing went well and I will post photos when I work out how. Allan

I am finishing off my renovations and am fitting my solar charging system. At the moment I have a folding portable 140W solar panels and 1(one) 130AH AGM deep cycle battery. I want to fit another portable folding 160W panel and if I connect them together, bypassing the MPPT controller that is on th...

"You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who'll decide where to go... Dr. Seuss

A Doctor recently had a patient "drop" in on him for an unscheduled appointment. "What can I do for you today?" the Doctor asked. The aged Gentleman replied: "Doctor, you must help me. Every time I make love to my wife, my eyes get all bleary, my legs go weak, I can hardly catc...

A friend and I, both towing small caravans, are planning to travel to Burke and Wills dig tree and Innamincka this year. Looking at traveling on tar for the best part of the trip, (because we are a bit scared of dirt) we plan to pass through Moree to Carnarvon Hwy, cross the border at Mungindi to St Geor...

Hey all, finally moved on from our paid job with CBH, and are currently in Wagin (WA) doing a houses-it until 2nd Feb, when we will move up to Yornaning Dam for the GTG. If you are passing thru and would like to catch up, PM us.

Since leaving Green's Lake, made the huge trip to Echuca (spent three days there camped next to Di & Kev, no foreknowledge on either side, but great to continue the friendship forged at Green's). While checking out the port before a paddle steamer ride, Sandra met an old workmate &family fr...

Gday... 1816 - Explorer James Kelly lands at Port Dalrymple, Tasmania, where he is arrested as a bushranger. 1868 - The last ship to transport convicts to Western Australia docks at Fremantle. 2013 - A dust storm off Onslow, in the northwest of Australia, creates what looks like a huge re...