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Ben Boyd National Park, now has a new name.

Occasionally have a look at the grey nomads classifies for a bit of a laugh at what people think our labour is worth and what they think their offer is worth. One today - " We offer 1 to 3 week stay (Or negotiable) including power and water in exchange for 2.5 hrs a day help around the farm doing anything fro...

A Conman's story........

We have finally got our camper up and running now for the fit out. We have a 12v system through the camper and I will need to charge the two 100amp batteries up when off the grid, I am thinking a 1kw genny would be more than enough to do the job, any advice would be appreciated. We have 2 jerry can holders at the...

Hi All, I was hoping for some recommendations on a 20A to 30A mppt controller for lead acid deep cycle with 2 80w portable panels in series. Currently looking sub $140 at Renogy Li 20 , 30 Tracer AN BN (AN seems to be re-badged at jaycar. ) Kickass Tm. ??? Wondering if the cheap Bluetooth available is wor...

Lake Hindmarsh with water after 12 years dry. Cheers, Joe.

I've recently purchased another panel that is as close in specification as the original as possible. Connecting them in parallel, I'm thinking the best place to do this is just before the controller, using the same cable as before. A friend suggested using those "Y" connector cords but I see issues w...

Anyone with a recent update on these roads? The last time we ventured on the Rolleston to Springsure we blew 2 rears and tore a large gash in one of the fronts. Circa 2020. thanks for all and any help Bas

** NOW RESOLVED ** Hi all - hoping to get some help on this: ePro Combi Inverter Charger:Was overloaded during an unexpected power outage in a van park, and shut down. It was then left off for over an hour and has now cooled.However all of the unit's lights stayed on (and continue to stay on) even when th...

Four quick ones...

G`day , Will I be able to use my Projecta 3 Stage DC to DC 20 Amp charger with a 140 Amp Lithium battery ? The 3 stages are Bulk , Absorption and Float . Cheers, Jontee .

An oldie for you GN's....

Just completed PDH from Clermont to Mackay. A highspeed route with about 20-30 km of the usual Queensland 'rough spots' along the way. Fuel at Clermont, Mooranbah and Nebo. Route down the escarpment is dual lane comprising a series of well engineered slaloms with posted speeds of 50-60kph. Startin...

Hi I need to get a new shower head and looking for a good pressure shower head but with a high WELS number. Any help?

I hate snakes...

Howdy all. I need some help/advice with one of the roof hatches please. The hatch is stuck open about an inch and the inside handle just keeps going round and round, neither winding the hatch lid up or down. Don't know the brand of hatch but it says Remis printed on it in 2 places that I can see. (Remis 10023...

Can someone please jump in and post a new who's this pic I'm a little pressedfor time at the moment.