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In our van we have a102lt 12/240v fridge and a 41lt Dometic fridge the 102lt fridge states 0.41a just trying to work out our consumption we have 2 x 200w solar panels 2000w inverter and two 120ah AGM batteries running 24" 12v tv at the most 4hrs nvidi player same storage drive same charge 3 mobiles led lig...

Hi, I have an old (20+ years) engel 40 litre upright danfross compressor fridge. My question is how much have compressor fridges changed over the last 25 years? Do newer fridges use less power, better cycle times, better insulation etc. to warrant replacement? Th

Lindemans Merlot, a cheese platter and an great test match. Who could want for more

Phone Etiquette. After a tiring day, a commuter settled down in his seat and closed his eyes.As the train rolled out of the station, a woman sitting next to him pulled out her mobile phone.She started talking in a loud voice: "Hi sweetheart. It's Sue. I'm on the train." "Yes, I know it's the six thirty a...

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This is my Trayon 1980 Deluxe on my 2003 Rodeo (although I'm just upgrading to a 2008 79 series Landcruiser single cab). Anywhere a 4X4 can go, the Trayon can go. It features Webasto diesel hot water/heating, ensuite shower, 12v 100 Lt fridge freezer, kitchen and dining, good headroom (I'm tall), dbl...

Hi All my partner and i are new to this forum and are both retired (me just recently) and Wendy a few years now. We are looking at getting a slide on camper to do our travels ( as I am not keen on towing) and was wondering if people have any comments on these be it positive or negative. We would be driving a spac...

Hi All this is my first time posting and i'm sure this has been asked a gazillion times already, but here we go again... Someone had posted that there was parking at a place called Beacon Cove, near or under the West Gate Bridge, I think the post was dated May '22. Sooooooooo, if anyone knows if this i...

I am about to install a grey water tank to my New Age Big Red 19. The way the van is set up the additional weight just rear of the rear axle will not cause me any concern, I believe. is it as simple as installing the tank and running the existing waste water plumbing into this tank and attaching a valve to the o...

If you have had a suspension lift, have you ever checked if the O E M jack will still lift the front end enough to change a flat tyre ? In my case it does not, well at least by using the recommended jacking point on the chassis. Never had a flat in 5 1/2 years until Wednesday last week. Lucky a kind tradie stoppe...

Thank you Mein for your excellent suggestion of this shower head: Ebay $15 shower head It is brilliant! It really feels like showering in a warm rain strom and my 15L of water lasts much longer. No doubt the tiny jets will need more regular cleaning given I usually shower in dam water but, as the shower h...

The Lone Ranger and Tonto went camping in the desert. After they got their tent, all set up, both men fell sound asleep. Some hours later, Tonto wakes the Lone Ranger and says, "Kemo Sabe, look towards the sky. What you see?" The Lone Ranger replies, "I see millions of stars." "What that tell you?" asked...

This is hilarious: https://collecttrumpcards.com/

Nissan Patrol 6wd, a beauty https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5ZY1yI_uKw

I wish to fit Truma Avanta rooftop aircon to a Coronet FS3-5950 poptop. Anyone done this or know someone who could do it.vat present have underbunk model that is in effective in Qld weather. Truma weighs 33kg.

A nun, badly needing to use to the toilet, walked into a local Hooters. The place was hopping with music and loud conversation and every once in a while 'the lights would turn off.' Each time the lights would go out, the place would erupt into cheers. However, when the revelers saw the nun, the room went d...

Some great recent photos that have been uploaded on social media showing the extent of the water level. First time view of this water level for many campers as the level was always controlled for irrigation. The water is at the top of the boat ramp now!