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Sorry for all you "at home" & "comfortable with" both mentioned software, BUT we are sick & tired of the continued waffle of MS Windows and the expense of Apple stuff. I know there used to be some "Free Ware" operating systems, word processing, spreadsheet, emailing, image, video and other g...

Why Putin has done this is beyond me! Sanctions will cause great damage to the Russian economy, the people will be very hard hit by them, the invasion will not be popular in Russia, Russia will become an outcast from global society for decades and will never again be trusted, keeping control of Ukrain...

Shouldn't be too difficult to sort out with western resources!

Hi. I am trying to find out if it is possible to install a domestic house awning to a caravan. I have seen windout retractable awnings cheap on the internet. Any ideas would be great.

One day Nick's wife asked him "What will he do if she were to die".Nick replied "I'll also die". She asked him "Why?"Nick replied "Well, you know I have a heart condition and most likely I would not be able to tolerate that much happiness". 2Chris Bruty and David Gaze

OBD2 Bluetooth Scan Tool and Torque App. Monday my engine warning light came on, the ute felt like an old carby vehicle it was like it was flat spot at 2500RPM, in reality it was limp mode active. The scan tool was connected but Torque app was not active, activated the app, ran the Fault Code check, it came...

This analysis done by a hydroclimatologist and associates (not by shock jocks and politicians) explains why we've been having all this rain and it's going to get worse due to climate change: The east coast rain and flooding seems endless. Where on Earth is all the water coming from? [url]https:/...

Spotted this homemade job today. Why tow a nice Jurgens caravan when you can give it a piggy back? Nice roll-out awning, plenty of solar, the lot, well done. Why pay for an overpriced motorhome? -- Edited by 86GTS on Saturday 5th of March 2022 07:19:53 PM

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Hi, I have a 250w panel with integrated mttp controller. I am about to fit a DC-DC charger near the battries that also has a dedicated mppt solar input. Optiona are... 1. Ignore the mppt on the DC-DC charger and keep using the solar panel untouched into the DC input to the battery. 2. De-commission the mp...

I received an SMS from a major insurance company to claim online due to the recent weather. It is a scam. If you need to claim contact your insurance company by other means, do NOT do so by any link under any circumstances. It is a scam.

Hi everyone I am hoping I can get some information from any one out there that may have or has looked at the snowy river caravans As we are thinking about buying this brand and would like to get your thoughts on the pros and cons off this type of van regards Phil b

Hi Fellow Nomads, I'm looking at getting either a gypsy trailer or an A frame for towing behind my Fiat Ducato but before I do like to hear the pro's and con's of both before making a choice. I'm hoping that there are some of you guys out there have either one or the other that are willing to share your thoug...

Good ending......

Interesting figures on the number of people admitted to hospital with covid. Check it for yourself.

Subject: An Aussie EV WorldTheres some serious questions concerning EV if they were to make up a majority of cars on Australian roads. According to Sco Mo, by 2030 EVs will account for 50% of all vehicle sales. Sounds popular if you dont consider the consequences. Just imagine if EVs were 50% today and...

Some years past when I began to plan and consider my future nomad life one of the things which occurred was hair and beard cutting - I have short examples of both. i loath either of them becoming too long because they both irritate and make me feel the heat excessively but I do not wish to drive 200km simply...

A crusty old biker from out on a long summer ride in the country pulls up to a tavern in the middle of nowhere, parks his bike and walks inside. As he passes through the swinging doors, he sees a sign hanging over the bar: COLD BEER : $2.00MEAT PIE : $2.25BACON & EGG PIE : $2.50BURGER WITH THE WORKS : $3...

Environmental groups around the world want all fossil fuel production to stop. One by-product of oil production is tar which is distilled from crude oil. The majority of roads and road repairs in Australia are made using tar. What are we going to use in the future for road production. Concrete? Its mo...