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Energy Companies have a proposal up to the effect they can even charge you for surplus solar export to the grid. Depending on load and time of day. Once they get these keys it will be any time that suits them in my opinion. I lodged a brief complaint on the website submission form. AEMC.gov.au

Reading the ABC live news blog for Covid-19 Came across some info, which might be good to know, if anyone is thinking of long distance travelling, at the moment Today is Friday 26 March 2021, but I have no idea if things will/may change at a later date The two pics say it better than I could, and the link is a...

Seeking feedback/advice on the following please. I have a 206 off road van I have 2 x 100ah LiFePo4 batteries (2 years old approx) and use an Enerdrive ePRO monitor for my caravan. I also have 3 x solar panels to charge. For the last 3 or 4 weeks I have had van parked up and have turned off all appliances (f...

I am 65 yrs old now, i will be hitting the road full time in 18 months. I have had private health insurance for well over 30 years and have never claimed on it once in all that time. Thats about $54k in premiums. Do people continue with private health insurance when ythey are travelling full time?

Snowy River caravan group on Facebook There is a group for Snowy River caravans on Facebook with 500+ members. Having bought one of their vans I decided to join Facebook in order to access this group. It is a significant disappointment in many ways. 1 - Facebook is a truly awful style for serious discus...

Hi all Grey Nomads! Heading north for winter for my first big trip, & more than a little bit excited. Looking forward to meeting some of you on the way. Ive got an Avan Aliner which is great to tow on the back of my Ford Kuga, but Im really confused about all the weights-ATM, GTM, ball weight etc. Im almo...

What are some of the realistic (subjective) options for caravan heating when free camping. My wife simply reckons to put on a few extra layers of clothing but I dont want to be like the Michelin Man whilst sitting in the van at night or first thing in the morning once winter hits hard. cheers

Has anyone ever changed the mesh in their RV screens? We have those common plastic, dual glazed type. Forget the brand. Pull up blind, pull down screens. Small midgees seem to walk through the screens side by side. The Windows are a good concept but we have found them lacking in insect proof and fragili...

Inguinal hernias a few weeks ago, feel like they have torn me in half the last couple days - very painful, on my back all day today. Operation on Tuesday and I am told a 6 to 7 week recovery, so that will slow me down a bit I guess. Lol, glad I got away recently for a little trip. Take care when doing the heavy lif...

Even though I haven't bought a MH as yet, I am looking at the possibility of bringing along a motorcycle scooter attached to the rear. Anyone done this and if so, please feel free to comment on recommendations. Obviously, there is going to be a substantial bracket/platform to be fitted to take the weig...

Not really cooking, but for those who like duck, but only a smaller portion, it is not too bad. Cooked and sealed, cryovac process. 2 legs with all the sauce. Just heat for 15 minutes at 190 in oven. Can be microwaved .Two meals for me as my cook does not like duck. With homemade potato salad and pasta. Avai...

Is there anyone out there having problems with aldi phone? Mine has started not receiving calls but automatically sending calls to voicemail and my data only works in certain localities. We have three phone on aldi and untill recently they have been fantastic but all three are now doing the same. Im w...

The current policy, adopted at an Ordinary Council Meeting on 24 September 2014, provides the following;Nature based camping is allowed on Council controlled land outside of Dongara Port Denison townsites centres at Cliff Head, Knobby Head, Fresh Water Point and Seven Mile Beach. Only travelle...

Yep I've done an Arnie and back in N E VIC near Wangaratta if anyone is in the area or travelling through and want a catch up. House sitting duties done and dusted until next time.

My grey water tank sensor is beginning to give strange results such as 3/4 full then empty then 3/4 full then empty within a few seconds. I also notice that the flow from the tank is slower than previously. I am going to change the tap at the end of the grey water line to a larger one as it seems to be a narrowin...

Hi all anybody got a flat tow car and hitch for sale I've got a Toyota coaster Cheers

Gday everyone I recently upgraded from a soft floor camper trailer to a Jayco Swan. Much easier setup and a lot less arguing with the missis. My tow rig is a 2017 GXL Toyota Prado with a few extras. Our next trip is to Reflections holiday park Cudgegong river near Mudgee for 6 nights over Easter. Looking f...

The only steam powered winch in Australia with the engine,spars and cables still rigged. Built by the Washington Iron Works in Seattle USA. Imported to Australia in the 1920s,it is on the Bentley High Plains road Victoria.

Just laughin for someone else