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Hi I saw this and though it might help a bit to refresh someones memory cheers Jaahn

Bloke goes into a pub, and the barmaid asks what he wants. "I want to bury my face in your cleavage and lick the sweat from between your tits" he says........"You dirty pig!" shouts the barmaid, "get out before I get my husband."The bloke apologizes and promises not to repeat his gaffe. The Barmaid acce...

Why is the 19 th February in 1942 such a significant date in Australia's past history? Now c'mon play fair, and do not use Google to find out why. Watch this space as you will be able to find out the answer. Jay&Dee

How do I work out which pin is anode as there is no marking and does cathode become the connection to the solar panel and other lead goes solar controller? These diodes I bought from jaycar are flat 2pinsand with metal back plate I presume to dissapate any heat.

AS part of my Drivers Test, I had to reverse back towards the sheds along this partly constructed rock wharf wall. About 80 metres. It now has a nice concrete top.

Just saw this on the web, not sure if it's still current but could be a problem for some older HWS. Careful with carbon monoxide gases at all times............cheers https://www.9news.com.au/national/safety-warning-potentially-deadly-caravan-motorhome-heaters-accc/ea252b5c-ce18...

Two drunk Irishmen: Paddy; If I had two million dollars Mick, I'd be g'in ya one. Mick; To be sure Paddy, ye're a genyrus fella. Paddy; If I had two houses Mick, I'd be g'in ya one. Mick; To be sure Paddy, ye're a genyrus fella. Mick; If'n ya had two Bicycles Paddy, Would ya Gi me one? Paddy; Now dat's mean of y...

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Is it best to have an under bench water filter fitted when building our van or have it done later? and should water be filtered when filling the tank also? We have been quoted by the builder Network RV that they will need to install another 12v pump and seperate faucet which will cost $695.

I cannot, for the life of me see where, one can afford vehicle's at these prices, and considering that electric vehicles are on the way, why in hell one would pay $100000 -plus for a new 4WD, knowing they wont be worth much within the next 5 years. And where do you guys get the money to do it every coup-le of...

I'm always directing novice caravaners to Caravan Council of Australia for technical help - Colin Young has just issued a very interesting article on the state of the industry. It appears to be too lengthy to copy and paste but it can be read on their Facebook page Caravan Council of Australia | Faceb...

Advice please when do I need to fit these diodes and why.

Selling my ED33 engine / 10 speed splitter gearbox and transmission. If you need either then contact me. Hoping to get at least $1500 for the lot.

A woman goes to her boyfriends parents house for dinner. This is her first time meeting the family and she is very nervous. They all sit down and begin eating a fine meal.The woman is beginning to feel a little discomfort, thanks to her nervousness and the broccoli casserole. The gas pains are almost ma...

As I believe that Australia has just about eliminated Covid-19 internally I pass on some funnies that were sent to me

I was not getting any output from solar panels at solar controller, on opening junction box on roof of van, I found connections were corroded. cut and soldered joints and coated in silicon . Now regulator is charging batteries. i have a power tech PWM 12/24v 30a charge controller ( model 3754. ) checki...

In a post about Sep18 I said I changed to MPPT controller, as I stuffed my original PWM controller (silly me) Well have had 2 MPPT's from Jaycar - Powertach 3731,,, 1st one lasted till Easter 19 and packed it in, wouldn't charge. New one has just started charging one day and not the next. HAVE ORDERED NEW R...

Hi, I have just got my new Isuzu Dmax My21 a few weeks ago and am waiting for my new van due about feb/ march. If anyone is towing with the MY21 new series are you finding the mirrors are giving enough visibility or have you needed to purchase additional ones. Cheers and appreciate any feedback re. this po...

In the process of weight reduction in the vans load 1 Battery and 2 Solar Panels are surpless to requirement, as we have no desire to free camp they just dead weight. Yesterday I removed both panels but the mounts are sikaflexed to the roof, is there anything that will work to help remove the mounts. Of th...

Wow! Is about all I can say about the gadget I was just reading about in Grey Nomads Featured Accessories. A mere $190 will allow a retrievable gadget to be dropped in water and detail location of desired dinner on mobile phone, and the American Coy is seeking distributors. Whilst the distributor thi...