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Hi Folks While not strictly "solar" this seemed like the best place to ask. We are enjoying travelling SE SA now we can. Had planned to go back to Queensland and as a result are finding a BIG lack of 12 volt power from our modest Solar array. Our Jaco 'Conquest' has a built;lt in "mains" charger which is fin...

G & S Chassis Recall www.recalls.gov.ua want to see some good pics of my 2017 nextgen xline 16ft van bought brand new from green rv with a snaped susspention chassis bracket less than 3 years old but they wont cover me under warranty not happy things are about to get ugly. -- Edited by griffo and ke...

Have power to step but will no operate the mechanism.

Soccer.....five minutes of excitment.....seventy five of kicking a ball backwards and fowards to each other. AFL for me!! Collo.

Would anyone out there have a wiring diagram for a Regent Roystan Avonlea caravan or know where I can get one. Regent have changed owners since 2012 and don`t have any old records. Thanks.

Recently Ken Tame discontinued their roadside assist plans. I have my motorhome registered in NSW and NRMA have a fairly decent policy (up to 10T) for $336 annually plus $55 joining fee. Looking on the web it doesn't look like too many companies will insure us. Who are other owners using and can recomm...

Things are getting worse than trying to get across Europe in WW2. I had relatives saying how difficult it was to get home. 'Currently, South Australians are allowed to return home but must quarantine for two weeks and undergo two mandatory coronavirus tests.' 'South Australia is again strengthe...

i have just had a look at my pop top sock and it is staring to look in need of replacement Replacing is it a hard job in need of experts , or a home job , and if home job ,best place and maybe price to buy i have looked on YouTube but cant find any info on replacement ,but that's maybe just me

Three old Grandmas were sitting on a bench outside the nursing home when an old Grandpa walked by. One of the old Grandmas yelled out, 'Hey, we bet we can tell... exactly how old you are!' The old man said, 'There is no way you can guess my age! One of the Grandmas said, 'Sure we can! Just drop your pants and u...

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Ive made myself a copy of a Rock Tamer, obviously not as pretty as the real deal, and have it fitted to my 200 series Landcruiser. Ive cut a hole opposite my downwards facing exhaust pipe and have the mudflap angled at approx 30 degrees. When pulling our 22.5ft van the exhaust soot is blowing back onto the...

Has anyone heard of (or use) lead carbon batteries? Time to replace the batteries. (Ps...dont buy cheapos from the internet!!) we have come across lead carbon batteries and they offer 3 yr warranty and recharge quickly.

An Aussie bloke was having a coffee and croissants with butter and jam in a cafe when an American tourist, chewing gum, sat down next to him. The Aussie politely ignored the American, who, nevertheless started up a conversation. The American snapped his gum and said, 'You Australian folk eat the whol...

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-07-26/the-wildest-olympic-event-in-modern-history/12467362The 1904 men's marathon was so poorly organised, so rife with fraud, and so life-threatening to the competitors, that the organiser wanted the race abolished from future Games...

Greg and Claire are finally on the road, we took advantage of a great deal on a JB 20' 6 van due to the covid crisis, and are currently enjoying the view across Streaky Bay. Looking forward to putting in some serious travel miles once things settle down in other states, but in the mean time , plenty to see he...

Hello everyone I'd like to introduce myself to anyone who reads this :) My name is Peter and I am still working full time (I am 61) and single. I am reading the GreyNomad Times with great interest and try to learn as much as possible from the experience of other travelers. So much about myself :) I have a dre...