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GTI Solar systems are available very cheap or free these days, when installers upgrade they wont use the original system. I was given a 2KW system & only had space on the shed roof for 1.5KW eight panels. This left 2 spare panels, so I decided to re configure them to give about 22V DC. One I made into a p...

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-04-24/half-of-europe-virus-deaths-in-aged-care-homes/12180546As many as half of all coronavirus deaths in Europe are residents of aged ca...

I'm cranky!Had new awning installed, with full anti-flap kit. 2nd use the retaining brackets on the van wall to holder the rafters in place both fell off with 1st puff of wind. Has just screwed in to the cladding with no support behind it. Can't go back we are miles from there now.Caravan brakes: ...

Looking for weight and length sizes for a jet 700 any help please

This is a favourite spot we love to camp at ,dedicated to 2 firefighters who were killed in Feb.2013. fighting fires when a tree fell and crushed their vehicle. We were there in Jan this year just after the devastating fires in NE Victoria,and the firefighters came down for a well earned get together.

A kangaroo kept getting out of his enclosure at the zoo. Knowing that he could hop high, the zoo officials put up a five metre fence. Surprisingly, he was out the very next morning, happily jumping around the zoo. A 10-metre fence was then put up, but again, he got out. When the fence was 20 metres high, a c...

A man walks into a pub and sees Vincent Van Gogh sitting in the corner. "Fancy a pint Vincent?" He asks. "No thanks" Van Gogh replies. "I've got one 'ere".

Three Italian nuns arrive at the pearly gates and are told that, because they have devoted their lives to the world, they can return to earth for three months, taking on the identity of any person they choose. The first nun said she wanted to return as Helen of Troy. Why Helen? asked St Peter. Because she...

Corona distancing in our local bottle shop!

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A three-year-old boy was examining his testicles while taking a bath. "Mom" he asked, "are these my brains?" "Not yet," she replied.

I am thinking about buying a Bailey caravan but a bit worried about the ground clearance. Are they much lower than standard vans and can they be raised successfully ? I am not looking to do heavy off road stuff but want to get away from the crowds

A week ago my mother in law began reading "The Exorcist". She said it was the most evil book she had ever read. So evil in fact that she took it and threw it in the ocean. I went and bought another copy, and soaked it under a tap. I then put it in the drawer on her bedside table. I think I'm going to Hell.

Hi all, we are buying our first van and the dealer wants us to buy the ozone shield protection. Is this product worth the money they are asking, yes its up there, or can we just maintain it ourselves. Any feedback would be most welcome, cheers.

Always do what the taxi driver says............

I have been constructing this weekend a small self contained shower and toilet for my bicycle caravan when I finish it. I will need it for when I and the dog pull in a caravan park area that says "Self Contained Caravans Only". This toilet and shower will work, and fit in my 2200 L X 850mm W X 1260 H camper/...

i need to replace my Van TV. Looking at a Kogan 24" Led TV/DVD Combo 12 volt online purchase. $213.64 delivered to W A. Any one had experience or has comments to make on Kogan brand and price. all comments would be appreciated

Currently can travel up to 150klms , but would that include caravans and motorhomes ,I know parks are still closed but wondering is free camping off limits too.

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We bought a small off-road camper (golf x-265). i got the manufacturer to add a second gel battery so now have 210 amp hours. The van has 160 watts of panel on the top. If my understanding of solar is correct, i can generate 160/12 = 13.3 amps per hour. I also got them to install a second anderson plug to allo...