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camping on the buchanan

Member - Munji — Tue, 21 May 2013 03:53:00 GMT

Travelling from Sydney to GRR mid June and was wondering if anyone can recommend a good place to camp on the Buchanan Hwy?...

Road trip to Tasmania.

Member - drummy50 — Tue, 21 May 2013 01:10:00 GMT

Hello from Ian and Jill. Thanks to all for reading and delighted to have received comments. Most recent activity for our Tasmanian Road trip is made towards the end of the blog. Our rig and home for the next couple of weeks is our trusty 2010 Nissan Patrol Diesel Wagon (Mr....

DC ELECTRICS - Building a 12 Volt DC Power System for your 4x4 - My experiences

Mick O — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:22:00 GMT

By my way of thinking, one of the rules of remote outback travel, or any outback travel really is the fact that your vehicle should be maintained to the highest possible standard. I’m a firm believer that time spent on vehicle preparation is never time or money wasted. On top of that,...

See You at the QLD Caravan & Camping Expo

Marsol Industries — Mon, 20 May 2013 05:19:00 GMT

Marsol Solar will be at the Queensland Caravan & Camping Expo at the RNA showgrounds from Wednesday 5th June to Tuesday 11th June! You can find us outside Building 16 which is on on the Gregory Terrace side of the showgrounds. So come along & say hi when your there (you are going right??...

WIN A FREE ENGINE COOLANT ALARM 1

EngineSafe - Ultimate Vehicle Protection — Sun, 19 May 2013 10:40:00 GMT

G'day All, Only 8 days to go!! If you use Facebook don't miss out on our FREE Giveaway. It's soooo easy!! FREE MAY GIVEAWAY **WIN A FREE ENGINE MONITORING SYSTEM VALUED AT $425** Simply Like and Share our facebook page AND to be in the running ...

The Kimberley - Exploring the Drysdale River, Petroglyphs, Snapping Turtles and quad fun.

Mick O — Sun, 19 May 2013 08:22:00 GMT

Thursday 29th July Barking Owl Camp, Drysdale River The Kimberley WA Here we would meet the boats for a trip downstream to check out some petroglyphs hewn into a rocky face. Naturally, a hearty breakfast came first but it wasn’t too late in the morning before we were on the quads....

Mudgee to Darwin via Adelaide and return via Borroloola and western QLD

Member - Lisa M (NSW) — Sun, 19 May 2013 06:34:00 GMT

Just getting all the planning in place for the big trip, leaving July for about 6 weeks. So far our rough itinerary includes Kapunda, Marree, Oodnatta track, Mt Dare, Ayers Rock, Alice Springs, Darwin, Kakadu, Mataranka, Borroloola, Lawn Hill, Longreach and Lightning Ridge...

The Pilbara - Carrawine Gorge, Running Waters (Eel Pool) and the Skull Springs Road to Nullagine.

Mick O — Sat, 18 May 2013 12:37:00 GMT

Monday 28th June, 2010 Newman ncluding the odd camel and more than a few roos. It was pleasing to see them as they are a rarity out in the back country these days. Not enough water due to those bloody camels!...

The Kimberley - To the Carson River and Drysdale Escarpment (near Kalumburu)

Mick O — Sat, 18 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT

July 23rd 2010 Barking Owl Camp In the shadow of the Drysdale Escarpment It was an enjoyable run with several river crossings along the way. On the wildlife front we disturbed a dingo and a Bustard and there were plenty of cattle in the area....

Solar panel regulator

Member - Michael D12 — Fri, 17 May 2013 05:22:00 GMT

Just wondering is a 30 amp regulator big enough for 3x 140watt panels? ...