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The ExplorOz Podcast Trailer Is Live!

ExplorOz - David & Michelle — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 02:27:00 GMT

Hi everyone, We can hardly contain our excitement. The "ExplorOz: Australian Offroad Adventures and Mapping" podcast trailer is now live, and the insight into the podcast is waiting for you. Enjoy the 60 second trailer and have a read of the article here to learn about the podcast and prepare ...

Hold onto Your Akubras: The ExplorOz Podcast Trailer Drops This Coming Tuesday!

ExplorOz - David & Michelle — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 08:00:00 GMT

Hi ExplorOz Community As you know, we're all about sharing the thrill of Australian outdoor exploration. And we've got something exciting lined up for you all. Tuesday’s are our new favourite day of the week!...

COMMUNICATION DEVICES FOR REMOTE TRAVEL

Christopher W3 — Wed, 10 May 2023 06:54:00 GMT

I have been asked on several occasions why I carry the communication devices I do when travelling into remote areas. I have written it up and have decided to share what I do and why. This regime has been learnt by our remote travels over the last 10 years....

Teyes CC3 Install

Michael H54 — Thu, 20 May 2021 23:02:00 GMT

I have installed the Teyes CC3 head unit into my 2014 NW Pajero to replace the Mitsubishi OEM unit which was driving a 12 speaker Rockford Fosgate sound system. It is a Chinese unit and I bought the optional accessories of reversing camera, dash cam, and OBD2 Bluetooth sender....

How to set up a Bad Elf Bluetooth GPS Receiver to work in Windows

Stephen L (Clare) SA — Sat, 07 Dec 2019 01:37:00 GMT

Over two years ago, I went down the Bluetooth GPS Receiver path with the help from a couple of ExplorOz Members. I wanted a unit that was going to be reliable, would be able to work on more than one computer at a time, and most important, easy to use. Following on John’s advise,...

Solar panels

Member - Jorgen S (QLD) — Mon, 08 May 2017 09:10:00 GMT

Hi all.I want to install my folding solar panel on a pole on my drawbar. Only for stationery. Has anybody got a suggestion as to how to make bracket or where to buy ,It have to be so i can rotate the panel to follow the sun. Thanks for your help. Jorgen ...

First Solo Adventures in The Granny Flat.

Member-Heather MG NSW — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 01:41:00 GMT

June 1st to 8th June 2016 I am back on ExplorOz..and will be writing my travel blogs from hereonin. They are musings and experiences of my travels alone in my new home on wheels so if that thought bores you to tears, stop reading now!...

Sick of 12 volt compressors

Jim B — Mon, 28 Mar 2016 02:57:00 GMT

Well I tried a few, but without spending a lot of money, I couldnt find a solution to a good air supply for my rattle gun. So I made one. I dont know if it is all approved, but its a beauty. A 2 kg CO-2 bottle from the local brew shop ($175 from memory) a CO2 regulator from CIGWELD,...

country comms

Jim B — Thu, 24 Mar 2016 05:47:00 GMT

I have read so many comments from 4wd'ers who are dead against any form of comms in the bush, "leave it at home, mate". I reckon they must be weekend warriors. We are trying for a long term trip, so we need internet on our travels....

Supersprings Installation

Sand Man (SA) — Sat, 04 Jul 2015 02:29:00 GMT

In preparing for an upcoming trip from Adelaide through the Outback, I decided to add a pair of SuperSprings Stabilizers to the Colorado. The reason for this was merely to give a little bit of help to the standard leaf springs when loading up the vehicle....