Electrics Blog

A GUIDE TO FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Allan B (Sunshine Coast) — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 06:53:00 GMT

A GUIDE TO FUSES & CIRCUIT BREAKERS The primary purpose of both fuses and circuit breakers is to respond when a fault condition occurs and prevent a circumstance where excessive current may cause overheating of cables and appliances which may lead to damage or even initiate a fire in the vehicle....

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!...

2016 Tassy to The Cape or Big Red

Member - jumpin — Thu, 09 Jun 2016 13:25:00 GMT

After several weeks of vehicle maintenance the Pig (Cruiser 105) is ready ,I'm ready after my knee replacement on April one and now a short wait for the flood waters and issues in the Mersey River to subside I can head to Brizzy to work out our trip with my travel companions . ...

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....

Three National Parks around Esperance..camping and walking

Member-Heather MG NSW — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 20:59:00 GMT

Cape le Grand is located East of Esperance, approximately an hours drive away, so spending the night before going there is a good opportunity to fill water tanks and stock up on supplies. Phone signal there is also intermittent and weak so I have informed family members as to our movements....

First Fishing & Camping in WA, Stokes Inlet five nights & solving some power issues

Member-Heather MG NSW — Tue, 12 May 2015 22:24:00 GMT

The black bream have been very willing to become our dinners here at Stokes Inlet. Each day, John and Barry have returned very happily with their bag limit of 6 each but have caught so many more undersize fish which have been returned to the water,...

Six Nights on the Nullarbor and Puzzling 12 volt Power issues

Member-Heather MG NSW — Sat, 09 May 2015 23:01:00 GMT

Nundroo Yalata Camp. Thursday 30th April The prospect of our third East West crossing didn’t diminish my excitement as we left Streaky Bay and turned towards Ceduna. With Judy and Barry accompanying us and it being their first time as Nullarbor travellers,...

What communications will work for you on your travels?

Motherhen — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 02:47:00 GMT

A regular question on this forum is about choosing the right communications for your travel plans. When do you need a satellite phone? What other options are available? This eBook reveals all the ‘Must Know’ secrets that are so hard to learn without learning some expensive lessons on the way… ...

2015.1 Snowy Mountains (NSW) Trip - Day 1

John S3 — Sun, 01 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Gidday family, friends and interested others. I'll be progressively adding photos when I get my album sorted. I have been a bit reluctant to commit pen to paper (or finger to ipad) as some folk took serious objection to the truth when I exposed a fuel price scam on a trip last year....