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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 ...

6 Weeks on the Road (Getting to know the Granny Flat)

Member-Heather MG NSW — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 07:29:00 GMT

Friday 10th June 2016 After two busy days at home during which time I packed up GF (Granny flat) with supplies and comforts, I set off to spend 4 nights in the Big 4 Park at Easts Beach Kiama, leaving home on Friday 10th June. It is my first stop on a 6 week trip solo,...

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!...

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 States all in a Day's Drive

Stephen L (Clare) SA — Sun, 12 Apr 2015 08:58:00 GMT

Every year around Easter time, we spend ten days in the Riverland of South Australia, an annual holiday event that we have undertaken for a very long time and as Fiona calls it, her civilised holiday for the year, staying in a high quality Caravan Park in Renmark,...

How to Settle Muddy Water

Stephen L (Clare) SA — Wed, 04 Feb 2015 10:38:00 GMT

Before I posted this Blog, I searched past forum post to see if my little experiment had been posted before, but there have been no recent posts or requests on how to do it. So if you have ever wondered how to settle muddy water in a reasonably short time,...

What does “Self Contained Only” really mean?

Motherhen — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 19:27:00 GMT

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Protect your Vehicles Paintwork

Stephen L (Clare) SA — Tue, 08 Oct 2013 09:02:00 GMT

Hi Everyone As promised, I have followed up today on where you can get Auto Skin or the like. I contacted every place that I was given leads to follow up and can report on the following. I contacted TJM in Adelaide,...

CANADA - The Backwoods of BC, Bears and the Magnificent Salmon Glacier.

MickO — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 19:00:00 GMT

Sunday 26th August Salmon Glacier British Columbia I took a refreshing dip in the lake before breakfast again finding the water surprisingly warm. Suzette looked much better this morning but Gaby is still poorly. It’s a blessing actually as we’ve never had it so quiet!...