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Caravan & RV Insurance

Section: Caravans & Camper Trailers - Theft Deterrents & Insurance

Whilst the first steps to avoiding theft begin with ensuring you follow a few simple commonsense security routines to deter thieves in the first place,

Updated: 05 Mar 2014

Spare Parts and Tools

Section: Vehicles - Care & Servicing

Knowing what to take on a trip must firstly begin with specific requirements to keep your vehicle running and how to conduct roadside service if the vehicle breaks down.

Updated: 10 Feb 2014

House Sitting

Section: On the Road - Employment

This article highlights the finer aspects of house sitting for travellers, with practical tips and advice for both parties in the equation - those who wish to hire a sitter,

Updated: 06 Feb 2014

Oils and Lubes

Section: Vehicles - Care & Servicing

Whether you drive an old or a new vehicle, oils and lubricants for your engine, diff and gearbox are critical factors affecting performance and also your running costs.

Updated: 03 Jan 2014

Coordinates Converter

Section: Navigation - Tools

This page contains a tool that enables you to enter the latitude and longitude coordinate for any given place in the format of either degrees, degrees minutes seconds,

Updated: 29 Oct 2013

Icebox Coolers & Eskys

Section: On the Road - Camping

Upgrading from an esky cooler to a heavier, better insulated icebox is a good starting point, but how you manage your cold stuff is critical to the longevity of keeping the ice from melting for as

Updated: 07 Oct 2013

Driver Training

Section: On the Road - Driving

A lot of new four wheel drivers have instantly recognised the need for the acquisition of new skills in the use of their four wheel drive.

Updated: 26 Aug 2013

Highway Terrain (HT) Tyres

Section: Vehicles - Tyres

Highway Terrain tyres are designed to offer the best in road travel conditions with good ride comfort, low noise and freeway speed durability and road handling.

Updated: 05 Aug 2013

Intercoolers for Diesels

Section: Vehicles - Engine Performance

“Intercooled” - it’s a pretty “cool” looking decal to have along the side of your vehicle but what does it mean? And more importantly, what does it do? In this technical article,

Updated: 05 Aug 2013

Vehicle Shower

Section: Vehicles - Accessories

Water is the single most precious commodity you need to carry for your trip. Although heavy, we need to carry it for drinking, cooking and washing.

Updated: 19 Jun 2013

Driver Fatigue

Section: On the Road - Driving

This article provides the facts on why driver fatigue causes accidents, tips for how you can recognise the signs of driver fatigue, and advice for how to use power-naps to help reduce driver fatigue.

Updated: 21 May 2013

Turbos and Super Chargers

Section: Vehicles - Engine Performance

This article uses terminology that is explained in our Why Diesels are Different article and discusses the application of forced induction in regards to diesels.

Updated: 21 May 2013

Hiring a 4WD or Campervan

Section: Vehicles - Hiring a Vehicle

This article is intended to help the international visitor to Australia who is trying to work out the best way to choose a vehicle for a self-drive trip.

Updated: 21 May 2013

One of the most obvious camping equipment purchases we all make and hope will be our last – is the table. You could be excused for thinking that this purchase is rather straightforward but in reality,

Updated: 08 May 2013

Great Australian Walks

Section: Trip Planning - Hiking

This article features a selection of Australia’s most iconic multi-day walks. Self-guided walking and camping with a backpack is a satisfying and inexpensive way to experience some of Australia’s

Updated: 08 Apr 2013

Permits for Victoria

Section: Trip Planning - Permits & Restrictions

The following information is provided to assist you in gaining the right permits to lawfully travel through or access specified regional and outback areas.

Updated: 08 Apr 2013

Permits for Tasmania

Section: Trip Planning - Permits & Restrictions

The following information is provided to assist you in gaining the right permits to lawfully travel through or access specified regional and outback areas.

Updated: 08 Apr 2013

Permits for New South Wales

Section: Trip Planning - Permits & Restrictions

The following information is provided to assist you in gaining the right permits to lawfully travel through or access specified regional and outback areas.

Updated: 08 Apr 2013

Travelling with Babies 0 - 12 Months

Section: On the Road - Pets & Family

This article focuses on planning a long road trip with a baby between 0 - 12 months. It provides a detailed checklist of items and an interesting discussion of major issues you will need to take into

Updated: 03 Feb 2013

Mud Terrain (MT) Tyres

Section: Vehicles - Tyres

Mud Terrain tyres are not just for hard-core 4WD enthusiats but are generally recommended for drivers who spend at least 80% of their time off-road. Earlier MT designs typically wore faster,

Updated: 01 Nov 2012

Legal Threats Policy

Section: ExplorOz - Forum Rules & Moderation

This policy clearly covers our stance in the instance of receiving a vexatious threat against ExplorOz, I.T. Beyond Pty Ltd, its staff or its moderators.

Updated: 26 Sep 2012

Sea Exploration & Discovery of Australia

The Discovery of Australia

Section: Australiana - History

The European exploration of Australia encompasses several waves of seafarers and land explorers. This article is a summary of important dates,

Updated: 10 Sep 2012

Outback Phenomena

Section: Australiana - Nature

In this article, we talk about two natural wonders that you may encounter on your travels. Willy Willies, also known as dust devils can spring up from nowhere and are an amazing sight to witness.

Updated: 07 Sep 2012