Recent content by lostboys

Thanks gents. The hydraulic type, like an Orcon? Btw... the Hi-Lift has got me out of trouble twice now, but prefer a bottle jack where I can.

Thanks gents. But still unclear about an easy reference re the specific reason for each Park's existance. Thanks @Tink for the link, but still very much hope for condensed list for easy reference. It may not exist of course.

Now, that's a great question!

A silly question... We can find out why a World Heritage designation is allocated, but what about each of our National Parks? Travelling all over, I'd love to know if a list exists to tell us why each & everyone of our Aussie National Parks has been made a National Park. I assume each would...

Have just busted my standard Toyota bottle jack, 50km north of Broken Hill. Easy sealed road, & had just pulled off to check a Telstra signal. Anyway, VERY disappointed with the cast eyelet breaking off when trying to change a rear tyre - & if I hadn't a Hi Lift on-board, would have been...

Terrific info gents. Thanks!

Thanks for the feedback gents. Much appreciated!

I reckon I'd have a question for most Earth threads if I take the time to browse. Sand Flags... yep I've got a question, although & in dune country I definitely get it. I have a standard UHF aerial, not tall enough for a flag. Another of my silly questions... Whatever I use for a sand flag - &...

May be a silly question, as I've always carried jumper leads. Have 2-batteries now - one std for my Series 78 Troopy, & 1-new 100amp/h deep cycle house battery for my Trakka fitout which includes - 15amp Automatic battery charger Electronic control system (battery condition, indoor & outdoor...

Nice shots Karl... & that sea dragon's a cracker! Love Fitzgerald River & Cape Arid.

Thanks gents. Always good to hear from others... only way to learn. For what it's worth, another interesting development is that my Insurance people say that if I claim on this damage, I shall compromise my existing no-claims. I understand the excess due, but am not happy with the no-claims bit...

Mmmm... seems like no-one here bothers about them these days anyway?

Yeah. Come to think of it, it's been a long time since I've actually seen a steering lock, but I can see from your 2nd post that they're still around ... somewhere.

Must admit having not given this a zot of thought in the past. However, have just had my passenger door lock almost pried off on Friday night... a bit of local damage, but nothing taken. A bit odd really, & will try & sort via my Ken Tame Insurance. Anyway, any thoughts on steering locks? Are...

Anyone with any first-hand knowledge of these ANNEXE-AWNING TENT beasties? Although RV Express are selling on-line, their distributors don't seem to know of them & it seems impossible to see one assembled anywhere... ridiculous really. (Anyway, enough of the winging for now.)