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Travelling with Dogs

Travelling with DogsOverall Rating: 4/5

Section: On the Road - Pets & Family

This article highlights the precautions and planning considerations that go into a making a holiday away with your dog comfortable and safe - for them, your family,

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Portable Cassette Toilet

Portable Toilets and Dump Points

Section: On the Road - Camping

Portable toilets are becoming increasingly popular for people who don't want to give up on facilities while travelling. This article details the various portable camping toilets available in the

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First Aid

First Aid

Section: On the Road - Safety

First Aid is what you can do to assist an injured person at the scene using only what is available under the prevailing circumstances.

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QLD Fishing Rules

QLD Fishing Rules

Section: Boating & Fishing - Fishing Regulations

Fishing in Australian salt and fresh waters is governed by state rules and regulations and must be strictly followed as these laws are in place to ensure fisheries are ecologically sustainable.

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ExplorOz General Newsletter 484

Section: Newsletters - ExplorOz

15 March 2019. Weekly catch up; How to post Videos; Redarc Winner announced; How to get our app & offline maps.

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How to Tow a Trailer

Towing Techniques

Section: Caravans & Camper Trailers - Towing Essentials

Many people either tow trailers, campers, boats or caravans when they travel. When it comes to towing a trailer or camper on the trip, the traveller will now have much more storage space.

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General Newsletter

ExplorOz General Newsletter 469

Section: Newsletters - ExplorOz

7 September 2017. Winner of the Redarc Solar Panel announced. Find out how you can be the next winner - and get a 700W Pure Sine Wave Inverter. Windows version of the ExplorOz Traveller coming soon!

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EPIRB

EPIRBs & PLBs

Section: Communications - Outback Communications

In this article, we discuss what EPIRBs are, the various types including PLBs and their role in Search and Rescue. Digital 406 MHz Epirb distress beacons save lives.

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Roof Racks, Luggage Trays & Boxes

Roof Racks, Luggage Trays & BoxesOverall Rating: 4.67/5

Section: Vehicles - Accessories

In this article we look at the pros and cons of using the roof of your vehicle for storage when travelling; discuss what not to carry on your roof; provide some helpful packing hints and finally some

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Driver Training

Driver TrainingOverall Rating: 4/5

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.

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Why Diesels are Different

Why Diesels are DifferentOverall Rating: 1/5

Section: Vehicles - Engine Performance

The diesel engine, named after the German engineer Rudolf Diesel, is a type of internal combustion engine that is somewhat different to a petrol engine.

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Satellite TV

Satellite TVOverall Rating: 5/5

Section: Communications - Satellite Phones & Devices

Satellite TV systems enable viewers to receive free to air and/or pay TV channels in remote locations where land-based television reception is either poor, or non-existent. In fact,

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ExplorOz Newsletter - Issue 79

Section: Newsletters - ExplorOz

7th April, 2005. In this issue: 4WD Clubs, Interesting Stuff, Sat-Trak24, Year of the Outback 2006 - Great Outback Clean Up and Support our Major Sponsors.

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Snake Bite Treatment

Snake Bite Treatment

Section: On the Road - Safety

This article has been completely revised and updated with the assistance of Bob Cooper from Snake R&R Training. Please note link in Comments to new 2017 advice from RFDS.

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Driver Fatigue

Section: On the Road - Driving

Some drivers put unrealistic expectations on the daily distances they plan to travel, however this can lead to driving tired and putting yourself and others on the road at great risk.

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Caravan Stability & Dynamics

The Dynamics of Caravan StabilityOverall Rating: 5/5

Section: Caravans & Camper Trailers - Towing Essentials

This article attempts to discuss the technicalities of caravan towing dynamics in relatively plain English for those keen to know more on the topic but, like so many,

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Preparing a Vehicle for Towing

Tow Vehicle SetupOverall Rating: 3/5

Section: Caravans & Camper Trailers - Towing Essentials

Everyone who intends to tow a caravan, or indeed any sort of trailer, needs to be aware that various tow vehicle and trailer combinations can behave in slightly different ways and certainly different

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Engine Performance

Understanding Engine Conversions

Section: Vehicles - Engine Performance

Having a vehicle that is performing well is important for reasons other than just speed and power. Improving reliability and efficiency will also result in better fuel consumption,

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V7 Traveller Tips & Hacks

Tips & Hacks to help you use the Traveller App

Section: Newsletters - ExplorOz Traveller

24 May 2022. We've had so many new people join ExplorOz and get the Traveller app lately that it was time to put together a document full of all the latest tips & hacks for using the latest version.

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ExplorOz Newsletter - Issue 111

Section: Newsletters - ExplorOz

4th August 2006. In this issue: New Products - Safety, GPS and Maps, New Packs, New Article - Portable Fridges, Updated Cockatoo - Dunbar Trek Note, Spell Checker and Road Reports.

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Highway Terrain (HT) Tyres

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.

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Tailor

Tailor

Section: Boating & Fishing - Fish Species

Predominantly an ocean fish found in the southern states of Australia. Predatory fish with a mid-sized elongated body, large mouth lined with small but very sharp teeth.

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The ultimate bucket list

Australia's Top Places to SeeOverall Rating: 2/5

Section: Trip Planning - Where to Go & When

This is the Ultimate ExplorOz Bucket List, as nominated by the ExplorOz audience. Check out their top picks for Places to See in Australia below.

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Generator Power

Generator Power

Section: Power & Electrics - Generators

The generator, which was discovered by Michael Faraday, is an ingenious device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.

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