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Solar Power

Section: Power & Electrics - Solar Panels

This article covers every aspect of solar and its design and installation in RVs (camper trailers, caravans and motor homes). It shows how much power solar panels really produce,

Updated: 20 Mar 2023

ExplorOz Newsletter - Issue 85

Section: Newsletters - ExplorOz

11th July, 2005. In this issue: New Article - Solar, New Trek Note - High Country - Corryong to Omeo, Trek Note Feedback, Road Conditions, Membership Renewals and Focus on Business.

Updated: 11 Jul 2005

The Dynamics of Caravan Stability

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,

Updated: 21 Apr 2020

ExplorOz Newsletter - 285

Section: Newsletters - ExplorOz

28th March 2013. New Shop products Hanns Track, Collyn Rivers book range, Great Desert Tracks Atlas and Guide 3rd Edition. Fully updated solar article, new Places system for mobile,

Updated: 28 Mar 2013

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!

Updated: 07 Sep 2017

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

EOTopo

Section: Navigation - Apps & Maps

EOTopo is an enhanced topographic map of Australia. It incorporates street, road & track data with topographic detail & POI labelling for populated localities & campsites.

Updated: 12 Apr 2024

Working Holiday Around Australia - with Kids

Section: Trip Planning - Working Holidays

When Ian Hookway started planning what would became a 3 year working holiday around Australia with his family, he discovered there aren't any "how to" guides. Thanks to his experiences,

Updated: 15 Sep 2017

Australia's Top Places to See

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.

Updated: 13 Mar 2024

ExplorOz Traveller

Section: Navigation - Apps & Maps

The Traveller app features accurate high-resolution offline maps across the whole of Australia along with robust tracking and navigation features, so you can confidently find your way.

Updated: 28 Sep 2024

Comparison of Offline 4WD Maps & GPS Navigation Apps & Software

Section: Navigation - Apps & Maps

This articles compares the current range of 2021 navigation options in Australia including standalone navigators, raster mapping software for Android & Windows,

Updated: 07 Aug 2023

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

Camping Lights

Section: On the Road - Camping Gear

In this article we list and describe the diverse range of lights available today and the options you might consider before embarking on your camping trip.

Updated: 18 Feb 2016

Handheld Satellite Phone Solutions for Travellers

Section: Communications - Satellite Phones & Devices

The aim of this article is to provide a simple overview of the current satphone environment in Australia - assisting recreational, outback travellers make informed decisions when considering the

Updated: 31 Jan 2024

Access, Restrictions & Permits

Section: Trip Planning - Permits & Restrictions

An overview to explain the various restrictions and permit requirements in place in Australia. Contains links (related pages) to separate pages per state for all permit details with links to

Updated: 02 Jul 2021

WA 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.

Updated: 22 Oct 2013

Inland Fishing

Section: Boating & Fishing - Types of Fishing

Australia is the world’s driest inhabited continent with 70% receiving between 100 and 350mm of rainfall annually. So with such little rainfall,

Updated: 04 May 2014

Beach Fishing

Section: Boating & Fishing - Types of Fishing

Put on your wet weather overalls, berley up the water and cast a 70 plus metre line to get past the breakers - this is the typical lifestyle of the dedicated beach angler.

Updated: 31 May 2013

Offshore Fishing

Section: Boating & Fishing - Types of Fishing

Ever wondered why some offshore boat anglers catch more quality fish than others? The main key to success lies with knowledge, experience, and of course - plenty of practice!! Like anything,

Updated: 01 Jan 2015

ExplorOz Tracker

Section: Navigation - Tracking

ExplorOz Tracker is a service that is available for Members via either of our two apps (ExplorOz Traveller, & ExplorOz Tracker), and also for Members who own a SPOT device with a "Shared Page"

Updated: 29 Jul 2024

Trailer Wiring Diagrams

Section: Caravans & Camper Trailers - Towing Essentials

This is a basic reference article about trailer and caravan wiring; the plugs and sockets that are commonly in use in Australia, and the pin colour codes that are designed to coordinate proper

Updated: 11 May 2021

Vehicle Care

Section: Vehicles - Care & Servicing

This article outlines options for prolonging the life and looks of your vehicle - especially one that is used for outback travelling where it is subjected to temperature extremes, excessive dust,

Updated: 08 Nov 2017

Membership

Section: Membership - Personal

This page has all the relevant information you need about ExplorOz Membership. See the Member benefits list, join up, search for a Member, browse or upload documents,

Updated: 24 Jul 2024

ExplorOz Site Traffic Reports

Section: ExplorOz - Stats & Legal

ExplorOz website traffic reports - month by month data and analysis for the past 12 month period Aug '14 - Jul' 15. Sourced from Google Analytics - combining both full desktop site and mobile site

Updated: 04 Aug 2015

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