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Creating the dream off-roader - Modifications and Improvements August 2012

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October 2012 - It had been just on two years since the initial vehicle build was finished. I say “Initial build” because as anyone who enjoys building or preparing their vehicles for travel about ...

Created: 07 Dec 2012 10:00 Views: 104895

Product Review No.4 - Redarc BMS1215 / Redarc BCDC 1220 DCDC charger/SBI212 Smart solenoid

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– You live or die by the quality and reliability of your DC power system (well death might be overstating it but warm beer is not living my friend!...

Created: 23 Dec 2010 16:54 Views: 62839

Product Review No. 3 - Readywelder II - Portable MIG welder

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A disclaimer of sorts; These reviews are not designed to influence you towards any particular product. I’m not receiving any financial advantage in doing this,...

Created: 21 Dec 2010 18:21 Views: 62408

Reseating a tubeless tyre using butane gas and other volatile substances - Safety advice edited 2015

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Reseating a tubeless tyre in outback conditions can often prove problematic, especially when using the stronger sidewall, 'Light Truck" construction type 4x4 tyres....

Created: 10 Nov 2010 01:00 Views: 56864

The Spectacular Karlamilyi (Rudall River) National Park - Some history, highlights and places.

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At 1,283,706 hectares (12837 square km), the Karlamilyi (previousely Rudall River) National Park is the largest national park in Western Australia and one of the largest in the world....

Created: 26 Feb 2011 19:00 Views: 54766

DC ELECTRICS - Building a 12 Volt DC Power System for your 4x4 - My experiences

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By my way of thinking, one of the rules of remote outback travel, or any outback travel really is the fact that your vehicle should be maintained to the high

Created: 20 May 2013 22:22 Views: 53365

The Pilbara - The Oakover River Country to Rudall River & Hanging Rock.

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Saturday 4th July 2009 Hanging Rock, Rudall River National Park 22 30 18.26 S 121 39 57.0 E A day of achievement today despite the gloomy weather. We’ve covered some amazing country,...

Created: 04 Jul 2009 00:00 Views: 52264

Toyota Wheel Studs - Replacing the standard 78/79 series studs with custom made, high tensile units

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I suffered a couple of setbacks on the 2010 desert trip that left me asking some serious questions about the quality of the products I was using. On one occasion I had a wheel almost separate....

Created: 01 Jan 2011 01:00 Views: 52245

Product Review No 6 - Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) - Sensatyre & Tyredog Systems

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Questions about Wireless Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) appear quite regularly on many popular vehicle and travel forums. I have had a few opinions over the years in respect to various ...

Created: 27 Dec 2010 01:00 Views: 51271

Product Review No. 2 - Engel 75Lt Combo fridge/freezer & the Platinum Drop Slide (update Jan 2019)

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As I purchased and used so many different products and components in the build of the 79 series ute, I thought I would provide some assessment and review of those products from a users point of ...

Created: 21 Dec 2010 07:04 Views: 49181

Product Review No.1 - Toyo Open Country MT tyres (285/75-R16) & Speedie 16x8 "Sunraysia" steel rims

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As I purchased and used so many different products and components in the build of the 79 series ute, I thought I would provide some assessment and review of those products from a users point of ...

Created: 18 Dec 2010 13:51 Views: 48301

Close encounters with snakes of the Western Deserts -If it wriggles, it isn't a stick!(fotos & Vid)

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Well the desert trip this year produced the usual range of fauna including the ubiquitous camel, dingoes, emu, roos wallabies and more than a few bustards....

Created: 01 Aug 2009 19:17 Views: 42082

Desert Walnut (Owenia reticulata.) “Turtujarti” - A native of the Great Sandy Desert

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Desert Walnut (Owenia reticulata.) “Turtujarti” “Spook Tree” The Great Sandy Desert bioregion covers an area totaling 405, 200 sq....

Created: 28 Mar 2011 20:57 Views: 41454

Murray Sunset National Park - Bogged to the gunnels & a classic outback recovery

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Sunday 28th September Mildura group of canoeists pulling ont

Created: 28 Sep 2008 00:00 Views: 39997

Gibson Desert - Sandy Blight Junction Road - A day of outback welding & bush mechanics.

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Thursday 24th July Sandy Blight Junction Road - Not too far from last nights camp 23 42 7.801 129 17 39.191 It was a funny day today,...

Created: 24 Jul 2008 00:00 Views: 39447

Product Review No. 5 - 12 Volt Rigid Strip LED lighting.

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12 volt rigid-strip LED lights 1 metre length ($79) Half metre ($39) Great lights that draw only 0.30 amps per metre of strip....

Created: 24 Dec 2010 21:28 Views: 36389

The Kimberley - A day of high drama on the Mitchell Plateau

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Friday 30th July, 2010 Mitchell Falls Campground The Kimberley WA We were awake early to get things packed before the heat of the day set in....

Created: 30 Jul 2010 19:00 Views: 34891

Great Sandy Desert - The hidden oasis of Elizabeth Soak (Dragon Tree Soak Conservation Reserve)

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Monday 12th July, 2010 Great Sandy Desert, 11 km north of APT 19°54'19.11"S 123° 8'54.75"E A great day today that began early with a quad excursion to located the mysterious ...

Created: 13 Jul 2010 13:05 Views: 34863

Connie Sue Highway - south to Rawlinna via Premier Downs (and on to Cocklebiddy)

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Wednesday 15th July, 2009 Cocklebiddy WA Well a day of firsts in that I have completed the last of the Beadell Tracks, the Connie Sue as well as crossing the continent north to south ...

Created: 15 Jul 2009 00:00 Views: 34540

Great Sandy Desert - A day of stakes, dunes and hard going (& a masterclass on outback tyre repairs)

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Thursday 18th June, 2009 Camped on a Cut Line east of nowhere (60 km west of Warburtons "Joanna Spring") “Spook Tree” camp. 20 00 04.0S 123 37 31....

Created: 18 Jun 2009 00:00 Views: 34254

Len Beadell Plaques & Signs - 33 in 29 years

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It's a testament to Australia's last outback explorer, Len Beadell, that many of his roads have grown more popular as the years have passed....

Created: 18 Feb 2009 22:05 Views: 34011

Connie Sue Highway - South through Neale Junction

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Tuesday 14th July, 2009 Connie Sue Hwy, 100 km north of Rawlinna 30 21 46.94 125 32 14.92 Well my prediction on it being a cold night was unfortunately all too accurate....

Created: 14 Jul 2009 00:00 Views: 33671

Great Sandy Desert - A "snakes hiss" and on to Paraku (Lake Gregory) via Balgo and Mulan.

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Sunday 7th June, 2009 Paraku (Lake Gregory ) Via Balgo and Mulan 20 10 53.73 127 32 11.63 Od. 206957 There was great excitement about the camp this morning as just before departure,...

Created: 07 Jun 2009 00:00 Views: 33317

Great Sandy Desert - In search of the McLarty Track

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Thursday 8th July, 2010 Great Sandy Desert 19°20'39.24"S, 122°30'6.82"E Thankfully the touch of hot water at the end of even the hardest day leaves one feeling fully refreshed and although ...

Created: 08 Jul 2010 00:00 Views: 32535

White Dragon Tree (Sesbania Formosa)

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White Dragon Tree (Sesbania Formosa) (Also known as the Swamp Corkwood) A native of northern Australia, it is found in the Pilbara and Kimberley areas and eastward into Arnhem Land in ...

Created: 30 Mar 2011 09:01 Views: 32225

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