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Here in Australia, I have a 12v/240v compressor fridge. It is rated at 70amp on 12v with a 160 litre capacity. Large separate freezer on bottom and less than 5' tall. I can run it off my solar for close to a week of rainy weather. 400 watts and 240 amp batteries with no inverter. I'm sure you...

I am not disabled but I do have a disability. AF the young age of 21, I lost my left arm due to a "drunk" driver. Back then, handicapped was still used to describe us.... I told people, I was not handicapped but I had limitations on what I could do. Sometimes I would say that my "limitations"...

My wife goes through Aliexpress all the time. She has bought several items, sometimes pennies on the dollar with free postage from China to Australia. My wife says that they hold unto the funds until she sends in feedback which then pay the sellers. We even bought a quality dash cam for half the...

Teskimo. At my factory job my workmates called me TES, as I signed the reports with my initials. Later my stepdaughter called me Teskimo because I identify as part native American, and she said it sounded Indian. I liked it so well, I kept it.

There is a Facebook group called: service dogs for invisible disabilities. They have over 10,000 members, mostly in the USA. If you post your questions/needs there, you might find your perfect SD in Vancouver.

5 years ago, I bought a 40 watt system with built in controller and 30 amp battery and 2 florescent lights. We spent 10 days in the national forest. We used both Iphones as well as the I pad for internet/readers. We were able to use all the power we wanted and only had to set the panels out...

Over in Australia, we cut the propane bottles down as well. We use them as heater/cookers. The "Choofer" looks like this: http://www.aplaceinthesun.com.au/Choofer.htm Tharrow

Great ideas! I will be implementing some of these in my space.

Here in Australia, petrol (gas) is approx $1.50 and LPG is $.89. My 4X4 4 dr PU has a 60 (16 gal) litre petrol and 60 litre LPG tanks. PU is 2000 Mitsubishi Triton 3.0L 5 spd, dual cab. The LPG only goes about 60% (240 km/150 miles)the distance of gas. The power towing a horse float appears to...

Thanks for the welcome guys. It is 23c/73f for a high, just coming off summer here. And yes "Doing the big lap" touring Australia is on my bucket list.....just a matter of time, even if it takes a few years....lol Teskimo Adelaide, Sth Aus (formally Idaho)

Hi from the great state of Sth Aus. I was lucky enough to move from the USA to Aus 12 years ago, and love it here. I've always wanted to live in a RV/TT and travel around as the mood strikes. I look forward to learning more through your experiences. Teskimo