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The VW has sensors to detect biodiesel and will bring up a fault code so I can't run it but I did commercial-grade biodiesel in a couple of my rigs (Nissan and Mitsubishi) both mechanical injection. I was always told biodiesel would erode the rubber seals on older rigs because of the lack of...

I'm happy to still be a net controller, I just can't do it every week. I'm also happy to help train anybody who wants to volunteer.

It would be great to know why trails have the ratings they get as well. A track could be more difficult for different reasons. Rock Steps, Soft Sand, Mud or River Crossings require different approaches. When someone drives a trail, maybe they should let everyone know what vehicle and mods...

It's only Saturday for me because I'm in Australia. We previously discussed having it on a different evening (US time). It would be fine for that to happen, although it would probably end up during my work hours. I could still check in sometimes, but I would depend on other net controllers to...

We could always start it up again. I was tired of talking to myself. The problem is always we can't find enough Net Controllers. I did it for a while, but the time of day (Saturday morning where I am) is not that easy for me, especially if I'm out doing actual Overlanding.

The term overlander has been used in Australia for a couple of hundred years and referred to the teams of men who herded cattle across vast distances on horseback. The shortened word "drover" is also used. Somewhat similar to cowboys although that also refers to horsemen who remain working on a...

On the whole, the computerised parts are exceptionally reliable. I decided to go with a newer vehicle simply because it wasn't worn out, and parts are easier to obtain. I still run two older vehicles but sometimes they get stranded, for weeks or months, if something breaks. Personally, I've...

I installed some protection against small scrapes from the bush, and other drivers who can't park.

Side or rear mounting rules are the same regardless of height.

You seem to be able to get away with a lot more in the US. We cannot have the bottle: Inside the vehicle unless transporting it directly from a filling point to a residence or in an externally vented gas locker only accessible from outside the vehicle. On the rear of the vehicle On the side of...

DCDC chargers are the way to go, especially with modern vehicles or where the two batteries are some distance apart. If you need to be able to start your vehicle from the auxiliary battery, a simple solenoid with a momentary switch will allow you to connect the batteries together but disconnect...

A flat Rotopax on a roof rack looks like a lower centre of gravity than standard Jerry cans. In some cases, having them there is the only option. If I carry fuel on my rack I plan to put it into the tank at the earliest option.

I wanted a right-hand side opening for the van, but they are hard to get in Australia. We tend to put the van as far off the road as possible and the awning towards the road. (We drive on the left). At the moment, I'm using LHS OzTent Foxwing. It used to be on another vehicle, so it's what I had...

I've always heard mixed reports about North American snakes. I still wouldn't want to be bitten by one. Apparently, there is antivenin for rattlers, but it is hard to get. I once got bitten by a juvenile brown snake in Mainland Australia. Not a pleasant experience, but with the right first aid...

A tool I like is just a pair of pliers, well maybe not any pair. Anybody who's tried to hold things with standard pliers will know.

A multimeter would need to top the list. Some cables with alligator clips on each end are useful as you can bypass relays and switches. OBD2 scanner (does that count as electric?). I also carry a crimper and lugs that suit "my vehicle", spare fuses and cable. For one of my older vehicles, I...

I used to, even at the time of that photo, have the metal hinges. A strong wind gust bent the poles before the hinges broke. The plastic ones are sacrificial. Don't get me wrong, they're stronger than some of the cheaper brands overall.

That looks like it probably would touch. Depends on how high you mount your awning on the vehicle. My Foxwing (batwing) was originally intended to be erected with the outer edge higher than the vehicle. The rain runs down the drain in the centre.

The switch from CB to GMRS reminds me of the change from 27Mhz to UHF in Australia in the 1990s. Now, 27Mhz CBs are rare, and every 4wd vehicle has a UHF CB. Because they are common, they have the advantage of contacting others local to you, Which is great if you just need some help to get...

Sounds like you need a Sattelite Communicator. I use a Garmin In-reach which works well. I also carry a personal locator beacon PLB. It's only for life and death situations, which includes situations that could develop into such. By the way, The difference between an EPIRB and a PLB is an...