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Yes it’s excellent. Easy to inflate and very stable. Cheers, Andrew

Thanks! Cheers, Andrew & Peta

True!

Even better! I'm not surprised, it's a huge stretch of water. Cheers, Andrew

Glad you figured it out. Yes, information on the PSU mode is buried in the manual. Not sure why. Cheers, Andrew

Glad it was helpful! You'll love it there. Cheers, Andrew

No, it only charges a battery. Cheers, Andrew

Yes it’s definitely a mission! You need to work your way around the base and maybe gently pry it out with a couple of screwdrivers. The plastic shell is fairly forgiving if you’re careful. Cheers, Andrew

Yes, they’re the strangest looking formations. Cheers, Andrew

Glad you found the video. Yes, we had a great time in NT and it was good to have a yarn with you both. Hope your trip went well. Cheers, Andrew

You live in a beautiful part of the world Margaret. Cheers, Andrew

Haha, that's okay. I know the feeling - it's frustrating when you're trying to find out info like that, but no one covers it off! Cheers, Andrew

Thanks! Yes, the steel tray's the way to go if you can afford the extra weight. Cheers, Andrew

Interesting and very true - seeing is believing. Cheers, Andrew

No, you don't need any permits. Cheers, Andrew

Yes, it's an interesting trip... and definitely peaceful and relaxing. Cheers, Andrew

We have lots of info on Corner Country and specifically the trip you're asking about here: topwiretraveller.com/outdoor-travels/road-trips/corner-country-nsw/ Definitely take the back way (western side of Grey Range) up to Hawker Gate, then across to Milparinka. There's a good spot to camp (new National Park) at Teilta Campground, just past Corona Rd turnoff when you're heading north on Border Downs Rd. Border Downs Rd then takes you alongside the dog fence to near Hawker Gate, where you turn west to Milparinka. Milparinka's worth spending time looking around. Also, the nearby Depot Glen and Sturt's Cairn. From Milparinka, backtrack a little to Waka (pronounced Wokka) Road. It takes you up to CC-Tibooburra Rd at Waka Station. The wire sculptures at Fort Grey campground, the Wild Deserts visitor area (about 20km east of CC at the grid - you'll know it when you see it!,) and at the NSW/SA gate at CC. topwiretraveller.com/wire-sculptures-sturt-national-park/ Lake Pinaroo's worth a look, as it rarely has water in it. topwiretraveller.com/lake-pinaroo-corner-country/ And if you have time, drive to Tibooburra via Middle Road and the Jump-Up Loop track. it's listed here: topwiretraveller.com/tibooburra-innamincka-road-conditions/ Hope this helps! Cheers, Andrew

Fresh when full, but brackish to salty as the level decreases. Cheers, Andrew

True, not every park ranger is interested. However, we know plenty who are passionate about the work they’re doing and the country they’re managing. Cheers, Andrew

@@topwiretraveller The problem then comes that the passionate ones are constricted from above by red tape and funding. It's amazing how much gets done with so little - in SOME parks.

@@adelarsen9776 true. Cheers, Andrew

I assume it’s privately run because that’s where the relevant knowledge is now - in the private sector. Cheers, Andrew

@@topwiretraveller So it's a national park right ? And the people can't visit right ?

@@adelarsen9776 correct. Although they’re planning to run guided tours, most likely starting next year. Cheers, Andrew

Haha, true! We have one in the cab of truck which we use constantly. Cheers, Andrew

Hi Justin, Yes it's just two wires. Cheers, Andrew

Hi. They service the local stations and communities, providing supplies and fuel. They also transport cattle in and out of the stations. Cheers, Andrew

It was marked when we did it. And yes, the road is dead straight… except for one bend! Cheers, Andrew

@@topwiretraveller Thanks. Heading there in 4 weeks time. Can't wait.

@@sgpinno1 enjoy! Cheers, Andrew

Many smart chargers cannot charge a battery if it's below 2V. You'll need to give the battery a boost from an external source, eg connect another battery with jumper leads. Depending on the type of battery and how long it has been flat for, it might not take a charge any more. Cheers, Andrew

Yes, the Pajero proportions seem to work well in ute form. Here's a video of Dave racing the ute in a forest rally: facebook.com/AMSAGRally/videos/390686501804020

@@topwiretraveller Cheers Mate !

@@topwiretraveller Wicked !! Is that a supercharger I'm hearing btw ?

@@Trinavara no, it's just the exhaust note. Sounds pretty good! Cheers, Andrew

Haha! Flies, definitely flies! Cheers, Andrew

Thanks! Enjoy your outback trip. Cheers, Andrew

Thanks. We're looking forward to putting them to good use! Cheers, Andrew

Good tip. We travel in a 2016 Isuzu NPS 4WD truck with a Wedgetail Camper on the back. Cheers, Andrew

The nullarbor Roadhouse wasn't there in 1967, the Nullarbor homestead just north of the current roadhouse sold fuel out the back. The next fuel was at Ivy Tanks to the East

@@joyjones8396 that would have been a rough and slow trip! Cheers, Andrew

Hi Desmond, Yes to both questions! All the details are in this article: topwiretraveller.com/cook-trans-australian-railway/ Cheers, Andrew

Hi Michael, All good points. What we've found after using both lithium and AGM batteries for several years now, is the speed at which (quality) lithium batteries re-charge. They re-charge very quickly. The importance of this can't be overstated when you're living off-grid. Many of the cheap lithium (and AGM) batteries can't handle high charge rates. So you end up with a system that never quite gets fully charged. After a few days, the battery's effectively flat. There are lots of cheap batteries out there. But when you look at their charge and discharge rates, many of them are sadly lacking. Obviously it's down to personal preference and budget. But we always stick by the "buy quality, buy once" principle. Of course, REDARC did give us this battery for a long-term test. However, all our reviews are upfront and honest (just ask me about ARB's twin compressor!). I too will be interested to see how it performs long-term. We'll definitely keep you posted either way. REDARC do list the cycle life. It's in the user manuals, which are available on their website. Here's a link to the lithium battery manual: www.redarc.com.au/Content/Images/uploaded/REDARC%20Lithium%20Battery%20Manual.pdf Cheers, Andrew

@@topwiretraveller Very good, Andrew. Thanks for that link. I see it, 2,000 cycles at 80% DOD, so 5.5 years if that was done on a daily basis, which is only $1.50 to $1.70 per day. It certainly makes sense for the full-time traveler on a cost basis, and there's still a solid argument for the part-time and even casual user bases on up-front costs versus daily costs over the life of the battery when compared against AGMs and their more frequent replacement intervals. Someone camping two or three weeks per year won't be focused on the daily costs to them over the life of the battery, even though that's still pretty good, it'll be weight, usable capacity and charge/discharge rates that will be given the most consideration, I reckon. The other point you raise about recharge rates seems now to be one of the most important criteria, it's more well-known, I think. Lithium tech used to be about weight savings, greater DOD and cycle life, but people are realising how much greater current this battery technology has improved in the last few years, mainly the BMS quality and throughput capacity, combined with good DC-DC chargers. To get the same AGM 50% DOD comparison to a lithium, two AGMs of a particular size are often put in parallel, so this doubles the charge/discharge rates. It remains a bit less than lithium, but it's an improvement, and certainly been quite acceptable for what I've needed. One set-up of ours was four smaller AGMS in parallel. That could certainly soak up some current. Yes, for mobile off-grid there's just not enough charging time when driving for the generally lower recharging rates of AGMs if the battery or battery bank is large and the discharged state low, even though there is plenty of alternator output. Most lithiums can take all you can give them, and when the driving is done, they're at 100%. There's a lot to like about lithiums. I look forward to seeing how it goes for you.

@@Michael_Mears love your analysis, I've never thought about cost/day. It's a sensible way to compare batteries. And yes, I agree 100%... casual users vs full-time users have very different needs. That's a great idea to use 4 smaller AGMs, a clever way to ensure they charge quickly. Cheers, Andrew

@@thestoicloner yep, fair enough. I 100% understand why these batteries might not suit some people. The upfront cost is difficult to justify if you don't use them much. Cheers, Andrew

Yes, there's still water in the lake. We're caretaking just up the road at Fort Grey and we've been swimming in Lake Pinaroo. You could definitely kayak on the lake, it's still a huge body of water. The Jan 25 2022 rains didn't add much to the water level. The system that runs into Lake Pinaroo needs to fill first, before the lake starts filling. Cheers, Andrew

It certainly is a beautiful drive. Cheers, Andrew

Thanks for sharing the story of your adventures across the Nullarbor. I imagine your memories of the Old Eyre Highway from the 1970s would be very different to what's there now. Cheers, Andrew

@@topwiretraveller Yes certainly would be. How I got onto this subject was a post about the THE NULLARBOR NYMPH which was posted by the State Library of Western Australia on FB this morning. This is the story, but the real truth was that the Nullarbor Nymph was created by beer. Roo shooter Laurie Scott and some mates, were sitting around the bar at the Eucla Motel, when they made up a yarn about a half-naked shelia living in the desert with the kangaroos. There is a teaser trailer film on TH-cam and of course people were gullible and believed it for awhile. A good laugh!

@@elizabethrowe7262 that’s a classic! I’ve seen a few things on the Nullarbor Nymph and it seemed pretty fanciful… a bit like the Black Panther that supposedly lives in the NSW Blue Mountains or the Yowie that’s supposed to live in the Snowy Mountains. Cheers, Andrew

Thanks for sharing your story. It seems like the Old Eyre Hwy brings back many fond (and not so fond!) memories for many people. It must have been an epic adventure back when it was a rough dirt road. It's funny how we all think we need a 4WD now, when not so long ago a standard car was more than capable of doing the same trip. Although I'm not sure I'd like to be repairing their old cross-ply tyres on the side of the road! I never knew the road was handed to WA to look after. I do remember reading that building the rail line was a condition of WA joining the Federation. I wonder why they didn't insist on a similar thing for the road. Cheers, Andrew

@@topwiretraveller Yes it appears that I am wrong about the actual road. My parents in 1963 would have driven on the new alignment same as today that was progressively being sealed by the WA Govt which was finished in 1969 at the SA border. The Commonwealth refused to pay for the sealing. SA never finished the sealing until the 1970`s.

@@aurelius2277 okay, thanks for clarifying this. Cheers, Andrew

Good idea Paul. Cheers, Andrew

I thought that would of been the obvious way👍🏻👍🏻 how many wires was it???

@@rothburger to do this properly, you still need to remove the cover - which is the fiddliest part of the job. So whether you cut the wire and solder it or replace the wire totally is up to you. I personally decided to replace the wire because the joins are another two points where water can potentially get in and corrode them. Cheers, Andrew

No worries! I'm not sure about the ETA for the road to be fully sealed. I imagine it would be sometime in the next 6 months or so - there's not much left to be done. Cheers, Andrew

@@topwiretraveller Thanks very much Andrew.