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So a cancelled trip to Oz but comes up trumps in the UK. Could not make it up!! https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/detectorist-strikes-gold-with-largest-ever-nugget-found-under-english-soil/ar-BB1keZU7 regards John

I am in the situation where I need a new vehicle (not brand new unless I hit pay dirt!) I have been considering a Subaru Outback or Forester. I need a daily vehicle to carry the occasional passengers and also for propsecting. Yep - I can hear the gasps of the Ute drivers… But does anyone...

I am planing a trip up to Shay Gap WA. I worked there during the construction of the township. Does any one have the Location Co-Ords of the Camp? Just need to tick a box. regards John

I have been looking at the Portable Power Stations that are coming on the market. So, if I have a second battery in the engine well and have a portable Power Station of say 720Wh ($1400) Would this save me fitting the battery, DC DC Booster, Sine-Inverter, Solar charger, Wall Charger and...

Pondering getting a new offroader. Looedk at fitting out a Troopy but with waiting lists etc. not feasible. Watched a lot of YouTube on fit outs and Ute mods but all give different advice and not sure who is getting sponsored. So what is the best out of the box single cab Ute? What are the...

Seems the UK Ordnance Survey is going to map out Australia. The UK service is very good, let's hope it is in Oz. https://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/news/ordnance-survey-australia regard John

While waiting for the C-19 to settle down and the gates to open... Thought I would start pricing up a canopy for the 2020 D-MAX 4x4 LS-U Crew ute. Anyone out there know of any manufacturers? WA would be good until the borders open.

So they cannot go to Bali. Never seen so so many 4x4 on the roads north and east. Now the parks are full starting to go in land. May give this season a miss. Any one else in WA had the this experience?

Seems it can pay off very well. There was also another Gold Bulla found in the recent past but no one knows where it got to, but if the owner sees this bet it turns up! https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2020/mar/04/british-museum-acquires-3000-year-old-shropshire-sun-pendant regards John

Guru Members, As a newbie to the WA land hoping advice can be given on when and when not to travel in the different parts of the State. The general rule of thumb is Springtime is best, but I have no idea if this applies to all of the Sate or just parts. So when is it best for the NW, Central...

I am looking to get a LC70/76 series. Looking at not too rough terrain. Looking at 4-6 week trips max of 1000 ks. Will be travelling mostly by myself. What would be the recommended list of mods? Yea I know it is may be as long as a piece of string but need to start somewhere. Regards John

Trying to find out what Gold Prospecting areas in WA are prone to Mosquitoes. I get an adverse reaction if bit. So far lucky in the far NE of the state.

Heading south for the summer... Any of you detectorists had experience of this region?

Trying to get acquainted with the rules and regs in WA. Looking for some guidance from the Gurus on line. So what I take from the WA DMP site is: /1/ Up to 200 HA can be pegged and marked out. /2/ 4 years tenement with 1 off 4 years renewal. /3/ Application cost is $323 /4/ Rent PA would be...

I am getting ready for a Spring expedition into Western Australia. Not keen on a 4x4 pulling a trailer or caravan. Anyone have or used a 4x4 compact motorhome in the conditions expected in WA gold fields? Will only be one of me.

Just been watching 10 episodes of Series 2 (Christmas Eve afternoon TV in the UK) Seems to me that it is 80% set up and not for real. Episodes 6 spends $100k on backhoe and gets 3kg of gold in a week!!!!!!!! Comments?

Looking to base myself in WA for 4-6 months a year. Need a fairly central location wrt,(WITH REGARD TO) "Gold Fields" Could be a trailer park or a rental in a town. Any pointers? Would appreciate members sharing their experience. EDIT: Please do not use text talk on the forum!!! Jaros :mad: