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Welcome to The Browne Town, where I will attempt to be as helpful as possible by sharing all the knowledge that accumulates in this poorly proportioned head of mine, in the hope that it is well received by the brain in that beautiful head of yours.
This website is just a random collection of things that I have learnt about, whether that be travel, videography, car related things, video editing or writing a blog, it’s all going in the same website to be sorted via menus.
This page will be updated, not as frequently as it should but I’ll get there as more content gets added.
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How to Hardwire a Reverse Camera || Gator GRV90MKT Hardwiring
Where to Find a Dash Light Feed in a Mazda BT-50 / Ford Ranger
Where to Find an Ignition Feed in a Mazda BT-50 / Ford Ranger
Can You Run a Compressor From a Lithium Battery? Let’s Find Out!
Upright Fridges vs Chest Fridges – Which is Better For a Canopy Install?
Dual Zone Chest Fridge Comparison || Which Is Best?
4WD & Car Related
As COVID forced me to come home I bought a 4WD and started to build it out for travel on a more local scale. These posts are just things I found during the research period or during the build process.

How to Hardwire a Reverse Camera || Gator GRV90MKT Hardwiring
How to hardwire a reverse camera I don't know how common this is, but if you have a reverse camera that comes with a cig socket as the intended power supply, or a USB-A port or similar, then you might want to know how to hardwire a reverse camera. Knowing how...

Where to Find a Dash Light Feed in a Mazda BT-50 / Ford Ranger
Where to find a dash light feed in a Mazda BT-50? The style of switches that you add to your car or canopy these days mostly come with some type of illumination, as you can see on the bottom of the 6 switches I added to my centre storage console in the image...

Where to Find an Ignition Feed in a Mazda BT-50 / Ford Ranger
Where to find an ignition feed in a Mazda BT-50? Have you tried to add some sort of accessory to your car only to realise that you need it to be switched with the accessories? What this means is that it turns off when the car is off, for me this happened when I...

Can You Run a Compressor From a Lithium Battery? Let’s Find Out!
Can you wire a compressor off a lithium battery? The general consensus is that a compressor gets wired to the starter battery, this is what most manufacturers of the compressors will tell you, and they're not wrong. Wiring a compressor from the starter battery...

Upright Fridges vs Chest Fridges – Which is Better For a Canopy Install?
Which Type of Fridge is Best: Upright Fridges or Chest Fridges? G'day guys, This post aims to cover some of the main pros and cons of upright fridges vs chest fridges and how they apply to canopy mounting in a 4WD build. This question probably gets asked a lot,...

Dual Zone Chest Fridge Comparison || Which Is Best?
What is the Best Dual Zone Chest Fridge? If you're in the market for a dual zone chest fridge this post may be of some help. It is a pain to be looking back and forth across different websites and tabs to try and compare all of the data, dimensions, costs etc....

Upright Fridge Comparison – What Is The Best Upright Fridge?
What is the Best Upright Fridge? If you're in the market for an upright fridge this post may be of some help. It is a pain to be looking back and forth across different websites and tabs to try and compare all of the data, dimensions, costs etc. This upright...

What Is The Best DCDC Charger, AC Charger and Inverter Combo? Is The Redarc BMS30 Worth The Cost?
What is the Best DCDC Charger, AC charger and Inverter Combo? That is one question that I knew would be hard to answer when I was planning my 4WD build. I can tell you now that I went with the Redarc BMS1230S3R (affiliate links) and paired it with the Enerdrive...

Putting a Drain Valve in Your Air box After Installing a Snorkel – Worth Considering!
Putting a drain valve in your air box G’day, Today I'll discuss the benefits of putting a drain valve in your air box and any negatives to putting a drain valve in your air box. This drian valve install was part of my 4WD touring build, although it is massive...
Comparisons
Comparing all things, 12 volt accessories in cars and whatever else comes to mind.

Upright Fridges vs Chest Fridges – Which is Better For a Canopy Install?
Which Type of Fridge is Best: Upright Fridges or Chest Fridges? G'day guys, This post aims to cover some of the main pros and cons of upright fridges vs chest fridges and how they apply to canopy mounting in a 4WD build. This question probably gets asked a lot,...

Dual Zone Chest Fridge Comparison || Which Is Best?
What is the Best Dual Zone Chest Fridge? If you're in the market for a dual zone chest fridge this post may be of some help. It is a pain to be looking back and forth across different websites and tabs to try and compare all of the data, dimensions, costs etc....

Upright Fridge Comparison – What Is The Best Upright Fridge?
What is the Best Upright Fridge? If you're in the market for an upright fridge this post may be of some help. It is a pain to be looking back and forth across different websites and tabs to try and compare all of the data, dimensions, costs etc. This upright...

What Is The Best DCDC Charger, AC Charger and Inverter Combo? Is The Redarc BMS30 Worth The Cost?
What is the Best DCDC Charger, AC charger and Inverter Combo? That is one question that I knew would be hard to answer when I was planning my 4WD build. I can tell you now that I went with the Redarc BMS1230S3R (affiliate links) and paired it with the Enerdrive...

What Is The Best DCDC Charger? – DCDC Charger Comparison
DCDC Charger Comparison & Guide G'day. This post is a DCDC charger comparison. In it I will be comparing DCDC chargers that have charge cycles for lithium batteries and range from 25 amps all the way up to 60 amps. Using the numbers in the DCDC charger...

Solar Blanket Comparison – Who Can Benefit From A Solar Blanket?
Portable Solar Panel Comparison & Guide G'day solar fans. This post is a solar blanket comparison, comparing solar blankets only. Solar blankets are those that fold multiple times, they pack away into small cases and differ from portable panels in that they...

Portable Solar Panel Comparison – Will A Portable System Work For You?
Portable Solar Panel Comparison & Guide G'day green energy lovers. This post is a portable solar panel comparison, comparing solar panels that fold (usually in half), come with stands to angle them towards the sun at camp and are for 12 volts systems. There...

Fixed Solar Panel Comparison – What’s The Best Solar Panel?
Fixed Solar Panel Comparison & Guide G'day. This post is a fixed solar panel comparison, comparing solar panels that get semi-permanently mounted to a vehicle and are for 12 volts systems. There are a lot of options when looking at solar panels, so this...

12 Volt Inverter Comparison – See What’s Best For You!
Ultimate Inverter Comparison If you're looking at inverters you might be overwhelmed by the information available online, this inverter comparison aims to try and centralise the information. This inverter comparison will be all about 12 volt inverters that...
Destination Guides
The destination guides aim to answer common questions that you might have about the destination, by explaining things such as;
- Brief history and etymology.
- The location, with maps.
- What the climate is.
- How long I recommend you visit for.
- How to get there, and wherever feasible, the costs and duration of the trip.
- The currency used.
- What area to stay in.
- How to get around the destination efficiently.
- Where to eat and find coffee.
- Where to do laundry and the costs.
- If there are any gyms that you can visit
- Things to do in that place.
- Some bonus tips that I find helpful but that don’t fit the other categories.
The destination guides are full of all the best bits, with a table of contents for easy navigation. I have included some images throughout the posts to give you an idea of what to expect when you get there.
Some of the posts have 360° images that can be looked around by clicking on the image and dragging.

Chiang Rai Travel Guide – All Information Centralised Into 1 Great Post!
A Chiang Rai Travel Guide - All The Information Centralised! In this Chiang Rai travel guide you will be able to find out all about Chiang Rai. I will explain where it is, how to get there, where to eat and briefly cover what to do in Chiang Rai. I thought...

Pai Travel Guide – All The Best Information In 1 Post!
Pai Travel Guide - A Not So Hidden Gem! In this Pai travel guide we will explain briefly the history of Pai, how to get there, the climate, how to get around and more. Pai took me by surprise. I had heard of the small town with the hippie concentration and...

Chiang Mai Old City Travel Guide – All The Important Information In 1 Place!
A Chiang Mai Old City Travel Guide I was going to do a Chiang Mai travel guide, but decided I'd make it a more specific Chiang Mai Old City travel guide instead. For those who don't know, the Old City in Chiang Mai is like the heart of the city, it is in the...

Koh Lanta Travel Guide – 1 Island Getaway Perfect For Relaxation!
Koh Lanta Travel Guide - Short And Sweet! From the feature image you might begin to understand exactly what Koh Lanta has to offer. Without selling it too short, but the beaches are the major appeal here. In this Koh Lanta travel guide, we will answer all of...

Comprehensive Railay Beach Travel Guide – All The Best Activities To Do In 1 Day!
Want To Come To Railay Beach But Unsure How? You're not alone. Many people get confused with brochures and blogs also referring to this area as Krabi, or Ao Nang. This Railay Beach travel guide can help break it down for you; Krabi - The name of the region and...

Ao Nang Travel Guide – The Best Ao Nang Quick Guide
An Ao Nang Travel Guide - A Quick Version Welcome to the Ao Nang travel guide. The aim of this Ao Nang travel guide is to basically break down some of the information into little sections, so you can find the piece of info that you need sooner rather than...

Khao Sok Travel Guide – 1 Great Quick Guide To Khao Sok National Park
A Khao Sok Travel Guide - The Quick Version To get started with this Khao Sok travel guide let me first explain something. The town that is built at the doorstep to Khao Sok National Park is called Khlong Sok village, but for all intents and purposes...

Kuala Lumpur Quick Guide – All The Info Summarised In 1 Great Post!
A Kuala Lumpur Quick Guide - For Your Travel Considerations Kuala Lumpur, turns out it is a rather large place to summarise. I will attempt to make this a Kuala Lumpur quick guide to avoid bombarding you with useless information. To further help with bypassing...

Cameron Highlands Travel Guide – All You Need To Know In 1 Quick Guide
A Cameron Highlands Travel Guide - The Quick Version Welcome to the Cameron Highlands travel guide, this post will aim to answer all the common questions that are often posed when researching any destination. To best use the Cameron Highlands travel guide, see...
Activity Guides
The activity guides are more specific than the destination guides and go into details of individual activities that you can do during your time in the destination. They work in tandem with the destination guides. One gives you the lay of the land, the other walks you through your time there.
Activity guides are best viewed on desktop, or in landscape viewing angle on your phone to see the large images in their more impressive fullscreen sizes.
The activity guide will go into details on each activity listed within, explaining the following things;
- What the activity is.
- How much it costs.
- Opening hours.
- What you will need to do for the activity.
- How you get there from the tourist accommodation areas.
- How long you will probably need to spend there.
- When to do it.
- Whether I recommend it.
- Maps showing the location of the activities mentioned in the post.
I like to include all of the activities that I have done, whether I recommend them or not is sometimes conditional on the type of traveller you are, so keep an eye out for it.
Towards the end of the post I will link to other activities that I was unable to do, or didn’t find interesting, but that you might enjoy. Just because I didn’t like it doesn’t mean you won’t! However I don’t write about what I don’t know, so I will try link to other sources.

How To Get To Princess Lagoon? How To Get To Railay Viewpoint? (Video Guide Included)
How to get to Princess Lagoon? How to get to Railay Viewpoint? When I was travelling through Ao Nang, I made a point of visiting Railay beach, like most would. Two pieces of information that I found were lacking: how to get to Railay lookout? And how to...

Tham Lod Cave Walking Tour Review – Is It Worth Doing?
Tham Lod Cave Walking Tour Review Tham Lod Cave is an attraction in the far north of Thailand that can be visited from the city of Pai with relative ease. For this Tham Lod Cave walking tour review, I will be showing you what you can expect if you take a...

How To Climb Tiger Cave Temple? || A Complete Tiger Cave Temple Guide
How To Climb Tiger Cave Temple Guide Tiger Cave Temple, also known as Wat Tham Suea, is a temple complex in the Krabi region of southern Thailand. It is within driving distance of Ao Nang which is where most people will stay during their time in the region (I...

5 Best Things To Do In Chiang Rai When You Don’t Have Much Time!
What Are The 5 Best Things to do in Chiang Rai?The 5 best things to do in Chiang Rai that will be covered in this post and expanded upon are (in no particular order); White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) Khun Korn Waterfall Wat Huay Pla Kang Blue Temple (Wat Rong Suea Ten)...

5 Days In Pai – A Complete Guide To The Best Activities!
Are 5 days in Pai Enough? 5 days in Pai is more than enough time to do all of the activities listed in this post. With 5 days in Pai, not only can you do all of these activities, but also fill in your free time with stuff that isn't mentioned here. The question...

What Are The Best Temples In Chiang Mai? – 13 Temples Rated!
A Look at Some of the Best Temples in Chiang Mai Chiang Mai is home to 24 Buddhist temples, according to Wikipedia. But Wikipedia also says that I'm the spitting image of Zac Effron, so it can hardly be trusted. From walking around Chiang Mai I can say with...

Relax For 3 Days In Koh Lanta – My Favourite Things To Do!
Are 3 days in Koh Lanta Enough? 3 days in Koh Lanta isn't a whole lot of time, but it is definitely enough to see the best beaches and to unwind for a bit. To be truthful, this isn't a place that's packed full of excitement. See this video to see what you can...

Comprehensive Railay Beach Travel Guide – All The Best Activities To Do In 1 Day!
Want To Come To Railay Beach But Unsure How? You're not alone. Many people get confused with brochures and blogs also referring to this area as Krabi, or Ao Nang. This Railay Beach travel guide can help break it down for you; Krabi - The name of the region and...

5 Days In Ao Nang – The Best Activities To Try
Are 5 days in Ao Nang Enough? 5 days in Ao Nang is enough to see the most interesting things on offer, as well as spend every afternoon at the beach. I did meet a lot of people that spent longer here, for differing reasons, so it is a good spot with plenty to...
Travel Health
If you’re planning on travelling for long periods of time this is something that becomes much more important. Especially if you are visiting regions with low quality water, sewerage, food preparation or general standard of living.
The two factors are often intertwined, because those travelling for a long time will look for places with a cheap cost of living, and the places with a cheap cost of living are those where conditions aren’t quite as sanitary as those you would find in more expensive countries.
So look no further if you’re worried about malaria I have written two posts, both very similar. One is all about South and Central America, while the other covers Southeast Asia, these two regions are two of the most popular amongst backpackers.
I have also written one of the most detailed travel vaccination guides you will ever see, complete with a list of common diseases, prevention methods, and the exact costs for the vaccinations that I got myself.

Vaccinations Required For Long Term Travel – See How Much They Cost Me!
Vaccinations required for long term travel There's so many benefits to travelling long term, but nothing in this world is for free, except for free stuff. One of the downsides to travelling long term, besides making you think you're cooler than all of your...

A Guide To Malaria In South America and Central America.
Do you need malaria tablets for South and Central America? If you're planning a trip soon hopefully this guide can be a massive help to you. When I visited the travel clinics to get my vaccinations sorted for my adventure one of the first things I asked was 'Do...

A Guide to the Areas of Southeast Asia Where You Will Need Malaria Tablets.
Do you need malaria tablets to travel Southeast Asia? There's only one thing I hate more than people who walk slow, and that's mosquitoes. If you're in the planning process of a holiday, gap year or change of scenery you might be looking to visit Southeast...
Travel Insurance
Have you organised your travel insurance yet? If not, check out this guide for a nice overview of what is on offer from each insurance provider.
I break down the pros, cons, things to avoid, and give a brief run down on which travel insurance provider is best for each different type of traveller.
If you’re thinking that World Nomads are the best because they are seen on every traveller blog, then think again. They are only mentioned a lot because they offer affiliate sales to travel bloggers who then push their product to try make money, they’re actually very average.
Have a read and you’ll see some common issues and things to look for when going through the PDS.
Visa guides
Having trouble finding a good source that covers all visa requirements in the one location?
I have created two visa guides with a table outlining how to get visas, how much they cost, how long they last and more!
It is a pain trying to go between numerous websites to try and find all the information you need, so I think the table is a handy way to present all of the information in one spot. You will also find links to the government websites for countries who allow E-visas.
Climate guides
In a similar vein to the visa guides, this is a table to try and help you see common weather patterns of these two regions.
Handy for those travelling one way, who want a rough idea of when to go to which location, which times to avoid and more. Alongside the table is a rundown of common patterns and things that are hopefully useful to you.
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