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How a Weight Distribution Hitch (WDH) works. To explain how a Weight Distribution Hitch (WDH) works, it helps to first understand the problem it is designed to solve: the “Teeter-Totter” effect. Here is a breakdown of how the WDH interacts with yo ...

Here is the directory for the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). Important for ACT: Frost Risk: In winter (June–August), many outdoor taps in Canberra are turned off or freeze. "Garden Taps": Unlike some states, Canberra has fewer designated " ...

Here is a comprehensive directory of RV-accessible potable water sites for New South Wales. Important for NSW: The "Offset" Rule: At public dump points, the tap on the unit is for cleaning the cassette (non-potable). The potable tap is usually locat ...

Here is the comprehensive directory for the Northern Territory. Crucial NT Water Rules: The "Swipe Card" System: Around Darwin and rural blocks, you will see blue "Water Filling Stations." These are locked and require a Power & Water Corporation ...

Here is a comprehensive directory for Queensland. Crucial Queensland Water Rules: The "T-Handle" Tap Key: In many QLD public parks and showgrounds (especially Brisbane, Gold Coast, and Toowoomba), taps have their handles removed to prevent vandalism ...

Here is the comprehensive directory for South Australia. Crucial SA Water Rules: The "Coin-Op" System: In the Eyre Peninsula (Port Lincoln, Streaky Bay, Ceduna) and Yorke Peninsula, free water is almost non-existent. You will encounter SA Water Stan ...

Here is the comprehensive directory for Tasmania. Crucial Tasmania Water Rules: The "TasWater" Stations: Tasmania has an excellent network of designated blue/green Water Filling Stations. These are specifically designed for water carters and RVs, of ...

Important for RVs: * "Hydration Station" / "Bottle Fill": These are usually filtered bubblers. You can fill a jerry can here, but cannot connect a hose to fill a tank. "Standpipe" / "RV Fill": These are high-flow taps where you can connect a hose. ...

Here is the comprehensive directory for Western Australia. Crucial WA Water Rules: The "Standpipe" System: Unlike Victoria/NSW, most high-flow "standpipes" in WA (large pipes filling from overhead) are LOCKED and require a specialized swipe card/acc ...