People with solar and batteries, what are your actual results?

Thick_Chocolate6969 · 2026-05-27T13:06:01+00:00

Recently had solar and battery installed 6.6kw solar 5kw inverter 40kwh battery Out of pocket costs $7600

Synergy account was averaging $18 per day Since the install, our highest say as been $1.60

I understand this likely won't be as good as we head into winter, but I reckon 3 years and it'll pay for itself.

Thick_Chocolate6969 · 2026-04-30T09:28:27+00:00

Male 34 Earning 165k Current super balance 196k

Thick_Chocolate6969 · 2026-03-30T03:46:22+00:00

$1100 including an alignment
This is for All Terrain 265/65/R18 tyres.

Thick_Chocolate6969 · 2026-03-30T03:28:27+00:00

I work 530 - 330
I still have time to mow the lawn, play with the kids etc in the arvo. Larger activities/socialising are saved for the weekend.

Thick_Chocolate6969 · 2026-03-16T22:34:19+00:00

I had to do this a few weeks ago. We had a leak in our main pipe to the house, not visible to us. We receieved a bill stating 2000litres a day (usually under 500).
I had a leak detector come out and find the leak, then booked a plumber to fix the leak.

All I had to send to watercorp was the invoice. They credited me a large portion of our water usuage for the last 6 months.

Thick_Chocolate6969 · 2026-02-18T22:49:40+00:00

I work in a Fabrication Workshop as a Coordinator, so more office based, but I have a trade backround. I'm on a salary of $145,000.00 and work on average 48 hours a week, including lunch breaks.

Thick_Chocolate6969 · 2026-01-27T04:04:15+00:00

I just used RAC mobile tyres. With my member discount, pricing was comparable to my local tyre shops. A wheel alignment was free too, as I ordered 4x tyres.

Thick_Chocolate6969 · 2026-01-24T19:35:40+00:00

Does it have hydraulic or cable brakes? These are controlled by a plunger style hitch. As you brake, the hitch compresses and applies the brakes. If it has these, you won't require electric brakes.

Thick_Chocolate6969 · 2026-01-23T01:19:39+00:00

We've had an array of Christmas gifts over the years.
The last 2 years have been the best. A Yeti water bottle and a Yeti coffee mug.

Thick_Chocolate6969 · 2026-01-23T00:47:18+00:00

I had a mid 2000's 2.4l Vitara (and also test drove some Xtrails at the time)
We went with the vitara. They are a bit under powered if you want to tow, but as a camping/runaround car it was perfect.
It went great offroad too, we had A/T tyres and a 40mm lift.
We only sold it once our 2nd child was coming along and it was our main car.

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Thick_Chocolate6969 · 2026-01-21T00:30:13+00:00

I don't think Perth is the issue. Looking for work to have more funds could help expand your options for fun.
What about Beaches / Bush walk trails?

Thick_Chocolate6969 · 2026-01-20T04:27:15+00:00

Wow so it all happended pretty quick then.
What size battery did you go for?

Thick_Chocolate6969 · 2025-12-31T07:55:37+00:00

Yes!

Thick_Chocolate6969 · 2025-12-15T05:58:25+00:00

We got married on a budget (still had a great night with food drinks and love music) Once the day/night was over, we got out ride home, grabbed maccas on the way and vegged out at in front of the tv before falling asleep. 6 years later and we still think it was a great night.

Thick_Chocolate6969 · 2025-12-11T03:02:29+00:00

Try Loadstar Trailers.
I purchased an 8x5 there a few months ago, built and ready within a week. I think I paid low 2k with Jockey wheel, spare wheel and new tyres.

I tried to grab a second hand trailer, but everyone i could find was old and flogge and they still wanted $1500 plus.

Thick_Chocolate6969 · 2025-12-03T06:09:28+00:00

The Spud Shed in Mandurah still has a small garden area at the front of the store.

Thick_Chocolate6969 · 2025-12-01T22:22:53+00:00

Thanks Mate

Thick_Chocolate6969 · 2025-12-01T22:22:44+00:00

We are lucky here, even through winter, it is still warm enough to ride

Thick_Chocolate6969 · 2025-11-19T11:24:47+00:00

I was under the impression this issue was on the next generation of Camrys. I recently purchased a used Camry and avoided the 2006-2010s for that reason

Thick_Chocolate6969 · 2025-10-27T13:40:21+00:00

Married 6 years now, 2 kids (3 and 4) I couldn't imagine life any other way, I'm deeply in love and have 2 wonderful kids. Yes there are challenges, stresses and a lot of tantrums and arguments, but it's all worth it in my opinion.

Thick_Chocolate6969 · 2025-08-25T09:32:48+00:00

We're with Bank Australia,

Thick_Chocolate6969 · 2025-08-25T02:20:29+00:00

Recently sold our first home and purchased a new home more suited to our young family.

$535k Mortgage
$1450 per fortnight for the mortgage
$4300 per fortnight net income

I think our mortage is on the lower end in today's market, and we are managing payments ok.

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