Live in Bushland Beach and need an auto electrician? This coastal estate between the Bohle River, Stony Creek and the Coral Sea is home to thousands of families and plenty of boats, so salt corrosion, trailer lights and 4WD accessories are everyday work.
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- Area: Northern Beaches, Townsville City
- Neighbours: Deeragun, Kirwan
- Main roads: Mount Low Parkway, Marina Drive, Bruce Highway, Townsville Ring Road
- Typical work: boat trailer lighting, salt corrosion on terminals and plugs, dual battery systems, winch and Anderson plug wiring, family car battery replacements, towbar wiring
Common auto electrical jobs in Bushland Beach
Bushland Beach is close to the sea and has a boat ramp on Stony Creek at Marina Drive, so many households own a tinny or a 4WD, and the sea air never lets up.
Salt air in the driveway
Cars and utes parked a short walk from the beach live in salty, humid air every day. Battery terminals, earth points and the backs of headlight plugs corrode faster than in inland suburbs. That leads to slow starts, dim or flickering lights and warning lights that come and go. Clean the terminals and coat them with protector every few months. Our guide how to clean corroded battery terminals shows how.
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Boat trailer lights
Launching at the Marina Drive ramp on Stony Creek means trailer lights go into brackish and salt water. Standard globes and unsealed lamps fail fast. Sealed, submersible LED lights last far longer, especially if you rinse the trailer with fresh water afterwards. Some owners run a detachable light board so the lamps never get wet. Pack the trailer plug with dielectric grease to stop the pins pitting.
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Anderson plugs and winches
Electric winches on boat trailers and 4WDs need heavy cable and a solid power source, and many owners run power to the trailer through an Anderson plug. Undersized cable or poor crimps lead to voltage drop, slow winching and hot connectors. Proper lugs crimped with the right tool make all the difference. See how to wire an Anderson plug for the method.
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Dual batteries for fishing trips
Overnight fishing trips and beach camps mean running a fridge, lights and sometimes a sounder charger from the car. A dual battery system keeps those loads off the starting battery. On newer vehicles with smart alternators, a DC-DC charger is generally needed to charge the second battery fully. Our guide how does a dual battery system work explains the basics.
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Batteries in family cars
With more than 6,000 residents, many of them families, Bushland Beach has a lot of cars doing school runs, sport and the commute to town. Heat and salt air both shorten battery life. Most batteries give little warning before they fail, so a load test at each service is the best protection. If you're replacing one yourself, read how to replace a car battery first.
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Bushland Beach auto electrical questions
How do I stop my boat trailer lights failing every few months?
Use sealed, submersible LED lights, keep the plug off the ground, and rinse the trailer and lights with fresh water after each launch. Dielectric grease in the plug and on any connectors slows corrosion. Many owners also unplug the trailer before backing down the ramp so the lamps are not powered when they go under.
Why does my car have more electrical problems than when I lived inland?
Salt air speeds up corrosion on terminals, earths and connectors. Small amounts of corrosion cause voltage drops that show up as flickering lights, slow starts and odd warning lights. Regular cleaning and protecting key connections, plus parking under cover where possible, help a lot near the coast.
Local tip for Bushland Beach
After every launch at the Stony Creek ramp, hose down the trailer, lights, plug and the back of the tow vehicle with fresh water before the salt dries. It only takes five minutes and will add years to your trailer lights, wiring and towbar socket. Leave the plug's cover open for a while so it dries out.
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- A-Lect Auto Electrical & Air ConditioningMobile · based in Garbutt · Air conditioning, General auto electricalYour business? Claim it free
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- NQ Fuel & MaintenanceMobile · based in Mount St John · Fleet and commercial, Mechanic with auto electrical servicesYour business? Claim it free
- Primary Mechanical RepairsMobile · based in Garbutt · Fleet and commercial, Trucks and heavy vehiclesYour business? Claim it free
- Too Ezy Auto ElectricsMobile · based in Garbutt · General auto electrical, Trucks and heavy vehiclesYour business? Claim it free
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