April 2019

Issue 61 Readers’ Rigs

Andrew’s 200 Series LandCruiser big-lap tourer Andrew has been building his 200 Series ‘Cruiser for a few years now, with a grand goal in mind. In the middle of this year, he, his wife Jodie and two daughters are embarking…

2019 Suzuki Jimny Review

Is the new Jimny the best Suzuki 4X4 ever made? Our resident Zook nerd thinks it could be … well, nearly Words by Evan Spence, Images by Harry Temple I’m not going to hide the fact I am a Suzuki…

OZPIG OVEN SMOKER

Cooking outside makes everything taste better – FACT! This will be especially true with the new Ozpig Smoker Oven. Due to reach our shores in mid-May, the new Ozpig Smoker Oven proposes a new way to cook, from slow cooking…

BUSHRANGER SAFETY FLAG

Bushranger have recently updated their safety flag, so that next time you’re off sand dune surfing you can have peace of mind you have the best chance of avoiding an awkward mid-sand dune collision. The fluorescent 30 x 29cm orange…

DRIFTA CARGO POCKETS

Storage when going away on a trip is key, so making every last scrap of space count is paramount. Most 4X4 wagons these days are fitted with cargo barriers, so you can utilise that extra space height-wise behind the barrier.…

ARB MID-HEIGHT DRAWER

ARB’s mid-height drawer provides off-road enthusiasts another option when deciding how to best use the space in the rear. The mid-height drawer is exactly that, sitting at 105mm high with the low-height and full-height drawers at 75mm and 215mm respectively.…

DIESEL CARE CATCH CAN KIT

The popularity of modern turbo-diesel engines, particularly in Australia, has led to increased knowledge of what goes wrong with them. Catch cans are a great investment to make for your turbo-diesel engine as they help prevent oil mist entering your…

IKAMPER X-COVER

Rooftop tents offer a comfortable solution as camping accommodation. They also offer peace of mind to those who are worried about creepy crawlies infiltrating their tent. However, the main concern with rooftop tents is that they take away a whole…

TERRAIN TAMER HEAVY DUTY HUB SEALS

Hub seals are one of the least discussed but certainly crucial parts of your 4WD. They are subjected to dirt, dust, mud and sand along with an assortment of other contaminates, so seals that actually seal are key to keeping…

UNIDEN UH5030

Your UHF is a safety tool and should be treated as such. Therefore the main requirements on your list when looking to buy should be reliability and power to reach other travellers. Uniden’s new powerful 5W, 80-channel UH5030 provides the…

NSW BANS BULL BARS OVERNIGHT

2019 April Fools – THIS WAS A JOKE, relax people! Less than a month after the Liberal government celebrated another election win, they have acted swiftly and dramatically, banning all bull bars from NSW roads overnight. It seems not only…