HOW TO DO FRASER ISLAND THE RIGHT WAY
In contradiction to the title of the story, we actually did Fraser Island the wrong way. It gives us a unique angle on how to do it the right way. We went at the absolute worst time of the year…
HOW TO DRIVE ON SAND WITHOUT GETTING STUCK
It’s interesting to think that most people lose their off-road virginity on sand. It’s often the first place that you go to see if you actually like four-wheel driving. And it’s probably the single biggest reason why there aren’t four-billion…
Mazda releases the most underpowered engine in class
Mazda has lost the plot. No wait, we can’t say that. Mazda are completely insane. Yeah… that’s better. In response to Ford unveiling an AWD 3.0 V6 variant of the upcoming Ranger, Mazda returned fire by unveiling the smallest engine…
5 OF THE BEST 4×4 TRACKS NEAR MELBOURNE
Melbourne is perhaps the 4X4 capital of the world; home to the likes of ARB and Ironman, with a very strong club scene and state association, access to tracks other states just dream about, and a range of terrains from…
Ultimate 9 scan tools simplifies diesels
Every new generation of 4×4 we want more. More towing ability. Bigger power outputs. Improved fuel economy. Sharper throttle response. Cleaner emissions. We’re insatiable. You’ve only gotta read the comments of any new 4×4 release. Even with increasing power and…
Drop in EV Drivetrain for utes
Like it or not it’s abundantly clear that the future of 4x4s is EV. There’s still plenty of hurdles we’ll need to overcome before they can become mainstream. Concerns of range, towing ability, and performance in inhospitable terrain are all…
Swedish Outdoor Giant Thule Enter Rooftop Tent Market
Take a quick look around any campground and you’re bound to see Thule gear on the roof of someone’s adventure machine. It doesn’t matter if it’s at the head of a mountain bike trail or the local boat ramp. You…
5 Reasons why the future of camping is Lithium
We tend to romanticise the old days of exploring Australia. From the grainy old VHS tapes of hairy chested men crossing croc infested rivers, to the old kerosene camp lights of yesteryear. They’ve all got a certain charm you just…
EV Ford Ranger hits the market (but it’s kinda gross)
EV utes are so hot right now. Not hot like old Samsung phone’s Lithium Batteries catching fire on a plane hot. Legitimately, everybody wants one, and every manufacturer wants to make them, hot. From the ones that make sense; like…
Perth family bogged in Simpson Desert could be stranded for weeks
Outback Australia has proven once again how unpredictable she can be. Over the weekend the internet erupted with news of a family of four finding themselves stranded in the middle of the Simpson Desert. Torrential rain causing their camper to…
The Best Storage Box You Can Buy
With 4x4s turning from weekend warriors into everyday adventurers doing camping trips and grocery runs, our fitouts are having to change as a result. The full storage drawers of years gone by are slowly being replaced as people seek more…
Bolt-in Technology
With the annual SEMA event kicking off in Las Vegas again the automotive eyes of the world are looking to the U.S. to see what aftermarket accessories we can expect in the future. It’s a prime launching place for everything…
Myth Busters
A million years ago when 4WDing first started becoming mainstream your sources of information were reasonably solid. Magazine, or tv shows. If they published crap myths there’d quickly be an up-roar; and the offending journalist would be marched back to…
Glovebox Guide to 4×4 UHFS
Lockdown got you loopy and you’re eyeing off some goodies for your next 4×4 adventure? Between the brands, tech talk, and internet myths it’s easy to get confused in the world of UHFs. Every owner trying to justify why whatever…
Get your 4×4 ready for summer
Summer is coming, lockdowns are lifting, and the weather is heating up. If there’s ever been a better time to start eyeing off some serious long distance 4×4 adventures we’d like to hear about it. It’s not all sunshine and…