Want fresh food, cold beer, camp lights and charged camera batteries? You need to check out the Unsealed 4X4 Lithium Battery Buyer’s Guide for the latest in lightweight power. There is no arguing the surge in popularity of lithium batteries over the past…
Are inexpensive all-terrain tyres any good? We road-tested a set of Windforce Catchfors All-Terrain tyres to find out. As it happens, for a weekend warrior, the Windforce A/TII tyres certainly have some redeeming qualities. If there are two constants with…
ARB has developed a range of 4X4 accessories to suit the new Mazda BT-50. ARB has the new Mazda BT-50 covered thanks to the development of a range of new 4X4 accessories to suit the popular 4X4 ute. To protect…
As of today the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has introduced digital park passes to make visiting a NSW National Park much easier. The new digital park passes can be renewed annually, and they are immediately linked to…
Words Tania Ketteringham Photos Dale Ketteringham If it’s adventure and solitude you crave, then join us on this iconic outback drive through dusty Diamantina National Park, in the heart of channel country. When planning our trip through outback Queensland, the…
Rhino-Rack has been awarded the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2021 for its innovative Pioneer Platform and nifty Stow It device. Aussie roof-rack manufacturer Rhino-Rack has picked up the internationally recognised ‘Red Dot Award: Product Design 2021’ for its Pioneer…
TJM has opened a new corporate store to service the Greater Perth region, located in the southern suburb of O’Connor. The new TJM O’Connor store, and the adjoining Aeroklas Fitment Centre, can be found at 380 South Street, O’Connor, a…
The Bollinger B1 EV 4X4 has gone on tour in the US allowing future customers to get their hands on the electric 4X4 wagon for the first time. The Bollinger B1 EV 4X4 is officially out of Covid lockdown and…
With a few mods and a heart transplant, this mighty little Zook proves you can go touring in a small 4X4… and tow a camper too. The owner Paul Rooke loves a mighty little Zook, having modified a number of…
Words and pics Kev Smith Located on the northern tablelands of NSW, about 630km north of Sydney, the ex-mining town of Tingha offers plenty of fascinating landscapes, rich history and some of the best waterfront camping in the country. Major…
Words: Phil Lord What is traction control and how does it work? One of the greatest improvements on your showroom floor-standard 4X4 in the last 20 years is four-wheel traction control. While it’s not going to make every four-wheel drive…
Words and images: Scott Amon Have you ever wanted to know how to catch barramundi? Well, now is the time to head north… so it’s also time for Scott Amon to show us how. Why would you want to catch…
Bendix has released a dual-diaphragm brake booster upgrade for 4X4s that carry heavy loads and tow heavy trailers. Bendix has released the what it describes as the ‘Ultimate 4WD Brake Booster kit’ which uses dual-diaphragm technology to improve safety for…
Four-wheel drive insurance specialist Club 4X4 has announced some updates to its Policy Wording effective for policies purchased or renewed on or after 5 April 2021. According to General Manager Kalen Ziflian, the changes are designed to simplify the policy…
How to camp safely in croc country With Cape York definitely open this season, and more and more of us heading north, we figured it was time for a bit of wonderment and admiration of these prehistoric reptilian predators. Don’t…
