Unsealed 4X4
How electronic traction control works
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…
How to catch barramundi
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…
New dual-diaphragm brake booster from Bendix
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…
Club 4X4 updates policy wording
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…
Camping in Croc Country
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…
Gear: Narva MK2 LED driving lights
Narva MK2 LED driving lights were installed on several vehicles around the recent Brisbane 4X4 Show ahead of their imminent official release. The new Narva MK2 LED driving lights are claimed to be a brighter and bolder evolution of the…
Lighting setup survey!
We’re going to run some articles around driving lights in the future and we really want your input into what your preferred lighting setup is on your four-wheel drive. Complete our short lighting survey for your chance to win the…
Broken Hill Mundi Mundi Bash tickets now on sale!
Tickets to the inaugural Broken Hill Mundi Mundi Bash – the biggest event ever staged in Outback NSW – have officially gone on sale today, Tuesday 23 March at 10.00am AEDT. Staged from 19 – 21 August 2021 tickets for…
Pajinka (The Tip) of Cape York closed by traditional owners
The very tip of Cape York (Pajinka) has been closed off to tourists and visitors by Gudang/Yahaykenu Aboriginal Corporation. UPDATE: The tip has been reopened, but with a catch – Click here to see the updated story. Reporting on a…
Gear: Aussie-made ARB Fire Pit
Check out the new 100 per cent Aussie-made ARB Fire Pit. The new five-piece collapsible ARB Fire Pit has been developed because ARB reckons the best camping trips have certain things in common: good company, cold drinks and a cracking…
Caravan review: Vision RV VH hybrid
A brand-new range of off-road hybrids debuted recently, and we went along to review the Vision RV VH hybrid series caravans in their element – off-road. It is not very often that a van manufacturer will launch its new range…
4X4 mapping on your OE infotainment display… and more
Advanced ICE can add more functionality to your 4X4’s OE infotainment display so you don’t have to clutter your dash with extra devices. Most modern 4X4s come with standard a large infotainment display but they don’t always display everything you…
Ford Australia design studio gets massive investment
The Ford Australia design studio that was the birthplace of the Ranger and the Ranger Raptor has undergone a multi-million dollar upgrade, with more to come in 2021. The Melbourne-based Ford Australia design studio has undergone a $12 million upgrade,…
200 Series LandCruiser Recall
Toyota has issued a recall on LandCruiser 200 Series wagons due to incorrect compliance labelling. Toyota Australia has initiated a Customer Service Exercise (CSE) or Recall Campaign to replace the compliance labels on 541 LandCruiser 200 Series wagons. According to…
Top 5 4X4 Trips less than 100km from Melbourne
With Victoria once again coming out of lockdown we thought it a great time to take a look at the Top 5 4X4 Trips less than 100km from Melbourne. Words & photos: Glenn Marshall Unsealed 4X4 freelancer Gary Tischer reckons…
