Unsealed 4x4
Toyota HiLux Rugged X vs Ford Ranger Raptor
Two of the most capable dual-cab utes in Australia – which one is the best off-road though? Traction control While both have an effective off-road traction control system, the HiLux has one that is much more proficient and smooth. Despite…
Rooftop tent, camper trailer, what the?
The (sub-$20k) question… do you really need a full-size off-road camper trailer? When I think of the name Simpson, my mind immediately races to our national heroes who stood Australia proud on the gruesome hills of Gallipoli, and the brave…
Sturt National Park: Raising a glass to Sturt
I was in NSW’s most remote national park … but still bought a beer at Cameron Corner A couple of generations ago, well 1972, a national park was established in the far north-west of New South Wales. It was named…
Product review: Alu-Box
The best storage box on the market, or an over-sized money box? Whether your 4X4 is bursting at the seams when you’re hitting the tracks or you’re simply looking to have your gear more organised, most of us would jump…
October 2018: The Evitor’s Column
What do you wear 4WDing? It’s simple for me – whatever is dirty that I don’t mind getting even dirtier. But for some, the ‘Overlanding’ dress style has invaded their lives. Pocket on pockets, room for your tactical torch and…
The bed bug fiasco
How bed bugs turned our big lap of Australia into the honeymoon from hell Picture this: you’re just six weeks into that great Aussie dream, a 12-month lap around Australia! You know, the one you somehow managed to convince the…
2019 Volkswagen Amarok V6 Ultimate 580
When people think of dual-cab utes its normally lethargic diesels that have small capacity engines with four cylinders. However, this is changing with both Volkswagen and Mercedes challenging that notion. Volkswagen gave us the V6 which was a shot of…
Catch and Cook: Tasty Trout
There are more ways to cook trout than just in foil with lemon! Serves: 4 Time: 20 minutes INGREDIENTS 4 trout fillets ½ cup breadcrumbs 2 rashers bacon, finely chopped 1 lemon 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon dried thyme…
Everything you need to know about Operation Lift – and your modified 4WD
Every responsible 4WD owner is concerned about Operation Lift. What exactly is it and how do you keep your 4WD legal? 1. What is Operation Lift? It is a joint operation between the Queensland Transport and Main Roads (TMR) authority…
Gary Junction Highway
Could Len’s northernmost road be his best? Len Beadell and the Gunbarrel Road Construction Party (GRCP) have carved their way through outback Australia, and don’t we love them for it? They opened up extremely remote sections, initially for missile testing,…
Land Rover Defender 110 Camper
It’s an old Defender with a fresh take on the expedition rigs of Europe and the USA. THE OWNER Now Mike never wanted a Land Rover, he always thought of them as unreliable; so when his son bought a Discovery,…
October 2019: Readers’ Rigs
Andrew Kilbourne’s PB Challenger We wouldn’t usually do this, but Andrew has written a bit o’verse about his family steed… My PB Challenger gets me to where I am going, With a three-inch exhaust, snorkel and towbar for towing…
Reviewed: Smart Canopy by RSi
Rock Solid Industries have brought their Smart Canopy from South Africa. Did I make a smart choice? Canopies, canopies, canopies. There are dozens and dozens to choose from. What makes a good one? What makes a bad one? They all…
2020 Land Rover Defender replacement spied
Photos released by Land Rover show a heavily camouflaged pilot (or pre-production test) car that will be reasonably close to the final product underneath the padding. Previous spy shots have shown a ‘mule’ car, with a modified Range Rover Sport…
ISSUE 056 – DIY BEER KEG INSTALL
Clear your schedule for the next few hours, issue #056 of Unsealed 4X4 has just gone live! We’ve got the first 2019 Ford Ranger off-road review, an EV Series Land Rover custom and expert tips for camping with your dogs.…
