The bar has been lifted … A few months ago, we got our hands on some pre-release sets of the new Cooper Tires AT3 LTs while travelling around Australia for the upcoming TV Series of Pat Callinan’s 4×4 Adventures. During…
The Ex-Army 6X6 that’s cheaper than a Triton. But are six wheels better than four? Back in the early 1980s, the Army was looking for a new all-terrain off-roader. They wanted something with the “ability to traverse trackless terrain with the…
Can Lorella Springs threaten Cape York as one of Australia’s premier winter touring destinations? Whether it be epic four-wheel driving, magic remote campsites, fishing, pristine freshwater swimming spots or something else entirely, Cape York has been the winter touring destination…
Brody Richardson’s HiLux Brody may be new to the 4X4 scene, but he sure has jumped in head first, buying the missus and himself this here clean looking HiLux. Not one to shy away from the spanners, Brody has installed…
Could this be the most affordable Australian made off-road camper, and is it worth the bucks? In modern day Australia where imported campers are becoming the norm rather than the exception, it’s great to see an Aussie company battling to…
So, how many of these iconic outback pubs have you been to? SOUTH AUSTRALIA Prairie Hotel, Parachilna This could well be the prettiest of the outback pubs. With the awesomely stunning Flinders Ranges not far off in the distance, the…
…And what you need to do to fix it Fact: We all want that extra little bit of ground clearance for our 4WDs. While the modern day 4X4 is very capable with stacks of mechanical and electronic traction aids, the…
If you’re fed up with low-capacity, high-strung diesels, then this yank tank is just the ticket In a sea of low-capacity, highly strung diesel utes with all manner of emissions controls hanging off them, the RAM 1500 turns up to…
The Gawler Ranges adventure that has so much to offer 4WDers I woke to watch the sunrise from the comfort of my swag, a truly rewarding experience. The campsite was silent, except for the crunch, crunch, crunch as someone walked…
Is this modern concept even uglier than the original? We last saw them back in the 90s and with a paltry 70kW and 140Nm. The 1.7-litre petrol four-banger wasn’t renowned for, well, much in the way of performance, and a…
FJ (Freakin’ jacked) Cruiser, This sassy FJ proves anything is possible with time and money Let’s face it, you are statistically more likely to find little nugget-like deposits under your rocking horse, than find another one of these listed for…
I’ve just returned from three weeks travelling Europe, and for someone like me who hasn’t done much long distance overseas travel, it was certainly an eye opener. Firstly, just to get from Sydney to Abu Dhabi, is a 14-hour flight.…
We answer the question once and for all, what is the best way to cook while camping? I admit to being a skeptic when it came to using charcoal. I’ve been around long enough to see a lot of fads…
When everyone else was at the beach last summer, I went bush. The blistering heatwaves were almost inescapable last summer, but I found a spot that was so cool, I needed a jumper and long pants. In Gloucester, NSW, it…
In a move raising the ire of the entire 4X4 community, Queensland Police with Transport and Main Roads (TMR) initiated Operation Lift earlier this month, targeting vehicles with illegal amounts of lift, including increased tyre size, raised suspension and body…
