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Gecko slide-on camper

Peter Barber and his wife Heidi have been touring all their lives and have fond memories of camping at the beach over the summer holidays for weeks on end, and it’s that love of touring that saw them bring up…

Do you have camping cryophobia?

Cryophobia  //  (noun) – An abnormal and persistent fear of cold, including cold weather and cold objects Well, mine is not a phobia, but rather a “yep – I feel the cold”. You probably know my sort, the slightest hint of…

291kW Hemi-powered Ram: $78,000

It’s Ram’s new entry-level 4X4 ute, aimed directly at top-spec ute buyers. ‘1500’ means this Ram Truck is shorter, smaller and lighter than the big brother heavy-duty models you might be familiar with. Along with a lower asking price, it also…

2018 RACV Marine Melbourne Boat Show

So if you’re looking at getting something that will keep you going far past where your fourby can take you, our mates down south have something for you. Unsealed 4X4 are proud to bring you the 2018 RACV Marine Melbourne…

2018 June Buyer’s Guide

Welcome to the June edition of our new vehicle buyer’s guide. This is a regular section in Unsealed 4X4, designed to help making your next 4X4 purchase as easy as possible by providing you with all the info you need.…

The Nymboida: A river for all

While everyone fights with traffic at the beach in summer between Coffs Harbour and Grafton, there’s a lot less people enjoying clear mountain streams, rock pools and shady campsites along the Nymboida River. Sometimes heading west in summer makes sense.…

Ford Everest, Ranger Recalled

Ford have issued a recall for their Ranger and Everest 4WDs, which sounds pretty serious. The intermediate steering shaft, which sits between (and connects) the steering column and box, has some dodgy welds that aren’t up to scratch. If the…

Manlio Musarra’s Black D110 custom

Some 4X4 owners build their rigs with a single focus in mind. Rock crawling, mud plugging, camper trailer touring, desert crossing or beach fishing, perhaps. Then there’s Leo. After years of design evolution, Leo has given this Defender 110 the…

ISSUE 051 – OUTBACK 4X4 UTE COMPARISON

Well if you thought things were slowing down after last month’s massive issue, you are wrong my friends. #051 of Unsealed 4X4 is packed with dual cab ute comparisons, epic travel destinations and all the latest gear and accessories for…

Room with a brew

You have to love modern four-wheel drives; they are comfortable, reliable and capable. The one negative, though, is that they can be hard to work on. Space is a massive issue, as there are more and more components crammed into…

Oztrail Outback Comforter Review

Is it time to give your old sleeping bag the sack for this traction-controlled model? Let’s face it, you can have stacks of 4X4 fun during the day… but if you back that up with a crappy night’s sleep –…

Is technology making us worse 4WDers?

Ignorance is not always bliss Most reasonable people would agree that technological advancements have made day-to-day life easier on numerous fronts. Automation, in particular, has reduced human interaction with devices, products and systems to the point where the simple act…

Reviewed: ModCon Campers FF1

If they are good enough to be rented out to uninitiated tourists, are they good enough for you? You may recall a few issues back, we got to climb all over Dylan’s rather silly SAS’d, coil-rear sprung, 8-inch lifted D40…

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