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Guide to 4X4 storage systems
Long gone are the days of packing nothing more than your swag and a tucker box.
Don’t do these 12 things before heading bush
Unsealed 4x4 contributor, Mark Allen, breaks every rule and lives to tell the tale
How to choose the right lithium battery for your 4×4
The only reason to keep an AGM battery is the initial purchase price. In every other way, lithium is better
Mobile phone hotspots – do they work, or are they a waste of money?
Mobile phone coverage has always been a hot topic. This company has better coverage, that company has better infrastructure, and this one is better for rural and remote calls. As most people know, mobile phone coverage usually sucks once you’ve…
If money was no object, these are the dream 4x4s we’d buy
Hey, Joe Rogan, can we borrow some cash?
Avoid Dingo attacks on K’gari (Fraser Island) with these five simple safety tips
You need to be aware of these amazing and protected natives. Follow these steps to enjoy a safe trip in paradise.
Can this Redarc 12v electrical system reliably power induction cooking?
Technology – ain’t it grand! I reflected on my two-year trip around Australia from 1992 to 94. I had a single 100amphour deep cycle lead acid battery, a 40-litre fridge and a fluoro lantern. No other 12 or 240-volt appliances,…
Tall touring: Is a 4×4 truck better than a dual-cab ute?
Looking to find out, I reached out to a few truck manufacturers to see if they’d throw us the keys to a 4x4 model for a couple of days.
Five reasons you need to upgrade your towing mirrors
Pop quiz: did you know that there are legal requirements for rearward vision when towing?
Five ways to power your campsite
Let’s not beat around the bush here. Advancements in electrical power systems have revolutionised camping. 40 or so years ago a lead-acid house battery run off a boat switch was about as good as it got for keeping the old…
Five reasons why I’ll be switching to all-terrain tyres
Times change, people change and our needs change. A few years ago, there was no chance I’d run anything but the most aggressive mud terrain tyres I could get my hands on. That’s because I was that guy. You know,…
What to look for in your next generator?
Having a generator on hand for camping or caravanning is one of those things that, once you have it, you wonder how you ever lived without one. As with so many accessories these days though, the aftermarket has been flooded…
GVM upgrade kits – how much extra weight can you legally carry and how much do they cost?
GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass) upgrade kits have been the talk of the town lately. With so much recent coverage about vehicles and caravans being overweight, it’s almost enough to make you want to stay home and do some gardening over…
Fifty grand in the hand – The used 4x4s we’d buy with 1000 pineapples
When it comes to off-road capable rigs, there really aren’t too many options on the new car marketfor $50,000. You could grab a Jimny, but they come with significant size and space compromises.You could slide into a base model dual-cab,…
Dual cab ute Parabolic springs – We get greasy installing Terrain Tamer suspension into a Holden Colorado
I have an enviable position testing and evaluating 4×4 products. Yep, it’s fun playing with big boys’ toys… er… researching, testing and evaluating products, but it brings with it a sense of responsibility. Yes, I am responsible for ensuring I…
