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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…
Where do ex-military vehicles go?
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has a rich history of, let’s face it, pretty cool vehicles and equipment. Largely designed with function over form. Overengineered to withstand the pressures of frontline roles and put to use providing the infrastructure for…
Celebrity death match: Awning Vs Gazebo
It is fast becoming the latest ‘Patrol or Cruiser’ argument around campfires everywhere. Which is better, a vehicle-mounted awning or a standalone gazebo? It’s not a straightforward answer though. As with every comparison that compares two similar products that essentially…
How to service your oil catch can
If you are looking for a simple DIY task that anyone with thumbs and a basic toolset can handle, servicing your catch can is as easy as it gets. It’s important, too. We’ve covered what catch cans are and how…
If we had $20,000 burning a hole in our pocket, these are the used 4x4s we’d buy
So you have $20,000 saved up to purchase a used four-wheel drive, I’m stoked for you. That’s a nice amount of change put aside to buy a used bargain, just begging for your transformation into your ideal touring vehicle. Sure,…
Power to the Peo… 4X4 Enthusiasts: which four-wheel drivers should consider power modules?
If steroids didn’t make your back all pimply and lead to forty-seven heart attacks before you’re thirty, I reckon everyone would do them. And why not? With relative ease, you could have biceps as big as a Lada Niva and…
Should you use your towbar for off-road recoveries?
Recovery points fitted to the front and rear of your four-wheel drive is the only way to travel. Without a reliable and rated recovery system, you could find yourself bogged without a way to be recovered safely. Now, that’s not…
