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Terrain Tamer announces new General Manager
When Frank Hutchinson and Don Kyatt started Terrain Tamer back in the late 1960s, they couldn’t have imagined the international company that still designs and manufactures parts for 4X4s that Terrain Tamer has grown into nearly 50 years later. Jim…
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…
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…
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.…
Unsealed 4X4 garage: DIY 12V Fridge beer tap installation
Possibly the most glorious 4X4 modification since the diff lock Words by Pat Callinan, Images by Matt Ryan It started out as a gag. “Hey, let’s see if we can pop some beer taps into the fridge!” I’d seen them…
Recipe: Moroccan Lamb Shanks
Impress your friends and family with a Moroccan masterclass Serves: 4-6 Time: 3 hours CLICK HERE TO SEE THE RECIPE IN OUR FREE DIGITAL MAGAZINE INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons of oil 9 Lamb Shanks 600g of sweet potato roughly chopped 100g…
The Ev’itor’s column: The show must go on
Sydney 4WD Adventure Show wrap up CLICK HERE TO READ THIS ARTICLE IN OUR FREE DIGITAL MAGAZINE This is a big issue for me personally; first of all Issue 056 of Unsealed 4X4 is my 50th with the company and…
Why your IFS suspension lift sucks
…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…
Charcoal vs traditional fires (for cooking)
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…
ISSUE 055 – The DIY Land Rover Camper that keeps us awake at night
#055 of Unsealed 4X4 is here, and it’s a big one! We dive deep into Operation Lift, and how you can keep your 4WD legal, and head bush in the new Ranger Raptor and HiLux Rugged X to see which…
Everything we wish we knew before our first trip to the Cape
GETTING THERE | Fuel, ferries and fines WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH FUEL? How we did it: Cairns → Musgrave Roadhouse: 448km – Fuelled up here (can fuel up in Laura or Lakeland if you’ll not make it ~450km) Musgrave Roadhouse →…
Whiz-Bang Walnut Banana Bread
Sweet, sweet camping sustenance… My love affair with banana bread has lasted longer than any real relationship I’ve had. I’m okay with that. When I turn up to dinner parties, picnics – or in this case, a canoeing weekend on…
ISSUE 054 – 2018 X-CLASS OFF-ROAD TEST
Luxury Mercedes in the mud, best Outback pubs and wild custom 4WDs. Illegal mods to avoid and iconic travel destinations you need to visit. CLICK HERE TO READ THIS ISSUE
Coopers Pale Ale – Now in Cans
Hitting the tracks in your 4X4 is only made better by having a responsible ale or two after you set up camp. For too long now, 4WDers have been subjected to only a narrow choice of the amber fluid due…
