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4WDing for dummies
Teaching Old Dogs New Tech CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE The number of 4WD vehicles being purchased or leased by tradies is growing every year and aftermarket companies are jumping on board and pimping the…
Tips on how to get tyre pressure right
Guide to Tyre Pressures CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE Don’t be lazy – you’ll regret it I’m sure all of us have done it. Not deflated our tyres when we really needed to and then…
Back Pain on the Road
The Editor’s Column In the last month, I’ve been to the Victorian High Country for over a week, Queenstown NZ for a product launch and the Gawler Ranges in South Australia for a vehicle launch. That’s just the obligations I’ve…
Dreamy Creamy Pesto Pasta
The recipe I’ve made a hundred times over, now in camp-friendly form! CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE I sometimes imagine what it would be like to line up all the jars of pesto I’ve…
How to Camp Safely in Croc Country
Don’t be croc meat! After spending a couple of years in Australia’s crocodile capital, the Northern Territory, my crocodile knowledge went from next-to-nothing to wonderment and admiration of these prehistoric reptilian predators. Don’t get me wrong, I’m no croc cuddler,…
MINIMALIST CAMPERS: GUIDE TO PACKING
How packing less to take camping can take the stress out of the situation! We follow our own little list for each camping trip and it works for us. We call it the Three Ps: Planning Prepping Packing If you’re…
ISSUE 049 – THE ALL-NEW X CLASS
We take a good look at the new Mercedes X-Class 4X4 and Ford Ranger Raptor pricing is announced. It isn’t just new vehicles though, with two very different custom Toyota four-wheel drives (one new, and one not so new). If…
GQ PATROL BRAKE REPLACEMENT WITH DRIVETECH 4X4
In this instalment of the Unsealed 4X4 Garage, we look at replacing the braking system on Ev’s GQ Patrol… CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE The guys at Drivetech 4×4 must love us by now! We’ve…
Best-Ever Banana Oatmeal
The Three Bears ain’t got nothin’ on this porridge My food philosophy – which I suspect is genetic – is ‘more is always better’. Breakfast is the least of all exceptions, and heaven help any poor soul who’s caught me…
GUIDE TO STEEL UTE TRAYS
Platters are for fruit. Trays are for utes. But what if you want a tray with all the fruit? CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE If gripping a welder brings on more shakes and shivers than…
How to Avoid Disastrous Camping Trips
“The kids are feral and my wife’s got the s#!*s”! How to avoid turning your family camping trip into a complete disaster Tired of watching the kids sitting on the iPad or flogging your mobile phone, feeling inspired by a…
HAVE I FOUND HEAVEN ON EARTH?
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE As I write this piece, I’m sitting by the campfire off Bluff Track in the Victorian High Country. We’ve had a minor mechanical issue, and while we’re waiting for a…
ISSUE 048 – NAVARA VS THE HIGH COUNTRY
Your next instalment of Unsealed 4X4 is here now! Read our torture-test review of Nissan’s latest Navara ute, and learn to avoid the common pitfalls of family camping. We also review stacks of 4WD gear, and bring you the latest…
Taking Your 4WD Mountain Biking
Expert tips to get you started You’ve got a 4WD and love camping. Yes? If you don’t, you might be reading the wrong magazine. A lot of 4WDers bolt on a bike rack and take the bikes camping with the…
HOW MUCH DIESEL DOES A TOYOTA FORTUNER ACTUALLY USE?
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE Toyota Fortuner Update I never really pay attention to fuel consumption when I drive modern 4X4s, I must confess. That’s because I’ve owned a fair few TB42 petrol motors that…
