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Portable Solar Generators: A practical guide for off-grid and 4WD camping
Learn how portable solar generators work, how they compare to fuel-powered options, who they're for and where to get them.
Auto fuses – a guide to not letting your 4X4 burn to the ground
Auto fuses - I think it's time we sat down and talked about what is possibly the single most crucial component to keeping our 4X4s safe.
Could this Invicta Hybrid starter battery do away with a traditional dual battery setup?
Get the best of both worlds with the Invicta hybrid battery. Could this battery be a viable alternative to a dual battery set up?
Everything you need to know about OBD2
The OBD2 Port If you’ve got a four-wheel drive built after about 1994, chances are you’ll have an OBD2 port. They’re often up under the steering column, and sometimes over in a kick panel, but it’s not so much its…
Six sensors that will drive you crazy!
Every modern vehicle is governed by computers these days. It’s an unassailable fact that you simply can’t ignore. Millions of lines of code go into algorithms that control our engine’s fuel delivery, turbo boost, fuel consumption, ignition timing, our transmission’s…
Our top 5 portable power tools you should never leave home without
It’s a good idea to carry some tools with you when you head bush, and most of us carry some sort of basic tool kit and spares. But often little thought goes into some of the tools needed to carry…
5 reasons an upright fridge could work for your ute
Here are the five reasons we reckon you should consider an upright fridge, if you can make them work in your four-wheel drive. They are cheaper Compared to a chest fridge of the same size, you’re saving yourself roughly $550.…
How to choose your next camera
One of (if not the most common question) I get asked as a photographer, is “What camera should I buy”. To me, it’s not a difficult one to answer, but my reply usually stumps most people because it’s not what…
DIY – How to install a UHF radio into your 4×4
10 quick and easy DIY tips to help you get the job done at home
ARK introduces new Smart Connector – every trailer owner needs one of these
ARK has just introduced what they say is the world’s first 12-pin vehicle socket that automatically checks the trailer lighting electrical system. This works on any trailer connected to the tow vehicle. The coolest feature is that it has been…
Redarc introduces TVMS Rogue Control Module
Wiring a neat and practical 12V electrical solution into your four-wheel drive or caravan can make or break your entire setup. Not only can poor-quality wiring jobs be potentially dangerous, nobody wants to see a rat’s nest of wiring when…
This $300 Ultimate9 gadget will make your diesel feel like petrol
Want your diesel vehicle to feel like a petrol does? Ultimate9's EVC Throttle Controller may be just the product you've been looking for!
Big Red Gear expands with new range and website
If you’re looking to build a tough rig on a budget, then you should check out Big Red Gear for your lighting gear. Learn more here.
What is a DC to DC charger and do I need one?
If you’ve got a dual battery set up in your 4WD or van or are looking into setting one up, you may be wondering what a DC to DC charger is. Learn more here.
The 5 most important gauges your 4X4 needs
With a few gauges placed within eyesight we’re able to monitor the bangs and the whirs to make sure they’re banging and whirring in the way we want them to.
