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ARB INTENSITY V2 DRIVING LIGHTS
Sometimes to sneak away after work on a Friday for the weekend requires you to press on through the dark. In those situations you want the best lights you can get to light up your night, and the team at…
Narva Ultima 180 LED Review
Anyone in the market for spotlights knows it’s not the easiest accessory to choose. Here’s why I chose the NARVA 180 LEDs Words and Images by Shane Stiffle The standard headlights on my Amarok, simply put, suck. Without a bull…
DJI TELLO DRONE
When it comes to 4WDs, technology has taken them incredibly far forward in the past 10-20 years, with cameras it’s arguably even further. Now we have drones, incredible pieces of equipment that can provide a whole new way of experiencing…
ARB TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM
Knowing what your tyres are doing at all times means that the chance for a catastrophic failure is greatly reduced, saving you the expense that comes along with it. This is especially crucial for 4WD enthusiasts who can’t just call…
Two in one: Oricom DTX4200 dual receive UHF CB radio
The release of the DTX4200 from Oricom means you no longer need to carry two UHFs on board your 4×4 (one for the highway channel, one for your convoy), as this unit is effectively a ‘two in one’. An Australian…
The lithium battery debate: Do you really need lithium batteries in your camper trailer?
Why spend that extra money on lithium when you can get AGM batteries for less? Well, it makes sense … here’s why. Words and Images by Gary Tischer ECONOMIC DOLLARS AND SENSE Sure, the economic outlay for a lithium battery…
6 Month Update: Opposite Lock 65L Fridge/Freezer
Six months and two vehicles later, we check to see how the Opposite Lock fridge is fairing Words and Images by Tobey Bostock The modern day portable fridge is just marvellous, isn’t it? From what I can tell over the…
HEMA HX-1 long-term review
Is it worth the upgrade from the older HN-7 or is there a better option? Words and Images by Wes Whitworth Having solid off-road navigation is easily one of the most crucial pieces of equipment for your four-wheel drive, if…
CARBON OFFROAD 12 TONNE KINETIC RECOVERY ROPE
When you venture bush you want to ensure you have good quality equipment to make sure you make it back out. Carbon Offroad have released their Kinetic Recovery Rope; it has an average diameter of 24mm and a claimed breaking…
What on earth is an OBD-II and why should I care?
Well, do you know what to do if your 4WD goes into limp-home mode? Words and Images by Gary Tischer Picture this, you are at your favourite camping spot or in the middle of the Simpson Desert and your Check…
UNIDEN IGO CAM 40
You may be a great driver, and you may care for your car when running the gauntlet of shopping centre carparks, but unfortunately not everyone feels the same way. In an age where proof is everything and evidence is critical,…
DOMETIC PSB150 PORTABLE SOLAR BLANKET
Hitting the tracks is always great fun but sitting around out bush is true relaxation. Particularly when you don’t have to worry about your 4X4’s battery dying on you while you’re trying to keep camp running. Dometic have released their…
MYCOOLMAN 69-LITRE FRIDGE FREEZER
myCOOLMAN have been working hard, and are the newest kids on the block in the Australian portable fridge freezer market. Being new to the market here allows them to include some of the most up-to-date features, with two-way opening lids,…
BUSHRANGER NIGHT HAWK 9 – LED DRIVING LIGHT
Driving at night is rarely something us 4WDers want to be doing, but sometimes it has to happen considering how big this country of ours is. Bushranger’s latest Night Hawk 9” LED Driving Lights are the newest LED driving lights…
REDARC BCDC1250D
This BCDC charger isn’t just any ordinary charger; it is the most powerful in Redarc’s range, with a thumping 50-amp charge output. Redarc are known for their long line of battery management systems, however their most powerful one yet certainly…
