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Uniden UHF review – how has Mark Allen’s Uniden radio handled the last 12,000km of abuse?
Granted, a UHF radio is for short-distance communications, but not so short to be chatting up strangers at the pub – that’s just a bit weird, eh! Nope, the mighty UHF in-car radio has been a mainstay in most rural-based…
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
Uniden releases new 2-watt UH825 handheld radio series
Uniden Australia has just announced its latest handheld UHF device, the UH825 series, which, they tell Unsealed 4×4, has been built for rugged conditions. It is also said to offer enhanced features to cater for lifestyle enthusiasts, off-road adventurers, and…
How to choose the right lithium battery for your 4×4
The only reason to keep an AGM battery is the initial purchase price. In every other way, lithium is better
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Projecta releases updated Intelli-Charge IDC25X DC to DC charger
Projecta has just announced the release of its latest product, the IDC25X DC to DC charger. This is an evolution of the outgoing IDC25, which has been a fan favourite for many years now. Projecta tells us a philosophy of…
Redarc launches new lithium battery and range of inverters
Redarc has just given Unsealed 4×4 the scoop, with the announcement they have launched a brand new RS3 Inverter range and Alpha150 150Ah lithium battery. RS3 Inverter Range These new inverters from Redarc are available to suit both 12V and…
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…
Uniden XTRAK 80 Pro Ultimate Pack: installation and first impressions
I recently upgraded my comms with the Uniden XTRAK 80 Pro Ultimate Pack. Here's how the install went and what I think so far.
5 things you need to do for your off-road fridge
From the gear you need, to tips you should follow while on the road, we’ve gone through 5 things you absolutely must do for your fridge.
Has the ultimate solution for controlling your 12V devices arrived?
The new TVMS Rogue Control Module is a compact and flexible power control solution for caravan, camper and 4x4 applications.
REDARC, ARB and Orange Sky join forces to help the homeless
REDARC and ARB 4x4 Accessories are teaming up to support homeless charity, Orange Sky, when you purchase any REDARC AC SmartCharger.
