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Unlimited power supply? Here’s why we need this solar blanket
REDARC’s new ultra-portable solar blankets allow you to fully charge your batteries or appliances on your outdoor, even in the shade.
Travelling remotely? Stay safe and connected with GME’s new PLB
If you’re like me and your idea of a perfect weekend is an adventure off-the-beaten-track, then hang tight and read on – you’ll most likely find GME’s new PLB pretty handy. I sure did. Being fellow adventurous Australians, our mates…
5 Reasons why the future of camping is Lithium
We tend to romanticise the old days of exploring Australia. From the grainy old VHS tapes of hairy chested men crossing croc infested rivers, to the old kerosene camp lights of yesteryear. They’ve all got a certain charm you just…
Is Your Battery Weighing You Down?
If your 4×4 is set up for camping or touring, chances are you’ve got a lot of equipment coming with you. From fridges to tables, sleeping gear to cooking setups, and of course the battery to keep it all going…
Glovebox Guide to 4×4 UHFS
Lockdown got you loopy and you’re eyeing off some goodies for your next 4×4 adventure? Between the brands, tech talk, and internet myths it’s easy to get confused in the world of UHFs. Every owner trying to justify why whatever…
Get Smart with Uniden’s new XTRAK Pro Smart UHF Radios
Uniden release XTRAK Pro – a range of smart UHF handheld and in-car UHF CB radios with large OLED display and App enabled location sharing feature. Uniden is releasing the App-enabled XTRAK Pro Series, setting a new benchmark and delivering an…
2021-Lithium battery buyer’s guide
Want fresh food, cold beer, camp lights and charged camera batteries? You need to check out the Unsealed 4X4 Lithium Battery Buyer’s Guide for the latest in lightweight power. There is no arguing the surge in popularity of lithium batteries over the past…
New Lazer LED Lights and Mounting Kits to suit new Isuzu D-Max
Not everyone likes to adorn the front of their 4WDs with a huge bull bar and big LED driving lights. If that sounds like you, and you have a new D-Max, these LED light kits from Lazer might be what…
Uniden release Mini Compact X70 and X76 UHF CB Radios
Uniden’s new compact X70 and X76 UHF radios solve your 4×4’s space problem. With the limited amount of space available on the dashboard of most modern 4WD vehicles, finding a place for the UHF CB radio can be a challenge.…
Narva expands OE style switches range
Narva expands their range of OE style switches and sockets for Toyota and VW Vehicles Achieving an in-cabin, factory-finish look across a greater range of Toyota and Volkswagen models is now possible, following the range expansion of Narva’s OE-style switches…
Gear test: Uniden UH9060/ATX970S UHF setup
Good comms are critical in many situations when driving on the road and off it, and this Uniden setup – a Uniden UH9060 UHF radio and Uniden ATX970S antenna – is a top-notch combination. As soon as I had an…
Tested: Uniden Dash View 30R dash-cam
The Uniden Dash View 30R is one of the more compact dash-cams on the market. We give it a run to see how easy it is to set up and to use… I recently fitted a Uniden Dash View 30R…
Gear: Narva MK2 LED driving lights
Narva MK2 LED driving lights were installed on several vehicles around the recent Brisbane 4X4 Show ahead of their imminent official release. The new Narva MK2 LED driving lights are claimed to be a brighter and bolder evolution of the…
4X4 mapping on your OE infotainment display… and more
Advanced ICE can add more functionality to your 4X4’s OE infotainment display so you don’t have to clutter your dash with extra devices. Most modern 4X4s come with standard a large infotainment display but they don’t always display everything you…
Video: Xray Vision 600 Series Linear Driving Lights
We fit and test the Xray Vision 600 Series LED Linear Driving Light on Bill’s D-Max. At first glance you might think this Xray Vision LED Linear Driving Light unit is just another light bar but take a closer look…
