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Is the MDC XT10E the best value hybrid van in the game?
A Hybrid Camper Under $40K?!
How to choose your next 12V fridge
Ask any experienced 4X4 tourer which accessory had the most impact on how they travelled and the majority will likely give a nod towards their 12V fridge. Sure, lockers will get you further up the hard tracks. And that fancy…
Wheel Pros rebrands as Hoonigan
I wouldn’t normally write a story about a company rebranding, but this is a significant announcement
ARB launches Bed Rack for HiLux and Ranger
Tub racks for your 4×4 ute aren’t a new thing, But the Bed Rack from ARB certainly is. In fact, this release is red hot off the press. And to refer to it as simply a tub rack, really doesn’t do…
Which dual-cab utes can you fit parabolic springs to?
Parabolic leaf springs have gained popularity in Australia over recent years, with more and more off-road tourers selecting them when it comes time to upgrade suspension components. It’s easy to see why, as on paper they deliver many advantages to…
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
Why I fitted Kumho MT51 tyres to my 4×4?
Are they noisy on-road, do they grip off-road and what are my initial impressions?
Lazer Lamp Linear-36 Elite LED light bar review
Is the Lazer Lamp Linear-36 Elite LED light bar the best LED light bar to mount on your roof rack?
How can you prevent rear windscreen damage when towing?
Sorry, but if you aren't prepared this is not going to be a fun experience at all.
Goodyear update the Wrangler DuraTrac as the RT
Goodyear have updated their DuraTrac tyre, calling it the RT which is a new-ish class of tyre meaning “Rugged Terrain”. RT tyres slot in between all-terrains and mud-terrains, which Goodyear say is 70/30 on As ever, lots of claims are…
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,…
12v winch maintenance – Five ways to keep your low-mount winch winding
When it comes to off-road recoveries, especially solo ones, an electric winch has to be the most effective piece of gear you could own. Sure, they’re not as versatile as hand winches, they take a little longer to set up…
Upfitter Celebrates Warn Industries’ 75th Anniversary with Winch Giveaway
In celebration of Warn Industries’ 75th anniversary, Ateco Equipment, Australian distributor for Warn Industries in Australia since 1970, is running a Warn Winch giveaway through its eCommerce business Upfitter. What’s the story? Warn Industries, a leading manufacturer of off-road and…
Six fresh alloy wheels for your American big rig
American “trucks” in Australia is hardly a new thing. Ford had the F-Trucks over here in the 70s, and then again in the late 90s; the last few years has seen the Ram 1500 sell in large numbers, ditto the…
Five reasons you need to upgrade your towing mirrors
Pop quiz: did you know that there are legal requirements for rearward vision when towing?
