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Project D-Max part five – So much room for activities, now our D-Max has 4WD Interiors roller drawers and portable lithium power from Redarc
It’s a big update for Project D-Max this week. Perry and the crew from Pez’s 4×4 Fitouts have been flat out, installing two absolutely key additions to our touring four-wheel drive. Items we really couldn’t live without. Not with the…
GVM upgrade kits – how much extra weight can you legally carry and how much do they cost?
GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass) upgrade kits have been the talk of the town lately. With so much recent coverage about vehicles and caravans being overweight, it’s almost enough to make you want to stay home and do some gardening over…
Project D-Max part four – time to drill holes in our D-Max, installing an Ironman 4×4 snorkel and Uniden UHF radio
Ironman 4×4 snorkel There’s just something that feels so wrong about drilling holes into the side of a near-new vehicle. But this is exactly what is required to install a snorkel. The anxiety is worth it though. The end result…
Dual cab ute Parabolic springs – We get greasy installing Terrain Tamer suspension into a Holden Colorado
I have an enviable position testing and evaluating 4×4 products. Yep, it’s fun playing with big boys’ toys… er… researching, testing and evaluating products, but it brings with it a sense of responsibility. Yes, I am responsible for ensuring I…
Project D-Max part three: Which roof rack, 270-degree awning and canopy did we decide to fit?
Dual-cab utes are great. Super versatile, capable off-road, and perfectly suited to work-or-play duties. In saying that, they need a few key additions to make them even better in my opinion. Well for our needs anyway. As we travel around…
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…
Project D-Max part two: Time for our 4×4 touring mods and vehicle protection to go on
Last week, we ran through the installation of TerrainTamer’s suspension lift kit for our 4×4 D-Max. Including why we decided to fit parabolic leaf springs to the back of the D-Max. Well, now the suspension is sorted, we can start…
Clearview Accessories – upgraded mirrors for the 70 Series LandCruiser
It’s common knowledge that the Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series is one of the most iconic 4X4s in Australia. It’s a vehicle loved by Aussie 4×4 enthusiasts of all ages. As well as with farmers and those working in challenging mining…
Mean Mother 4×4 Tyre Deflators review
Affordable, reliable and easy to use. These are words I like to see when thinking about four-wheel drive accessories. And these 4×4 Tyre Deflators from Mean Mother tick all of those boxes. What’s the story? I’ve used screw-on-style tyre deflators…
Terrain Tamer parabolic and suspension upgrades for Project D-Max
There’s one thing I don’t like about this newer generation Isuzu D-Max. And that is the way it rides in factory trim. Especially the performance of the rear leaf springs. Unladen they have a jarring ride quality, noticeable on speed…
Clearview Tyre Spider review – when 4×4 tyre pressures mean serious business
If you are anything like me, you love getting your hands on a new gadget. This is especially true if said gadget is designed to take the pressure (pun definitely intended) out of a task you normally just don’t look…
ARB enters the camper trailer game with the release of Earth Camper
If you’ve been following ARB’s social media pages over the last few days, you would have seen them teasing a new product. Well, the cat is out of the bag, with ARB announcing on Sunday evening they have entered the…
Celebrity death match: Awning Vs Gazebo
It is fast becoming the latest ‘Patrol or Cruiser’ argument around campfires everywhere. Which is better, a vehicle-mounted awning or a standalone gazebo? It’s not a straightforward answer though. As with every comparison that compares two similar products that essentially…
What makes the Hayman Reese X-Bar stand out from the pack?
Not all towbars are created equally. Sure, all good quality brands will offer tow ratings matched to your vehicle, and handle the task of towing. But what if you want more? What we like about the X-Bar from Hayman Reese,…
