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Patriot Campers X3 hybrid camper trailer on-sale now from $69,990
The Patriot Campers X3 is now available for order ahead of its Australian launch in March and is the first hybrid camper trailer the brand has built. Well-known Aussie off-road camper and 4X4 brand, Patriot Campers, has announced the release…
ARB Old Man Emu release 200 Series LandCruiser GVM upgrade
ARB via Old Man Emu has released a brand-new GVM upgrade for 200 Series LandCruisers (up to 4015kg – Stage Two) with the original Stage One upgrade continuing. The 200 Series LandCruiser is one of the most popular touring vehicles…
Bushranger Portable Gas Hot Water Shower Kit Review
Do you really need a shower in your 4X4? And is the Bushranger unit the right one for you? We take a closer look at the Bushranger Portable Gas Hot Water Shower Kit. We all want the modern creature comforts…
Exitrax Recovery Board Preview – Making recoveries easier?
The Exitrax recovery boards claim to be unlike any other recovery board on the market. We take a closer look. Recovery boards have been around for ages and, yep, everyone should have a set or two in their recovery kit.…
Big Red Jacks pays $12,600 fine for alleged breach of safety standard
The ACCC has issued Hai Feng International Pty Ltd, trading as Big Red Jacks Tools & Equipment (Big Red Jacks), has paid a fine of $12,600 after it allegedly breached safety standards. The ACCC issued the infringement notice claiming it…
ARB offers front-axle-load increase via Old Man Emu
ARB has released new front-axle-load upgrades which increase carrying capacity by 170kg via a certified Old Man Emu suspension kit for Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and LandCruiser (200 and 79). With the crackdown on overloaded vehicles, it’s vital to keep…
Universal joint failure causes horror accident…the tell-tale signs your u-joint is about to fail
A recent Facebook post showing a horror crash because of a universal joint failure is a timely reminder for four-wheelers to give their rigs some TLC. Unsealed 4X4 reached out to Jose Hernendez after he posted photos of his friend’s…
Bull bar protrusions in the spotlight in South Australia
Bull bar protrusion laws aren’t new news, but a South Australia Police post on Facebook has caused a storm on social media with opinion getting in the way of fact. A Facebook post earlier this week by South Australia Police…
4×4 Stealth Camping: It’s a thing…
Stealth camping might be sneaky, er, stealthy, hidden and possibly a touch creepy but it’s free. Here’s what you need to know about stealth camping the right way. The idea of ‘Stealth Camping’ is no new thing. Finding a quiet…
Counterfeit parts found in 60% of online searches
Up to 60% of online search results connect customers with counterfeit products according to new research by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI). New research from the FCAI reveals 60% of online searches connect consumers with counterfeit products. The…
Big Red Jack Product Recall
Six Big Red Jacks recalled because of potential to collapse when used, the products were sold in-store and online. An immediate product recall has been issued for six Big Red Jacks produced and sold between 1 May 2018 to 26…
Piranha Off Road Products release 2019 Product Guide
Under new ownership, Piranha Off Road Products has expanded to become a one-stop shop for off-road and touring products. An iconic Australia brand of more than 30 years, Piranha Off Road Products, now under new owners McNaughtans Pty Ltd is…
Goodyear Wrangler AT SilentTrac Review – Long-Term
Goodyear Australia has launched its latest Wrangler all-terrain tyres onto the Australian market – now it’s time to find out if the Goodyear Wrangler AT SilentTrac really do offer quiet performance. Goodyear Wrangler SilentTrac AT UPDATE: 5000KM: Time has flown,…
Lego Technic Land Rover Defender Revealed…has low-range gears
The only way to get a new Land Rover Defender before the end of the year is to buy one you have to build yourself. Enter the Lego Technic Land Rover Defender. The hype surrounding the New Land Rover Defender…
Bull bar laws clarified in Western Australia
Regulations in Western Australia have been updated to clarify the design, specification and fitment of bull bars, roo bars and nudge bars. The West Australian Department of Transport has issued an updated Circular to Industry which revises the standard around…
