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SAX 3SDS LEAF SPRINGS
Leaf springs have been around since the earth was still considered to be flat, and for the most there is no point re-inventing the wheel when you have a proven design. Having said that, there is no shame in making…
FOZZILS SOLO PACK
Packing bowls, cups and plates can be a pain when going camping, and from my own point of view, something I tend to leave till last. If I had the Fozzils Solo Pack though, these flat-pack creations would never leave…
DARCHE AT-6 AIR-VOLUTION TENT
Broken tent poles suck, almost as much as leaving them at home. Which is one of the reasons Darche have brought the Air-Volution range of tents and swags to the mainstream. The AT-6 Air-Volution has one major difference when…
GOTENNA PHONE BOOSTER
If the idea of being without mobile phone reception scares the book-face out of you, then the Gotenna Phone Booster is the best thing since the Selfie Stick. Think of the Gotenna like a CB radio but for your phone,…
PEAK XPLORER 8500 LED DRIVING LIGHT
It’s about time we are seeing some LED driving lights that can actually shine a fair way down the road. But distance isn’t everything, illumination is the key. Which was the design brief when it came time to manufacture the…
PLUG N GO THROTTLE CONTROLLER
Owners of modern turbo-diesel vehicles will no doubt be aware of that familiar feeling, when you put your foot on the accelerator and nothing really happens for a second or two. The Plug N Go throttle controller acts like…
KLAX LUMBERJACK
We love items with multiple purposes; it must be the old Zook owners in us who are used to a life of cramming as much as possible into a tiny space. This is why the Klax rates pretty highly…
OPPOSITE LOCK SUSPENSION
Opposite Lock have released their new range of four-wheel drive suspension, which has been designed specifically for the Australian market. First of all, the coil springs are built by BHP in Melbourne, the fact Opposite Lock are prepared to make…
IRONMAN FOAM CELL SHOCKS
The Ironman 4X4 Foam Cell Pro shock absorber has been on the market since August 2014, and following up on the initial success Ironman 4X4 have further expanded on the range of shocks available. The range even includes a shock…
ENGEL LEGACY SERIES FRIDGE-FREEZERS
A fridge is a quality addition to any off-road touring vehicle, and Engel has been leading the way in portable fridge-freezers since 1962. The company has just released the new Engel Legacy Series Fridge-Freezers, which commemorate Australia’s entry into the First World…
DIY SNORKELS: DON’T TRY THIS AT HOME!
Snorkels are an essential piece off off-road kit for many, as they keep sand, dust and water from getting into your engine. Whether you’re just looking to get cleaner cooler air into your engine, to improve fuel efficiency and performance,…
GEAR GURU – WHEELS ON THE BUS
These days, the majority of modern four-wheel drives roll off the factory floor already fitted with fancy new alloy wheels. And while this is a great thing in terms of aesthetics and reduced unsprung weight when compared to traditional steel…
KIMMY K’S NEW REAR END
A bull bar is often one of the first modifications we make to our vehicles, but the mighty rear bar is often forgotten about. Sure, you see plenty of petrol powered four-wheel drives with retrofitted LPG tanks that dictate the…
BUSH BARISTA
Yes it’s true, I officially can’t drink coffee. And while there have been many late nights and early mornings where a heart palpitating pick-me-up would have come in handy, I just can’t drink the stuff without becoming ill. So why…
March 2015 – OUTBACK GOURMET
The one thing I never leave home without is a roll of foil. If you have no other cooking equipment in your vehicle, foil can be used to cook just about anything. Method In this recipe I have made individual…
