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CLUB 4X4 OFF-ROAD RECOVERY POLICY CHANGE
“Put simply, Club 4X4 will honour what is best for you in any claim made.” We reckon it’s always good when an insurance company actually listens to its customers. After Club 4X4’s off-road recovery terms regarding “recovery out to a gazetted…
THE EDITOR’S COLUMN: AND ANOTHER THING
So it seems my last column caused a bit of a stir. If you didn’t catch it, you can read it HERE. My article was quoted in a local newspaper and admittedly came across as harsher than it actually was…
ISSUE 022 – BATTLE OF THE MID-SIZE WAGONS
New Issue: Out Now Strap yourself in this issue folks! We’ve got the Toyota Prado and Ford Everest battling it out, tips to get you ready for the Cape, our round LED light comparison and a little project we’ve…
OUTBACK GOURMET: CHOC BANANA SPRING ROLLS
I have discovered a combination of two ingredients which are almost irresistible. They go together like bacon and eggs, roast lamb and mint sauce and popcorn and butter. The two I am referring to are banana and Nutella. A…
7 Tips for Safe Snatching
Snatch straps aren’t all equal, as our recent snatch strap comparison test proved convincingly. But straps aside, what extra precautions can you take to ensure you get out of that sticky situation safely? Here’s seven things to consider before you…
STAFF CORNER: TIM JOINS THE TEAM FULL TIME
After a few years hanging around the edges as one of our roving journalists, Tim Stanners has decided to join the team full time as our Managing Editor. You would have seen plenty of Tim’s articles over the last couple of…
The Editor’s Column: Drive Smart, Not Hard
I was watching a 4WD DVD the other night where the presenters were heading to Tasmania in a bunch of highly modified and very cool looking vehicles. We’re talking aggressive tyres, plenty of lift and twin-lockers all around. Now…
ISSUE 021 – HEAVYWEIGHT COMPARISON
New Issue: Out Now Get yourself a cold beverage and a comfortable chair, because we’ve got a cracker of an issue for you! Three of the industry heavyweights feature in our vehicle comparison, 7 tips for safe snatching, a…
EDITOR’S COLUMN: THE FEW RUINING IT FOR THE MANY
It seems there’s a disturbing trend among four-wheel drivers. Dumping rubbish. I know for a fact that 99% of us are passionate about the bush and leaving it in better shape when we leave than it was when we came…
INDUSTRY NEWS: UNEEK 4X4 RELEASES NEW DIFF LOCK
Diff locks have long been one of the most longed-after accessories in the four-wheel drive community. However, it must be said that they are definitely not one of the most affordable inclusions. There certainly are some terrific manually selected diff…
ISSUE 020 – CHEAP 4X4 TRICKS
New Issue: Out Now Find out what The Naked Ute really is and journey with us through the Victorian High Country and Bay of Fires. If you need some advice, we have some cheap 4X4 tricks and 10 Sand…
OUTBACK GOURMET: MELTING MOMENTS
Melting moments are delicious, buttery, sweet crumbly biscuits that are just perfect to have with the morning cuppa … and by adding a little lemon juice to the icing sandwiched in the middle, you have a tangy citrus twist…
Does your 4X4 insurance really cover you in the bush?
So you’ve insured your vehicle, ticked the ‘will be used off-road’ box, and agreed on a value – but chances are you’re not as protected as you think you are. When it comes to insuring your four-wheel drive, it’s usually…
2016 ACCESSORIES GUIDE
2016 is right in front of us and there’s never been a better time to get out there and explore this great country, so we thought we’d put together a guide on what the major players in the aftermarket industry…
How to: Camper Trailer Build
YOU CAN’T BUILD A CAMPER TRAILER ON THE CHEAP… OR CAN YOU? If you know what you want and how to cut costs by doing some of the work yourself, designing and organising for a custom-built camper trailer to…
