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How to: outback driving part 1
In Part 1 of our series on Outback Driving we’ll look at how to make sure you and your rig are up for the challenge. With travel restrictions beginning to ease, fingers crossed 2021 will be an outback bonanza for…
How ‘Vic Chicks 4X4’ makes four-wheeling more fun for women
Vic Chicks 4X4 is a group just for women all throughout Victoria who share a passion for all things related to four-wheel driving, camping and adventure travel. Vic Chicks 4X4 was designed as a safe-haven on social media for women…
Do you need a dashcam? Bloody oath!
Do you need a dashcam? With the way many people drive these days, you’d be stark raving mad not to have one. Do you need a dashcam? I mean, really need one? Well, maybe not, but considering the way many…
No airbags. We die like real men!
No airbags. We die like real men. Well, actually, I’d rather not die at all, thanks. Have you seen the sticker that reads ‘No airbags. We die like real men’? As I bore down on an MG SUV that pulled…
Bush Cooking: Choc-Banana spring-rolls
Here’s a nice easy bush (and home!) recipe to get your tummy grumbling and help you get through hump day! If you manage to knock a set of these up tonight, make sure you drop us a photo on Facebook…
How to: fitting a Redarc BCDC1225D battery charger
Why you’d fit a Redarc BCDC1225D battery charger and how to do it on a vehicle with very little space under the bonnet. Words and photos: Ray Cully If you’ve ever heard the clicking of a starter motor with barely enough…
How To Mud Driving Part 4
How to Mud Driving Part 4 – Driving techniques in mud In How To: Mud Driving Part 1 we discussed why you should avoid mud if at all possible and in Part 2 we examined the different types of mud…
How To Mud Driving Part 3
How To Mud Driving, Part 3 – Getting ready to dive in In How To Mud Driving Part 1 we discussed why you should avoid mud if at all possible and in How To Mud Driving Part 2 we examined…
Are long warm-up times destroying your diesel engine?
We recently sat down with an expert on diesel engines and turbochargers to find out if long warm-up times are killing your engine. The team at Unsealed 4X4 thought it about time to sit down with an actual expert and…
How To: Mud Driving Part 2
How to: Mud Driving, Part 2 – Different types of mud In How To Mud Driving Part 2, we’re going to take a look at the different types of mud you’re likely to encounter when you’re out four-wheel driving. In…
Shackles ain’t shackles: The legalities on different shackles for towing and their ratings
Words and photos by Tim Scott While all shackles are not created equal, they’re not all yellow either – what difference does it make? And do my caravan or camper shackles have to be yellow? You’d be forgiven for thinking…
Three knots you need to know!
Here are three knots you need to know because, well, ratchet straps are for hipsters! Considering we’re all most likely sitting around at home waiting for the ‘Rona to blow up all over again (sorry to our brothers and sisters…
Everything you ever wanted to know about TPMS
We look at everything you ever wanted to know about Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems and how they can save you money… and save your life! The Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS – the T is important!) really is no new…
How To: Mud Driving Part 1
How to: Mud Driving, Part 1 – Do you really need to do it? When it comes to mud driving, some blokes (and some sheilas) just can’t help themselves. After all, who doesn’t like jumping in muddy puddles? Especially, it…
Fake news? Nah, it’s a new LandCruiser
It’s a new LandCruiser… but where is it headed? “Fake news!” declared several keyboard warriors when we posted images of a new LandCruiser late last week… “That’s not the new 300 Series!” decried others. “It’s just a Middle East/Russian market…
