Not so long ago you had to modify a 4X4 ute for off-road use yourself, but now carmakers do it for you. Or do they? We take a look at four of the factory-modified 4X4 utes and find out whether…
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…
When you absolutely need both hands on the job and you need lots of light then a head torch is invaluable. We put the LED Lenser MH7 through its paces. Let’s face it, when the inevitable breakdown, traction challenge or…
Holden has released special edition ‘Storm’ variants of the Colorado and Trailblazer, but don’t get too excited. Holden is looking to get a piece of the ‘sticker pack’ market with the release of the Colorado and Trailblazer Storm variants. According…
The 2019 SEMA Show has been and gone and we’ve got the key takeaways from the show that saw the Jeep Gladiator dominate custom truck concepts, and Aussie brands win for innovative products. GRANT HANNAN & LINDA BLOFFWITCH: It’s been…
Ford will boast the largest OEM display at the 2019 Specialty Equipment Market Association show in November and has teased a handful of Ford Ranger concepts. With sales of dual-cab pickups booming around the world, Ford has gone in large…
Narva has launched a range of 12V multi-function auxiliary light bars to complement existing OEM stop, indicator and reverse functions. Narva has released it new 12V multi-function auxiliary light bars to complement existing OEM stop, indicator and reverse functions for…
We don’t get the US 4Runner down under, however, the new US-based Venture Edition could well be a sign of things to come to Australia. The new Toyota 4Runner Venture Edition has added a few ‘adventure’ style bolt-ons that would…
If the idea of missing the grand final is too much to bear when you’re out bush in your camper trailer or off-road van, behold the satellite TV kit. Here, Evan walks you through this simple DIY installation. This…
The release of the 2019 Suzuki Jimny got 4X4 enthusiasts excited and now the announcement of the availability of modifications to enhance its presence off-road has us excited once more. The collaboration between Suzuki and ARB gave us the JBOX,…
Having a ute seems perfect when you need to haul oversized items around that are fine in the open air, however when you need to start using your ute as storage for tools and supplies to go camping, it can…
Bushranger have recently updated their safety flag, so that next time you’re off sand dune surfing you can have peace of mind you have the best chance of avoiding an awkward mid-sand dune collision. The fluorescent 30 x 29cm orange…
ARB’s mid-height drawer provides off-road enthusiasts another option when deciding how to best use the space in the rear. The mid-height drawer is exactly that, sitting at 105mm high with the low-height and full-height drawers at 75mm and 215mm respectively.…
Almost every second 4X4 you see driving on the road will probably have an awning mounted to their roof racks or bars. The popularity of roof awnings has soared, with people realising the simple nature of awnings and their ability…
When you want to mount the rod tube, solar panels and swags on the roof, sometimes a set of roof racks just isn’t enough… Words and Images by Wes Whitworth As you’d probably well know, when we review things at…
