Failed electronics left me stranded in the outback and cost $12,000
Three weeks stranded in the outback, and a $12,000 bill for their troubles. How one couple's dream trip turned sour
Battery
Tested: The quintessential 12V setup from Victron Energy
Eyeing off a new 12V setup but can't make heads or tails of it? Unsealed4X4 contributor Josh Leonard runs through his Victron package
5 ways to save weight with your 4X4
GVM concerns keeping you awake at night? Or just trying to cut the fuel bill? Here's 5 tips and tricks to save weight with your 4X4
4X4 Technological breakthroughs over the years
We’ve listed the nifty little innovations that have come with time and have changed the face of four-wheel driving and touring. Check out what’s made the life of the 4X4 enthusiast so much more comfortable.
How to reduce your risk after a vehicle rollover
If you’ve been involved in a vehicle rollover, the danger doesn’t end with the impact. Here's how to mitigate your risk with REDARC's BMIS.
The Cub Drifter receives an upgrade
You don’t need to go far back in Australian history to find a different kind of family holiday. Instead of picture-perfect overseas beaches and 5-star hotels, generations of young Aussies were crisscrossing the country sliding around on the scalding hot…
5 Reasons why the future of camping is Lithium
We tend to romanticise the old days of exploring Australia. From the grainy old VHS tapes of hairy chested men crossing croc infested rivers, to the old kerosene camp lights of yesteryear. They’ve all got a certain charm you just…
Is Your Battery Weighing You Down?
If your 4×4 is set up for camping or touring, chances are you’ve got a lot of equipment coming with you. From fridges to tables, sleeping gear to cooking setups, and of course the battery to keep it all going…
2021-Lithium battery buyer’s guide
Want fresh food, cold beer, camp lights and charged camera batteries? You need to check out the Unsealed 4X4 Lithium Battery Buyer’s Guide for the latest in lightweight power. There is no arguing the surge in popularity of lithium batteries over the past…
Can fast-charging batteries make EV 4X4s remote-area capable?
Can new-tech, fast-charging batteries make electric 4X4 vehicles suitable for long-distance, remote-area travel? There’s no denying that electric 4X4 vehicles (EVs) are coming – whether we like it or not – with the uptake of EVs in urban areas already…
CRZR Industries Toy Hauler: take all your toys with you!
The people behind the creation of the CRZR Industries Toy Hauler describe it as the ultimate blank canvas. The CRZR Industries Toy Hauler really is the ultimate blank canvas for those who like to head bush and take their toys…
Redarc releases new BCDC bracket range
Redarc continues to expand its BCDC mounting-bracket range, releasing two new models of the Australian-made brackets. The mounting brackets, that suit the Redarc BCDC range, assist with the installation of the units at the front of the vehicle, ensuring they…
Quality 100Ah LiFePO4 from $999? Zeal lithium batteries
New Zeal Lithium Batteries launched by two Aussie companies. BMPRO, one of Australia’s leading manufacturers of power management solutions, has collaborated with Australian family owned company Sealed Performance Batteries to introduce the new range of BMPRO Zeal lithium batteries. The…
New ARB Fridge Power Pack for true portable cooling
ARB has released a Fridge Power Pack that allows you to run your portable fridge/freezer away from your vehicle. The ARB Fridge Power Pack features a 15Ah lithium battery packaged in a compact housing with rubberised magnets so it can…
The go-anywhere Unimog motorhome
This Aussie-built, go-anywhere Unimog motorhome is set to tackle the world in luxury. Words and photos: Mark Allen Daniel (Dan) Mavin of Unidan Engineering is the hands-on owner and lover of all things huge off–road and his go-anywhere Unimog motorhome is proof…
