SWB vs LWB: Which is better?
I’m pretty sure that off-roaders have been debating LWB vs SWB since the invention of the wheel. But which is actually better? Learn more.
Buying Guide
5 x Hard floor campers that rock
If you’re wading through the seemingly endless options of hard floor campers, don’t fret. Check out this list of five that absolutely rock.
Why choosing the right 4×4 tyre is so important
It is time to replace or upgrade the tyres on your 4×4? It’s a tough purchase these days, considering the options out there as well as the cost of four or five new tyres. We’re always told that as four-wheel…
Let’s have a chat about Unimogs – Tow anything, carry anything, drive anything and do everything
Universal Motor Gerät. Nope that wasn’t a sneeze, it’s the long-form name of arguably the best off-road vehicle ever to roll out of a factory – the Mercedes Benz Unimog. Yep, it’s a big statement perhaps but it’s well warranted,…
5 Australian made hybrid campers for off-road adventures (2026 guide)
Looking for Australian made hybrid campers? Here are 5 top off-road options combining comfort, capability and serious touring gear.
Easy guide to Bull Bars – Everything You Need to Know
For the love of all things 4WD, do NOT buy a bull bar based on aesthetics alone. Here's what you need to consider when buying a bull bar!
Top tips to help you select an electronic brake controller
Did you know that if you tow anything that weighs more than 750kg when loaded, you’ll need to have a brake controller fitted to your tow vehicle? This is nothing new in the eyes of the law. What is new…
Ultimate9 EOFY Super Sale on from 16 – 30th of June 2024
It’s that time of the year again, and EOFY sales will be flying thick and fast. As a free publication, we never ask you for a cent to read Unsealed 4×4. We also want to help you save money on…
2024 Isuzu D-Max suspension buyers’ guide
New for 2024, is the updated Isuzu D-Max. As we recently reported, there’s loads to love about the 2024 model for Australian four-wheel drivers. Namely the better off-road credentials, thanks to the advanced traction control system known as Rough Terrain…
Clearview Towing Mirrors explained – which is the right set for you?
Did you know that it is a legal requirement in Australia to fit towing mirrors when towing anything wider than your vehicle? Towing mirrors also offer better visibility, regardless if you are towing or not. So there are plenty of…
Can you fit a Hayman Reese X-Bar to your 4×4? Updated for 2024
Hayman Reese has released some new X-Bar towbars, for 2024, to suit some of the most popular four-wheel drives on the market. Towbars have a hard job. They have to lug your heavy caravan or camper trailer around. They are…
Best used dual-cab utes for under $20K
Our top five picks for second hand dual-cab utes we’d be happy to park in our driveway Dual-cab utes, the crossbreed mongrels of the 4X4 world. Half family wagon and half commercial utility, good at both but not the best…
The best 4×4 touring wagons for under $15,000
You have to admit, every man, child, woman and dog seems to be going crazy over dual-cab utes at the moment. And for good reason, too! But what if you prefer having your cargo safely stowed inside the cabin of…
2024 Toyota HiLux suspension buyers’ guide
If you own a late-model HiLux, and are looking for a suspension lift to make it even better off-road, here’s the place to start. Back in 2015, Toyota released the updated GUN HiLux, sometimes dubbed the N80, onto the Australian…
5 of the best budget 4×4 tourers you’ve never considered owning
Unloved and unwanted – time to grab a bargain We’re all told that if we want to get out and explore we need to either buy a Toyota or a Nissan and usually it has to begin with a P…
