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DIY Wildlife Water Station
We’ve knocked together a quick DIY wildlife water station that will help the recovering wildlife in the massive burnt tracts of land and drought-stricken areas we all love to go wheeling in – read on for the instructions. We’ve all…
Everything you need to know about water crossings
Water crossings can take a simple drive in the bush and make it feel like a proper adventure. Here’s everything you need to know about water crossings. It was 2010, and I’d just turned off the A699 somewhere near Roxburgh…
Should you chip or flash tune your 4×4?
We decode the current options when it comes to getting the best out of your diesel engine. So, should you chip or flash tune your 4×4? Words by Wes Whitworth and Martin Donnon: Until very recently the quest for more…
Five things you need to know about the all-new 2020 Land Rover Defender
Following a last-minute leak, the all-new 2020 Land Rover Defender has finally been revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show, and here are the five things we think you need to know about it. The all-new Land Rover Defender has been…
How to fit a catch can in 5 simple steps…
The easiest modification I’ve ever made to my HiLux was fitting a catch can. It was so easy I did it in my lunch break. Here's how to fit a catch can in five simple steps.
UNSEALED 4X4 GARAGE: HOW TO INSTALL A SAT TV KIT
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 LONG RANGER TANK INSTALL – FIRST IMPRESSIONS
Heading into the outback? Have you thought about how much fuel you will actually need and how you’ll carry it? Words and Images by Tobey Bostock The fuel tank on your humble dual-cab utility isn’t getting any bigger. Although these…
First-timers Guide to the Big Red Bash (and other bush music festivals)
Words and Images by Gary Tischer The first time I went to the Big Red Bash (BRB) was 2018. It was the one where the line-up included The Hoodoo Gurus, The Angels, Kate Ceberano, Daryl Braithwaite and John Farnham, as…
HILUX 2 – SUSPENSION LIFT INSTALL
Should you install a lift kit at home, or leave it to the professionals? We find out after fitting an Outback Armour suspension kit into Ev’s HiLux We all know that a good aftermarket suspension lift kit is money well…
4WDing in bushfire season
10 safety tips you can’t ignore when exploring this summer Words by Harry Temple 1 Emergency UHF channels and local area specific emergency information channels If you spend a lot of time out of mobile reception, having a UHF and…
Breaking the kettle: TD42 cooling tech tips
We bring you nine ways to keep your TD42 from boiling itself to death, and a couple of things you’ll read on the forums that just don’t work! Words and Images by Wes Whitworth and Thomas Rolleston TD42s have gained…
The lithium battery debate: Do you really need lithium batteries in your camper trailer?
Why spend that extra money on lithium when you can get AGM batteries for less? Well, it makes sense … here’s why. Words and Images by Gary Tischer ECONOMIC DOLLARS AND SENSE Sure, the economic outlay for a lithium battery…
The bed bug fiasco
How bed bugs turned our big lap of Australia into the honeymoon from hell Picture this: you’re just six weeks into that great Aussie dream, a 12-month lap around Australia! You know, the one you somehow managed to convince the…
Everything you need to know about Operation Lift – and your modified 4WD
Every responsible 4WD owner is concerned about Operation Lift. What exactly is it and how do you keep your 4WD legal? 1. What is Operation Lift? It is a joint operation between the Queensland Transport and Main Roads (TMR) authority…
Unsealed 4X4 garage: DIY 12V Fridge beer tap installation
Possibly the most glorious 4X4 modification since the diff lock Words by Pat Callinan, Images by Matt Ryan It started out as a gag. “Hey, let’s see if we can pop some beer taps into the fridge!” I’d seen them…
