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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…
6 battery-powered tools you need to carry on every trip
Take the pain out of trackside repairs with these six portable power tools Words by Mark Kendrick When something goes wrong, you want help to hand. And when that wrong is mechanical, power tools make jobs easier. With vastly improved…
Top Ten Outback Pubs for 4WDers
So, how many of these iconic outback pubs have you been to? SOUTH AUSTRALIA Prairie Hotel, Parachilna This could well be the prettiest of the outback pubs. With the awesomely stunning Flinders Ranges not far off in the distance, the…
Why your IFS suspension lift sucks
…And what you need to do to fix it Fact: We all want that extra little bit of ground clearance for our 4WDs. While the modern day 4X4 is very capable with stacks of mechanical and electronic traction aids, the…
Everything we wish we knew before our first trip to the Cape
GETTING THERE | Fuel, ferries and fines WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH FUEL? How we did it: Cairns → Musgrave Roadhouse: 448km – Fuelled up here (can fuel up in Laura or Lakeland if you’ll not make it ~450km) Musgrave Roadhouse →…
Seven ways to get more out of your old oiler
Got a mechanical diesel that isn’t moving well? Follow these seven tips to get more muscle out of your old beast There’s a billion and three guides on how to squeeze more performance out of a common rail diesel, but…
West is the best in the Flinders Ranges
Our massive guide to The Flinders Ranges – Venture away from the busy tourist hotspots to experience the real Flinders Ranges. The Flinders Ranges is well-known for its iconic attractions such as Wilpena Pound, but there is much more to this…
2018 July Buyer’s Guide
Welcome to the June edition of our new vehicle buyer’s guide. This is a regular section in Unsealed 4X4, designed to help making your next 4X4 purchase as easy as possible by providing you with all the info you need.…
Do you have camping cryophobia?
Cryophobia // (noun) – An abnormal and persistent fear of cold, including cold weather and cold objects Well, mine is not a phobia, but rather a “yep – I feel the cold”. You probably know my sort, the slightest hint of…
2018 June Buyer’s Guide
Welcome to the June edition of our new vehicle buyer’s guide. This is a regular section in Unsealed 4X4, designed to help making your next 4X4 purchase as easy as possible by providing you with all the info you need.…
Is technology making us worse 4WDers?
Ignorance is not always bliss Most reasonable people would agree that technological advancements have made day-to-day life easier on numerous fronts. Automation, in particular, has reduced human interaction with devices, products and systems to the point where the simple act…
Keeping it clean in the bush
Shower Power Guide When heading bush, it’s easy to go days without a shower but even after three days, I hate myself enough to pull out some baby wipes. Thankfully, there are some great options out there, ranging from downright…
Plug-and-play wiring loom install
Is this wiring loom from Lightforce as easy to install as they say? By now, you would have seen our unboxing video on the new Lightforce Striker LED driving light. And you might have seen the destruction testing we undertook…
2018 May Buyer’s Guide
Welcome to the May edition of our new vehicle buyer’s guide. This will be a regular section in Unsealed 4X4, designed to help make your next 4X4 purchase as easy as possible by providing you with all the info you…
We built a custom off-road boat trailer to tackle the trails
Taking the Tinnie CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE To the outdoor adventurer, there is quite possibly nothing more quintessentially Australian than the humble tinnie. Everyone seems to have one (or know someone who does) and…
