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Heading to Cape York with your 4WD? Here’s how to prepare
Planning on taking your 4WD to Cape York? Make sure to read these seven tips to prepare you for your trip to the cape.
Bushranger expands winch range with new REVO MKII
It seems like the team at Bushranger 4×4 Gear don’t like getting much sleep, as they have just released another updated product range. This time, they have updated their REVO range of 12V winches, with the release of the REVO…
Hayman Reese X-Bar now available for JB74 Suzuki Jimny
Just because the JB74 Suzuki Jimny is small, doesn’t mean it isn’t tough. This is why Hayman Reese decided to produce what they say is the strongest towbar on the market, for the pint-sized off-roader. The Hayman Reese X-Bar. What’s…
6 towing tips for beginners – please learn from my mistakes
I’ve got a confession to make. You see, while I’m in my happy place behind the wheel of a 4WD, once you put a trailer on the back I’m not so confident. And being that I work in the off-road…
7 things you’ll need to 4WD in the Victorian High Country
Heading out to 4WD the Victorian High Country? Make sure to check these 7 things of your packing list first. Trust me, you'll need them!
7 old-tech tools for today’s traveller
With today’s composite materials, LEDs, compact energy systems and ever-more-efficient vehicles, it is easy to forget the old items. The ones that our parents used when we camped with them. These seven items are still around because they are…
Buying used: Land Rover Defender
When first discussing the Defender, the legend who came up with the idea kicked in the door to Land Rover’s engineering department boardroom and laid out a simple premise: “Listen up nerds! We’re going to build an over-engineered, bare bones…
How to navigate steep terrain
How do you conquer tracks with steep terrain with a minimum of fuss? We've shared our top tips so you'll be all set.
Top 5 things you need in your recovery kit
A recovery kit is vital for anyone who wants to venture off the blacktop. Of course, anyone can wander into a four-wheel drive shop and pick up a kit off the shelf. But do you really know what you need…
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.
Everything you need to know about OBD2
The OBD2 Port If you’ve got a four-wheel drive built after about 1994, chances are you’ll have an OBD2 port. They’re often up under the steering column, and sometimes over in a kick panel, but it’s not so much its…
Sinking my Patrol was the best thing that could have happened to it
Fight or flight. It’s one of those inbuilt instinctive responses. You’ve either got it, or you don’t. Kind of like when you roll your ’86 MQ Patrol into an old abandoned clay quarry full of water. Are you going to…
Why does the campfire smoke follow you?
No, you're not imagining it. Campfire smoke really does follow you around the campfire. Here's the science behind it and tips to stop it.
The 5 deadliest Aussie animals you may encounter
We decided to list the 5 deadliest Aussie animals that you may encounter along with some facts about them.
The ultimate guide to sleeping bags
Knowing what kind of sleeping bag to buy can be an overwhelming task. Here’s everything you need to know and how to choose the right one.
