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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…
Ten things they don’t tell you about the Victorian High Country
Sitting by the warm glow of a campfire, laughing about the track you drove today that made your knuckles turn white and your heart rate go off the scale is part of the whole Victorian High Country experience. Some of…
Winching for beginners
For the vast majority of us, a winch is one of those ‘must have’ items, one of the first bits of kit on the list along with a bullbar and decent tyres. Unlike tyres, which are used every time we…
Camping with your dog
The tips, tricks and lessons learned from years of pet-friendly 4WD touring and camping. Imagine having a four-legged pal that’ll fetch you a nice cold beer, or help collect some kindling for the fire. Maybe she’ll run the winch cable…
Quad Lock says their new product sucks…
We take a closer look at the new Quad Lock Suction Base and Action Camera accessories, to see if they are 4×4 tough. What’s the story? Sorry for the sensationalised headline, but this product from Quad Lock literally sucks… And…
Top tips: mechanical diesel engine tuning guide
Got a mechanical diesel that’s feeling a bit sluggish? Read through our mechanical diesel engine tuning guide to get more grunt and go from your old rig. There are a billion and three guides on how to squeeze more performance…
10 Things you must do when travelling solo
Travelling solo on remote tracks is quite literally taking your life into your own hands. You can’t always travel with friends so for those times when you’re travelling solo in remote areas you really need to take extra precautions. Here…
Diesel tuning and remapping your four-wheel drive – why you shouldn’t be afraid of a safe tune
There’s no denying, that performance tuning your 4×4 is one of the most rewarding upgrades you can make to how your vehicle performs on and off-road. Not only can you increase the horsepower and torque figures. But often you can…
How to sh!t in the woods … why aren’t people learning?
Your mother would be mortified to know you still require toilet training. Sadly, this issue doesn’t seem to be getting better or going away. This is why we have updated this story, and are sadly posting it again. We know…
Our top 5 portable power tools you should never leave home without
It’s a good idea to carry some tools with you when you head bush, and most of us carry some sort of basic tool kit and spares. But often little thought goes into some of the tools needed to carry…
The Essential Guide to LED driving lights
On the hunt for driving lights for your 4X4? Here's who's who in the zoo in 2024 for LED driving lights. Every budget covered.
How to make your 4×4 tyres last
Four-wheel drive tyres are expensive, considering how important they are, I can understand why they cost what they do. As an example, you could spend more on your tyres than the purchase price of the fridge or washing machine you…
Three simple steps for choosing the right weight distribution hitch
Those that tow regularly, know how serious things can be if it all goes wrong. When loaded up, you could experience the scary phenomenon called trailer sway. Other signs things are not right with your setup could include reduced steering…
How I didn’t get bogged at Inskip Point!
Chances are, if you screw the pooch as you’re lining up for the Fraser Island ferry, sink to your diffs, and need four 4WDs, a tractor and a front-end loader to pull you out, you’re gonna be famous…
8 4X4 myths debunked
If you hang around the off-road scene for long enough, you’ll hear a lot of opinion and conjecture on what works and what doesn’t regarding 4X4s. A lot of folks are damn sure that their way is the only way…
