Review
Reviewed: Jurgens TuffTrax
Jurgens challenged us to try and break their new off-road camper. Challenge accepted! A lot of trailer manufacturers these days market their campers and vans as ‘off-road’ capable. The problem is – what do they classify as ‘off-road’? Some…
Staff corner: Tucker box
The compact kitchen that’s anything but… When I looking for a 4X4, unfortunately my pocketbook didn’t cater for a massive vehicle and I am very happy with my little Jeep Cherokee Sport. It manages to go where all the bigger…
The Ultimate Expedition Guide
The 4X4s you can trust to get you Outback and back again, and what to steer clear of… Sometimes I get asked, “Why do you need that great big car? It’s not fuel-efficient, it’s difficult to park and it cost…
Mercedes-Benz G-Professional landed in Australia
On the back of picking up the lucrative Australian Defence Force supply contract, Mercedes-Benz has released a single-cab variant of its well-regarded G-Class 4X4. It’s got an impressive specs list, so let’s get to it: CLICK HERE TO READ…
Round LED driving LIGHTs retested
Back in Issue #023 of Unsealed 4X4 we put together one of the biggest product comparisons of round LED driving lights ever conducted. In that test, there was a water submersion component where all lights were warmed up, then dunked…
79 Series Super Tourer
Our newest contributors walk us through their touring vehicle – which is one of the most comprehensively set up rigs we’ve ever seen. When asked to write an article about ourselves and our setup, it’s not until we really…
Duelling Dual-cabs – Ranger vs Amarok V6 vs Hilux
Toyota’s HiLux and Ford’s Ranger have a massive sales supremacy in the 4X4 ute segment. Their latest challenge is Volkswagen’s Amarok V6, sporting the most powerful motor in the segment. We compare them, head to head. In the world of…
The Best Awning (that nobody is buying)
Rhino Rack’s Sunseeker Dome 1300 Awning is a new take on a familiar setup. You know what it’s like when you’re safely sheltered under your awning in a sudden downpour – only to find that after a while bulges…
Reviewed: TRACK TOPAZ
A camper trailer that’s hard as nails on the outside, but practical and comfortable inside It’s been a while since we checked in on Track Trailers down in Melbourne, but we’ve always been fans of the brand here at…
Reviewed – Achilles Desert Hawk XMT
The budget beater. Rubber is rubber, right? Er, no; not really. When it comes to tyres there are big differences in shape, size, tread, compounds and performance. Around 500 kilometres ago we fitted a set of Achilles Desert Hawk…
Road Test – 2017 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series
Some BIG changes breathe new life into a rugged old legend The product planning, design and engineering team at Toyota Australia deserves a massive pat on the back. Somehow, amongst a sea of high-volume, global selling Corollas, RAV4s and…
GO THE DISTANCE
These portable power packs can make your electronics last the distance out bush Pipe down, luddites. The future is here and technology is part of off-roading whether you like it or not. While you’re grumbling away to yourself about…
Weather Apps …are they any good?
Everywhere you go, always take the weather with you… Unless you’re one of those storm-chasing weirdos, spending more than a night or two camping in a torrential downpour is nobody’s idea of a good time. The Bureau of Meteorology…
DOBINSON MRR SHOCK REVIEW: 8 SHOCKS, 2 PATROLS & 10,000KM OF PAIN
We ran Dobinson MRR Remote Res shocks on two very different Nissan Patrols to come up with one solid verdict. Scott Mason, our gun photographer and serial wanderer, was having issues with the suspension in his GU Patrol. As…
THE BEST 12V COMPRESSOR MONEY CAN BUY?
This ain’t your grandad’s air pump, this thing seriously blows! Er… in a good way There’s a few ways you can look at compressed air, and unfortunately 99% of accessory manufacturers look at it the boring way. The basic…
