Why you shouldn’t let your fuel tank run down too low
Did you just drive past that servo, and then nervously stare at your fuel gauge? I do it all the time, with that internal dialogue always happening: “She’ll be right,…
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December 2020
21 posts
Your guide to turbochargers: how they work and why you should care
If you get your hands on any diesel-powered vehicle these days, chances are they will be helped along by a turbocharger hanging off the side of the engine. Here’s what…
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Station Hopping Along the Gibb
The Gibb River Road is an iconic destination, but getting off it and visiting its stations will uncover the best in the west Words & Images by Grant Hanan and…
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What (and where) causes a bent chassis?
Having criss-crossed the country on some of the roughest of tracks, I’ve seen plenty of bent chassis…even bent a few myself. Here’s why (and where) they bend. The bent chassis…
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Pat’s Sabre-Toothed Tiger
Pat’s take on his new Sabre-Toothed Tiger; the Ford Ranger Wildtrak After six years in an Amarok, I felt entitled to try something new. Of course, I was wrong. Just…
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Top Tips: 4X4 self-recovery techniques
Sometimes you haven’t got a winch handy or a mate to snatch you out of the muck. Here are five techniques to help you get out of a sticky situation.…
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DPF and second-hand diesels: what do you need to know?
Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF) have a lifespan and some will last longer than others, here’s what you need to know about DPFs before buying a second-hand diesel 4X4. The diesel…
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Calculating how much solar you actually need: A Guide
In this guide, we’ll run through how to work out exactly how much solar you’ll need to be self-sufficient in the power department in your 4X4. If you’ve seen any…
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Lazy Gourmet: Camp oven pizza
Camp oven Pizza, you ask? Yes! It is totally possible to make a pizza in a camp oven, and as I have as yet to meet anyone who doesn’t like…
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12-volt fridge tips and tricks
No matter the brand of 12-volt fridge you’ve got, our tips and tricks will help you get the most from your chilly investment. Most tourers setups include a 12-volt fridge,…
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Top 10 tips for 4X4 convoy etiquette
We often head away on trips, in convoy, with our mates and everyone will usually have a different on how it should work. Here’s everything you need to know about…
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$125k+ Competition: Lotus Caravans Adventure Giveaway!
Here’s everything you need to know to get in the running for the $125k+ Lotus Caravans Adventure Giveaway! Chances are by now you’ll know about our $125,000+ competition that we’re…
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Teewah Beach gets permanent cameras
Cameras that check whether you have a valid beach permit have been set up at the entrances to Teewah Beach, within the Cooloola Recreation Area in Queensland. The new cameras…
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Season 13 Starts Sunday!
Australia’s foremost 4×4 expert Pat Callinan takes you on some of his all-time favourite four-wheel-drive adventures. Now in its 13th year (with two new rigs to boot), this epic season…
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Ineos acquires French production plant to build Grenadier
Ineos Automotive has acquired a French production plant to build its upcoming Grenadier 4X4 wagon and ute models. British startup Ineos Automotive has announced that it has acquired a Mercedes-Benz…
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Redarc releases new BCDC bracket range
Redarc continues to expand its BCDC mounting bracket range, releasing two new models of the Australian made brackets. The mounting brackets, that suit the Redarc BCDC range, assist with the…
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The new ARB Slide Kitchen that we all need in our life!
ARB launches new Slide Kitchen that lets you pack everything you want, including the kitchen sink. ARB has just launched a brand-new product to market that makes its modular drawer…
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Win this Camp King Roof Top Tent for Christmas!
How would you like to win an awesome Camp King Roof Top Tent for Christmas? Here’s how… That’s right! you could win an awesome Camp King Roof Top Tent for…
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TJM has the new HiLux covered
TJM has developed a range of products to suit the new Toyota HiLux including vehicle protection equipment, suspension systems, canopies, ute accessories and more. TJM has new Toyota HiLux owners…
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Warn Hub Receiver wins at SEMA 360
The Warn Hub Receiver and app took out this year’s SEMA coveted ‘Best New Off-Road/4-Wheel Drive Product’ award. Warn took out the coveted ‘Best New Off-Road/4-Wheel Drive Product’ award at this…
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The sub-$100 lift for the new Land Rover Defender
In a rather ingenious (if obvious) idea from Lucky8, you can now lift your brand-spanking Land Rover Defender for under 100 dollarydoos More than a few modifications to our four-wheel…
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