WHY ROADVISION’S LATEST RELEASE IS A GAME CHANGER
You get what you get and you don’t get upset. Anyone who has been within ear shot of a primary school aged kid has no doubt heard that phrase about…
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March 2022
23 posts
What’s involved in a Mapping Expedition (and how I scored the gig)
Ever wondered what it’s like to get onto a mapping expedition with the team from HEMA? Ben Carceller got the chance to find out. Hema Maps cover hundreds of thousands…
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Simpson with a Trailer: Would I do it again?
If you’re considering crossing the Simpson Desert with a trailer, you might want to read this first…! It might save you a lot of trouble. So, you’re wanting to cross…
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History: Bold Ben Hall Bushranger
From humble farmer to the most brutal takedown in Australia’s history WORDS BY AUSTRALIA REDISCOVERED WITH RICKO Legend has it that Hall’s share of the Eugowra Gold Escort Robbery is…
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Species Spotlight: Meet the Deadliest Bird on the Planet
Words by Naomi Stephens Which bird would be at home on the set of Jurassic Park, packs 120mm long daggers and has been known to kill humans? Meet the Southern…
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Tasmania: North-East Explore
By Kevin Smith Tasmania is full of stunning scenery, has an array of history and some bloody great 4WDing to boot. I wanted to try and get to the North-East…
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Touring 4X4: 80 Series
Some things just get better with age WORDS BY DAN EVERETT IMAGES BY WARREN PILTON Do enough laps around the sun and it starts becoming painfully obvious our slow descent…
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Litchfield: Waterholes, Big Buffs & New Camps
Pat hooks into the tracks and surrounds of Litchfield National Park – and comes up trumps ADELAIDE RIVER – COOMALIE AIR STRIP – SNAKE CREEK – TIN MINE – THE…
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Engel’s Outback Gourmet: One-Pot Spaghetti Recipe
Recipe by Pat Callinan Images by Tommy Salmon Minimisation of washing dishes should be one of your highest priorities when it comes to camp cooking. So that’s why I’ve resurrected…
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The National 4×4 Outdoors Show kicks off this Friday!
The National 4×4 Outdoors Show kicks off in Brisbane this Friday and will deliver loads of awesome 4×4 vehicles, gear, demonstrations, guest speakers and entertainment across the weekend. And guess…
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Tasmania – Be Tempted
That was the slogan for promoting travel to the Apple Isle back in 1987. 35 years on and Tasmania is still a top 4WD destination. Tasmania is full of stunning…
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More Power…!
Need more power? Check out the six engine conversions you can expect to see more of – and four on their way out the door. Zed’s dead baby. Of course,…
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Back to the Future with Cub’s Drifter
50 years later and Cub’s iconic Drifter is back and better than ever. We take a close up look. You don’t need to go far back in Australian history to…
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FIRST LOOK – BFGOODRICH TRAIL TERRAIN
There’s never been a time to head off on adventure. Down tools. Tune out. Turn off the pager. And escape from reality. A big lap around the country for 12…
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FIRST LOOK – ARB DVR REVERSE CAMERA
Like it or not dash cam’s have never been more important to have. Whether you’re protecting your pride and joy from insurance scammers, using it to identify thief’s in the…
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5 tips for buying a camper trailer
Buying a camper trailer is one of the most freeing purchases you can make in the modern world. Knock off work on a Friday arvo, fridge is loaded, water in…
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Bollinger Electric 4x4s dead in the water
With a huge influx of up-start companies like Tesla, Rivian, Nikola, and Lucid dominating the news there’s never been a more exciting time for new vehicle development. The wild shift…
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Secrets of the Kimberley
Pat heads up to WA’s iconic Kimberley region and discovers there’s more to it than the Gibb River Road. Read on to find out. The Kimberley township of Kununurra can…
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The Triumph and Tragedy of William John Wills
William John Wills was the man behind the success of the epic Burke & Wills story. He is an unsung Aussie hero, but you have heard of him? He is…
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Redarc Goes Mobile with GoBlock
Dual battery systems have become an absolute must-have over the last few years. They’re an essential bit of kit for everyone from big lap tourers to weekend campers. And for…
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The National 4X4 Outdoors Show is set to take place from 18-20 March 2022 at the Brisbane Showgrounds.
Queensland’s largest and most popular outdoors lifestyle, recreational and adventure event, the Brisbane National 4X4 Outdoors Show is back again taking over the Brisbane Showgrounds for a jam packed 3…
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Ford Bronco: Pony up
Ford didn’t invent the 4WD but they certainly took it to a new level with the introduction of the Bronco. Its history is facinating. Over 100 years ago Henry Ford…
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