The Unwritten Rules Of The Bush
One of the biggest mistakes new 4X4ers make is assuming that because they’re out in the bush, they have the place to themselves. The reality is that every track is…
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June 2026
10 posts
Planning A Big Lap? This Weather Forecast Could Change Everything
Most of us spend months planning a major trip. We map routes, book campsites, service the rig and count down the days until departure. What we rarely consider is whether…
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Why Ford Believes Australia’s Best Engineering Days Are Ahead
For a lot of Aussie’s, the end of local car manufacturing felt like the end of an era. When the last Falcon rolled off the line in 2016, it was…
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Is Your Roof Rack Dangerously Overloaded? (And How To Fix It)
There’s a good chance you’ve spent plenty of time worrying about your vehicle’s GVM, but how much thought have you given to what’s happening above your head? For many of…
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Why Corrugations Are Destroying Your Rig (And How To Drive Them)
When most people think about vehicle damage in the bush, they picture dramatic moments. A tyre sidewall gets sliced open on a sharp rock. A water crossing goes deeper than…
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Cold Snap Closes Alpine Routes
An early dumping of snow has seen the authorities shut down several iconic High Country tracks ahead of schedule. Severe weather and safety concerns mean the winter lockout is officially…
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Aus J Hot Water System Faces The Ultimate Outback Torture Test
We talk a lot about reliability when we’re prepping our rigs. Usually, that means making sure our winches work or our tyres can handle sharp stakes. For most weekenders though,…
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Kakadu Closures Lock Out Popular Falls For 2026
If you’re planning a trip to the Top End this dry season, you need to rewrite your itinerary. Parks Australia and the TO’s have just dropped a bombshell announcement regarding…
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REDARC Drops New Analog-Style 12V Battery Gauge
We all know the routine. You pitch camp after a long drive, open the canopy, and immediately pull out your phone to check how the auxiliary battery is tracking. It…
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Don’t Get Lost In The Outback
We love getting out into the red dirt as much as anyone, but lately, we’ve been seeing some pretty grim reminders of how quickly the outback can turn on you.…
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