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Pat shows us how to turn a Ford Everest into the ultimate touring 4×4
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Don’t get caught without a catch can!
The catch can is one of those pieces of kit that you hear plenty about, but can't really determine whether it's something that you need.
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Top 10 tips for 4X4 convoy etiquette
Heading bush with your mates for a 4X4 adventure? Here’s everything you need to know about convoy etiquette.
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What (and where) causes a bent chassis?
Thoughts of a bent chassis keeping you awake at night? Here's everything you need to know to keep your 4X4 on the straight and narrow
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Species Spotlight: Tasmanian Devil
Devil by Name, Not by Nature. Shelly Lord takes a look at one of Australia’s most misunderstood and endangered marsupials. The Tasmanian Devil is possibly one of our more misunderstood…
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Track Trailer T4 Review: Uncommonly Uncompromising
In this product review, Pat gives you his thoughts on the Track Trailer T4 Hybrid Caravan. It looks like a ‘regular’ single axle off-road caravan by all intents and purposes.…
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K’Gari: Your 4X4 Paradise Awaits
K’gari or Fraser Island is a paradise indeed, but you may benefit from some ‘Mr 4X4’ tips to ensure your journey goes to plan. You might think I’d be getting…
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Bundjalung NP – Beware of RAAF planes bearing gifts…!
Protecting an area of coastal plains, heathlands and pristine beaches, Bundjalung national park also includes an exclusion zone used by the RAAF as an active bombing range….! But don’ty let…
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Gear News – The latest 4×4 accessories for May 2022
Looking for some gifts ideas for mother’s day? We have plenty in this month’s gear news. I think mum would really love the Plasma Lighter…! PLASMA LIGHTER’S, ALL THE BUZZ …
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Engel Outback Gourmet: Cheese and Spinach Cob
Pat has done it again and it couldn’t be simpler. Just tear off chunks of bread and douse them in the cheese. Delicious! This cheese delight is very easy to…
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Bold Ben Hall – Bushranger
From humble farmer to the most brutal takedown in Australia’s history. The story of Ben Hall – legendary Australian bushranger. The notion of a good man turned bad through the…
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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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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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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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Snakes, Disssspelling a few myths
When it comes to poisonous snakes in Australia, their reputations are more myth than reality. We try to set the record straight. Australia tops the list of countries for having…
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Outback Gourmet – Sweet Apple and Cinnamon Jaffles
We can stay up late, swapping manly stories, and in the morning, I’m making Jaffles! This Sweet Apple and Cinnamon Jaffles dish is as simple as it is decadent and…
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Industry Spotlight – Black Duck Seat Covers
If you enjoy the rough and tumble of extreme 4WDing but want to preserve the interior of your vehicle, you will want a set of Black Duck seat covers. We…
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Photography Workshop – Capture that Water Crossing
Capturing a water crossing is a ton of fun. Use these tips to get picture-perfect results! Words and images by Australia Rediscovered with Ricko. One of 4WDing’s great pleasures is tackling…
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Travel – Sandy Blight Junction Road
We have something very special for you – a guide to traversing Len Beadell’s favourite track – the Sandy Blight Junction Road. It’s not until we’d travelled overseas that we soon…
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Photo Essay: From Dusk ’till Dawn
Our fantastic team of journos and photographers have put together this photo essay for you; a collection of images by Wes Whitworth, Dean Mellor, Scotty Mason and Tommy Salmon Without one iota…
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Travel: Nature’s Darling
After years of drought, the Darling River has surged to life, so now is the time to explore. The definition of ‘iconic’ can be explained as being very famous or…
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All Locked Up over Differential Locks
Differential locks or diff-locks can improve a vehicle’s off-road capability and minimise the chances of driveline damage off-road. Let’s take a look at what they are, how they work, if…
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Guide – Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems
Everything you wanted to know about Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) but were afraid to ask. We look at everything you ever wanted to know about Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems and…
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Outback Gourmet – Rocky Road Damper
Looking for something a bit different to you normal damper? Try our delicious, sweet damper that’s definitely not an ‘everyday’ food! Most dampers are pasty white contraptions that need layers of…
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Scoop! Bushwakka U-Beaut
Australian awning manufacturer, Bushwakka have done it again with the release of the U-Beaut Awning. Gold Coast-based Bushwakka has launched a brand new Australian-made 270-degree awning, and they’ve called it the U-Beaut.…
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Out the Back of Broken Hill
Broken Hill, some say it’s in the middle nowhere, others say it’s where the real outback starts. Now while I sort of agree with these, I reckon that Broken Hill is in the…
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Bush Gourmet -Snowy Mountains Tea Cake
When you’re plying the tracks this winter, you’ll be hard pressed to find a tastier morning snack than this Snowy Mountains Tea Cake. With a dash of Wild Brumby Butterscotch Schnapps,…
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Roof Load Limits: Know Yours
Every vehicle capable of carrying a roof load has a roof load limit. What is this limit, how do you find it, and what does it mean for you? The…
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How to: Regular winch maintenance
Now is a great time to perform some regular winch maintenance to save it from a premature end. With a fair bit of rain about lately it’s a good time…
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Crawling the Spanish Steps
It’s a baptism of fire as we tackle one of NSW’s toughest tracks in the new Fords. The Spanish Steps. TRAVEL: NEWNES STATE FOREST It’s a track that I’ve known…
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The Story Behind McHitch
When it comes to off-road towing, the old 50mm ball doesn’t really cut it. In essence, it was designed to look after towing the box trailer, of which it did…
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Gear News: Beaudesert Exhaust
For the past few years, Pat has been working with the team at Beaudesert Exhaust to get a little more power and a lot more longevity out of his Ford’s.…
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Tested: Ultimate 9 Throttle Controller
Throttle controllers can make a noticeable difference to the drivability of your 4×4. The Ultimate 9 Throttle Controller is no exception. Throttles and even transmissions in modern vehicles are said…
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Gear News: Exitrax
The team at Exitrax have launched a nifty new roof rack mount, which in our eyes is the slickest setup so far for any type of recovery boards. The new…
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EVA Launches IVECO Daily 4×4 White Rhino
Expedition Vehicles Australia has launched its Iveco Daily 4×4-based White Rhino which boasts world firsts and proper remote area camping capability and comfort. Expedition Vehicles Australia (EVA) has just released…
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John Farnham heads sizzling line‐up for 2018 Big Red Bash
That’s right folks, Whispering Jack himself has been announced as heading the stellar three-day festival line-up of artists, including The Hoodoo Gurus, The Angels, Daryl Brathwaite (because no good night…
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Driving Tip – Keeping Dust Out Of The Trailer
When you’re towing a hard floor camper trailer behind you through bulldust country (of which there is a lot in Australia) it’s not uncommon to unfold it at the end…
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