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Dex Fulton

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Southern Highlands Outdoor Recreation and Adventure Show

  • Dex Fulton
  • October 29, 2017
Let’s be honest, the word ‘adventure‘ means different things to different people. You and I might see it as packing up the fourby and heading into the bush for a…
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4WD & Adventure Show hits Perth!

  • Dex Fulton
  • October 26, 2017
That’s right Perthians, the 4WD & Adventure Show is back in town from Friday the 10th to Sunday the 12th of November and given that the show is celebrating its…
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Canon ‘Pat Packs’

  • Dex Fulton
  • October 24, 2017
If you’re into getting out and experiencing our amazing beaches, bush and outback for yourself, there’s a better than average chance that you’re also into your photography. That’s why we…
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Season 10 starts Sunday!

  • Dex Fulton
  • October 23, 2017
Don’t forget folks, the 10th season of Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures kicks off this Sunday at 2pm on Channel Ten. This is going to be Pat’s biggest and best season yet…
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$112K V6 Amarok Adventure giveaway

  • Dex Fulton
  • October 23, 2017
Have you entered our massive $112K comp yet, and if not, why not? The first prize is a turnkey touring set-up that you could literally be heading anywhere in Australia…
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Project Patrol Update – Are The Recaro Seats Worth The Outlay?

  • Dex Fulton
  • October 19, 2017
Um, yes. Without a doubt. With the first trip under the belt since the install, I can say that these seats are a game changer. Feeling like a million bucks…
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Adelaide 4WD & Adventure Show this weekend!

  • Dex Fulton
  • October 18, 2017
Okay, you guys really don’t need any further excuses to get down to the Adelaide Showgrounds for the 4WD & Adventure Show this weekend, what with more stalls, entertainment and bargains…
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Win the ultimate 4WD adventure holiday with SmartBar!

  • Dex Fulton
  • October 18, 2017
Are you a 4WD adventure lover? Win a weekend in Kangaroo Island for you and 3 mates with winter Olympic gold medallist Steve Bradbury! Enter now and win a 4WD…
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I didn’t know I wanted Ripsaw… until I saw this.

  • Dex Fulton
  • April 17, 2017
Introducing the Ripsaw EV2 luxury tank… Yep, you read that right: A. Luxury. Tank.     Apparently, it’s the fastest dual tracked vehicle ever built and sports a 600HP 6.6L…
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Toyota FT-4X concept – you can cut the disappointment with a knife

  • Dex Fulton
  • April 12, 2017
The New york Auto show is currently going on, and there has been quite the buzz created around Toyota’s FT-4X concept. Rumours that it was shaping up to be the…
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Jeep recalls 50,000 vehicles in Australia

  • Dex Fulton
  • June 23, 2016
You’d think that shifting an automatic transmission into Park would be a fairly straightforward exercise right? Apparently though, it’s not the case with late model Jeep Grand Cherokees. In fact,…
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Mitsubishi's Pajero Sport has taken off to a great start in 2017 vehicle sales.
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Tuff Seat Covers – Protect Your Investment

  • Dex Fulton
  • June 7, 2016
The seats on our 4X4s have a tough life. During any given trip they get covered in dust, splashed with mud, are submersed in brown water, get sand and grit…
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Stockton Beach – Sygna Washed Away

  • Dex Fulton
  • June 5, 2016
Since 1974 one of the best photo opportunities on Newcastle’s Stockton Beach has been pulling up on the sand, your fourby standing proud with the wreck of the mighty Sygna…
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Uniden Titanium series handheld UHF

  • Dex Fulton
  • March 23, 2016
“…even if you’re Captain Have-a-Chat, the chances of your 2-way running out of steam are slim.” When it comes to off-road adventures, a lot of people overlook the importance of…
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Inskip Point Slips Again

  • Dex Fulton
  • February 29, 2016
Breaking news: Inskip Point is again looking pretty unstable with authorities keeping a close eye on a large landslide in the barge area. People are being warned to take care…
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Johnno’s X-R15 Camper Trailer Review

  • Dex Fulton
  • February 25, 2016
When it comes to soft-floor camper trailers, The Johnno’s Camper Trailers X-R15 has to be one of the easiest to set up that we’ve ever come across. For those who have…
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Lotus Caravans Off Grid Review

  • Dex Fulton
  • February 9, 2016
Short on length but not on features, the all new Lotus Caravans Off Grid is the latest steed out of the luxury caravan maker’s stable, and it’s designed for those…
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Steinbauer Power Modules

  • Dex Fulton
  • January 22, 2016
Did you know that your common-rail diesel engine is supplied from the factory with less-than-perfect fuel injection settings, and that you could be missing out on both power and fuel…
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STRADBROKE ISLAND SINKHOLE

  • Dex Fulton
  • November 25, 2015
  In breaking news, another sinkhole has reportedly opened up at North Stradbroke Island earlier today. While it may look like a nice swimming hole, Surf Lifesaving Queensland is urging people…
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UPDATE: RAINBOW BEACH SINKHOLE

  • Dex Fulton
  • November 11, 2015
You’ll probably remember back in September when the Rainbow Beach sinkhole opened up at a popular Inskip Point campsite, claiming a vehicle, a caravan and forcing the evacuation of 140 campers.…
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How To: The Truckie’s Hitch

  • Dex Fulton
  • October 8, 2015
  When it comes to securing your gear safely and securely, you need to know a failsafe method of tying it down with some rope. So we thought we’d show you…
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Croc vs 4X4

  • Dex Fulton
  • May 27, 2015
Ever wondered if your vehicle is tougher than a croc?  
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Outback Legends: Tom Kruse

  • Dex Fulton
  • May 26, 2015
We ran across outback legend Tom Kruse’s old Leyland Badger recently on a trip through South Australia and were reminded of his incredible story. One of the first true remote…
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Industry News: New Toyota HiLux

  • Dex Fulton
  • May 21, 2015
After 47 years of badge life and over a decade long model run, the mighty Toyota HiLux has been given a major update with a host of big changes for…
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Destination Guide: Big Red

  • Dex Fulton
  • May 21, 2015
Just out of Birdsville on the eastern edge of the Simpson Desert is a sand dune. Now there’s 1100 dunes that you’ll have to negotiate when crossing the desert, but…
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Driving Tip: Water Crossings While Towing

  • Dex Fulton
  • May 20, 2015
There’s no doubt that water crossings are one of the most potentially hazardous obstacles encountered when out in the bush, and when you’re towing a camper behind you the risks…
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Aussie Animals: Whale Sharks

  • Dex Fulton
  • May 19, 2015
While you don’t want to be in the water with some species of shark, diving with these gentle giants should be on every Australian water lover’s bucket list. Whale sharks don’t…
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Industry news: Tangaroa Blue Foundation Cape York clean up events

  • Dex Fulton
  • May 17, 2015
The Tangaroa Blue Foundation Cape York clean up came about due to the heavy impact on remote area beaches by ocean pollution and marine debris washing in from thousands of kilometres away.…
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Roundup: Five Products We’ve Been Impressed with this year

  • Dex Fulton
  • March 19, 2014

 

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The Magazine – Back Issues

  • Dex Fulton
  • November 19, 2013
Issue 001 – Beyond Hotham Our inaugural issue is a real collector’s item.Explore Victoria’s High Country Secrets in our ‘Beyond Hotham’ feature. Read about the history and beauty of the…
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The Magazine – Current Issue

  • Dex Fulton
  • November 19, 2013

Issue 009 Sneak Peak

Issue 009 of Pat Callinan's 4X4 Adventures is out, and we think it'e one of our best issues yet!

For those unlucky subscribers amongst you, we have put together a sneak peek of issue 009, just to show you what you are missing out on!

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FLINDERS FACTS

  • Dex Fulton
  • June 18, 2011

THINGS YOU PROBABLY DON’T KNOW ABOUT THE FLINDERS RANGES

So, you’re tired and want to hit the swag, but your mates around the campfire are in a mood to party… loudly. Here’s a quick and easy way to bore them into going to bed, learn this off by heart then open your discussion like this;

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PORTA-POWER

  • Dex Fulton
  • June 18, 2011

240V ON THE MOVE

In the old days, blokes like Glover and Needham could disappear for weeks – even months – into the wastes of the Great Sandy or Simpson Deserts, knowing that no-one could contact them.Complete isolation – must have been great!

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Get lost not – Hema Navigator 5

  • Dex Fulton
  • June 17, 2011

Making the new TV series of Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures, we had ample opportunity to test out a great new piece of kit – the HEMA Navigator 5, newest version of this Australian mapping company’s driving/navigation aids.

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Series 1, 2 & 3 DVD’s & merchandise available for purchase now!

  • Dex Fulton
  • May 19, 2011

SERIES 1, 2 & 3 DVD'S & MERCHANDISE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE NOW!

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Down Low

  • Dex Fulton
  • May 18, 2011
There's a lot of great gear under the Patrol, gear that makes a great 4WD even better! Getting the most out of your tourer is all about using quality accessories from reputable companies – people who can give you the right advice on what's going to suit your needs. If you are going to do, do it right and do it once!

Cooper Tires

To give the big Nissan excellent traction in the worst terrain and brilliant manners on the freeway, it wears a set of 285/75/R17 Cooper ST MAXX
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UP TOP

  • Dex Fulton
  • May 18, 2011

ARB Roof Rack and ARB Awning

With a family of five, fitting all of your gear inside becomes problematic, so the only way is up. An ARB Steel Roof Rack was installed here, and it has provided 30,000km worth of trouble-free touring.

 

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Body Armour

  • Dex Fulton
  • May 18, 2011
ARB Steel Winch Bar and Warn Winch

The Patrol’s nose is protected by the best – an ARB Colour-coded Steel Winch Bar. It’s the perfect armour for protecting the Nissan’s vitals and of course, it’s precious little passengers.

 

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ROASTED RUBBED PORK BELLY

  • Dex Fulton
  • May 18, 2011

With Spiced Pumpkin and Snow Pea, Red Onion and Mint Salad

Ingredients:

  • 1kg piece of Pork Belly with the skin on it
  • Piece of cinnamon stick, a few star anise and some sea salt
  • 200gm chopped pumpkin pieces
  • 100gm of Snow Peas
  • 1 Medium Red Onion
  • 150gm roughly chopped Carrot
  • 150gm roughly chopped Celery
  • 150gm roughly chopped Brown Onion
  • 2 gloves of crushed Garlic
  • 1 medium sized piece of Fresh Ginger - chopped
  • 1 Bouquet Garni
  • ½ bunch of Mint
  • 1.5 litres of Chicken Stock
  • 100ml dark Soy Sauce
  • 15ml of Fish Sauce
  • Pinch of Chinese Five Spice
  • Olive Oil
  • ½  a Fresh Lime
  • Salt and Pepper
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STOCKTON BEACH SEAFOOD HOT POT – A’ LA ‘SHUTTLE CHEF’

  • Dex Fulton
  • May 18, 2011
Ingredients:
  • 5 large Fresh King Prawns
  • 1 large Fresh Squid tubes
  • 1 portion Atlantic Salmon
  • 100gr Fresh Black Mussels
  • 1 Onion
  • Piece of Fennel
  • 1 clove of Garlic
  • 2 threads of Saffron
  • 1 x Bouquet Garni
  • 2 sticks of Celery
  • 2 cups of Fish Stock
  • 1 Leek
  • Salt, pepper
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STOCKTON BEACH SEAFOOD HOT POT – A’ LA ‘SHUTTLE CHEF’

  • Dex Fulton
  • May 18, 2011
Ingredients:
  • 5 large Fresh King Prawns
  • 1 large Fresh Squid tubes
  • 1 portion Atlantic Salmon
  • 100gr Fresh Black Mussels
  • 1 Onion
  • Piece of Fennel
  • 1 clove of Garlic
  • 2 threads of Saffron
  • 1 x Bouquet Garni
  • 2 sticks of Celery
  • 2 cups of Fish Stock
  • 1 Leek
  • Salt, pepper
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