New 2016 Toyota Hilux: Pricing and Specs
The recent launch of Australia’s most popular ute, the new Toyota Hilux, has been and gone. And with that, the cat is out of the bag in terms of pricing…
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New Pioneer Camper Trailer: The Details
Pioneer have just recently lifted the covers off their latest camper trailer, called the Mitchell. [x_image type=”none” float=”none” src=”https://www.mr4x4.com.au/wp-content/uploads/HERO-SHOT01.jpeg” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover”] It’s a hard-roofed, hard floored camper trailer, which…
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4X4 Video: A Long Range Tank is Born
Go behind the scenes of one the Australian 4WD Industry’s leading manufacturers, The Long Ranger, who make aftermarket long-range tanks for Australian 4WDs. Ric Black, from Out Of Town 4WD,…
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4X4 Video: Meet the editor
Meet the editor of Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures magazine, Sam Purcell, and his 4X4, in this short video.
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4X4 News: Proposed new fees for Cape York
The ABC has reported that there are current discussions for introducing a new cost for tourists visiting the Cape York Peninsula. Members of the Apudthama Land Trust are looking to…
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Issue 017: Gear and Reviews
Issue 017 of Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures magazine is now out, and its full of quality 4X4 content. We are proudly Australian owned and Australian printed, producing what we think is the…
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4X4 News: New 2016 Toyota LandCruiser Prado
Following on the heels of the Hilux announcement, details of the new Toyota LandCruiser Prado have been released, most importantly surrounding the new engine and gearbox combinations available on the…
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4X4 Video: Spirit of Africa Behind the Scenes
The Spirit of Africa is an exciting off-road challenge event, held across the wilds of the African continent. Winners of the Australian Mud, Sweat and Gears competition are all lined…
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Issue 017 – Coastal Bliss – Travel Stories
The next issue of Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures magazine brings you more inspiring and information-packed travel, from right across Australia. With the Simpson Desert, Western Australia’s Bremer Bay, Outback and…
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Cub Campers Open Day: Saturday 5th September
This Saturday, the 5th of September is Cub Campers’ first ever Open Day, offering a great insight into the way the camper trailers are made right here, in Australia. If…
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Issue 017 – Coastal Bliss and Free DVD – at Newstands in September
The next issue of Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures magazine is almost here. This issue brings you more inspiring and informative travel, from the best 4X4 destinations in Australia. Western Australia,…
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4X4 Video: Is This the Craziest Water Crossing You Have Ever Seen?
Water crossings are something that shouldn’t be taken lightly: we always say you should try and walk a crossing before you do it, so you really know what you are…
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4X4 News: LED Light Bar Laws in Western Australia
Western Australian police have released some new information and guidelines on LED light bar laws, which will make many fall foul of legality. LED light bars have become a hugely…
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New Lightforce LED 215 Gen2
The New Lightforce LED 215 Gen2 driving lights have been released, and a set has just landed at the MR4X4 office. So we have rushed out and thrown them onto…
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Canning Stock Route Warranty Callout
Is this the most impressive followup on warranty for a 4X4 that you’ve seen? We think it is. Imagine the scenario, one that any remote-area 4WDer dreads: mechanical failure that…
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Product News: Camps 8
The new and improved eighth edition from Camps Australia Wide is hot off the press and available for all those who seek free, low cost and unique camping spots. Personally…
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ARB Off Road Icon: Nissan Patrol GQ
The next step in ARB’s exciting ‘Off Road Icons’ project has been unveiled, with one of Australia’s most popular 4X4s being selected to join the 40 Series LandCruiser: The GQ…
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4X4 Video: Ford Everest
Hot on the heels of Toyota’s announcement of the Fortuner, Ford has released an inspirational video of the good-looking Everest. It’s going to be competing directly with the Fortuner, along…
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4X4 News: New Toyota Fortuner Announced for Australia
It has been widely speculated for some time, but Toyota have just lifted the veil off a new model 4X4 destined for the shores of Australia. it’s the new Toyota…
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ARB’s First Off Road Icon – Toyota LandCruiser 40 Series
To celebrate their upcoming 40 year anniversay, ARB are collecting up some of Australia’s most renowned and iconic 4WDs from yesteryear, and are taking them across the Simpson Desert. What…
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4X4 News: Product recalls affect Australian 4WDs
4WDs in Australia aren’t immune from the world’s biggest recall, with the ACCC issuing a list of popular 4WD makes onto the long list of vehicles. Nissan is the latest…
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4X4 Video: What not to do at high tide.
Getting bogged on the beach is one thing, but risking it with a high tide and salt water lapping around your wheels is another. 4X4 beach hotspot Rainbow Beach is…
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Pat Callinan's 4X4 Adventures continues for another three years, in a new 4X4!
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Industry News: RB Sellars and Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures forms new partnership
The team here at Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures is really proud to announce a new partnership with RB Sellars, a quality Australian outfitter. RB Sellars have been around for over…
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Get a 10% Discount at RB Sellars
We’ve secured an awesome deal for you, get a 10% discount at RB Sellars for a limited time only. Head over to their online shop, pick out some clothes, and…
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How to use a snatch block.
4X4 Technique: snatch blocks are one of the most versatile tools in your recovery kit. They work as a pulley point that can redirect your winch line for a multitude…
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Product News: Nissan Navara NP300 TJM Outback bull bar.
With the 2015 Nissa Navara NP300 hitting showrooms across Australia, TJM has released a range of products to suit the vehicle, including the popular Outback bull bar. It’s been put…
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Custom 4X4 Spotlight: Arctic Trucks Prado
A few years back we featured a travel story from Iceland, undertaken from behind the wheel of one of these two eye-popping Toyota 120 Prados built by Arctic Trucks. These…
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Driving Tip: Snow Driving
As we head into the only couple of months where snow driving in this country is a possibility, it doesn’t hurt to be aware of a few snow driving basics…
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4X4 Destination: Cameron Corner
Cameron Corner is the geographical meeting point of the South Australian, Queensland and New South Wales borders, and is on the way into the world famous Strzelecki Track, though it’s…
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Product News: Monroe Gas Magnum TDT
Monroe have been building shock absorbers for years, and now have recently released a range suited to the 4WD. Not only are they suited to offroad driving, but they also…
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How to get to the Big Red Bash
The Big Red Bash is shaping up to be an amazing event, set at Big Red. The special thing about it is the fact that because it is set on…
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Solar Power for your 4X4
Do you want to learn more about solar power for your 4×4? To many, it can seem like a bit of a black art. In this clip, Pat runs us…
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4X4 News: ARB Icons Project
To celebrate their 40th anniversary, ARB are putting together a brilliant project that any 4WDer will love. Firstly, they are getting everyone’s opinion on what their favourite classic 4X4 is.…
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2015 Big Red Bash – Tickets On Sale Now
If you purchase a ticket to the Big Red Bash, you’ll score yourself a free six month subscription to Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures magazine. The 2015 Big Red Bash is going to…
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4X4 Video: Pat Callinan’s Scenic Rim
In this episode, Pat does the beautiful Scenic Rim area, in South East Queensland. This place is brimming with natural beauty, with plenty of 4X4 tracks to boot. It’s only…
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Video: Brisbane To Sydney On The Dirt
Have you ever dreamt of driving from Brisbane to Sydney on the dirt? There’s a long-straight and fairly monotonous highway drive between Australia’s first and third most populous cities, whether…
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Video: Pat Callinan’s Gunbarrel Highway
The Gunbarrel Highway is an iconic Australian desert track, built by Len Beadell’s legendary Gunbarrel Road Construction Party. It’s an amazing experience, and one that the Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures crew…
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The 2015 Ultimate Nissan Giveaway has been won!
That’s right, the Season 7 Ultimate Nissan Giveaway has been won, the lucky winner netting a cool $152,000 worth of Nissan Patrol, ARB accessories, Cub Camper, and tonnes more. Check…
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Product News: Engel Legacy Edition Fridges
In the centenary year of the Gallipoli Landings, Engel have made a noble gesture in coming out with a new range of fridges, the Legacy Edition. Underneath, they are still…
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Product Roadtest: Old Man Emu suspension
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][text_output]As a part of the buildup on the Ultimate Nissan Giveaway Patrol Cab Chassis, we had the standard suspension components replaced with a suspension kit from Old Man Emu,…
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4X4 Event News: The 2015 Big Red Bash
Brought to you by Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures and ARB 4X4 Accessories, The Big Red Bash will be back for 2015. The dates are set on the 5th and 6th of July,…
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Is This The Ultimate 4X4 Tourer? The Ultimate Nissan Giveaway.
THE ULTIMATE NISSAN GIVEAWAY IS FINISHED. CLICK HERE TO WIN 1 OF 4 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER SAHARA’S
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Product Roadtest: The Long Ranger fuel tank
Nissan’s Y61 Patrol Cab-Chassis rolls off the factory floor with a very impressive 175 likes of overall fuel capacity. The main tank takes 95 litres, and the sub holds 80.…
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Product News: Peak Xplorer 8500 LED Driving Lights
LED lighting would have to be one of the most hotly contested 4X4 accessory categories lately, it’s still an emerging technology, there are stacks of players out there, along with…
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