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Metal Detecting for Dummies
New to the world of metal detecting? This guide will help get you out there, swinging a detector…
The how and why of the Redarc BCDC1225D DC-DC charger
Words and photos: Ray Cully If you’ve ever heard the clicking of a starter motor with barely enough…
How to build the perfect campfire
With the warmer months on the way out, we thought it time to get brushed up on our…
Lazy Gourmet: Brekky Burritos
We’re forever looking at just dinner recipes for you on the road, and seem to forget the most…
Campfire Etiquette 101
Not much beats sitting around a great campfire but some still get it wrong without even knowing. These…
Overloaded roof racks and why your 4X4 might be an accident waiting to happen
Here’s everything you need to know about roof racks for your 4X4, from choosing them to the roof…
How to stop killing your batteries!
Sometimes the biggest and angriest charger you can get your hands on isn’t always the best, and this…
Why you shouldn’t let your fuel tank run down too low
Did you just drive past that servo, and then nervously stare at your fuel gauge? I do it…
Your guide to turbochargers: how they work and why you should care
If you get your hands on any diesel-powered vehicle these days, chances are they will be helped along…
What (and where) causes a bent chassis?
Having criss-crossed the country on some of the roughest of tracks, I’ve seen plenty of bent chassis…even bent…
Top Tips: 4X4 self-recovery techniques
Sometimes you haven’t got a winch handy or a mate to snatch you out of the muck. Here…
DPF and second-hand diesels: what do you need to know?
Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF) have a lifespan and some will last longer than others, here’s what you need…
Calculating how much solar you actually need: A Guide
In this guide, we’ll run through how to work out exactly how much solar you’ll need to be…
Lazy Gourmet: Camp oven pizza
Camp oven Pizza, you ask? Yes! It is totally possible to make a pizza in a camp oven,…
12-volt fridge tips and tricks
No matter the brand of 12-volt fridge you’ve got, our tips and tricks will help you get the…
Top 10 tips for 4X4 convoy etiquette
We often head away on trips, in convoy, with our mates and everyone will usually have a different…
How to: Outback Driving Part 2
In Part 2 of our series on Outback Driving we’ll look at how to deal with dusty conditions…
Outback Driving Techniques – Part 1
In Outback Driving Techniques Part 1 we’re going to look at how to make sure you and your…
All-Terrains or Mud-Terrains? The best rubber to suit your needs.
There’s a lot to consider when it comes to fitting muddies vs all-terrains. Let’s take a look at…
Spun vs Cast – Which camp oven is right for you
Being able to cook in a camp oven is a right of passage for any semi-serious tourer or four-wheel driver.…
Lazy Gourmet: Choc-Banana Spring Rolls
To ease your suffering as we trudge through the work week, we bring you this tasty morsel recipe:…
HOW TO: Reading the side of your tyre and how to calculate tyre size
Reading the side of your tyre is a little more in-depth than it once was, with being able…
How long do you really need to warm-up your diesel engine up for?
We recently sat down with an expert on diesel engines and turbochargers to find out if long warm-up…
Don’t build a battery box the wrong way
Make sure if you’re going to build a battery box, you don’t build it the wrong way. If…
Wood vs Charcoal: Which is best for cooking in the bush?
Wood vs Charcoal: We answer the question once and for all: what is the best way to cook…
Is your 4X4 insured for what it’s worth?
The other week I was minding my own business, working from home, when I got absolutely blindsided by…
TPMS Systems explained…
We look at everything you ever wanted to know about Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems and how they can…
How to drive in mud…and never get stuck…
Driving in mud is one of those four-wheel driving experiences that some people love and some loathe. Here’s…
How to stay sane while not actually four-wheel driving
The last few weeks have gone from ‘what’s all the fuss about’ to ‘holey moley, probs better stay…
Don’t put oil into diesel to make it more lubricating
Ultra-low-sulphur diesel lacks lubrication according to the Internet. So, it says, adding 2-stroke oil to a tankful of…
What is a diff-lock and when should I use it?
Understanding diff-locks is one of the fundamentals of driving 4X4s, so what is a diff-lock and when do…
Everything you need to know about how an UHF aerial works
If you’ve got a 4X4, chances are you’ll have a UHF, but how do they work? Here’s everything…
Put the wrong fuel into your 4X4? Here’s what you need to know
Not as common as it used to be, it’s still possible to misfuel your petrol or diesel 4X4…
Top tips to make your automatic transmission last longer
Here’s everything you need to know about making your automatic transmission last longer when off-roading and towing. Automatic…
Financing a new 4×4? Know the 8 common traps (and how to avoid them)
Buying a new 4X4 is one of life’s great purchasing moments, here are the eight common traps buyers…
Rated recovery points explained
To handle the incredible forces and loads of either a winch or snatch recovery you’ll need rated recovery…
Everything you need to know about diff regearing
In this guide, we’ll look at the side effects of changing to bigger tyres and how to bring…
Brake dust is very bad for our health
According to researchers at Cambridge University brake dust is just as harmful as exhaust emissions. For years and…
A beginner’s guide to astrophotography
Want to snap a pic of the Milky Way or get a cool-looking star-trail photo? Read our beginner’s…
How to install under-bonnet lights
Ever been stuck by the side of the road at night and the battery in your torch is…
What is hill descent control and how does it work?
What is hill descent control and is it better than engine braking? We explain how it works, when…
Being prepared: Remote Area Travel Tips
Planning a trip across the Simpson? Are you prepared for the good, the bad and the ugly? Here’s…
The pros and cons of spring spacers
Want to give your 4X4 a bit of a lift but don’t want (or can’t afford…yet) a completely…
Top tips for choosing your next swag
There is a lot to look out for when buying a swag from how much to pay to…
Is it illegal to use a UHF radio while driving?
It’s illegal to use a mobile phone while driving, we all know that, but there seems to be…
A guide to water crossings in your 4X4
Water crossings can make a weekend camping trip into a proper off-road adventure but they require careful planning…
How to use a UHF radio
Practically everyone has a UHF radio in their tourer. And just about every truck on the road has…
Everything you need to know about spinifex… and how to stop it killing your 4X4
Spinifex is tough and hardy and it can also do significant damage to you and your vehicle. Here’s…
How to tow a camper trailer on sand
Own a camper trailer and plan on heading into the outback or onto a beach? Here’s what you…
Everything you need to know about throttle controllers – free horsepower?
The internet is full of wonderful claims about throttle controllers giving you free power…Here’s everything you need to…