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. Sure, snags and veggies on the gas cooker is perhaps a simpler…
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Lazy Gourmet: Choc-Banana Spring Rolls
To ease your suffering as we trudge through the work week, we bring you this tasty morsel recipe: Choc-Banana spring rolls. I have discovered a combination of two ingredients which…
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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 to calculate your tyre size a little harder than it used to…
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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 times are killing your engine. We thought it about time to sit…
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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 you do the wrong thing, chances are you will be turning your…
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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 while camping? Words and images by Gary Tischer I admit to being…
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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 a question from a mate of mine, Aiden. The question that proper…
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TPMS Systems explained…
We look at everything you ever wanted to know about Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems and how they can save you money… and save your life! The Tyre Pressure Monitoring System…
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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 drive in mud like a pro. Words and images by…
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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 home’. So with that in mind, here are some things to fuel…
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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 diesel is the cure-all. Let’s find out. Ever since it became a…
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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 you need to know about how an UHF aerial works. While UHF’s…
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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 causing thousands of dollars’ worth of damage. Me, I’ve never filled a…
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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 transmission servicing is often overlooked these days, especially in modern motoring. Indeed,…
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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 face and how to avoid them. In almost every single article you’ll…
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Rated recovery points explained
To handle the incredible forces and loads of either a winch or snatch recovery you’ll need rated recovery points, but not all are made equally, and it’s very important to…
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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 years there’s been study after study released looking at the effects of…
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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 guide to astrophotography for some top tips and tricks. Words and Images…
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How to install under-bonnet lights
Ever been stuck by the side of the road at night and the battery in your torch is flat? Here’s how to install under-bonnet lights so you’ve always got light…
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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 to use it and how. Words by Robert Pepper: HDC has been…
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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 everything you need to know when planning your remote area travel. Words…
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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 new suspension system? We look at the pros and cons of spring…
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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 construction, size, mattress thickness and more. Here are seven tips for buying…
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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 some confusion around whether it’s also illegal to use a UHF while…
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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 to get right. Here’s everything you ever needed to know about water…
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How to use a UHF radio
Practically everyone has a UHF radio in their tourer. And just about every truck on the road has one too, here’s how to use a UHF radio. Words and images…
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The essential packing list – food, stubby coolers, the kitchen sink and more
When it comes to heading away on holidays it can be easy to forget something… don’t leave home before you’ve checked off our essential packing checklist. This general packing list…
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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 need to know about towing your camper trailer on sand, without getting…
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Meet Wes Whitworth Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures New Presenter
Season 12 sees Unsealed 4X4’s lovable giant, Wes Whitworth, join Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures. Want to know a little more about Pat’s new sidekick? Read on. Q: Presenting on TV…
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Willie Wagtail: Species Spotlight
The Willie Wagtail is one of the most common birds in Australia and one of the cutest too, often found flitting behind lawnmowers or running animals to catch disturbed insects.…
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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 know about throttle controllers. In a word, no, a throttle controller does…
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RM Williams for sale…to China?
Iconic Australian boot brand, RM Williams, is up for sale with its owners looking to sell the business for up to $500 million with a Chinese-backed venture capital business allegedly…
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How to keep dust out of your engine
Touring more often than not involves travelling dusty dirt roads, but with these tips, we may just be able to save your pride and joy from getting a gutful of…
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Q&A: Frank Hutchinson – Don Kyatt Spare Parts
Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures sits down with Frank Hutchinson, who has celebrated 50 years in the trade as boss at Don Kyatt Spare Parts. PC4X4: Do you have a trade…
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Busted and Broken near Birdsville
Pat recently caught up with Sam Barnes who runs the Birdsville Roadhouse and offered some sage advice around tourers heading across the Simpson and getting stuck or breaking their 4X4s.…
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How to use snow chains on your 4×4
Although 4x4s are not legally required to carry snow chains in places like the Victorian High Country and Alpine National Park (unlike their two-wheel drive cousins), they remain a handy…
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Season 11 Out Now!
Exciting news – while Pat and the crew have just started filming Season 12 of Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures, Season 11 is now available for order on DVD! With amazing…
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Putting it on its side – rollover!
It’s an accident nobody looks forward to. It’s an accident many have witnessed. It’s an accident thankfully few have experienced. It’s a rollover! And it happens to the best of…
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What’s happening in your diff? One for the techies
Differentials are one component of our 4X4s that we probably don’t care for enough. They don’t get the oil changed as often as an engine does, they get ridiculously hot…
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Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures Magazine – Issue 36 out now!
Issue 36 of Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures has just gone on sale, and it’s better than ever! Have a look at the video, for a quick wrap up of what…
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The best 4WD modification ever? Beer on tap!
Sure, that’s a pretty big call – The best 4WD modification ever – but then, beer taps in the back of your 4X4 (or just about anywhere you want to…
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4X4/Off-Road Licence: Your Reply
The voices of the people have spoken out! The conversation has been strong and divisive… A licence is not the answer. Clearly, there is vehement opposition (easily over 90%) to…
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Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures Season 11 airs this Sunday!
Shut the gate, close the curtains, lock the door…it’s time for Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures! Episode 1 shows this Sunday the 4th of November at 2:00pm AEST on Channel Ten!…
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Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures Season 11 starts Sunday 4th November!
Clear your diary, set a reminder. Season 11 starts on Sunday the 4th of November! Tune in to Channel 10 at 2:00pm AEST to accompany Pat as he adventures from…
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Oh Sh!t Kit, Round Two
Looking through an old issue of Unsealed 4X4, I came across this Oh Sh!t Kit article and having recently picked up an old ammo box from the local tip shop for…
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Unsealed 4X4 Issue 54 – Out Now!
Spring has absolutely sprung and with it, we bring you Unsealed 4X4 Issue 54! Have a look at the video below for the hard and fast look at what’s in Unsealed 4X4…
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Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures Magazine – Issue 35 out now!
Issue 35 of Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures is out now! In this issue Pat shows you how to reach the tip, while keeping your 4X4 in one piece. Have a…
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Unsealed 4X4 Issue 53 – Out Now!
The end of winter is in sight and with it, we bring you some tips for the warmer weather, when we all start heading out to the beach, instead of…
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Unsealed 4X4 Issue 52 – Out Now!
Dust off your smart phones and tablets; Unsealed 4X4 Issue 52 is out now! Below you’ll find a video on the highlights of this issue, plus a couple of snippets of…
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RV Daily Issue 028 – Out Now!
Winter is prime time to tour many parts of the country, RV Daily Issue 028 has a whole lot of inspiration and practical advice to get the most from your…
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