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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Product News: Uniden UH950S UHF CB 2-way Radio
The latest addition to the Uniden 2-way radio line is the feature rich flagship five watt UH950S UHF CB 2-way radio. This reliable unit is ready to handle your communication…
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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 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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4X4 News: Light Bar Legalities in Victoria
Change is afoot in the garden state, with the laws surrounding the use of LED light bars changing to allow them. Under Australia Design Rule (ADR) 13/00, which was was…
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Gear News: Piranha DBE 180 SX
Piranha have recently unveiled a a dual battery management system, which will run a a twelve volt system at 180 amps, and runs with spike protection. It’s called the DBE 180…
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Product Spotlight: ARB Headtorch
Joining their swags, awnings, roof tents and track shelters in their touring and camping range, ARB have now released a headtorch that is made for the 4WD tourer. …
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Product Roadtest: Travel Buddy 12V Oven
Few things satisfy better than a piping hot meal, especially when wet and dreary days are had. We encountered a few days of rain and gloom during a recent trip…
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Product Spotlight – Redarc Tow-Pro
Redarc have effectively upped the ante in the brake controller world, with the newly-released Tow-Pro controller.
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Dometic Follow the Sun Winners Announced
Seven lucky Australians clean up and win a trip of a lifetime, Dometic's 'Follow The Sun Compeition' has announced the winners.
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Gear Install – Sensatyre
One of the common mistakes people make with their 4x4 vehicles is taking the “she'll be right” approach to tyre pressures.
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Product Spotlight: GME TX3120S
Packing more features into a smaller unit, the diminutive new GME is still 5 watts and packs a huge screen.
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New Product News – Ark AC & DC Battery Charger
This new little gadget from Ark allows users to switch between AC and DC current from the same charger, allowing use at home via 240V main and through the 12V plug in the car.
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Reviewed: Lightforce 170 Venom Driving Lights
Lightforce has been a big player in the international driving light scene for some time, and they have a new product out: the Venom. Based upon the popular 170 Striker light, the Venom comes in a shape that suits 4X4s of all sizes, and produces some very strong light for its size.
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PRODUCT NEWS: HYDROGEN FUEL CELL USB CHARGER!
Have a look at what just landed in the Pat Callinan's 4X4 Adventures office, this little beauty uses the latest fuel cell technologies to bring you neat and clean charging device that will work with all of your little electronic goodies!
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SATPHONE OR S**T PHONE?
By Ian Glover:
On the road, we’ve all be in the position where one of the party can read e-mails or make calls on his/her mobile phone while the rest of us are staring at a completely unresponsive, no-signal mobile. (Or hopefully, we are the one with the phone and email reception!). And unfortunately, the same thing can happen with Satphones ...
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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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