Don’t get caught without a catch can!
The catch can is one of those pieces of kit that you hear plenty about, but can't really determine whether it's something that you need.
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Get the most out of your Rhino-Rack awning
Along with the protection roof awnings deliver, they can also serve to enhance your outdoor excursions. Here’s how to get the most out of your Rhino-Rack awning.
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How to reverse your caravan safely
Knowing how your trailer behaves while reversing means you can factor it into all future situations. Here are all the tips and tricks you need to reverse your caravan like a pro.
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How to: Tow on dirt and mud
Towing on different surfaces and in different conditions requires some skill. Check out our handy tips on how to tow on dirt and mud.
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Colour changing LED driving lights that will blow your mind!
What if we told you your LED driving lights could be colour changing too, but to help you see clearer at night?
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Swap your servo sunnies out for TONIC eyewear
We reckon it’s about time you swap out that pair for a pair of our favourite eyewear: TONIC Eyewear. Here's why!
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Take this into account when overtaking with a caravan
No matter where you are in Australia, overtaking must be performed safely. Here's your guide to safely overtaking while towing a caravan.
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Trailer sway and how to avoid it
Check out our quintessential guide to regaining control of your trailer and avoid the caravan equivalent of a bucking bull.
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Must-haves to pack for your next 4X4 trip
Before you head out on the open road, read through our handy packing checklist to make sure you’re only leaving the hassles behind.
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Last minute Christmas gifts for off-road adventurers
Christmas is coming around the corner faster than a P-Plater in a GQ. Check our guide to the best presents you can get for the outdoor lover.
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Why every Aussie adventurer needs a Snake Bite Kit
I got bitten by a brown snake in the Simmo and survived... Here's why you should never go bush without a snake bite kit.
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Ranger Raptor wins Baja 1000 – and drives home
Ford's Ranger Raptor just keeps kicking goals, running the infamous Baja 1000, winning its class, and then driving home afterwards
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Traditional owners secure sustainable tourism for El Questro
Kimberley’s tourism precinct at El Questro will be returned to traditional owners under a historic land use and lease deal.
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5 quick and easy tips to make you the master of river crossings
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Have you done Dirk Hartog Island yet?
Pat gave us plenty of reasons to want to visit Dirk Hartog Island way back in season nine and we’re going to share five of the best with you.
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How to protect the value of your vehicle and save money
It’s safe to assume that many of us already reach deep into our pockets for our vehicles. If you need a few tips to save money, read on.
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How to tow on sand and recover well
One of our favourite things about the land Down Under heating up is… Yep, you guessed it. Sand driving. Nothing says fun in the sun like getting your 4X4 down…
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Irwin family in track closure dispute
Owners of Australia Zoo are trying to have Bertiehaugh Road closed. This road traverses part of the Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve.
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Tanami Road to be sealed
Tanami Road, one of the main routes from the Kimberley into the Northern Territory, is largely unsealed. This is about to change.
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Check out the Canberra Caravan Camping Lifestyle Expo
Stuck for weekend plans? You’ve got to check out Exhibition Park in Canberra where you’ll find 120 outdoor adventure exhibitors ready and waiting.
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5 Mistakes 4X4ers keep making
Don't be the wrong kind of famous. Keep your mug off the nightly news by avoiding these top 5 mistakes 4X4ers just keep making
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What (and where) causes a bent chassis?
Thoughts of a bent chassis keeping you awake at night? Here's everything you need to know to keep your 4X4 on the straight and narrow
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How to survive a bushfire when camping
Check out our handy guide on bushfire safety for four-wheel drivers explaining what to do if you get caught in a bushfire situation while you’re out camping. Hopefully, by now,…
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Australia’s most remote 4X4 tracks
Australia is home to some of the most remote 4x4 tracks on earth, and these are the cream of the crop... if you're up for the challenge
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Secondary fuel filters explained
With Australia having some of the worst diesel in the developed world, we look at secondary fuel filters and how they can help save you money
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Melbourne’s National 4X4 Outdoor Show is almost here
There’s not long to go now until the National 4X4 Outdoors Show hits the city of Melbourne. The highly anticipated show is Australia’s largest and most popular outdoors lifestyle, recreational and adventure event.
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Clearview Power Slide
I don’t know about you, but one of the best parts of an outdoor adventure is tipping a cold one after a full day of off-roading and fanging your vehicle…
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The craziest off-roaders ever built
History is full of weird and wonderful knowledge. Some of it is largely irrelevant, like who built the pyramids in Egypt. But some of it should be taught in classrooms…
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2021 Guide to Expedition Vehicles
So a ute won’t cut it, and you need something bigger. Maybe an Expedition Vehicle is the go but what are your options? These days we’re taking more gear and heavier…
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5 Resto-mod 4x4s that’ll make you drool
There’s something romantic about an old 4×4. Something the modern rigs just don’t quiet capture. It’s almost tragic in a way, but the nicer new 4x4s get, the more charm…
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The ugly truth of Overloading your Roof Racks.
We are all very concious about the weight of the gear we shove into our vehicles but, when it comes to roof racks, it seems if it’s out of sight,…
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TJM’s awesome new high-performance Twin Air Compressor.
TJM has officially announced the arrival of an all-new twin air compressor that will allow 4WD owners to stay ahead of the pack on their next adventure. A good quality…
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This is one way to save weight with 4×4 camping gear
Who’s got too much space? Who’s got heaps of payload left? Hmm, not many of you! If you go 4×4 camping then you’ll often be taking a lot of gear,…
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Why Electric Vehicle (EV) 4X4s are and are not our future
The electric vehicle revolution is well and truly upon us…or is it? The statistics don’t lie. The electric vehicle share of the market in 2020 was around 0.78%, and in…
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Ineos Grenadier prototypes started production
Ineos has released a new video showing factory production of more than 80 Grenadier prototype vehicles destined for laboratory and real-world testing. The Ineos Grenadier 4X4 continues its march towards…
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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 by a turbocharger hanging off the side of the engine. Here’s what…
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Autonomous Emergency Braking to become mandatory
A new Australian Government Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) aims to reduce road trauma through the mandatory fitment of autonomous emergency braking (AEB) to new vehicles from July 2022. According to…
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300 Series LandCruiser not for the US market
According to a report in automotive website Motor Authority, Toyota is set to kill LandCruiser in the US prior to the launch of the new 300 Series model next year.…
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GMC Hummer to become an EV
The wraps have come off the all-new GMC Hummer EV which is described as the world’s first all-electric super-truck. The all-new GMC Hummer EV is described as a vehicle with…
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Mitsubishi now offering 10-year warranty
Mitsubishi’s Diamond Advantage Program sees its new-vehicle warranty extended to an astonishing 10 years/200,000km! Mitsubishi this morning announced a new Diamond Advantage Program that sees a new-vehicle warranty of 10…
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VFACTS: New 4X4 sales down again but there are some winners
New 4×4 sales down again in July 2020 compared to last month… and still well down on the previous year. New 4×4 sales are down again, with the Federal Chamber…
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Outback Way to be sealed
Funding has been awarded to have the Outback Way sealed. Funding has been awarded to two central Australian businesses to begin the task of having the Outback Way sealed. The…
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Buy an Amarok from your loungeroom
Want to buy an Amarok from home? That’s right! You no longer have to head to a dealer to buy a new ute because Volkswagen has expanded its online configuration…
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New Hella Rallye 4000 LED released
Hella has just released the Rallye 4000 LED range. If you’ve been around more than a few years, you’ll have heard of the Hella range of lighting products. Back in…
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Googs Track: South Australian Gold
Googs Track in South Australia offers a Simpson-like experience, a failed stock route it offers touring four-wheel drivers an excellent adventure – South Australian gold. ***Disclaimer: This trip was done…
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Unidan Unimog owners weekend – Wrap Up
Back before we knew anything about coronavirus we caught up with the Unidan team and headed along to the annual Unimog owners weekend. Back to less frantic and locked-down times,…
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Camping and caravanning wrap up
Australia is fast heading towards a complete lockdown, meaning that we should all be staying home to help slow the spread of coronavirus. With Australia quickly heading towards a full-blown…
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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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