If your dream touring build has been sitting on the “one day” list, you might want to make some time before July 6th. Club 4X4’s Mods Grant competition is entering its final week, giving one lucky 4WDer the chance to receive up to $30,000 worth of ARB accessories and installation to transform their vehicle.
With the cost of quality touring gear continuing to climb, it’s the sort of prize that could completely change the way you travel. Whether you’ve been planning a lap of Australia, tackling remote tracks or simply building a more capable weekend tourer, thirty grand buys a serious amount of equipment.
Unlike many competitions, though, this one isn’t simply about luck. Club 4X4 is looking for the best application, asking entrants to explain their vehicle, their dream Australian adventure and what’s stopping them from making it happen. With the deadline fast approaching, now is the time to get your entry in.
A prize built for touring, not horsepower
It’s easy to burn through a modification budget these days. Suspension, armour, storage systems, 12V setups, recovery equipment and camping accessories all add up surprisingly quickly, especially if you’re building a vehicle that’s expected to handle thousands of kilometres of touring.
That’s what makes this prize so appealing.
The successful entrant will receive up to $30,000 RRP worth of approved ARB products, including labour, allowing them to build a capable and practical touring setup. The focus is firmly on improving how your vehicle performs off the beaten track rather than chasing extra power, with performance modifications specifically excluded from the prize.
For plenty of 4X4ers, that’s exactly where the biggest gains are made anyway. Better suspension can improve comfort over corrugations, bar work gives confidence in rough terrain, while smart storage and touring equipment often make longer trips far more enjoyable.
It’s the sort of upgrade package many of us slowly piece together over years. Winning it in one hit would certainly fast-track the process.
Not just a random draw
One thing that sets this competition apart is how the winner is selected.
Rather than pulling a name from a barrel, Club 4X4 wants to know about the person behind the steering wheel. As part of the entry, applicants are asked about their current modifications, their dream Australian trip and what’s currently standing between them and that adventure.
That means taking a few extra minutes with your answers is probably worthwhile.
There are eligibility requirements to keep in mind too. Entrants must be Australian residents aged 25 or older with a full Australian driver’s licence. Eligible vehicles need to be a 2005 model or newer, currently insured, registered in an individual’s name and suitable for modification. Fully electric vehicles aren’t eligible, and only one entry is permitted per vehicle.
The winner will then work with an approved ARB partner to select their modifications, with the total prize covering up to $30,000 RRP including labour.
Don’t leave it until it’s too late
We’ve all done it. You spot a competition that looks worth entering, tell yourself you’ll come back to it later, then remember a week after it closes. With entries wrapping up on July 6th, this is one of those opportunities that’s probably worth spending five or ten minutes on before it disappears.
Even if you’ve already started modifying your rig, there’s almost certainly another upgrade on the wish list. Maybe it’s suspension that’s been waiting for the budget to recover, a long-range touring setup, or the protection gear you’ve been putting off before your next big trip. For anyone planning to explore more of Australia over the next few years, a well-thought-out build is money well spent. Having someone else foot the bill for up to $30,000 worth of quality touring gear is an opportunity that doesn’t come around very often.
If you’ve been meaning to enter, consider this your reminder. The clock is ticking, and your dream 4X4 could genuinely be one entry away.
