On a recent trip into central NSW with the family I was reminded of the frustrating things that people do on the road. It shouldn’t really be a surprise – I do travel upwards of …
WE DROVE THE 2018 MERCEDES X-CLASS, HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
The 4X4 ute segment continues to grow in Australia, in terms of both sales and offerings. While sales figures continue to grow, more manufacturers are looking to move into that space. The latest is the …
GETTING THE RIGHT SHOT – VEHICLE PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS
Taking a quality photograph of a vehicle is a simple process made more effective following these few basic steps. From an iPhone to a top of the line DSLR, irrespective of what camera you have, …
REMOVING THE WEAK LINKS FROM YOUR 12V SYSTEM
DIY DEUTSCH PLUG Have you ever seen anything over-engineered fail? It’s the rhetorical mantra a mate of mine preaches regularly to justify that extra nail, bolt or tube of glue he puts into almost every …
Staff Profile: Ben Ellevsen
Ben recently joined our team as our Sales and Service Manager and drives a pretty tough touring Prado! First Car? – VH Holden Commodore, soon after a Toyota 4runner. First Camping Experience? – As a kid, …
ALUMINIUM ENCASED AWNING
Complementing the design and sophistication of modern 4WDs, ARB’s aluminium encased awning offers a sleek and contemporary alternative to traditional awning covers while adding improved functionality. The three quick release bungee cords and flip-up lid …
New Partnership – Insurance Aid General Brokers
Club 4 x 4 are proud to announce our partnership with Insurance Aid General Brokers (IAGB). Opening in 1985, the team have expanded significantly over the years with offices in Brisbane and the Gold Coast and representatives …
Club 4X4 T-shirt Captions
Are you a creative type? Know a good catchphrase that you’d like to share and maybe even wear? We are designing some t-shirts to use as giveaways or for purchase in the future as part of a …
Tracking Progress – A Tale of Two GPS Trackers
So, a little while ago we announced that we were trialing a couple of different GPS tracking systems. Such systems have been around for a while and are a great way to safeguard your rig …
COOKING: SURF AND TURF
INGREDIENTS 2 x Lamb shanks 1 x Onion 3 x Cloves of garlic 1 x Cup of roughly chopped mushrooms 1 x Cup of diced red peppers 2 x Sprigs of thyme 2 x Bay …
Boulder Creek Campsite
A free campsite which can be used as a base to explore the Mackay Region in Queensland When travelling north or south during the winter months on the “grey nomad stimulus package” my wife and …
Chillin’ Time
Are you in the market to buy a new portable fridge If you’re in the market to buy a new portable fridge, the decision on which choice is getting harder to make. Throwing a few …
OUTBACK SOLUTIONS BUNKER DRAWER
ARB’s latest addition to the Outback Solutions Range, the Outback Solutions Bunker Drawer is the perfect camping solution if you’re unable to fit a swag or tent in the boot or if you’re unable to find …
The Ultimate Pre-Touring Checklist: Is Your Vehicle Off-Road Ready?
Preparing for off-road touring to experience the breathtaking scenery of the wild Australian bush or more remote spots of the vast Outback is something entirely different from packing for your average annual family holiday. 4WD …
Communications Spectrum
I’m feeling a little tense right now. Here I am tapping away on my modern day typewriter knocking out a few notes on communication options just as we are kicking off our very own podcast …
SYNTHETIC ROPE V STEEL CABLE ON WINCHES
With electric winches becoming more popular and more and more affordable accessory on the modern 4×4; the choice between using steel cable or synthetic rope on your winch is a question most people need to address. …
6 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT SOLAR
Harnessing the power of the sun is nothing new; in fact we’ve been using solar technology as far back as 7 B.C. Were you ever one of those kids that would hold a magnifying glass …
HSV SILVERADO PRICING RELEASED
HSV have finally released Silverado pricing today with the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD WT model starting at $114,990. This is cheaper than what was expected for the entry level Silverado, and some $25,000 cheaper than its …
Partnership – Bullant 6X6
We are proud to announce our partnership with the folk over at Bullant 6X6 Engineering in Bunbury, Western Australia. Just two hours outside of Perth, Sean and his team design, engineer and construct high quality …
Clarifications and Tips on Avoiding Closed Tracks
Dear readers. It was brought to our attention that an article we shared in last week’s edition of The Campfire was quite old and included incorrect information around driving on certain tracks in the Shire …
COOKING: HAPPY HOUR PRAWNS
INGREDIENTS Seafood Prawns (in the Shell) Metal Skewers Salsa Verde Herbs (Mint, Parsley, Coriander) 1/2 Cup 1 x Lemon (juice) 1 x Lime (juice) Olive Oil Salt METHOD Prawns Start by leaving the prawns on …
KEEPING DUST OUT OF YOUR 4X4
Dust is an iconic part of the Australian road trip. Coming home to a vehicle covered in red dust is the expectation and usually something that keeps finding its way into cracks months after you’ve …
COMP TRUCK VS. TOMCAR VS. DEFENDER
Designed for the rigour of military and defence use in Israel, manufactured and modified for use in Australia; the Tomcar was built as a tool for farmers, miners, or anyone that needs to reliably transport …
Club 4×4 Staff Profile – Sharleen
This week we profile Sharleen Mcdonald our Sales and Service Consultant! First Car? – Mitsubishi Sigma purchased off my cousin for $2000.00 First Camping Experience? – I probably would have been swagging it at a …
And the Lucky Winner Is….
Last week we announced the lucky winner of our ‘Drive to the Top for Hope Street”competition. A massive Congratulations to Mr. Ross Clasby of Victoria! We hope you enjoy the amazing haul of gear …