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The More Remote You Go, The Friendlier People Are
The further you travel into remote Australia, the friendlier people seem to become. Josh Leonard shares why the people you meet out bush can be just as memorable as the places themselves.
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The 4X4s We Should Never Have Stopped Making
And The Diesel Engines That Built Reputations
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Are Modern 4X4s Too Complicated?
Modern 4WDs can conquer terrain that would've stopped older vehicles in their tracks, but they've also become far more complex. From common rail diesels to traction control and electric drivetrains, we explore whether today's technology is making our 4WDs better or simply harder to understand and repair.
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Is Touring Getting Too Expensive?
Fuel prices hurt, caravan parks aren't cheap and somehow a roadhouse lunch now needs its own budget. But is touring Australia really becoming unaffordable, or have we convinced ourselves we need more gear than ever before? Josh takes a look at the real cost of hitting the road.
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Why Australia Fell in Love with the Dual-Cab Ute
Once a humble workhorse, the dual-cab ute has become Australia's ultimate do-it-all vehicle. From school runs and job sites to towing caravans and tackling the Simpson Desert, here's how the dual-cab became a national obsession.
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How much does it cost to modify an Isuzu D-MAX & insure it?
How much did it cost to build the 4X4 Australia D-MAX, including the updated Club 4X4 insurance policy? Article from 4X4 Australia, in collaboration with Club 4X4 Sure, you don’t need to have all the …
Meet the Campfire Contributors
Behind every Campfire story is someone who's spent time on the tracks, around the campfire or behind the wheel. Meet the writers, photographers and adventurers who share their knowledge, experiences and opinions with the Club 4X4 community.