ENGINEERING EXPLAINED: 5 THINGS YOU SHOULD NEVER DO IN YOUR 4X4

Off-road towing puts big loads through every part of your vehicle, and if the setup isn’t right, things can unravel quickly. Broken components, poor control, and near-miss moments usually come back to the same few fundamentals. Get those right, and towing in the bush becomes predictable, controlled, and far more enjoyable.

Fuel planning for remote travel doesn’t need to be complicated, but it does need to be conservative. It’s about understanding your real-world consumption, knowing how far you can comfortably travel, allowing a buffer, and choosing fuel-carrying solutions that are simple and easy to live with.

Finished the Simpson Desert crossing? Here’s how to turn the drive home from Big Red into the second half of the adventure, with route ideas, vehicle checks and touring tips.