There are so many 4WD accessories and modifications on the market today that it’s easy to get lost in what’s important, necessary and actually useful. We’ve had our fair share of 4WD’s and spent a …
A guide to travelling local in South Australia
Article from REDARC In this series REDARC will be looking at some of the best places your region has to offer. Whether it’s a leisurely beach road trip, you’ve just purchased your first 4×4, or …
Patriot Campers releases X3 camper trailer in Australia
Article by WhichCar Aussie 4×4 off-road specialists packs more into its new X3 camper trailer Aussie-based 4×4 specialists Patriot Campers has made a name for itself with innovative builds and products, and its latest camper …
Partnership with Ford Australia
Club 4X4 partners with Ford Australia Club 4X4 is proud to announce a 2-year strategic partnership with Ford Australia. The partnership will see Club 4X4 updating its fleet with a number of vehicles provided by …
Considering Touring Australia? You Are Not Alone…
The great Aussie touring dream is alive and well. Earlier this week, I came across an article which shared what I thought were some interesting stats on the cost of touring Australia. The guys that …
Walking It’s A Great Way To See More
Article from On The Road Magazine Australia is an extraordinary country that we are lucky to call home. The largest island and smallest continent on the planet, it so enthrals, educates, amazes and amuses that …
5 Ways to Get Your Claim Denied
I’m sitting here telling myself that I’m supposed to be getting away from technology by being out here. It’s 6:30 am at the Junction campground just up near Coffs Harbour – a magnificent spot I …
THE MITSUBISHI PAJERO SPORT IS THE MOST REASONABLE AND BORING 4X4 IN AUSTRALIA
Pajero Sport GLS Review – Looks like Star Trek There is a debate raging in my head. On one side there is a pragmatic, reasonable man, who uses fact and logic. This man tells me …
Motorbiking Outback
When Gary told me he wanted to buy a Harley Davidson, I was skeptical. Apart from teasing him about having a mid-life crisis, I wasn’t a fan of motorbikes. To me, Harleys were loud and …
Hilux Killer
When you can get 5 inches of lift and 35s under a Triton… … What else do you really need? When you’re working on an apprentice sparky’s wage, there’s a good to fair chance you’re …
Fire Safety With Kids
Be comfortable with a fire. A campfire is one of the gems of camping. Fire is a valuable resource but it can also be a deadly one. Here is what we do to create fire …
Isuzu I-Venture Club on Fraser Island
Sometimes in this caper as a 4×4 journo, opportunities arise that make my mates jealous – “So you’re getting paid to do what?” is how the conversation tends to go. Such an interaction happened recently …
How We Used Solar Power To Stay Off The Grid For Six Months
Dean and Shay are The Gathering Folk, a young family who are on a journey around Australia to discover ways to live a sustainable, community-focused life with an emphasis on learning and having fun. After …
We’re Hiring – New Sydney Based Role!
Due to unprecedented demand, we are currently looking at expanding our rag tag team of 4X4 Enthusiasts! Would you like to combine your passion for the outdoors, off-roading and camping with your work? Do you …
X Marks The Spot
Toyota ups the ante in 2018 with Rugged, Rogue and Rugged X. Ford’s Ranger is killing it in Wildtrak form, and nobody has noticed it more than Toyota. Some 35,297 HiLux 4WDs found new homes …
Travelling With Kids In The Summer
Six Top Tips For Keeping Little Minds Growing And Happy Our adventure around Australia leaped into action with an offer of an eight month contract for Brett. With this offer we negotiated and turned the …
5 Top Off-Road Towing Tips
Tips for successfully navigating roads less travelled with a van or trailer in tow. Exploring nature’s playground sometimes requires a little extra effort. Like taking a dirt road and venturing on less travelled routes. Usually …
The History of the Canning Stock Road With Phil Bianchi
Phil Bianchi is a historian and 4 wheel driver who has documented a lot of history of the Canning Stock Route and he has driven the route many times. From Wiluna to Halls Creek, it …
Holden Colorado Chosen As New Police Divisional Van
The Holden Colorado has been called up to be the new police divisional van for Victoria Police. Holden will supply 290 Colorado’s to be used as their replacement for the current Holden Commodore ‘divvy van’. …
Solar Shower Bags; Do They Actually Work?
Having a shower when you are camping takes comfort to a totally new level. I’ll never forget the first time we boiled a big pot of water over the fire and used a cheap 12V …
Recipe: Beer Breath Chicken
Who would have thought that a can of ale could enhance Australia’s favourite bird? Drunken chicken indeed. INGREDIENTS 1-1.4kg chicken 1 can of beer 1 tablespoon each of chicken stock powder, dried mixed herbs, garlic …
5 Outback Travel Mistakes To Avoid
Hardly a week goes by without us getting emails from travellers saying something like this: We’re flying in to Alice Springs on the 9th and then out on the 12th. We want to hire a 4WD drive …
Club 4X4 at the 4 Wheel Drive Spectacular Queanbeyan
Calling all Canberrans and South Coast Off Roaders! No plans this weekend? Why don’t you head on over to the 2018 4Wheel Drive Spectacular at the Queanbeyan Showground this Saturday and Sunday. All your favourite …
Secrets Of The Gascoyne
A place full of mystery from an ancient past… Ningaloo Homestead Travelling the North West Coastal Highway, on a tour through the Gascoyne and midway along the endless stretch of the Western Australian coastline, is …
HERE’S A FLAMIN’ GOOD TABLE
The Uniflame Campfire Table is simple in design but far from average… If there was one camping accessory that we’ve tried a number of over the years, tables would be high up on the list. …
