Queenslanders – yes you! Quiet weekend? Not many plans? Feel like checking out some of the latest 4X4 Caravan and Camping gear? Well make a bee-line for the Cleveland Caravan, Camping, Boating and 4X4 Expo …
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, …
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 …
Policy Changes – Water Crossing Claims
Those of you that follow our blogs regularly would have come across our Club 4X4 Crash Index that we published in 2017. In that article, we divulged with transparency how our growing portfolio has performed from …
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 …
TOYOTA FORTUNER VS JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
We drove both through a big hole, to see if traction trumps suspension travel… These two four-wheel drives are both insanely capable, but in very different ways. The Fortuner is simpler, more of a point-and-shoot …
One week Left to win 80k Xtreme Giveaway!
Well, this is it – one week left to go if you’re interested in winning the RV Daily 80k Xtreme giveaway! How would you like to get the call in a weeks time saying that …
Why we are not comparable to ANY insurer…
There is no disputing the convenience of having all of your assets insured under the one roof – if you can get your home, vehicle, contents, caravan, motorbikes and even pets all covered by the …
“Yeah I’ve heard of Club 4X4, but do they pay out?”
The 4WD community are a passionate bunch – whether it’s on forums, at shows or around the campfire, everyone actively engages in conversations (or debates) about anything and everything to do with their pride and …
7 Tips For Buying Your Next Swag
There is a lot to look out for when buying a modern-day swag. Here is a starting point on your next purchase. A mate recently asked me which swag he should buy. It got me …
5 Reasons an Upright Fridge is Better Than a Chest Fridge
It’s cheaper Compared to an Engel chest fridge of the same size, you’re saving yourself exactly $700. The 80-litre Engel ST90F I have goes for $1,325 RRP. That’s about 14 cartons of Coopers Pale Ale. …
Recipe: Spam fritters & crumbed Spam slices
SPAM is sold in virtually every grocery store Australia-wide, and we’ve found it easy to get wherever we go, making it an ideal camp food. It’s even said that there are 12.8 cans of Spam …
Mallee Shakedown – Exploring a Forgotten Outback Road
But are we going the RIGHT way?” Gary’s knuckles whiten on the wheel. “Well.” I hesitate. “Actually…” The HEMA app says there’s no road, but it’s impossible to argue with the wide red track graded …
2018 Ford F-150 Police Responder ute revealed
Ford Motor Companyhas unveiled the US police industry’s first pursuit-rated ute. Based on the F-150 FX4, the Police Responder will run a 3.5-litre EcoBoost V6 engine (280kW/637Nm), Ford’s SelecShift 10-speed automatic transmission and the FX4’s off-road …
Cooking: Lamb Roast
Ingredients: Lamb Belly 2 Pieces Zest of a Lemon Coriander Parsley Chorizo Sausage Salt Pineapple Juice Method: Lay out your lamb belly and trim to a square shape, overlay the bellies to do this. Stuff …
How You’re Buggering Your Auto-Box
Want to find out exactly what makes autos so good off-road and how you’re probably killing yours? We have a chat with one of the best in the business… First, we need a refresher on how …
Is Private Property Camping the Future of 4X4 Exploration?
We go to Lorella Springs Station to find out. Northern Territory. Atrip to the Gulf Country is not for the faint-hearted. It was the effort to reach this remote place that led to the demise …
Water Filtration
Please listen to this short excerpt from a previous podcast, then read the blog below. Since recording this, the filter we talk about has been tested … with some surprising results. Andrew and I recently …
Cooking: Camp Fried Chicken
Wet Rub Zip Lock Bag Thyme Cumin Teaspoon Garlic Powder 1 tsp Onion Salt 2 tsp, Smoked Paprika Corriander Ground Juice of 1 Lemon Meat Chicken Pieces (Drumsticks, Wings) Other Plain Flour Method: Get your …
This 30-cent Magnet Saved Me Thousand of Dollars in Repair Costs
Don’t believe everything you read on the Internet, unless you’re desperate… Sometimes, we do smart things. Sometimes, we do stupid things. Then there are other times, when we do things that are both smart and …
This is the Most Australian 4WD Since the OKA
The untold story of the mongrel army 4X4 with an Australian soul. Amongst the olive-drab ocean of ex-military gear that’s going under the hammer on Grays Online every few weeks, there is a huge selection …
The Facts Behind Caravan Suspension
DO YOU REALLY NEED THAT INDEPENDENT SET-UP? Before we get into what’s important about suspension, let’s take a step back and think about what job the suspension has to do. It’s pretty simple: Absorb the …
Exploring the Gawler Ranges – A Complete Guide
We had to stop counting wombats. They seemed to be everywhere, their chubby brown bodies lazing on the sides of burrows, soaking up the afternoon sun. As we wound our way into the Gawler Ranges …
4WD Tips For Driving in the Snow
We talk about how to prepare for a trip out into the Snow. Snow driving is a lot of fun, but the conditions are very different to other types of 4 wheel driving. Snow driving …
Learn About 4X4 Suspension With Terrain Tamer – Master Class Ep 06
It’s the gear on a 4X4 that probably has the toughest workout off-road: Suspension. Quality gear will last you a long time, but it won’t go forever. Shock absorbers will lose their effect over the …