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 …
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 …
Hope Street’s Drive To The Top 2018
Many of you will remember (and some of you kindly donated) Club 4X4’s sponsorship of Hope Street’s Drive To The Top last year. Along with being a Gold sponsor for this fantastic event, we sent our …
7 Depressing things you should do after the Christmas break
Which bright spark thought up the saying “all good things must come to an end” – pretty sombre stuff right? Kind of like getting back home from your big trip during the Christmas break. …
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 …
Club 4X4 Christmas Offers – buy policies and get free gifts!
If this doesn’t excite you then we don’t know what will! While stocks last, everytime you buy a policy we are giving away some awesome gear to help you enjoy the great outdoors this Christmas …
Walk It Now or Swim It Later – How to Tackle Water Crossings
In our last issue we started to dissect “single vehicle accidents”. As outlined in our inaugural crash index, the Club 4X4 portfolio has seen a significant representation in claims where there are no other vehicle involved. In …
Boggings, Roll Overs, Fires, Creek Crossings Gone Wrong And Everything Else That Can Go Wrong Offroad
We talk to Jason Lock to talk about all of the things that can go wrong when you head offroad. Before we get started, we talk a little about 4WD insurance and the work that …
Roo’s, Mu’s, Moo’s and Neigh’s – How to Prevent An Animal Strike
Last week we released our 2017 Crash Index which at a high level, outlined trends in statistics we have gathered over the last few years. As we stated last week, given the niche nature of …
Christmas Trading Hours
As the Christmas season now moves into full swing, we just want to let everyone know about our trading hours. Basically we will be open as per normal trading hours Monday to Sunday other than …
2017 Track Trailer Open Day
Track Trailer has been running its annual Open Day for 5 years now and it just keeps getting better. This year, for the first time the team at Track Trailer decided to move this event …
MOBILEHQGU – The Insurance Promotional Vehicle Like No Other
Building a vehicle is a funny thing. The research, the agonising over specs between competitive products and eventually the decision on what part to choose. Then, the arrival or pickup of the new part, the thick …
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 …
Come and see us at the Adelaide 4WD and Adventure Show
So Jackson has just re-packed our MobileHQGU and will shortly be pointing the ARB Bullbar due South West! Destination? The Adelaide 4WD and Adventure Show Following a bumper Sydney show this weekend just gone, we are …
Our pick for the Mid-Sized 4X4 Wagon of the Year!
Recently we were asked to participate as drive testers for Unsealed 4X4’s Mid-Sized Wagon of The Year. With everyone else in the office unable to attend, I gladly snatched the keys to our MobileHQGU and …
Podcast – 16 Common 4×4 Myths Busted With Robert Pepper
Many 4 wheel drive owners go their whole life without any formal training in going offroad or the vehicles that we use. Because of this, there are many myths about driving and our vehicles which …
“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 …
CUSTOM MAN CAMPER TRUCK
This Swiss have taken touring around Australia to another level with their luxury apartment on wheels. When most of us think about doing the big lap, we think about loading up the wagon or ute …
The Premium Question – price or cover?
Over the last few years we have been writing articles on a weekly basis covering a wide-range of topics on 4WDing and Insurance. During that time we have grown our audience significantly and hence, many of you …
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 …