Has MDC built the caravan we never thought they would? Words & images Gary Tischer Is AUS RV a new manufacturer of caravans? Yes and no. AUS RV is an evolution of MDC, but the …
Updated Jeep Grand Cherokee range arrives in Australia
JEEP has launched its updated Grand Cherokee range in Australia, and it’s headlined by the arrival of the off-road-focused Trailhawk. The all-new Trailhawk, priced from $74K, debuts in Australia with a 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6 (184kW/570Nm) …
Cooking: Surf and Turf
Ingredients: 1 chorizo, sliced 1 onion, thinly sliced 4 cloves garlic, chopped 2 Bay leaves 1 stick celery, sliced 1 tomato chopped ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 1 kg Mussels, beards removed 1 Stubbie …
Compared: Swag vs Rooftop Tent vs Camper Trailer
Which one works for you? We took one for the team and went camping… for research purposes. Here’s what we found out. Let’s get this out the way up front. For the longest time I …
Mornington in a Maui
A couple of year ago we were given the chance to tour the Mornington Peninsula in a Maui motorhome. I had actually won a competition that gave us a week in a Maui, from anywhere …
Jeep Revive Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer
On the back of a $1 billion investment in their assembly lines in Michigan and Ohio, Jeep have also confirmed that the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer will re-added onto the forever-burgeoning lineup of 4WDs and …
Cooking: One Pot Pasta
Ingredients: 500gm diced beef Salt Pepper ¼ cup Olive oil 1 tablespoon coriander seed (or ground) 1 tablespoon cumin seed (or ground) 1 tablespoon dried chilli 1 long red chilli, chopped 1 tablespoon smoked paprika …
How be a 4×4 Trip Leader
Every weekend hundreds of people all over Australia set out as leaders of a 4WD Trip. Whether it is just you and a couple of mates or an organised trip with 10 newbies, we discuss …
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 …
Mundaring Powerlines Track
Mundaring Powerlines Track The Mundaring Powerlines Track is a four wheel drive track found east of Perth. It is one of the few tracks that is well known about, close to Perth and that …
Cooking: The Perfect Steak
Ingredients: T Bone steak (around 30-40mm thick) Salt Pepper Olive Oil A hot OzPig with Chargrill Plate Method: Start by bringing your steak up to room temperature, don’t make the mistake of throwing a cold …
Monster truck fail
MONSTER Duramax driver has demonstrated how not to perform a ‘stoppie’, at the Iron Horse Mud Ranch Super Bog event. The Iron Horse Mud Ranch in Florida has seen its fair share of trucking hijinks. …
Caravan Parks: Three We Love, Three We Long For
This month we have six caravan parks that offer something for everyone. Close to metropolitan areas and some further afield – take a look! By Morgan Lane 1. We Love Blue Mountains Tourist Park Katoomba …
Range Rover L322 Buyer’s Guide
The ‘Mark III’ Ranger Rover, known as the L322, was available between 2002 and 2012, going through many updates and changes as the years wore one. After the ‘Classic’ Range Rover redefined comfort, capability and …
Cooking: Butter Chicken
Ingredients: 4 chicken thighs, no skin diced ¼ cup olive oil pinch salt twist pepper 2 tablespoons chopped ginger 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped 1 tablespoon ground, cumin 1 tablespoon ground, coriander 1 tablespoon ground, garam …
Why Mud Sucks
Five reasons mud driving is the worst thing you can do with your 4X4 Off-road driving means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. For some it’s the pure isolation touring …
7 towing laws you need to know
Words & images Marty Ledwich So….you’ve decided to do that big lap around the country and you’ve bought yourself a nice new caravan and a 4WD to tow it. You’re all loaded up with everything …
Understanding Mechanics
It might just save you a bundle and add to some fun on the tracks. Gday, Chris here again. There’s been a few drinks between yarns, as the wife and I have been busy making some …
11 Tips For Buying A Used 4WD
Thinking of buying a used 4 wheel drive? Some 4 wheel drives have a much harder life than others, so you need to know the clues to find out the vehicles you may want to …
Reviewed: Kelly Campers Glenrowan II
… Ned would be proud Thunder, lightning and heavy rain did not deter my enthusiasm for checking out the new Kelly Camper. It’s smart, innovative and could be bulletproof… although I didn’t test it for …
Rough Stuff Movie – IT’S ALMOST HERE!
The reviews are starting to hit and even the critics love Rough Stuff! “When Rough Stuff clicks into gear, it provides an exciting, visually spectacular thrill ride that offers up something unique and different to what we’ve …
A Week Away: The West McDonnell Ranges & Kings Canyon
You’d be mad to take the short way from Alice to Uluru; here is what you’d miss out on… Nope, you won’t find any wheel-lifting action, no endless sand driving, you probably won’t even need …
When should you use a Snatch Strap?
Last week, a 17 year old Sydney boy was hit in the back of the head when a 4WD recovery went badly wrong. He was in critical condition, and put in an induced coma. I …
Common 4X4 Myths Busted
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 …
2017 Mitsubishi Triton Updated
The 2017 Mitsubishi Triton range is getting a big list of changes, in a bid to make the value-packed ute even more competitive. The changes are all to do with kit and specification; with the …