Dashcam’s revisited Following on from an article we published on Dashcam’s (find it here), I wanted to do a follow-up for you guys. I’ll preface by saying that this is not a paid article, the …
Transform Your Smartphone Into A Satellite Phone
As we all know the Australian outback is a truly great touring destination however it can be a bit tough on your vehicle and RV and if you are unlucky enough to have a problem …
Mercedes-Benz Unimog U5000 Review
IT TOWERS three metres tall, stretches six metres long, and perches on knobby tyres more than a metre high. Originally published in January 2014 issue of 4X4 Australia. Infire-engine red, the Unimog U5000 cuts an imposing figure on ‘Mog’ …
Patriot Campers’ 6×6 Land Cruiser 79 Series review
IF YOU thought Patriot Campers couldn’t one-up itself, you thought wrong. The high bar it set with its ‘Black Truck’ LC79 has skyrocketed with the revelation of the Patriot Camper 6×6 Land Cruiser 79 Series. In conjunction …
Claims Explained: What you NEED to know – Issue 1
Over the last couple of months, we have been pulling apart the Product Disclosure Statement and elaborating on circumstances and events for which you are NOT covered. We received great feedback from all of you …
When am I not covered – Issue 6
One of the things we get asked all the time at Club meets, shows, on the phone and online is, “What am I not covered for?” Over the next few weeks, we will be compiling …
You can still buy a 4.8 litre GU Patrol in the Middle East
Nissan in the Middle-East has brought back It’s legendary GU Patrol, otherwise known as the Y61, from the brink of death with a bit of a special-edition rebirth. And it has their most-loved engine under …
Club 4X4 Testimonial – Tony Lonergan
To the team at Club 4X4, After obtaining several quotes online from various Insurance Companies, I was finally able to obtain insurance from Club 4×4 which truly reflected the value of my vehicle. Other quotes …
Factory-Pimped 2017 Holden Colorado
Refined, redesigned, rebuilt. Is Holden’s new Australian designed and engineered truck a HiLux killer? The Holden Colorado is well known for its solid off-road ability, yet less than stellar comfort and refinement levels. Being invited …
Massive Attack
“Last month we made the case for a big truck in theory. This month we drive in reality.” By Robert Pepper Ever looked at an F250 or Silverado and wondered what it’s like to drive? …
Patriot Campers’ Toyota Landcruiser 79 Series Build Goes Global
4×4 Australia Annual Gear Guide went on sale in newsstands this week and in it you will find this wicked LandCruiser 79 Series from Patriot Campers. Now we’ve seen these rad rigs before and they are …
Road Test – 2017 Toyota Landcruiser 70 Series
Some BIG changes breathe new life into a rugged old legend The product planning, design and engineering team at Toyota Australia deserves a massive pat on the back. Somehow, amongst a sea of high-volume, global …
Hardkorr Camper
OK, so they can’t spell; but can they make a good camper? Picture this for a sec. You and your mate make LED lights for a living. You’ve got another good mate who earns a …
Gator Jaw Synthetic Shackles
We’ve all been doing it for as long as we can remember. Somebody gets stuck; you roll out the snatch strap, connect it to the bogged fourby and the recovery vehicle using a couple of …