Electronics & Gadgets
UHF CB Radios: everything you need to know
A UHF CB radio is an essential, non-negotiable tool for any remote-area traveller
MU-X build: Century Batteries Dual Force +N70 battery
Our project Isuzu MU-X gets an uprated battery from Australia’s Century Batteries
Tested: Battery World’s SJS1500 Power Pack and Jump Starter
The SJS1500 Lithium Power Pack from Battery World could save you the hassle of a flat battery
Tested: Spot X satellite communicator
Ron Moon upgrades from a Gen3 to a Spot X
Tested – ARB portable twin air compressor
After seven years of service, how is the portable ARB twin compressor holding up?
Guide to 12-volt systems for your 4×4
A guide to 12-volt jargon, the latest components and new delivery systems, with advice on what best suits your touring needs
Invicta Hybrid Starter battery released
Invicta Hybrid Starter battery said to be “absolute game-changer”
CTEK CS FREE portable battery charger launched in Australia
CTEK has brought its all-new CS FREE portable battery charger to the Australian aftermarket
Tested: KickAss 1200w pure sine wave inverter
Kev fits a high-output inverter to keep all his gear charged when on the road
D-MAX gets a lithium dual-battery system
Our D-MAX build gets a dual-battery system comprising of an Invicta lithium battery and Piranha Off-Road battery tray
Our D-Max gets a GME UHF radio
4X4 Australia’s D-MAX Project is loaded up with GME communications gear.
Tested: Evakool 40L fridge drawer
Have we been doing camp fridges all wrong? 4×4 Australia contributor Dan Everett thinks so.
Projecta 180W solar panel review
Projecta’s latest range of solar panels offers more power in an easy-to-use package.
TESTED: Companion Lithium 60L Single Zone Rechargeable Fridge/Freezer
Companion’s new 60-litre fridge with integrated lithium battery sounds great in theory, but how does it stack up in the real world?
Ultimate 9 throttle controller review
After six months of testing the ultimate 9 throttle controller in my Hilux, is it worth the money?
ARB Intensity Solis LEDs tested
ARB has taken note of all lessons learnt from its original Intensity LED light range to come up with the upgraded and very clever Intensity Solis.
Companion solar charger + Projecta folding solar panel
Keep your gadgets buzzing with these solar chargers.
We put ARB’s Tyre Pressure Monitoring System to the test
Monitoring tyre pressures electronically, for four wheels or more.
New LED lighting solutions for your 4×4
A closer look at two new LED products released by ARB and Wurth.
Radio Active: Testing GME’s XRS 330-COB Radio Pack
The GME XRS 330-C UHF CB teaches an old dog a few new tricks.
How well can Ryobi’s One+ Air Pump inflate tyres?
Inflating 4×4 tyres is a big ask for the Ryobi One+ Air Pump.
ARB releases Portable Power Pack
Ensure your ARB fridge/freezer keeps buzzing when it’s not hooked up to a 4×4.
We test Sherpa’s Big Air compressor
Sherpa’s Big Air should cover all your 4×4 air supply needs.
New 4×4 gear: Uniden UH45-4 UHF radios + GME AE4707B antenna
New comms equipment for your next 4×4 trip.