Gear

Water Watch fuel separator: 4x4 product test

We fitted a Water Watch fuel separator to protect our Ranger’s diesel engine against fuel contamination.

New 4x4 products by Rhino-Rack and BlackWolf

A closer look at Rhino-Rack Backbone and BlackWolf Sombra shelter

New 4x4 and camping products by Narva Australia

Narva Australia adds heavy duty RV USB flush-mount sockets and multi-colour ALS head torch to its aftermarket catalogue.

Aussie-made Terra Trek Expedition camper tested

Rarely does a camper exude as much confidence when off-road. Ron Moon took the Terra Trek to the outback to give it a solid workout.

How to clean carbon build-up in a diesel engine

If you own a diesel 4x4, chances are your intake is clogged up and you don’t even know it. Here’s our guide to carbon cleaning, and the preventive measures to keep your spoons in the kitchen.

4x4 batteries buyers' guide

To learn the positives and negatives of 4x4 batteries, we chat to the industry’s experts.

New seat covers by EFS and MSA 4x4

Upgrade your 4x4’s seat covers and reap the practical benefits.

How to prepare for a 4x4 road trip in Australia

Planning a 4x4 road trip in Australia? Here’s a guide on how to prepare to avoid disaster.

Terrain Tamer’s new Parabolic Leaf Spring for Toyota Hilux

Terrain Tamer adds a new Parabolic Leaf Spring for the Toyota Hilux to its extensive suspension range.

Great Aussie Car Fails and HEMA Maps’ Go-To Guide for Campers

A close look at the many stuff-ups of the Australian motoring industry; and loads of expert advice for hitching a camper.

Kinetic ropes versus snatch straps

Kinetic recovery ropes offer a new, safer way to snatch stuck vehicles out of predicaments.

All-new Yakima storage kit

A closer look at Yakima’s Hangover 4 and OffGrid.

How to survive in the outback if your car breaks down

Stranded in the outback? Here are the simple steps that’ll help you survive the ordeal unscathed.

New 4x4 lighting products: August 2019

Brighten your campsite with these lighting solutions.

Navman DRIVEDUO SUV GPS navigation unit: 4x4 product test

The Navman DRIVEDUO SUV combines a dash cam with GPS navigation, and throws in a few extras as well.

Cub Frontier camper trailer: 4x4 product test

More than 50 years of R&D brings us the quickest forward-fold camper yet.

New 4x4 maps and books: August 2019

Escape the rat race and unwind with a good book, with these new 4x4 products.

New 4x4 engine, transmission and battery maintenance gear: August 2019

Optimise your vehicle’s essential bits with quality aftermarket kit.

New tyres, brakes and suspension components: August 2019

Big players on the aftermarket scene release a bunch of new 4x4 kit.

New 4x4 bullbars and side steps: August 2019

A selection of all-new bullbars and side steps currently in aftermarket catalogues.

All-new campsite essentials: August 2019

New camping equipment to make life at camp even easier.

New 4x4 soft shackles and recovery points: August 2019

Ironman 4x4 soft shackles and rated recovery points, as well as Sherpa 4x4 soft shackles, arrive on the 4x4 recovery scene.

Fatz Fabrication AirBox tested

Lower the chances of your engine getting dusted!

iDrive throttle controller: 4x4 product test

Not prepared to wait for 4x4 power to be delivered? iDrive is the answer.