A Guide to Water Tanks
Installing a purpose-designed tank in your 4WD is a bonus when it comes to carrying this valuable resource
How To
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Fully Charged
Getting your auxiliary battery and power management system right means peace of mind when overlanding.
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Suspension Explained
Suspension plays a major role in providing a comfortable ride and that includes your camper trailer, so is your set up the best on offer?
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Get the Right Gear
Recovering a stuck 4WD is dangerous work, so having the right gear will reduce the risk factor massively and allow you to continue on your way.
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Get the Pressure Right
You can’t hit the dirt road with the same tyre pressure you use on the blacktop, but getting the right pressure can be fiddly.
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A Rack for All Seasons
Rooftop racks are an integral part of travelling. They've come a long way, and Steve recently had one of the latest models by Rhino fitted.
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Wire Free Airbags
With his supplementary rear airbags working a treat, Steve decided to see about making their inflation and deflation a little less taxing
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Essential Winching Kit
We run you through all the equipment you need in order to use your winch to save the day when caught out on the tracks.
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How to Install a REDARC Tow Pro Brake Controller
Nowadays, most campers are fitted with electric brakes. Your fourbie is going to need a brake controller for these to work. We walk you through the...
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How to choose and install aftermarket driving lights
Factory lights don’t cut it in the bush. We run you through how to choose the right aftermarket lights and how to install one popular option, Light...
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How to Fix Your Wheel Bearings and Brakes
The wheels on the bus go round and round, but they also need to stop. Here's our DIY guide on how to replace your old wheel bearings and brake comp...
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Choosing and Installing New UHF
UHF has changed over the years, but the principle remains the same: clear, successful communication when out in the bush. Camper’s Steve Cassano ta...
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Water Crossing Wisdom
Crossing water with a camper trailer can feel like jumping into the deep end, literally. Here are a few swimming lessons to keep you afloat.
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Tow like a Pro
4WD whizz Steve Cassano enters the camper trailer world, delivering a few fundamentals to help get the tow on the road.
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Servicing your Electric Winch
The fate of adventures can hang on a winch, so it’s best to keep yours in working order, rather than taking the install-and-forget approach
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How to Set Up a Wire Free Winch
If you’re into tackling tough tracks, having proper recovery gear is a must. But some old winches can be downright problematic and inconvenient. St...
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Making your Maiden 4X4 Voyage
Have a new 4WD and amped to hit the road? Tick off these planning and modification essentials beforehand, so that your first foray is memorable for...
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Maximising battery capacity
Enough Electrical Oomph?
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Upping Your Off-grid Power
It’s been recommended a million times before: when exploring off-grid, run an auxiliary battery with a DCDC charger and a few power outlets. But i...
