How To

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.

bySteve CassanoFebruary 20, 2020

7 Common Camper Problems and How to Fix Them

The desire to add comfort features to our campers has led to a new range of problems which weren’t part of the scene several decades ago. But the f...

byDavid CookDecember 22, 2019

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...

bySteve CassanoDecember 19, 2019

How to Install a Throttle Controller in your 4WD

You can tap into your 4WD’s dormant potential by installing a throttle controller, a contraption that regulates the voltage of the drive-by-wire un...

bySteve CassanoNovember 16, 2019

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...

bySteve CassanoOctober 17, 2019

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...

bySteve CassanoSeptember 19, 2019

D.I.Y. Toolbox: The Essentials

Read up on Camper’s guide to all the fiddly lil’ tools that make up a D.I.Y. enthusiast’s toolbox, so that you’re ready to tackle technical issues ...

byDavid CookAugust 15, 2019

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...

bySteve CassanoJuly 18, 2019

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.

bySteve CassanoJune 20, 2019

Silence your Camper's Water Pump

Nothing destroys serenity quite like a noisy water pump. Whereas a quiet one is a major boon to an enjoyable time camping. Here’s how to hush your ...

byDavid CookJune 20, 2019

Caring for Your Camper's Amps

DC ain’t free, yet camper trailers are increasingly full of power-hungry accessories conspiring to drain your batteries to dangerously low levels. ...

byScott HeimanJune 19, 2019

Keeping your Cool: How to Prevent Overheating

Things getting a little heated with the engine? Best to nip overheating in the bud before your components go bust or you find yourself stranded in ...

bySteve CassanoApril 18, 2019

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.

bySteve CassanoMarch 21, 2019

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

bySteve CassanoMarch 4, 2019

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...

bySteve CassanoMarch 4, 2019

A Toolbox for Travellers

Heading to the outback with a lone screwdriver to your name is a recipe for disaster, but what do you need exactly?

byRon and Viv MoonFebruary 21, 2019

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...

bySteve CassanoFebruary 21, 2019