12 Time for a check-up Easter’s coming and any gear pressed into recovery service needs heaps of TLC (that’s tender loving care). Snatch-straps, winch extension straps, tree protectors are all […]
11 My brakes are squealing Vehicle makers are interested in your safety and they put brakes on cars so they can stop. Disc brakes are better than drums (please take […]
10 Dust gets in my eyes! The flipside of the wet is the dry and a sun-baked track space is going to throw up some dust especially if you‘ve got […]
09 Staying hydrated The great thing about 4WDs is the ability to get to places and at this time of the year in South Australia it can still be mighty […]
08 Summer-soonal rains in the Outback If you’re living in the Flinders Ranges or the pastoral lands then there’s a good chance you may have already seen some heavy rain […]
07 Wish I could say there’s safety in numbers! Each year around this week the Australian Centre for Agricultural Health and Safety issues its data from the previous year about […]
06 What tyre for the beach? What’s a good tyre for the beach I hear you say? Toyo’s OPAT 2 in a light truck construction is awesome for beach running. […]
05 How low should you go? Speaking of beaches, lower tyre pressures work every time. The Adventure 4WD rule is to keep letting out air until the wheel spin stops. […]
04 Ouch, that hurt! Middle of February and my nemesis the “March Fly” Mesomyia tryphera will likely be out in force on those lazy beach days and whilst you’re playing […]
03 Summer beachside essentials Still on holidays? A run down the beach sounds like my kind of relaxation with my DMAX. Make sure you’ve packed some essentials though – a […]