Product Review – Mean Mother Flexible LED Strip Light
When it comes to camp lighting, it seems there is an endless selection of choices on the market. So many, it’s hard to know what works and what doesn’t. Recently I purchased a Dual Colour LED Strip Light kit from…
Lake Proserpine Free Camp – Another one bites the dust?
According to a report in the Whitsunday Times, campers will have to pay to stay at the free Lake Proserpine Campground under a proposal being put before the Whitsunday Regional Council. The report said councillors will consider a business plan,…
New Product – Cargo Watchdog for your roof rack.
If you need to pack extra gear in your 4WD, a roof rack is almost a necessity especially if you’re a family on the road. The problem is the gear stored up there is largely out of sight and out…
FREE Caravan & RV Weights Inspections Victoria
Caravan Industry Victoria CIV invites you to their West Melbourne office on Friday 16 April and Friday 23 April 2021 for a FREE caravan weight inspection. The Caravan Industry Victoria CIV has teamed up with Vic Roads to establish these…
GCM Upgrades – New Draft Federal Code Leaked
A draft of a proposed new Federal code for Gross Combination Mass or GCM upgrades has been released to the vehicle modification industry for consultation and is expected to bring certainty to the GCM upgrade market. A copy of the…
Lighting setup survey – Enter to win!
Our sister magazine, Unsealed 4X4, is going to run some articles around driving lights in the future and they really want your input into what your preferred lighting setup is on your four-wheel drive. Complete the short lighting survey for…
Water tank defect sparks AMH Motorhome Recall
Product Safety Australia has issued a recall for over 700 motorhomes made by AMH Products Pty Ltd and sold under various brand names where the underbody water tank mounting rods may crack and the water tank may dislodge or fall…
Product Review – DCS Under Bonnet Lithium Dual Battery System
If like me, you’re sick of putting up with the poor performance of lead-acid batteries in your tow vehicle, there is finally a solution. Deep Cycle Systems (DCS) have a range of Lithium dual battery kits to suit most popular…
Insurance company warns first-time caravan buyers to ‘take care’
With caravan road trips experiencing unprecedented popularity in Australia due to international travel restrictions, insurance companies are urging families to exercise caution when purchasing second-hand RVs as a rapidly increasing issue emerges. According to the Caravan Industry of Australia, caravan…
Idiot Drivers Ignoring NSW Flood – Road Closures
It may have faded from the news but the NSW flood emergency is far from over and it seems some idiots are ignoring the golden rule: If it’s flooded, forget it..! The massive rain event of last month may have…
Jayco reviewing show attendance for the remainder of 2021
The good news is there are plenty of caravan and camping shows on around the country for the rest of the year. The bad news is there could be one notable absentee from all of them. Jayco may not be…
TJM Opens new Perth Corporate Store
In good news for 4×4 owners in the Greater Perth region, TJM 4×4 Equipped has officially opened a new corporate location in the southern suburb of O’Connor. TJM O’Connor and the adjoining Aeroklas Fitment Centre are located at 380 South…
Get your batteries checked before winter
According to Battery World, callouts for flat car batteries surged during the pandemic as vehicles were left idle, and now with the colder months approaching, cars are at greater risk of battery failure. At colder temperatures, an automotive battery’s ability…
Land Rover Defender crowned 2021 World Car Design of the Year
The Land Rover Defender has been named 2021 World Car Design of the Year at the annual World Car Awards. It’s the third time Land Rover has claimed the coveted prize following previous wins for Range Rover Velar (2018) and…
