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Think you have a legal GCM upgrade in Queensland? Think again!
If you own a vehicle that is registered in Queensland and has, what you believe to be, a legal GCM upgrade, Queensland Transport and Main Roads (TMR) has some bad news for you. Last month, RV Daily published details of…
Isuzu D-MAX X-TERRAIN wins top accolade
The Isuzu D-MAX X-TERRAIN has been crowned the ‘Best Dual Cab Ute of 2021’, after winning the coveted ‘2021 Drive Car of the Year – Dual Cab Ute’ award for the first time. Just months after its local debut in…
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…
Letters to the Editor – Coming up short, metal-eating bacteria and Landcruiser batteries.
In this month’s letters to the editor, or in this case, the acting editor, one eagle-eyed reader spotted a slip up we made with some measurements. Another had an interesting question about the Swift Hot Water System and the third…
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,…
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…
Red Dirt and Blue Seas – WA’s Stunning North Coast
After spending three months of lockdown in Broome, we were itching to get back on the road and continue our adventure. We had no idea of the incredible camping that lay ahead of us as we made our way south…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
