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Tech Tips and Tricks

How a 12 volt 4×4 winch works
6 years ago

How a 12 volt 4×4 winch works

The pricing of a 4×4 electric winch can vary from a few hundred to a few thousand. This might suggest there’s a difference in how a winch functions across …
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12-volt 4X4 Winch setup
6 years ago

12-volt 4X4 Winch setup

I’ve written a lot of articles about winches, and my personal approach to how I install them get’s asked about all the time. I figured I’d share …
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On track breakdowns: Catastrophe or cool story
7 years ago

On track breakdowns: Catastrophe or cool story

I try to keep all my 4x4s in fine mechanical order. But as an off-roader at some point, you are going to be faced with mechanical issues. We’re pretty good …
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Which draws are best for your 4×4
8 years ago

Which draws are best for your 4×4

While roller draws technically give you less square inches of storage capacity in the rear of your wagon or ute, they do transform how you can organise and ultimately easily …
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2015 ARB Christmas Deals -Bargain or Not?
8 years ago

2015 ARB Christmas Deals -Bargain or Not?

A little over 24 hours ago ARB annouced their Christmas sales. I’ve used these sales along with their Garage sale events to snag a bargain on some of their good …
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Moving from an Esky to a Fridge
9 years ago

Moving from an Esky to a Fridge

Getting off the beaten track for over 25 years, I’ve seen a lot of off-roading gizmos come and go. But yet there have only been a few that have made a …
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Choosing the right aerial or antenna for your 4×4
9 years ago

Choosing the right aerial or antenna for your 4×4

As I’ve mentioned before, your choice of aerial is will play a big, if not bigger role in how clear and how functional you’re UHF CB is.

They come in …
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EPIRBS And Traveling In The Outback
9 years ago

EPIRBS And Traveling In The Outback

The quick facts about EPIRBs and Offroading

  • You don’t actually need an EPIRB, you need a PLB.
  • They are cheaper than you think.
  • They phone home, but you don’t know if …
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UHF 80 Channel Frequencies
9 years ago

UHF 80 Channel Frequencies

The UHF channel range has been increased to 80 channels thanks to the retirement of analog television. It’s against the law to fit an 40 channel UHF in your rig and …
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Installing an air compressor
9 years ago

Installing an air compressor

Air compressors have commonplace in the off-roading fraternity. With a bunch of different set-ups and options to make, let’s take a closer look at this air pumping off-road accessory.

Why do …
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