Gear

Kaymar Rear Carrier

The Jeep cops a new rear swing-away wheel carrier and spare fuel.

Bad Boy MTV

The quad we were driving was a Bad Boy 4X4 MTV (Multi Terrain Vehicle) now available in Australia from Loaded Dog Systems.

Driving lights for 4x4 vehicles

The market is packed with a huge variety of driving lights. Before you spend your hard-earned, make sure you know what lights will best suit you and your vehicle.

Lightforce Genesis

The Lightforce Genesis is the latest driving light produced by this go-ahead Aussie company, based in South Australia.

Bilstein Shocks

The original shockers on my Disco 3 lasted a creditable 100,000km before they ran out of damping, at which point I opted for a set of Bilstein monotube struts.

EFS Suspension Kit

Our long-term D-Max has left for Fraser Island with an EFS spring in its step.

Goodyear Wrangler MT/R

First impressions of Goodyear’s Kevlar-reinforced Wrangler MT/R tyres were good and, over the past 25,000km, my opinion of them has only grown.

Red Line Long-Life Oil

Red Line’s long-life engine oil really does work, and we’ve done the sampling to prove it.

OzTent Jet Tent F25

Even faster outdoor accommodation from the makers of the 30-second tent.

4x4 steep slopes tips

Ascending or descending steep slopes is a 4X4 challenge for which you must be properly prepared. Coming unstuck, literally, could be catastrophic if all you can do is panic.