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Electric 4WDs are no longer a future concept, so if you're wondering whether an EV can handle touring, towing, beach driving, and life off the beaten track, this guide breaks down everything you need to know before making the switch.

This is Part Two of a two-part series on outback survival. If you haven't read Part One - covering preparation, vehicle setup, communication gear, and animal strike prevention - start there first.

In this article you'll learn common GVM mistakes, how to weigh your setup, and what happened when we got it wrong

Planning to cross Australia by 4WD? From tyres and recovery gear to fuel planning, water storage and camp-life essentials, this guide covers the equipment and practical advice that can make or break a continental adventure.

Most outback emergencies are won or lost before you even leave the driveway. From water storage and satellite communications to vehicle preparation and trip planning, this guide covers the essential steps every remote traveller should take before heading into Australia's most unforgiving landscapes.

There’s nothing quite like reversing into a caravan park with a full crowd watching. Some pretend not to stare, others make it obvious, but everyone’s waiting to see how it plays out. If you’d rather not be the evening entertainment, here’s how to reverse your setup cleanly, calmly and without the chaos.

Seven years, three tow vehicles and more than 200,000km on the road have a way of sorting the useful mods from the show pony gear. This guide runs through the 4x4 upgrades that genuinely changed how we travel, from suspension and GVM to recovery gear, storage, power and the little bits of kit you only fully appreciate when things go sideways.

Most 4X4 mods cost more than they save, but not all of them. Some upgrades are genuinely worth the spend because they help prevent major damage, reduce clean-up costs, protect resale value, or stop small problems turning into expensive failures. If you want to mod smarter instead of just spending for the sake of it, these are five affordable 4X4 upgrades that actually make sense.

Every new 4WD owner wants to start modifying, but most start in the wrong place. This guide breaks down the first 4X4 mods that actually matter, from tyres and suspension to recovery gear and safety essentials, so you can build a capable setup without wasting money on things you don’t need.

Driving on K’Gari is unlike anywhere else in Australia. From soft inland tracks and tidal beach highways to recovery techniques and tyre pressure tips, this guide covers everything you need to know to safely tackle the world’s largest sand island in your 4WD.

Snow driving in the Australian High Country might look like a dream, but it can turn unforgiving fast. With drastically reduced traction and constantly changing conditions, even experienced drivers can get caught out. This guide breaks down how to adjust your driving style, set up your 4WD, and stay in control when the tracks turn white, so you come back with stories, not repair bills.

With fuel prices biting hard, the petrol versus diesel debate is firing up again among Australian tourers. From towing performance and fuel economy to remote fuel availability and long-distance costs, here’s how the two stack up for real-world touring.