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Domin8r Xtreme Winch Review | 3 Years of Using This $350 Winch
After 3 years using this budget winch, here’s why it punches above its weight and why it’s one of the few Kings products we recommend.
All of our accumulated wisdom, thoughts and rants are kept here, on our blog.
Whether you’re overland four wheel drive touring for a year, or just bush bashing on the weekend with your mates, we’ve got you covered.
We talk about swags and camping gear; vehicle modifications; our dislike of the RAC; whether you should install a lift kit and much, much more.
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After 3 years using this budget winch, here’s why it punches above its weight and why it’s one of the few Kings products we recommend.
A guide to driving on the beach in your 4WD. Covering tyre pressures, driving techniques, safety tips and how to get out if you’re bogged.
The unexpected lifestyle benefits of running a tour business and the odd philosophical implications of doing this in the modern world.
No one has ever asked us, what software and technology choices we make to keep our customer data private. But, I think that is a
After two years of punishing use, here’s what I think of the $98 Trojan recovery boards, compared to $500 MAXTRAX.
A guide to all the different station stay experiences in Western Australia, categorised by region. Stay in remote WA, the more authentic way.
Discover the stunning Pilbara region. Explore Australia’s most underrated wilderness through 4WD tours, bus tours, hiking trails, fishing charters, & more.
There’s a lot too learn, if you’re new to four wheel driving. We believe you’re better off to start in an older, cheaper 4WD.
Do you wish you went four wheel driving or camping more than you currently do? A lot of us feel the same way. Let us know what holds you back.
An in-depth look at dual battery systems, which type of isolator/charger is best for your vehicle and what type of deep cycle battery to choose.
A basic guide to every aspect of 4WD electrical systems and accessories. Part 1 of our in-depth 12v series.
We all know camping helps us relax, sleep better and think more clearly. But how much is enough, and does it matter where we go?
What is the best four wheel drive for Australia? This is a charged question, but here’s what we’ve seen as a 4WD tour company, having witnessed many breakdowns.
Genuinely remote, isolated and awesome. These are some of the most stunning, exciting and adventurous 4WD tracks in all of Western Australia.
Everything you need to know about two-way radios. The best UHF, choosing an antenna type – radome or elevated feed? What’s the best antenna gain?
The Rough As Guts annual awards for best in class and best value 4WD products. We cover swags, light bars, recovery gear, roof racks and everything else.
All of the best 4WD tag-along tour operators in Australia and WA. We look at their routes, itineraries, prices and reviews.
A detailed report, outlining the deliberately misleading practices of the RAC and how they’re lobbying against our better interests.
We’ve compiled the mega-list of nearly every 4WD tag-along tour happening in Australia during 2024 and 2025.
The hoopless bull bar is a compromise between style and 4WD vehicle protection. Or is it? It’s too much of a compromise, and here’s why.
Is the $700 swag from AOS, 7 times better than the $99 swag from Adventure Kings? Is the price difference between premium and cheap swags worth it?
Perth has a great range of 4WD and camping shops, not just limited to the big box options like Anaconda and BCF. These are our favourites.
Camp near Dwellingup with these camp sites and grounds available in Lane Poole Reserve. Large groups with caravans or small swag sites available.
WA is the second largest state in the entire world and has 5 sparsely populated deserts. It’s no wonder there’s some amazing off-road tracks.
Recovery boards are simple to use. Slap them under the tyres and away you go, but we’ve got a few tricks for using them in winch and snatch recoveries.
Snatch straps have long been the saving grace of many stranded four wheel drivers. Here’s how to use them without catastrophic consequences.
How to Make Billy Tea – Australiana Preservation Series Billy Tea is important to us and here’s why: We fear that Australian culture is slipping.
A very deep dive into DPFs. Are they limiting performance on four wheel drives or are they a necessary evil? We take a very close look.
Are snorkels really necessary? We take a deep dive on the pros and cons of using a snorkel and which type is best for your 4WD.
A no-nonsense guide to choosing the best two way radio for remote touring in Australia. Which brands to avoid and which are the best.
We look at the best winches available in Australia. We look at the best winch under $500, the best under $750 and the best under $1,200
Real, practical skills that will be essential at some point when four wheel drive touring. We cut the nonsense and keep the essentials.
Everything you couldn’t possibly even need for a 4WD trip. We dissect commonly repeated bad advice and tell you what you should actually take.
How do you get the most out of your 4WD without compromising road handling or looking like an idiot in a lifted mall crawler?
When you’re four wheel drive touring, a bit of luxury can go a long way. Here’s the best lightweight methods for making coffee while camping.
Know how to use your winch before you have to figure it out on the fly. How to choose the right winch, use it and how to maintain your winch.
Snatch strap recoveries using tow balls kill people. Here’s how it happens and why you need a recovery hitch for safe vehicle recoveries.
Set your Staun type brass deflators to a pre-set pressure, so you can easily deflate all 4 tyres quickly on the side of the track.
A look at the best fuel additives to take on a remote journey to combat fouling, water in fuel, diesel bug, low octane and more.
How we built the toughest winch cradle possible, for a D22 Navara.