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The Easiest, Cheapest Upgrade I Did to my 79 Series Landcruiser | Armrests & Cup-holders

I believed cup-holder armrests are the most overrated "upgrade" to a 79 series, that every youtuber hypes. Do I still believe it now?

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.

Beach Driving Guide – Safety, Techniques & Tyre Pressure

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.

Why You Should Start a Tour Business

The unexpected lifestyle benefits of running a tour business and the odd philosophical implications of doing this in the modern world.

The Technology We Choose – to Keep Customer Data Private

Most companies are willingly handing over your data, to help squeeze out more profit. Here's what we're doing instead.

Reviewing the Cheapest Recovery Board/Tracks (Trojan)

After two years of punishing use, here's what I think of the $98 Trojan recovery boards, compared to $500 MAXTRAX.

Ultimate Guide to Tours in the Pilbara

Discover the stunning Pilbara region. Explore Australia's most underrated wilderness through 4WD tours, bus tours, hiking trails, fishing charters, & more.

Why Your First 4WD Shouldn’t be Too Nice

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.

What Stops You From Camping or Four Wheel Driving More?

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.

Dual Battery Systems – The Comprehensive Guide

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.

Four Wheel Drive Electrical Systems – An Overview

A basic guide to every aspect of 4WD electrical systems and accessories. Part 1 of our in-depth 12v series.

Camping – What’s the Minimum Effective Dose?

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?

The Best 4WD for Touring in Australia

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.

10 Epic Off-Road 4WD Tracks in Western Australia

Genuinely remote, isolated and awesome. These are some of the most stunning, exciting and adventurous 4WD tracks in all of Western Australia.

The Complete Guide to UHF Radios for 4WDs and Outback Travel

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 Best 4WD Products in 2024

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.

13 Best Tag-Along 4WD Off Road Tour Companies in Australia

All of the best 4WD tag-along tour operators in Australia and WA. We look at their routes, itineraries, prices and reviews.

The RAC is Deliberately Misleading West Australians

A detailed report, outlining the deliberately misleading practices of the RAC and how they're lobbying against our better interests.

2025/26 Tag Along Tour Calendar: 100+ 4WD Tours

We've compiled the mega-list of nearly every 4WD tag-along tour happening in Australia during 2024 and 2025.

Hoopless 4WD Bull Bars – Stylish or Stupid?

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.

$700 Swag vs $99 Swag | AOS vs Adventure Kings

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?

4×4 Stores Perth

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.

Where to Camp Near Dwellingup

Camp near Dwellingup with these camp sites and grounds available in Lane Poole Reserve. Large groups with caravans or small swag sites available.

Western Australia’s Iconic 4WD Tracks

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.

How to Use Recovery Tracks | Guide to Recovery Boards

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.

How to Use a Snatch Strap or Kinetic Rope

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

Billy tea is a long steeped Australian tradition in the bush. Add it to your next camping trip to make it feel authentic and wholesome.

The Complete Guide to DPFs – Deletes, Bushfires & Regeneration

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.

Why You Should Use a Snorkel on Your 4WD

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.

Choosing a UHF/Two Way Radio – Which is Best for Four Wheel Driving

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.

Best Winch for Your 4WD

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

Essential Track Side Repair/Maintenance Skills

Real, practical skills that will be essential at some point when four wheel drive touring. We cut the nonsense and keep the essentials.

The Most Comprehensive Packing List for 4WD Touring

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.

Should You Lift Your 4WD?

How do you get the most out of your 4WD without compromising road handling or looking like an idiot in a lifted mall crawler?

The Best Camping Coffee Set-Up

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.

How to Use a Winch

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.

Why You Need a Recovery Hitch On Your 4WD

Snatch strap recoveries using tow balls kill people. Here's how it happens and why you need a recovery hitch for safe vehicle recoveries.

How to Use/Set Tyre Deflators

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.

Fuel Additives for 4WD Touring

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.

Making the Toughest Winch Cradle

How we built the toughest winch cradle possible, for a D22 Navara.

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Domin8r Xtreme Winch Review | 3 Years of Using This $350 Winch

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