How to maximise your SUV’s packing space.
Advertorial Chat to a group of Fortuner owners and many will admit they toyed with the idea of...
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Category: Buyer’s Guides
The No. 1 mistake off-roaders make when choosing an all-terrain tyre
Authored by 4WD Revolution. “How much did you pay for your all-terrain tyres again?” You can tell...
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TRACTION SATISFACTION
Advertorial: Why every motorist needs a set of snow chains A surprising number of South Africans...
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HOW DIRTY DIESEL IS DESTROYING YOUR ENGINE
Authored by Grant Spolander and Ultrafine Depth Filtration (UDF) Ed’s note: The feature below was...
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HOW MUCH SOLAR POWER DO I NEED FOR CAMPING?
Considering that an 85W panel produces roughly 5 amps per hour in ideal conditions, you would need at least 7-hours to replenish 35 amps
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Do winch dampers work and how to use them properly
The cost of a recovery winch is high relative to how often you’ll use it, but in the event of you desperately needing one, the price is irrelevant. This is true for many accessories
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What are beadlock rims and are they worth it?
Last month we chatted about steel rims vs alloy rims, and pointed out that steel rims are preferable in extreme off-road situations where damage to the rim is likely to occur. In these cases, an alloy rim is more likely to crack due to impact
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What’s better: steel or alloy wheels?
An in-depth look at the pros and cons of steel wheels versus alloys wheels for off-road use. We tend to think of steel rims as the stronger..
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How to rotate 4×4 tyres
If your vehicle has recently picked up a slight vibration and some road noise, it could be an indication that your tyres need rotating. Other symptoms of an overdue tyre-service include:
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What size solar panel do you need for camping?
If you’re a 12V fridge owner, you’re probably wondering, “What is the minimum solar-panel requirement to power a camping fridge?”
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Why it’s important to lubricate your winch cable
The ideal winch cable lubricant should be thin in its application, but then have the ability to drive out moisture, protect against corrosion, and quickly solidify…
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Lithium-Ion vs lead-acid deep cycle dual-battery system
While some overland travellers have migrated away from lead-acid batteries in favour of Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4), others are not yet convinced
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