Question from a reader:
Hi Robert, I appreciate your informative Youtube videos and appreciate your approach to explaining things. I am looking a purchasing an offroad trailer, with most of my 4wding is in the Vic high country I would like your…
Worried about your roofrack load limit, or your car's roof load limit?
Every vehicle has a roof load limit, which for modern 4X4s is around 50-150kg - but that's very much dependent on the specific make and model of the vehicle, so…
The image above is of Google Maps. It shows where a campsite actually is, vs where Google thinks it is.
Maps have always had errors, either at production, or introduced over time through age. But, when we had to look at paper…
A very common question is "can I tow...?" and in this case, it's a Ford Ranger with a camper pulling a caravan.
Here's the question:
Hi Robert, I was told by a couple of people to contact you for some unbiased advice.…
Overloading recreational vehicles is becoming more and more of a problem...here's how to keep legal and safe.
The Australian people are getting steadily heavier over time, and so too are our camping vehicles to the point where their weight exceeds various limits…
The short answer is “because they need it”. Here’s the long answer, and why.
Your internal combustion engine, be it diesel or petrol, draws air in through valves as the piston moves down inside its cylinder. Then the valves are closed, and…
There’s usually one person responsible for packing a touring 4×4. Don’t upset them.
DO YOU WANT TO make the person packing the car angry? It’s easy, just try these top tips:
1. Is it…?
“Have you packed the…?” “Yes it’s in the…
It’s so tempting to feed wild animals, but there’s many reasons why you shouldn’t.
HERE ARE five reasons to simply watch wild animals from afar and not tempt them with food:
1. Animals might starve – if enough people feed wild animals then…
Why would you bother spending money on a 4WD, more money on gear and then put up with the discomfort of camping?
It's a good question. But as tens of thousands of people do it, then there must be a reason. Actually,…