A pretty frequent comment on my videos about winching physics is one like this:
and this one:
So let's be clear. It is entirely possible to gain mechanical advantage from a snatch block that doesn't move, such as in the title photo.…
Land Rover have replaced the Puma Defender with the L663, but there's still a lot of love for the old model...just look at the interest in the INEOS Grenadier which many see as the rightful successor to the original Defender.
But Land…
Snatch rings, sometimes known as recovery rings or winch rings, are replacing the older snatch blocks because the rings are lighter, cheaper and smaller. Some would argue they're also safer as a result - less metal in the recovery chain - rings…
This beach is next to a city of 300,000 people, an hour away from Melbourne and easily accessible by roadcar.
The next day I took this photo. That beach is 45m from a town of 30,000 and only accessible by 4WD. It's…
Real-life recovery stories are something we can all learn from!
MadMatt and I speak a fair bit on 4WD-y matters; we're both trying to make a go of it in the world of YouTube, and we're both committed to 4WD safety and…
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…
I love my ute's service body!
Here's how we set up for breakfast. There's one box for cooking gear, and one for food. We set up two small, light (1kg) stools and put the boxes on a stool each. That's quicker and…
Can you go wrong with a radio controlled 4X4 for $170?
Radio controlled cars are a lot of fun...but sometimes that fun can wear off. Personally, I find the high-speed cars a bit boring - they're fun to see zoom off, but…
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.…
The world was never quite the same after 9/11, and so too will COVID-19 leave its mark on the world and cars - here are six ways the car world will change.
I think I hold the world record for the shortest…