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RecoveryHema’s Tips For Sand Recoveries - Hema Maps Online Shop

Hema’s Tips For Sand Recoveries

Got a desert or beach adventure in the plans? Here are some of Hema’s tips to keep you well and truly on track. Australia is hands down one of the best places on earth to 4WD. Our home’s terrain is...

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RecoverySnatch Straps Explained - Hema Maps Online Shop

Snatch Straps Explained

It's always safe to travel with another vehicle, bonus points if your mate has a winch. If not, never fear; snatch straps are a quick and easy way to get a buried vehicle back in action. A snatch i...

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4WDrivingHema's Guide to Snatch Straps - Hema Maps Online Shop

Hema's Guide to Snatch Straps

In the right hands, snatch straps are a clever and effective way to help a stricken vehicle. It's always safe to travel with another vehicle, bonus points if your mate has a winch. If not, never fe...

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Recovery4WD Recovery No Winch No Worries - Hema Maps Online Shop

4WD Recovery No Winch No Worries

A set of MaxTrax will keep you sane on sandIt's often assumed that any serious four wheeler should be loaded with a powered winch – that's simply not the case. There are a number of factors as to y...

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Biggest 4WD Vehicle Recovery Myths

Avoid the fake news and head offroad with confidence after busting these common 4WD recovery mythsWords by James Jackson These tips have been provided by Australian Offroad Academy, the 4WD trainer...

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