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Keeping Your 4WD Legal

Owning a 4WD allows you to see some of the most spectacular parts of Australia. You can modify it to suit your requirements and make travelling even more enjoyable, but it’s worth taking the time t...

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How to Know You're An Experienced Off-Roader

These tips have been provided by Australian Offroad Academy, the 4WD trainers trusted by Hema Maps.When it comes to touring off-road, experience isn’t measured by distance covered or places seen. R...

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Outback main

Preparing for the Outback Posted on: 30/04/20The Outback is a special place for us 4WDers. At first glance nothing but salt bush and dust paints the landscape, so you could be forgiven for thinki...

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Off-road fuel consumption and carrying

Off-Road Fuel: Consumption and CarryingConsumptionVehicles are rated with a certain fuel consumption figure, which is calculated for good road conditions. When you add a lot of weight to your vehic...

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Vehicle Preparation

Cape York is perhaps the most revered four-wheel drive location in Australia, with off-roaders everywhere dreaming about undertaking the epic journey to the tip of the country's mainland. 4WD Pack...

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4WD Vehicle Packing Tips

Maximise cargo accessibility, safety, and time on the road with these 4WD vehicle-packing tips to simplify trip preparation.1. Heavy items should be loaded first to initiate a good centre of gravit...

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Ultimate 4WD touring vehicle maintenance

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