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How To Repair Your Windscreen When Off The Beaten Track - Hema Maps Online Shop

How To Repair Your Windscreen When Off The Beaten Track

When you hit the open road, there’s always a chance a stray stone flicked up by a vehicle can damage your windscreen. There are a few defensive measures you can use to reduce the odds such as slow...

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FuelWhat To Do If You Put The Wrong Fuel In Your Car - Hema Maps Online Shop

What To Do If You Put The Wrong Fuel In Your Car

You have put the wrong fuel in your car? Don’t panic, do this. Hopefully, you've noticed while still at the bowser and haven't driven anywhere in which case you might be able to simply drain the ta...

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9 Things That Make Camping Better - Hema Maps Online Shop

9 Things That Make Camping Better

Camping has changed dramatically over the last few years with ingenious bits of kit that takes the camping experience to the next level with simplicity and comfort. 

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DIYHow to use Plug Kits - Don't Leave Home Without It - Hema Maps Online Shop

How to use Plug Kits - Don't Leave Home Without It

When you’re heading out, its best to be prepared for every possible eventuality, and that should include carrying a DIY plug kit.

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creekSafeguarding Your Diesel - Hema Maps Online Shop

Safeguarding Your Diesel

 Keep your rig on the road with our exclusive guide to avoiding bad fuel.Fuel is crucial to our overland journeys, but many travellers never put any thought into it beyond having enough, and where ...

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DesertDesert Trip Prep - Being Prepared - Hema Maps Online Shop

Desert Trip Prep - Being Prepared

Going by the interest on the TV and social media, this year is going to be a busy one in Outback Australia, from Cape York to the Kimberley to the desert country west and east of Alice Springs and ...

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DIYShock and Awe - Hema Maps Online Shop

Shock and Awe

If you spend enough time on the tracks, you’ll need to replace your caravan’s shocks sooner or later. Happily, it’s super easy to do.Essentially, shock absorbers do two things. Firstly, they absorb...

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