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Top 5 Modern 4WD Electronic Driving Aids
Posted on: 19/09/19When it comes to occasional off-roading, weekends at the ski resort, towing and outback track touring, these electronic conveniences will dramatically improve your experience. Before heading out on any serious adventures, find out what electronic aids your vehicle has, what they do and when and how to use them.
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The Great 4WD Debate Between Petrol and Diesel
Posted on: 28/08/19The debate surrounding the merits of petrol and diesel engines has been raging for decades. Diesel engines are often lauded as the best choice due to their ability to generate high low-end torque and effective engine braking, but there’s much more to it than that.
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All You Need to Know About Different Types of 4WD
Posted on: 22/08/19All-wheel and four-wheel drive vehicles are not all created equal. Their vastly distinct capabilities stem from purpose-driven design cues that cater to a variety of purposes and a range of users.
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The Best of #HemaMaps, June 2019
Posted on: 08/07/19We want to see the adventures you're taking with #HemaMaps and we want to share a few of our favourites.
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Towing Weights Explained with Rules and Regulations
Posted on: 18/06/19Weight is a massively important consideration when towing, we simply cannot over-emphasise the gravity of the matter. It may not be something you've had to consider in the past, but every tow-vehicle and trailer are subject to weight limits – camper and vehicle manufacturers perform extensive testing to establish these limits.
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Hema's Guide To Towing Off Road
Posted on: 12/04/19Once you veer off the black-top and reach the end of the graded-gravel roads, obstacles are made all the more challenging with a trailer in tow.
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Staying Connected on the Road
Posted on: 31/03/19Communications are vitally important when you head into remote parts of Australia, and there are plenty of options depending on your needs.
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Reducing Your Environmental Footprint
Posted on: 14/03/19We're privileged to experience some of the more remote wilderness areas in the country, and as users of these spaces it is also our responsibility to look after them.
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4WD Recovery: No Winch, No Worries
Posted on: 11/01/19A rig without a power winch can still recover from a tricky situation, all it takes is a little know-how and some gear that'll fit almost any budget.
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The 7 Must-Know Camping Food Hacks
Posted on: 11/01/18Save time and effort in the outdoors while improving your camp cooking with our list of the most simple and easy camping food hacks.

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