Expect the unexpected and be prepared for it. The following Suggested “ 4WD Tour Equipment & Spares ” is a guide and you are not required to carry all equipment or spares listed.  This is provided as a reference to support your pre-trip preparation and for your information to expect the unexpected and be prepared …

Check-out our Defensive Driving Program Realisation and Adherence: We often forget that the vehicle is just a machine and driving it requires the driver’s complete concentration on the road. Any lapse of concentration can lead to a major incident causing the loss of many lives. People driving motor vehicles need to be responsible and alert …

Check-out our Defensive Driving Program Research has shown that human factors play a contributory role in 95% of crashes and were the sole cause of 65% of crashes. Safe or low risk defensive driving should not be confused with legal driving. Legal Responsibility: Drivers are required to drive in a manner that maintains safety of …

4WD High Range and Driving Conditions Drive To The Road Conditions. Be in the correct place on the road, have the right speed for the conditions and the correct gear for that speed. (Consider 4H for driving on unsealed roads. It gives you far more control over the vehicle especially on corners. But remember to …

Water Crossing Crossing a body of water is not something one does by choice in their 4WD but such a situation may arise. With a clear understanding that this course of travel may be necessary, all water crossings deserve more than a cursory glance Attitude While the water’s surface may look calm, you may find …

The argument for selection of 2WD vs 4WD, has gone on for some time with manufacturers and drivers alike.  There are many facets to the argument namely cornering, braking and general surface traction. Cornering In a corner, acceleration will direct pressure (weight) to the back of the vehicle relatively evenly. This allows the steering to …

Most drivers criticise or lay blame for poor road conditions, however of the 100s or tens of 1000s of drivers each day who drive along particular parts of the road, on average 99.9% of them make it safely. If the roads are dangerous why doesn’t everyone crash? ROAD The shape of the road, where is …

What does `Drive to the Conditions’ actually mean? There are SIX driving conditions that confront drivers every time a vehicle is operated. Light ~ Weather ~ Traffic ~ Road ~ Vehicle ~ Driver If any of these conditions are adverse, your driving will be affected and you should take action to correct them. When your …

Cargo-Barriers When planning a trip away , the question arises as to whether or not to fit a cargo barrier; with so many other costs to consider, do we really need to…. install or not to install…! Cargo Barriers are clever in design and when correctly installed are intended to be multifunctional.  They can be …

A lot of money can be saved or wasted when buying a bullbar.  There are many issues to consider… ….firstly, does it look good? But aside from the cosmetics, there are functional factors to be considered…. · …what is it made of · …what is it designed to do · …will it protect my investment? The type of …