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11 November 2009
4x4 Kit: Don’t buy on a whim

Don’t buy on a whim

Last month 4x4 newbie Andrew Roy wrote about the experience of buying your first 4x4. Now he discusses the next step in the process: deciding what 4x4 kit is really necessary. Here are his thoughts on the matter

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7 October 2009
Andrew White: The ups and downs

all Things 4x4 with Andrew White
SELF-DRIVE GUIDED TOURS
The ups and downs

In his quest to find a safer, yet still capable 4x4 sports-utility vehicle, Andrew St Pierre White borrowed a Mitsubishi Pajero GLS, loaded the family and stuff, and went on a guided self-drive tour in the Namib Desert. This is his experience

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17 September 2009
How a differential works

How a differential works
We came upon this video, made in the 1930's by General Motors, while researching a story on differentials. Old it may be, but this simple explanation tells you exactly how a differential works, and you don't have to be a mechanic to understand it!
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7 September 2009
Off-roading and romance

off the Road
With Francois Rossouw
Off-roading and romance

4x4 vehicles have taken many people to the outskirts of the earth and 4x4ing has brought pleasure to a great many people. Synonymous with off-roading and freedom is the rooftop tent. And this combination can even lead to the patter of tiny feet...

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3 September 2009
The great debate: Sunny skies and sushi

the Great Debate
FATHER VERSUS SON
Sunny skies and sushi
For this, the last in the series, Chris Moerdyk and his son Stuart set the challenge to find two SUVs, preferably four-wheel drive, that need to offer value for money, style and practicality without sacrificing luxury. This is what they came up with
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18 August 2009
That sinking feeling
water Feature Deep water - the tips
That sinking feeling
Driving through deep water can be an exciting prospect. But it can also turn into a costly nightmare, if you get it wrong. Indeed, there are many pitfalls when forging through water. Be afraid. Be very afraid.
 
3 August 2009
Beware those fancy wheels
off the Road
With Francois Rossouw
Beware those fancy wheels

Fitting alloy wheels is probably the most economical way to dolly up your car after you've had it for a couple of years, and now feel it's in need of some tender loving care. But do your homework first, especially if the vehicle is a 4x4. Here are a few pointers

 
3 August 2009
The Wrong Gear
all Things 4x4
THE WRONG GEAR
The trouble with off-road gear

Andrew St Pierre White gets to test a wide variety of offroad and camping kit, taking it on expedition and seeing how it handles the bush. Sometimes he likes what he sees, but not always

 
1 July 2009
Ruthless German efficiency!
At first glance, Jurgen Cobarg's customised Toyota Land Cruiser looks like any other well kitted out 4x4. But look closer, and you will see that it is in fact something quite special, with more than just a few examples of German precision and perfectionism on offer
 
1 July 2009
TRACKS4AFRICA: From humble beginnings
off-road Navigation TRACKS4AFRICA

From humble beginnings

Ask any overlander, and he will tell you he won't venture into Africa without the Tracks4Africa mapping on his global positioning system. How did this community-based venture start, and where is it heading? We spoke to Tracks4Africa director Johann Groenewald
 
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