ProtectX4 – catches all the scratches
Protectx4 is a new product on the South African market which has […]
Trail savvy
TRAIL SAVVY – OFF-ROAD ESSENTIALS
The go-to guide for safe driving off the tar By Jacqui Ikin […]
Trail Savvy – Downsizing of engines
We all love the sound of an old Rover V8 or the […]
TRAIL SAVVY: Off-road driving tips, skills, & practices – Breaking in an engine
When you’ve just purchased your new pride and joy, the first thought […]
TRAIL SAVVY: LEAF vs COIL SPRINGS
The leaf versus coil debate has been going on since Land Cruiser […]
Trail Savvy: Pack like a Pro
Anyone who has to load cargo vessels for a living will tell […]
Trail Savvy: Weight & loading
Guys like to be kitted. There’s even a sense that if you […]
Trail Savvy: Wheelbase & Angles
What is wheelbase, and how does it affect your rig off-road? We take a look at the pros and cons of different vehicle lengths, and how to alter your driving approach to match.
Trail Savvy: Torque sensing differentials
As four-wheel drive systems have evolved over the years, many different variants […]
Trail Savvy: Using recovery tracks
Recovery tracks work on the same principle – no matter whether they […]
Trail Savvy: Is bigger better?
From the purple low-riders of Los Angeles to the blinged-out SUVs in […]
Trail Savvy: Towing
There are pluses and minuses when it comes to dragging a trailer […]
Trail Savvy: Tent options
Whether you’re a weekend camper, holiday adventurer or hard-core overlander who stays […]
Trail Savvy: Packing woes and long distance trips
We’ve all been there, looking at piles of ‘vital’ items and realising […]
Trail Savvy: Turbo talk
A turbocharger is a turbine driven by exhaust gases. It increases the […]
Trail Savvy: High-lift jacks
A controversial picture was recently published in SA4x4 showing a reader using […]
Trail Savvy: Emergency puncture repair
This month’s column may be a bit controversial and against the advice […]
Trail Savvy: Mud Driving
The dark and slippery art of mud driving is a difficult subject […]
Trail Savvy: Steep, rocky inclines
At the Rust De Winter Jamboree (see elsewhere in this issue), steep […]
Trail Savvy: Sand driving
All over South Africa, and especially in Namibia, sand is a vital […]