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.
october-2019
Poachers Beware…
When SA4x4 was invited to join an anti-poaching initiative hosted by Mapesu Private Game Reserve in Northern Limpopo, it didn’t take much persuading to get the folk from Opposite Lock and Front Runner along for the experience…
Motorhome: Bush Lapa Mammoth
Using their expertise in building a large variety of off-road trailers and […]
Product Profile: Road Rage Off-Road Series Wheels
Beyond just looking good, this quality range of wheels are cast to the highest standard to ensure they can take the abuse of a heavily loaded overlander.
Bokkeveld Back Roads
If strenuous hikes, quiver tree forests and unspoiled mountain vistas get you going, then a tour to the Bokkeveld is a must.
Off-Road Test: Ford Ranger Raptor
The Ranger Raptor does jumps at speed. How will it fare in a torture test on one of the Western Cape’s rocky 4×4 trails?
Recovery Series: Part 1
Your number one concern is and always should be SAFETY – that of your passengers and all the other members in your group.
Isuzu Long-Termer: RSI Upgrade
The folks at RSI have been kind enough to outfit our bright blue Isuzu D-Max with a state-of-the-art, stainless steel RSI SMARTCANOPY.
Tech Briefing: Fuel filtration
One of the big worries, when on an extended overlanding trip through Africa, is the condition of the fuel that one might fill up with along the way. However, this shouldn’t be something that gives you sleepless nights.
Bush Craft: Know your knots
We use knots everyday for a multitude of purposes, and just about everyone knows the granny knot; it must be the most widely used knot throughout the world.
2020 LAND ROVER DEFENDER UNVEILED
The wait is finally over. The Defender is here, reimagined and forged anew for the 21st century.
