Tagged: off-road touring
7 articles we've published with this tag.
- Winch wiring done properly: the cable size and fuse most rigs get wrongMost winch installs run undersized cable and no fuse at all. Here's how to size the cable, choose the fuse and ground it so the winch works when you actually need it.By Priya Raman
- The recovery kit I actually pack: what earns its place and what stays homeNine years towing a 21ft off-road van has taught me which recovery gear gets used and which sits in the tunnel boot as dead weight.By Marto Kelleher
- Fridge compressors and corrugations: why washboard roads kill 12V fridges earlyCorrugated roads don't just rattle your fridge, they fatigue the compressor mounts and wiring. Here's what actually fails and how to stop it.By Priya Raman
- Fridge, winch or lights: sizing a dual-battery setup for real off-road useMost dual-battery setups are sized for the brochure, not the track. Here's how to work out what your rig actually draws before you buy anything.By Priya Raman
- Loaded weight versus tare: why your van tows different full than emptyTare weight tells you almost nothing about how your van will tow. Here's what actually changes between the showroom weigh-in and a loaded rig on the Oodnadatta.By Marto Kelleher
- Insurance for the Big Lap: what your policy actually covers off-gridMost caravan and car policies have gaps once you leave the bitumen. Here's what to check before you rely on your insurer out bush.By Priya Raman
- Why your 12V fridge keeps tripping out (and it's probably not the fridge)A compressor fridge that cycles off on corrugations or after a hot day usually isn't faulty. Here's how to actually diagnose 12V fridge dropouts.By Dan "Dusty" Whitlock
