The idea of building the ultimate camera vehicle has been in the working for quite some time, but the moment we decided to push the green button on this new build came about whilst on a photoshoot in Tasmania. Turning the design idea of a new 4X4 from concept into reality is a huge job which requires much planning. We talked about this planning in the article, “Designing your 4X4” but I figured it might be a great idea to take you through our own build of “The Mighty 79”. In a bid to always to do better with our photography business (photographing for the 4X4 industry), I had been planning th ..read more

While on a photoshoot for ARB in Tasmania, we had some incredibly harsh weather come in, with gusts over 40 knots blowing rain sideways and pushing the ocean hard against the shore. This weather pushed up the seas, smashing the coast with huge waves. Weather like this obviously changes the plans on a photoshoot, but this is why we head to areas like Tasmania. We are looking for all sorts of conditions and today, we were getting everything thrown at us.   To take advantage of these conditions, I spotted an outcrop of granite and started thinking of the style of imagery to suit ARB’s 2 ..read more

Let’s get rid of the grey area and talk about what modifications and personal effects mean in a Club 4X4 comprehensive insurance policy. When considering insurance for your 4X4, you may be wondering whether all the modifications, accessories and gear your rig carries is insured and valued appropriately should something go wrong, wherever your adventures may take you. At Club 4X4, we’re passionate outdoor enthusiasts who understand how quickly things can add up when building your dream rig. This is why our 4X4 insurance policies include personal effects cover for portable gear, and cover for mo ..read more

We hope you enjoy this write-up by Ricko from Australia ReDiscovered. Ricko has a huge passion for the country, and stories of Australian history came to be, and hopes he inspires Aussies to go out on an adventure and rediscover some great Australian history – whatever form it comes in.  The indigenous spirit is alive and well in Northern Flinders Ranges In my job, I am fortunate enough to camp in some pretty special places. But when I think of places steeped in Indigenous culture, the campgrounds at Mount Chambers Gorge in the northern Flinders region of South Australia are always near ..read more

The 4WD Adventure Show is a popular Australian television series following a group of enthusiasts as they embark on exciting off-road journeys across Australia. In this instalment, Harry Fischer, bush chef and creator of Fire to Fork shares tips on how to set up your 4X4 for a comfortable camping trip.   Bush Chef, Harry Fischer, gives expert advice on how to store and access your water in your 4X4 . Don’t put all your eggs in one basket!  Water is very important when on a road trip.  Ensuring you have enough water is imperative and the trick is to not put all your water in one ..read more

It was a privilege to be a part of The Fraser Island Clean Up this year – a great initiative ran by the 4WD QLD Association. The event is held annually over a weekend, organised by club members in collaboration with Queensland Department of Environment Science (DES), Queensland Parks Wildlife Services (QPWS), Butchulla Aboriginal Corporation (BAC) and event sponsors like Club 4X4.  Trekking out to the beautiful K’gari Fraser Island, all volunteers spent the weekend together collecting marine debris and rubbish left behind from tourists, leaving the island better than they found it. We are ..read more

Club 4X4 Insurance is proud to be a major sponsor of the Outback Music Festival Group across the Big Red Bash and Mundi Mundi Bash, and we are looking forward to enjoying the festivals with our fellow outback adventurers! Did you know that 2023 celebrates the 10-year anniversary of the Big Red Bash?   From its humble beginnings, the Big Red Bash kicked off at the top of Big Red, with John Williamson and a group of runners who had just completed a demanding 250K ultra-marathon trek through the Simpson Desert.   Fast forward to 2023 and the Big Red Bash is celebrating its 10t ..read more

Steaks are Ricko’s specialty, and the sauce is the icing on the cake! So to speak…  Yes, we know… We have all had steaks around the campfire at one time or another, but here is a combo that elevates the whole steak experience to another level completely. Tomahawk steaks are huge, and being on the bone adds an extra level of flavour that even the connoisseurs will find irresistible! But then you add Ricko’s special boozy peppercorn sauce, and you’ve got five-star eating under five trillion stars at night. You can’t tell us it gets any better than this, folks!     Check out t ..read more

We bring you this preview courtesy of Pat Callinan and MR4X4. CLICK HERE for instructions on how Club 4X4 policyholders can gain access to MR4X4 content. It’s a baptism of fire for Pat Callinan’s Fords as he tackles one of NSW’s toughest tracks; the Spanish Steps. It’s a track that I’ve known about for more than 20 years, that I’ve never actually driven. I’ve walked it before, but that walk has led me to the conclusion to avoid it at all costs. Like most of us, I’m more of a ‘Wheel on the weekend and drive to work on a Monday’ kinda guy. And you can’t exactly do that if you’ve smashed you ..read more

Coming up with something for lunch at camp that isn’t boring can be a chore, but here is a quick and easy recipe that you can prep ahead of time at home, or get the kids involved and have them do some of the messy work!   Ingredients:  500 g pork mince  Handful fennel sliced fine  Handful chopped walnuts  2 x tablespoon sesame seeds  1 x egg ¼ red cabbage  1 x green apple  Coleslaw dressing or mayo  Hot dog buns  American mustard  Method:  Pop your pork mince into a bowl, and add your chopped walnuts, finely sliced fennel, sesame ..read more