Tech Talk

Tech talk: spots vs lightbars
Monday, 11 November 2024
Exploring the great outdoors doesn’t always stop when the sun goes down. Keen on nighttime off-roading or just requiring extra visibility on dark country roads? Proper lighting is essential.
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Ready for the big wet?
Monday, 18 March 2024
Sad days. Summer’s gone. Autumn’s upon us. A whole different set of challenges are ahead. Staying inside, though, is unlikely.
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UTV update
Saturday, 16 September 2023
Segway Technology has entered the UTV market with something completely new: the first ever hybrid UTV.
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Safe ways across rivers
Tuesday, 15 August 2023
Many of the most memorable off-road and overland adventures involve river crossings. Exciting. Fun. Also a bit risky, even for old hands who’ve done hundreds of crossings.
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Engine performance upgrades
Wednesday, 18 January 2023
From the home of the pickup comes a stealthy update for a classic Ford.
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Bendix explains brake fluid and which one to choose?
Wednesday, 18 January 2023
Brake fluid is a type of hydraulic fluid and serves several important purposes within modern braking systems.
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Trip preparation and off-road driving tips
Saturday, 10 December 2022
As Benjamin Franklin said, “By failing to plan, you are planning to fail.
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Bendix Ultimate 4WD Brake upgrade kit install guide
Friday, 29 April 2022
Bendix Ultimate 4WD Brake upgrade kit install guide
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Check once, check twice
Monday, 14 March 2022
With relatively stable weather many are still plotting a few final weekend adventures. But those who are towing might be advised to take a look around their gear before hitting the road.
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An ‘Ediot’s guide to towing with your 4x4
An ediot’s guide to towing with your 4WD
Tuesday, 20 July 2021
OK, as most of you will be aware there are ‘Idiot’s Guides’ published on virtually every subject known to man. This, however, isn’t one of those.
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Tips for safer towing - part 2
Tuesday, 22 June 2021
It seems we struck a bit of a chord with what was supposed to be a one-off ‘Tips for Safer Towing’ feature last month.
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Tips for safer towing
Tuesday, 25 May 2021
With no new towing missions to report on this month, we canvassed specialist Hayman-Reese for some helpful driving hints for when you have a serious load on behind.
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Pre-Emptive Battery Testing
Thursday, 14 June 2018
Before heading out on your next off road adventure, take the time to check your battery and avoid becoming one of New Zealand’s breakdown statistics this summer...
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Recovery techniques and equipment
Monday, 05 March 2012
Recovery techniques and equipment Personal safety and the protection of property are paramount when considering 4WD recovery. • Never attempt to recover a vehicle without all the necessary equipment.
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Learning recoveries
Monday, 05 March 2012
Book learning is all well and good, but sometimes it’s best to combine that with proper training as well as experience.
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Safe Recoveries
Monday, 05 March 2012
Recoveries can be extremely dangerous, which highlights the need for care and forethought before attempting any sort of recovery, even one that may seem on the face of it to be dead easy. Here are a...
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Vehicle Assisted Recovery
Monday, 05 March 2012
The quickest and easiest way to recover a stuck vehicle is to tow it with an accompanying vehicle. This also can be the quickest way to damage one or other of the vehicles, or their passengers, as...
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First Aid
Monday, 05 March 2012
The first three questions asked of 4WD owners: “Have you been stuck yet?” “When are you getting a winch?” “Have you used the winch?” Noble thoughts, but some of the most common immobilisations happen...
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To Winch or Not to Winch
Monday, 05 March 2012
Often a winch is regarded as the final option when manual and vehicle powered recovery has failed. However, there are times when it should be the first choice, in terms of efficiency and safety.
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Recovering from Disaster
Monday, 05 March 2012
Rescue techniques by hand, vehicle and winch.
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