Podcasts
62 – Tips for safe snatch strap recoveries
In this episode, we continue our discussion with Matt from MadMatt 4WD, wherein we discuss a few tips and strategies on what to do when your vehicle gets bogged. But before talking about those, it is crucial to first understand the dangers of the improper use of recovery tools such as the snatch...
61 – A tow ball 4WD death in Arizona – Lessons for all 4WD drivers
Ryan Woods died in tragic circumstances while 4 wheel driving in Arizona last week, when he was hit the head buy a tow ball and drop hitch following a snatch recovery attempt.. This podcast looks are the what happened and where it all went wrong. This is a tragedy that I think could have...
Track 60 – 4×4 Australia 4×4 of the year and what we want to see next year
Which vehicles won and why?
What vehicles should be in the running next year. There are some pretty exciting vehicles coming out that will make the competition very interesting.
Check out the show notes on 4x4earth.com for more details and links to the sites we’ve mentioned in the podcast.
Track 59 – 4×4 Australia 4×4 of the year judging with Jason Lock
We talk to Jason Lock, one of the Judges for the 4×4 Australia 4×4 of the year competition.
Jason scored a dream job, heading out with the 4×4 Australia team to judge the 4×4 Australia 4×4 of the year.
What vehicles where on the long list and how did they narrow the field done to the short list?
Track 58 – 4WD Electric Myths – What kind of EV 4WDs will we be driving in 5 years time?
What will EV 4WDs be like in 5 or 10 years time?
Whether climate change is real or not (it is!), there is an undeniable trend away from fossil fuel vehicles, so what will EV 4WDs look like? We talk to Robert Pepper about the EV 4WD myths and possibilities …
57 – New Landcruiser 300 test drive and Ineos Grenadier test ride – What are they like?
Robert Pepper gives a detailed report on his Toyota LandCruiser 300 Test Drive and a test ride with the Ineos Grenadier. What does he think of both of these vehicles? These are 2 great examples of some of the new 4WDs that are coming out to cater for the needs of real 4 wheel drivers. How are...
Track 56 – 2021 4WD Ute comparison with Robert Pepper
This week we talk 2021 4WD utes with Robert Pepper, Australia's best 4WD journalist. This is part 2 of our 4WD interview with Robert. We talk: Toyota HiLux Rugged X - the up speced HiLux Nissan N-Trek Warrior - upspeced Navara Isuzu D-Max - the 2021 model Mazda BT-50 - 2021 model What's hot and...
55 – New Land Rover Defender vs Jeep Gladiators vs Ineos Grenadier Reviews- We get the good oil.
Our previous podcast, 4WD tips for Newbies, has been one of our most popular. If you’re new or have newby mates, have a listen.
This week we talk new 4WDs with Robert Pepper, Australia’s best 4WD journalist.
54 – Tips for a 4WD newbie heading out on their first 4×4 trip
If you are are 4WD newbie heading offroad for your first trip, then you will definely what to listen to our 4×4 newbie podcast. Definitely have a listen to our newbies podcast edition.
My first time out 4 wheel driving we ended up on the back of truck! So have a listen to this podcast and get some ideas on what to do so you get out safely, have a great time, and get back safe as well, ready for your next trip out. A few years ago, I ended up in a creek crossing that wasn’t that deep, but ended in tears. 🙁
53 – 4WD Access with Wayne Hevey from 4WD Victoria.
Management Vehicle Tracks are often available to 4WD Club members. Wayne Hevey discusses why they are only available to club members and whether track access should be available to all 4WDers or just club members.
We discuss the 4WD Victoria insurance for trip leaders scheme. The big question is whether a trip leader is responsible for the people on the trip and what their duty of care is? Are they responsible? Is this something that 4WD Victoria has instigated in an attempt to drive people to become members of a club, or is there a duty of care of any trip leader running any trip? This is a big question for the 4WD industry in general and it stops a lot of people from asking newbies along on their trips.