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  1. #PhotoOfTheDay continues the vehicle-themed week this has turned out to be, with an old shot of my old Jeep on a mountain top in northern Nevada, while competing in an off-road geocaching rally. Good times!

    #photo #photography #geocaching #offroad #4x4 #jeep

  2. Ya me autorizaron para manejar las 4x4 del CURE y vamos a salir a buscar un fotómetro a la reserva de Ambá. Agarrate, ademas traje la poderosa para descargar los datos en medio de la llovizna #4x4 #yameiba #rocha #amba #sierras

  3. Ya me autorizaron para manejar las 4x4 del CURE y vamos a salir a buscar un fotómetro a la reserva de Ambá. Agarrate, ademas traje la poderosa para descargar los datos en medio de la llovizna #4x4 #yameiba #rocha #amba #sierras

  4. Ya me autorizaron para manejar las 4x4 del CURE y vamos a salir a buscar un fotómetro a la reserva de Ambá. Agarrate, ademas traje la poderosa para descargar los datos en medio de la llovizna #4x4 #yameiba #rocha #amba #sierras

  5. Ya me autorizaron para manejar las 4x4 del CURE y vamos a salir a buscar un fotómetro a la reserva de Ambá. Agarrate, ademas traje la poderosa para descargar los datos en medio de la llovizna #4x4 #yameiba #rocha #amba #sierras

  6. Ya me autorizaron para manejar las 4x4 del CURE y vamos a salir a buscar un fotómetro a la reserva de Ambá. Agarrate, ademas traje la poderosa para descargar los datos en medio de la llovizna #4x4 #yameiba #rocha #amba #sierras

  7. 🔥 ¡Nueva edición de #4x4 en Rockaxis! 🔥

    Analizamos lo más reciente de #Nothing, comentamos el esperado anuncio de #Chapterhouse y calentamos motores para dos conciertos imperdibles: el debut de #TheChameleonsUK en Chile y la visita de Dean Wareham repasando clásicos de #Galaxie500

    📻 Lunes 10:00 y 22:00 hrs en rockaxis.fm 📻

    🎙 Conduce: @PabloCerda1

    🐦🔗 farside.link/x.com/rockaxisofi

  8. 🔥 ¡Nueva edición de #4x4 en Rockaxis! 🔥

    Analizamos lo más reciente de #Nothing, comentamos el esperado anuncio de #Chapterhouse y calentamos motores para dos conciertos imperdibles: el debut de #TheChameleonsUK en Chile y la visita de Dean Wareham repasando clásicos de #Galaxie500

    📻 Lunes 10:00 y 22:00 hrs en rockaxis.fm 📻

    🎙 Conduce: @PabloCerda1

    🐦🔗 farside.link/x.com/rockaxisofi

  9. europesays.com/fr/918075/ 2027 approche et ce SUV de plus de 5 mètres à 7 places, 256 ch et label ECO arrive avec un prix qui va faire réfléchir tout le segment #4x4 #BAIC #Business #Économie #Economy #FR #France

  10. #PhotoOfTheDay is of a very pleasant forest trail view from a GoPro attached to my Land Cruiser's roof rack. A Christmas ribbon flutters on the right.

    #photo #photography #4x4 #offroad #overland #explore #RoadTrip #Oregon

  11. 🤠🌿Indiana Jones vibes! An old 4x4 left inside an abandoned train depot in Lebanon. Looks like it's been scavenged for parts. Does anyone know what type of vehicle it is?

    #Abandoned #4x4 #Photography #WeirdCarMastodon #Lebanon #Truck #Offroad

  12. #PhotoOfTheDay is of this little stone building at the top of Cisco Peak, on a 4x4 club visit. Possibly an older fire lookout post?

    #photo #photography #4x4 #offroad #explore #california #sierra

  13. #PhotoOfTheDay is an action(!) shot of my old Jeep making a run through the huge mud pool at Carnegie Hills SVRA several years back. To say that my Jeep got a little muddy that day would be a vast understatement. It was a lot of fun though.

    Photo taken by @CroyleC since I was rather busy at the time.

    #photo #photography #jeep #offroad #4x4

  14. #PhotoOfTheDay is a throwback to that time I was offroading in Hollister Hills SVRA and nearly slid backwards off a steep hillside. That was a little too exciting and one of those time in one's life when you can look back and say "Hey, I didn't die!" 😅

    #photo #photography #offroad #4x4 #overland

  15. 🔥 ¡Arrancamos la nueva temporada de #4x4 en Rockaxis! 🔥

    En esta edición, nos lanzamos con la intensidad de nuevos lanzamientos de #LambOfGod, #RobZombie, #Converge y #Neurosis 🤘🔥

    📻 Escúchalo ya en rockaxis.com/radio 📻

    🎙 Conduce: @PabloCerda1

    🐦🔗 farside.link/x.com/rockaxisofi

  16. #PhotoOfTheDay is a #GoPro capture of my Land Cruiser following a friend out onto the Anza Borrego desert flats on our way to Desert Rendezvous 2012. Good times!

    #photo #photography #california #desert #offroad #4x4 #overland

  17. #PhotoOfTheDay is of the Jeep while driving home from its mud bath runs. Can you tell what color the Jeep is, or that its extra-strong high beams are on? 😁

    Unfortunately, by the time I got home the mud had dried, so the next morning it took me almost an hour just to hose as much of it off as I could... Then it took me another hour to wash all that mud off of my driveway! 😂 Not my finest hour, that's for sure. Glad I can look back on it and laugh.

    #photo #photography #jeep #offroad #4x4

  18. europesays.com/ro/128390/ Mercedes a testat camioanele diesel Zetros 8×8 şi 4×4 la -40 grade Celsius, după ce a primit mii de comenzi de la forţele de apărare din ţările nordice | PiataAuto.md #40 #4X4 #8x8 #Afaceri #arctice #Business #camioane #celsius #cerere #conditii #crescut #diesel #finlanda #grade #mercedes #nordice #RO #Română #Romania #Romanian #tari #testat #zetros

  19. #PhotoOfTheDay is my favorite of the "slightly muddy Jeep" series like I posted yesterday.

    Did you know that even powerful, aftermarket high beams don't work through this much mud? 😅

    #photo #photography #jeep #4x4 #offroad

  20. A road warrior in Oz

    Australia is a land of remote places; most of the country has little to no mobile network coverage. Likewise, many of these remote regions are served by little to no road network. Where there is no paved road, the driving surface may be gravel, dirt or sand. Dystopian Mad Max visions aside, it really is a country for road warriors. Naturally, we decided to hire one for a short road trip with caravanning friends, camping in southern Queensland and northern New South Wales.

    Coordinates

    A Gold Coast excursion

    We took breakfast with a view from Elephant Rock, looking up Currumbin Beach and beyond to Burleigh Heads and the skyscrapers of Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast (📷1). Living on the rock and sunning themselves upon the steps to the lookout over Tugun Beach were Intellagama lesueurii, the Australian water dragon (📷2). Continuing south into NSW we visited the Tweed Regional Gallery and Margaret Olley Art Centre, set in the Tweed Valley in Bundjalung Country, which formed from the eroded caldera of an ancient shield volcano. Wollumbin | Mount Warning stands as the remnant volcanic plug (📷3) in the centre of what is one of the largest erosion calderas in the Southern Hemisphere. Also seen from the art gallery, Springbrook Plateau, viewed some ~23M years later, is one of the best-preserved sections of the original crater rim (📷4). Both geological features are included within the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area. To follow, we took a wander around the museum, township and sampled a milkshake in a 50s-style diner in Murwillumbah.

    A 4WD ute hire

    We rented a Britz Warrior 4WD ute, based on a Ford Ranger double cab with automatic transmission and a 3,650kg GVM upgrade (📷1). Specs include high and low-range four-wheel drive; bullbar; snorkel; all-terrain tyres; long-range fuel tank; two spare tyres; personal locator beacon (PLB); Outback safety kit; two roof-top tents (📷2); 3m tall canopy with kitchenette (📷3); and a 270 degree “bat wing” awning with camping table and chairs (📷4). Ours also came with an infestation of baby Huntsman spiders and ants!

    Monitoring and insurance

    A window sticker advised us that parent company thl monitor the location, speed and safe driving of their hire vehicles. There are rules by state that stipulate where you can and cannot go e.g. no beaches whatsoever; no ferries without prior approval. Furthermore, an insurance upgrade is mandatory to avoid an 8,000 AUD bond being charged to your credit card. You can also opt for independent gap cover to reduce liability e.g. Zero Excess Rental Cover from RentalCover.

    ✳️ Tips and tricks

    Appreciating our Britz Warrior 4WD hire

    It was an interesting exercise to research and reflect on the likely rationale the rental company had for the specification of their 4WD rentals:

    • Ford Ranger double cab with automatic transmission: For two travellers the back seat offers extra storage space (which we used in preference to the canopy) and a compact indoor living area in wet weather; for four it offers the requisite number of belted seats.
    • High and low-range 4-wheel drive (4WD, or 4×4 if you prefer): Gear ratios affect a vehicle’s torque and speed; gears are set for normal driving speeds in high-range mode, proving extra traction without massive torque, suitable for e.g. gravel roads; in low-range mode the gearing is much lower, dramatically increasing the torque at the wheels to allow the vehicle to crawl over obstacles with maximum control, albeit slowly e.g. on steep inclines or descents.
    • Bullbar: Offers structural protection from wildlife e.g. kangaroo strikes and deflect obstacles such as rocks or trees when off roading; may also serve as attachment points for accessories e.g. a winch or extra driving lights; although some people favour the “off-road aesthetic” bullbars can be dangerous for pedestrians or cyclists in an accident.
    • Snorkel: By elevating the air intake a vehicle snorkel avoids engine damage that could otherwise occur if crossing deep water; it also helps keep the air filter from being overwhelmed by dust/ debris when driving off-road.
    • All-terrain tyres: All-terrain tyres are suited to both on-road and off-road driving as they provide good grip in wet, muddy and uneven terrain while still providing decent traction on paved roads.
    • Long-range fuel tank: 140 L provides increased range and peace of mind in unpredictable terrain, allowing for more flexibility in route choices and timings.
    • Two spare tyres: With an increased risk of tyre damage in rough terrain, long distances between service centres and potential difficulty finding the right replacement tyres in the Outback, a second spare offers the flexibility to handle various scenarios/ multiple incidents.
    Two spare wheels = double redundancy
    • Personal locator beacon: PLBs are small devices for personal use in remote land-based locations (cf. Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons or EPIRBs, typically for maritime use); they are manually activated to transmit a distress signal that can be picked up by search and rescue teams or satellites, and feature long-lasting batteries.
    • Outback safety kit: An air compressor, shovel and recovery boards are considered essential tools for a 4WD adventure in the Australian Outback as they help with tyre pressure management, recovery and getting your vehicle unstuck from soft surfaces (for more extreme adventures consider extras such as a tyre repair kit, recovery straps, first aid kit and additional communication devices e.g. radio or sat phone).
    • Two roof-top tents: 1x Ironman and 1x Akuma, fitted with foam mattresses, LED lights and USB charge points, accessed via a ladder; their elevated position offers protection from wildlife, insects and weather, improved views/ ventilation, extra shade and they’re comparatively quick/ easy to set up and pack down—once you know how.
    • Canopy: Turns the rear tray of a ute/ utility vehicle into a lockable, dust-resistant, weatherproof and flexible storage area, integrating a kitchen with slide-out bench/ cold water sink, fridge, pantry and two-burner portable gas stove; can be removable, as many Australians like to use their 4WD as both a camper and a work vehicle.
    • 270 degree awning: Wraps around the side and rear of the vehicle, providing an expansive area of covered space; cooking, dining, relaxing or storing gear out of the hot sun or rain is advantageous.
    • Camping table and chairs: Essential gear for cooking, eating and relaxing outside of the vehicle.

    🤔 Curiosity

    Our Aussie friends had very kindly organised a largely coastal itinerary in order to mitigate the tyranny of distance and avoid higher inland temperatures—as there had been in a recent protracted heatwave. We didn’t want to go too far into the wilderness as inexperienced 4WD drivers, but would welcome any opportunities to drive off the “black top” (paved road).

    Queensland in the 4WD

    Driving in convoy with experienced caravaners, for our first night we went inland from the Gold Coast to a pitch in the vicinity of Mount Barney. Our aim with this short hire was to gain familiarity with the 4WD’s camping form factor (such as negotiating access to/ from a rooftop tent in the small hours), rather than its off-roading abilities. Arriving later than planned, and with eyes peeled for kangaroos, we caught the evening light on Mount Lindesay as we neared our destination (📷1). Mount Barney Creek looked serene in the golden hour (📷2) and part of Mount Barney itself was visible from pitch (📷3). In the remaining daylight we figured out how to raise one of the rooftop tents and our friends lit a fire as dinner was prepared (📷4).

    Were we actually camping?

    We were not inside the vehicle; we were lying in a tent on top of one. A 4WD pick-up truck/ ute is not a motorhome, conventional RV nor camper van. It’s not self-contained, so living, cooking, toileting and other activities of daily life must be performed outdoors. So yes—this was “camping“. In fact, the experience was very much akin to the non-self contained car camping popular with young tourists in NZ—expect we slept atop cf. inside the vehicle. It presents similar challenges with space and environmental management.

    🤔 Curiosity

    Images capturing dawn in the vicinity of Mount Barney. Mount Maroon was tinged red by the first rays of sun (📷1). The shadows smartly departed from Mount Barney’s flank soon after (📷2). A heavy dew was accompanied by morning mist in the valley between us and Mount Argyle, serving to outline eucalyptus trees against the rising orb (📷3); mist also shrouded the trees lining the access road (📷4).

    We enjoyed spotting wildlife on a morning walk from pitch. Cracticus nigrogularis | the pied butcherbird is a native songbird (📷1); the hooked bill tells of a carnivorous habit. Danaus petilia | the lesser wanderer butterfly is a frequent sight in Australia (📷2), as is Melanitis leda | the common evening brown—so named because it’s typically seen flying at dusk (📷3). Rhinella marina | the cane toad can grow up to 15cm, but this juvenile was hidden in grass (📷4); the invasive species was introduced to Australia in 1935 to control beetles, but they spread rapidly, poisoning native predators with their toxins and causing major ecological damage.

    Here’s a sound clip from that morning walk:

    Leaving camp mid-morning we again enjoyed views of prominent Mount Lindesay (📷1) before taking the Colins Gap on the B91 into NSW, then back into Queensland, arriving at Queen Mary Falls in Main Range National Park. The park is also part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area (remnants of rainforest that once covered all of Australia). Queen Mary Falls are a 40m drop on Spring Creek, which forms the Condamine River’s upper reaches (📷2). This river in turn constitutes part of the headwaters of the Murray-Darling—one of Australia’s longest river systems—seen here from Carr’s Lookout, with The Head between Mount Superbus on the left and the foothills of Wilson’s Peak centre-frame (📷3). Riding in the Landcruiser (with permanent 4WD) we took Condamine River Road, making 14 river crossings to Killarney (📷4); the gravel 4WD-only road follows an old bullock wagon track once used to service riverside farms and for transporting logs to local mills.

    Wildlife spotted around camp at Queen Mary Falls Caravan Park included Trichoglossus moluccanus | the rainbow lorikeet (📷1); Varanus varius | the lace goanna (📷2); Dacelo novaeguineae | the laughing kookaburra (📷3); and Notamacropus rufogriseus | the red-necked wallaby (📷4).

    Also seen were Alisterus scapularis | the Australian king parrot (📷1); Eolophus roseicapilla | the galah, a.k.a. rose-breasted cockatoo (📷2); and Platycercus elegans | the crimson rosella (📷3). On the falls circuit walk we had several close encounters with Intellagama lesueurii | Australian water dragons (📷4).

    New South Wales in the 4WD

    Broom Head NSW, looking northward to Main Beach and Red Cliff (📷1); a view south from the same lookout (📷2). Beach access from pitch at Lake Arragan Beachside campground in Yuraygir National Park (📷3). Just around the corner, looking south towards Red Cliff (📷4).

    Lake Arragan Beachside campground was inundated with resident Macropus giganteus | eastern grey kangaroo.

    We next pitched in Richmond River Nature Reserve, South Ballina NSW. Vehicle access to the adjacent long surf beach is now disallowed, so we didn’t get the chance to experience driving in the Landcruiser on sand (we’re also conflicted about beach driving). But we did access the beach on foot (📷1&2), observing Thalasseus bergii | the great crested tern at the waters edge (📷3) and dolphin jumping for joy just offshore (📷4).

    Light rain in the evening made a pleasant sound as it hit the shell of the rooftop tent:

    What’s the deal with Anderson plugs?

    Our Britz hire featured Anderson plugs. These are genderless heavy-duty DC electrical connectors, built to survive dirt, vibration and weather—making them ideal for use in vehicles and in other off-grid setups.

    SB50 (Source: Anderson Power)

    They’re very common in Australia, having become the de facto 12V connector standard. Although we’ve never personally seen them in NZ, UK or European campers, they can be found—albeit with less frequency. The SB50 variant is typical, conveying a current of ~50A; they’re much safer than cigarette sockets for high current. Applications include supply of vehicle power to a trailer or to a house battery (DC-DC charging); joining solar panels to a charge controller; powering winches and recovery gear; and providing external power outlets (e.g. to a fridge or air compressor).

    🤔 Curiosity

    More birds were seen at Richmond River Nature Reserve, South Ballina NSW. Ocyphaps lophotes | the crested pigeon is an endemic native with an erect crest (📷1). Entomyzon cyanotis | the blue-faced honeyeater is also known as the bananabird (📷2). Another look at the gorgeous Trichoglossus moluccanus | rainbow lorikeet, a common and rather vocal parrot (📷3). Not nearly as pretty, Threskiornis molucca | the Australian white ibis is colloquially known as the “bin chook” (📷4).

    General insights from our short 4WD hire

    In conversation with our caravanning friends before and during this trip we picked up a number of tips/ insights that we can put to use on future Australian away missions.

    Planning:

    • WikiCamps Australia is a popular app for finding overnight pitches
    • Do your research (e.g. fuel stops) ahead of time and with reliable connectivity.

    The rig/ equipment:

    • You don’t want anything too heavy, or too top-heavy for 4WD tracks
    • Consider carrying a portable jump starter, either for your own use, or to help others without having to mess around with your own vehicle
    • If the desire is for self-sufficiency and you want a gas-free setup, it’s now possible to find 12V water heaters
    • A 48V electrical system has advantages (see here and here).

    Driving:

    • Drive to the conditions and to your personal abilities
    • Take a break at least every two hours (“Stop, Revive, Survive”)
    • When travelling in convey a UHF CB (ultra-high frequency citizen band) radio enables (public) commentary/ direction sharing; channel 18 is used by vanners/ campers
    • Beware that the risk to your paintwork from bush scratches is high
    • If your vehicle has non-tinted glass you’ll need sunscreen on for driving or else risk sunburn
    • Fooling heavy rain “If it’s flooded forget it”
    • Stay with your vehicle in the event of a breakdown, as it will be more visible from the air than you are
    • Take extra care at marked Yowie crossings.

    On pitch:

    • Aim to arrive on pitch before shadows get long and kangaroos may leap into your path
    • Don’t leave your shoes on the ground; stomp on the toes or check carefully before putting them on (the Warrior’s roof tents have shoe bags)
    • Don’t park under trees; gum trees have a habit of dropping branches without provocation (and beware of drop bears).

    Next time we hire a 4WD our practical learning could encompass:

    • Driving on sand tracks (noting that beach driving isn’t allowed in Britz hires) and adjusting tyre pressures
    • Selecting appropriate gears
    • Driving on dirt roads and managing bulldust
    • Tackling inclines and declines
    • Making water crossings
    • Towing?

    ✳️ Tips and tricks

    While not everything went to plan (B was ill on the morning of picking up the vehicle and thus wasn’t a named driver) we had a great time with our friends and are looking forward to further adventures on our next trip to Australia.

    #2026 #4WD #4x4 #australia #camping #nationalPark #nature #newSouthWales #queensland #roadTrip #travel #unesco
  21. Battery hold downs: should they look like that?

    Jan 11: power steering flush.
    Jan 20: gas stop, hood pop, quick scan.

    My battery was tipped off its tray and leaning into the radiator. No warning lights. No drama. Just a snapped ground wire and a lesson delivered in public, under fluorescent lights.

    New habit: the battery wiggle check. Two seconds while the pump runs. If it moves, the hold-downs are not doing their job.

    Field Note: adventureadjacent.com/2026/02/

    #CarMaintenance #DIYAuto #ToyotaFJCruiser #4x4 #Overlanding #LessonsLearned #PreventiveMaintenance

  22. europesays.com/ro/106675/ (VIDEO) O Dacia Duster 4×4 şi un VW Golf 4 TDI cu tracţiune 4Motion şi-au comparat capacităţile de înaintare pe zăpadă în munţii din România | PiataAuto.md #1.9 #4motion #4X4 #Afaceri #Business #capacitati #comparatie #dacia #Duster #golf #inaintare #mk4 #munti #RO #Română #Romania #Romanian #tdi #vw #zapada

  23. Ford believes Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series buyers might opt for a Ford Ranger Super Duty instead – drive.com.au

    Ford believes Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series buyers might opt for a Ford Ranger Super Duty instead  drive.com.au2026 Ford Ranger…
    #NewsBeep #News #Business #4wd #4x4 #AU #Australia #dual-cabute #ford #fordranger #FordRangerSuperDuty #Industrynews #OffRoad/4x4 #toyota #ToyotaLandcruiser #toyotalandcruiser70series #ute
    newsbeep.com/au/442350/

  24. 🔥 ¡Rock y metal en alta rotación en el #4x4 de Rockaxis! 🔥

    Esta semana repasamos lanzamientos recientes de pesos pesados que siguen marcando el pulso del género ⚡. En esta edición suenan: #Soen, #AlterBridge, #Kreator y #DreamTheater, cuatro nombres que no necesitan presentación y que siguen empujando los límites de su sonido 🤘.

    📻 Lunes 10 y 22 hrs en rockaxis.com/radio 📻

    🎙 Conduce: @PabloCerda1

    🐦🔗 farside.link/x.com/rockaxisofi

  25. Fog + light rain, headlights carving a tunnel through the mist.

    Ten-second stinger of the Cruiser with a Resolve keyframe slow pan across the front end.

    If you’re driving in this: lights on, space out, take your time.

    Join the Adventure: AdventureAdjacent.com

    #FJCruiser #Toyota #4x4 #Overlanding #Rain #Fog #CarVideo #AdventureAdjacent #OffRoad