Archive for July, 2009
Bull Bar or Winch Bar – What’s The Difference?
A pretty common question I get asked when talking about bull bars is what’s the difference between a winch bar and a bull bar so I thought I’d put up a quick post explaining the difference. Simply put, a winch bar has the provision for fitting a winch. They’re designed to cater for the most popular models making installation a breeze. They [...]
The Pitfalls Of Roof Racks
Roof racks are a great addition to your 4X4 as they allow you to maximise your internal storage space but allowing you to put the stuff that can dirty on top of your rig. This can be quite valuable if you’re heading on a long trip, or taking the whole family along for the ride. Roof top campers add another dimension to roof top storage, not [...]
How To Use An Electric Winch
A winch would almost be the most powerful recover tool money can buy, especially if you travel alone. When you know how to use a winch it’s quite safe, however if you don’t, the result can be catastrophic. This video covers all you need to know about using an electric winch on your 4X4.
Selecting The Right Type Of Bull Bar
Bull bars come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Purchasing a bull bar for your rig isn’t a small investment so it’s important to know exactly what your hard earned cash is getting you. I’ve detailed below so of the important elements to a quality new front bar. Winch Bar or Bull Bar You may have in your future plans to buy and fit [...]
4 Wheeling in Red Rock Canyon State Park
On Sunday June, 28, 2009, I took my 1987 Nissan Pathfinder out to explore Red Rock Canyon State Park (RRC) with several objectives in mind. The first was to take my visiting cousin and her husband out to see some desert scenery, as well as an offroading trip since I cannibalized the 1995 Pathfinder that I had purchased from her 3 years back to [...]