Mark Allen

Contributor

custom toyota fj cruiser and camper trailer review
Custom 4x4s

Custom Toyota FJ Cruiser and Camper Review

Blink, and you’re camped. Blink again and ‘hey presto’ you’re on the road again with this fast-to-set-up touring rig.

Safari ARMAX snorkel main
Gear

Safari Armax Snorkel: video product test

Safari Armax snorkel is given the nod to free up the Troopy’s induction.

100 Series Toyota LandCruiser custom
Custom 4x4s

Toyota Land Cruiser 100 Series custom review

Recovery vehicle, tow truck, test bed, long-distance tourer, work truck and family hack — this Cruiser can cope with it all

Quick Fit Bracket Toyota FJ Cruiser
Gear

Quick Fit Bracket: product test

Remove and re-install roof rack accessories in a jiffy.

12 volt winch test
Recovery

12-volt winch test: Results

Breakages, smoke and huge loads; this is the ultimate 12-volt winch shootout.

Runva EWX 9500 Q
Recovery

Runva EWX 9500-Q: 12-volt winch test

Contender 7: Cheapest winch at test has the highest horsepower rating.

1960 Jeep JK Wrangler 715 replica
Custom 4x4s

1960 Jeep JK Wrangler 715 replica review

This chopped and lengthened Wrangler ute is pure ingenuity

Bushranger Seal 9.5TH
Recovery

Bushranger Seal 9.5TH: 12-volt winch test

Contender 6: The Bushranger digs deep to try and steal a win.

Thunder 9500 ultimate winch test
Recovery

Thunder 9500: 12-volt winch test

Contender 5: Macho-looking winch is a solid all-rounder.

TJM Torq Winch 9500 ultimate winch test
Recovery

TJM Torq Winch 9500: 12-volt winch test

Contender 4: Bigger ain’t necessarily better

Sherpa Mustang 9500
Recovery

Sherpa Mustang 9500: 12-volt winch test

Contender 3: Sherpa Mustang proves looks can be deceiving.

Warn Magnum 10K S badge
Recovery

Warn Magnum 10K-S: 12-volt winch test

Contender 2: Can the Warn Magnum fire a winning shot?

Warn Zeon 10 S
Recovery

Warn Zeon 10-S: 12-volt winch test

Contender 1: Is the dearest winch at test the best?

12 volt winches
Recovery

12-volt winch comparison review: Video

Seven winches tested: the ultimate 12-volt winch comparison.

Lake Ainsworth, NSW
Explore NSW

Lake Ainsworth, NSW

Set up camp, choose fresh water or salt, and then watch the world go by

Thorburns Recovery Points
Vehicle Protection

Thorburns Recovery Points: Product test

Getting 70 Series Cruisers out of bog holes

Blackhawk Rear Tray1
Gear

Roadsafe Blackhawk rear wheel tray: Product test

The Blackhawk rear wheel tray is a clever, practical storage solution.

GME TX6150 UHF CB Radios: Product test
Electronics & Gadgets

GME TX6150 UHF CB Radios: Product test

Comms made easy courtesy of GME’s durable TX6150 UHF radio.

Opposite Lock 72L Fridge/Freezer
Electronics & Gadgets

Opposite Lock 72L Fridge/Freezer: Product test

Is Opposite Lock’s 72-litre fridge/freezer capable of performing double duties?

Product test: Engine Data scan and DPChip
Electronics & Gadgets

Product test: Engine Data scan and DPChip

Out with the old and in with the new technology.

Halogen vs HID vs LED driving lights
Electronics & Gadgets

Halogen vs HID vs LED driving lights

Wondering what all the hype is about HID and LEDs compared to good old halogens? We shed the light.

Lovells springs: Product test
Suspension

Lovells springs: Product test

Troopy gets lifted by 80 years of suspension expertise.

Solar panel comparison
Electronics & Gadgets

Solar panel comparison: Video

Harness the sun’s energy to power your campsite.

MCC Rear Wheel Carrier: Product test
Wheels & Tyres

MCC Rear Wheel Carrier: Product test

MCC rear wheel carrier makes this Troopy the ultimate packhorse.