Ron Moon

Contributor

Baja Boss A/T
Gear

Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T tyres tested

After running them on the Moon Tours LC79, Ron was so impressed he threw a set of Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/Ts on his Patrol

Starlink
Gear

Elon Musk’s Starlink system tested in remote Australia

The Starlink system is revolutionising remote-area communication around the world

Explore SA

Hidden trails to Cooper Creek

When rain and floods impact a trip to the outback, it’s time to take the lesser-known routes to new discoveries

bugs on car
Opinion

What to do if a bug flies in your ear

An unexpected visitor leaves Ron bug-eared

Bush Cooking

Ziggy Portable Grill review

Can your barby boil the billy? Ziggy can

Explore WA

Wandering the western deserts

The vastness of the Western Australian deserts can be full of surprise and wonder

Opinion

Opinion: Go out and seek a river source

Seeking the source of a river is an enthralling 4x4 hobby.

News

ADVICE: Beware of spinifex when in the desert

There are a number of reasons a vehicle can catch fire, but when travelling in desert country there is one cause that far outweighs any other

Moonie's 79 Series
Gear

Ron’s LC79 gets new diffs, axles, bearings, housings and more

The harsh Australian continent takes its toll on even the most robust 4WDs

Torque Sticks
Gear

Product test: Torque sticks

Ensure the right tension on your nuts, with this intriguing device

First-aid kit
Opinion

OPINION: Always improve your first-aid skills

First-aid equipment and treatment is constantly evolving, and it pays to stay up to date

LandCruiser Heritage Museum
Explore

Inside the LandCruiser Heritage Museum in Salt Lake City

Ron Moon heads to the USA to visit a museum dedicated to LandCruisers

Taking 4x4 trip through the outback
Explore

Ron Moon has now camped in 49 states of the USA

Moonie lives the American dream and gets lost in the ‘lower 48’

Land Rover History
Opinion

Legendary Land Rover tales

Ron Moon recalls the grandiose feats of the original Land Rover

Electronics & Gadgets

Tested: Spot X satellite communicator

Ron Moon upgrades from a Gen3 to a Spot X

Sandy 60 in the Vic High Country
Explore VIC

Travelling to Woods Point with Sandy 60

With three very different vehicles, we tackled a sweet and steep route in the Victorian High Country

Terrain Tamer brake test
Gear

Tested: Terrain Tamer brakes review

You can spend a lot of money searching for the holy grail of brakes, but what is the best bang for your buck for your 4WD?

Vic High Country
Explore VIC

Jinxed in the Vic High Country

Ron Moon’s latest trip proves you need be prepared for anything when travelling Victoria’s High Country

Ningaloo Coast
Explore WA

Touring WA’s famous Ningaloo Coast

The north-west cape of WA has become a traveller’s Mecca, with the famed Ningaloo Coast attracting campers, four-wheel drivers, fishermen and divers from afar

2015 Toyota Hilux in the 4x4 shed
Reviews

2015 Toyota Hilux long-term review

Following the journey of Ron Moon's dirty old Hilux

4x4OTY

2022 4x4 Of The Year: Route

Follow our route through sandy deserts, outback tracks, big rivers and rocky mountains

Crashpad tool roll
Gear

Crashpad tool roll review

The Crashpad tool roll keeps tools tidy and handy, and can withstand a fair amount of abuse.

Ceduna to Wiluna
Explore

4x4 adventure from Ceduna to Wiluna

It was a major desert trip from the west coast of South Australia to the northwest coast of Western Australia. The Moons tagged along for an adventure of a lifetime

Cape York travel by 4x4
Opinion

Opinion: Cape York is changing

It's going to be a big year for changes going on in the Cape, most of them good