While we’re getting the last few bits and pieces fitted to our Ford Ranger and planning some trips with it, we’ve taken delivery of the next 4X4 Australia Project Vehicle, and we’ll be doing something a bit different with it.

Our builds to date have always been designed around off-road adventure touring, using the best products and services to equip the vehicles to cope with conditions. This time we’re taking a slightly different approach and creating something truly special for worksite duty as well as weekend escapes.

Our goal is to convert a stock 2023 Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R into the ultimate tradie ute.

We’ll not only make it the perfect work ute, but, when we’re done with it, it’ll be more than ready to rip into weekend adventures with family and friends.

Whether you’re into bikes, boats, beaches or bush travel, this Triton will be ready for anything with its unique tradie fit-out.

With the help of some amazing partners including Australia’s top-shelf aftermarket parts and accessories providers, the Triton will go from off-the-shelf to off-the-hook by the time we have finished with the build.

Partners so far include

• Narva: LED lights
• Projecta: 12-volt power management
• MSA 4×4: Storage management
• Maxtrax: Recovery equipment
• Rola: Titan Tray roof rack
• Hayman-Reese: X-Bar
• Hankook Tires: All-terrain tyres
• Gough Plastics: Water tank
• Wheel Pros: Alloy wheels
• Dometic: Fridge

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Jamie has previously been the product feature editor of What Tradies Want magazine and is regularly travelling throughout Australia.

The double-cab’s standard cargo tub will be making way for a drop-side tray and toolboxes, but there will also be plenty of accessories and kit to help Jamie enjoy some off-road adventures with the Mitsi.

Watch this space as we will have a pile of new content coming your way on the progress of this Triton Tradie Ute.

We would like to make a big shout-out to Theo and Alex at Brookvale Mitsubishi, who went above and beyond to make this deal happen and get us a vehicle in time.

When it comes to LandCruisers and their many iterations, the LC105 is often listed near the top of the favourites list by Toyota stalwarts.

But it’s quickly followed with the caveat that the naturally aspirated versions of either fuel variant would be flat out trying to pull the skin off a rice pudding.

It was somewhat baffling that the LC105 was only offered with either the 1FZ-FE 4.5-litre petrol six or 1HZ 4.2-litre diesel six, especially when you consider the the IFS LC100 was available at the same time with either the 4.7-litre 2UZFE petrol V8 or the equally impressive 4.2-litre 1HD-FTE turbo-diesel engine.

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With its live axles front and rear and coil springs all around, the LC105 is better suited to heavy-duty off-road work than the IFS LC100, and it would have benefited greatly in the rough with a bit more power from those more potent powerplants.

Fast forward to today and adding boost to the LC105 is a common path taken for those wanting more power.

Ben describes his rig as, “a Dubai-spec LandCruiser, used for touring”

After playing with a Ford Ranger in diesel form, and finding limits not to his taste, Ben Sigle decided it was time to look at the high-horsepower petrol-powered side of the coin. “I realised pretty early on in the piece that petrol was more fun; more power but more expensive,” said Ben.

Built to achieve a dyno figure north of triple digits, Ben describes his rig as, “A Dubai-spec LandCruiser, used for touring.”

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Shooting for such hefty numbers is bound to find the weak points in a driveline, with some head gasket and tuning issues partially stalling the ultimate 1FZ-FE DOHC stroker from achieving its best results so far.

Originally built by Anthony Geranis at Spartan Performance in WA, the list of parts reads like the back of a drag racer’s toolbox. Starting with the OEM block, a Nitto stroker kit nudges the capacity to 4.8-litres. This includes a 4340 billet steel crank, knife edged and nitrided, and connected to 4340 grade billet steel I-beam rods using ARP 2000 series bolts. Filling the 1mm wider 101mm bores are thick-walled forged T6 2816 low-silicon content alloy pistons.

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Once complete the whole assembly was balanced to a lofty 8500rpm before being installed. Sealing the block is a brand new turbo-spec head running Ferrea valves and Brian Crower springs, with titanium retainers keeping valve-train weight down. After pumping in 28psi and lifting the head on the dyno, Ben has since refreshed the head gasket with a new Cometic item, plus ARP head studs.

While the Brian Crower cam specs are a secret, there’s Racing Crown adjustable gears keeping the camshafts exactly where they need to be, with an upgraded timing chain and ratchet adjuster maintaining precise timing with the crank.

Let loose the boost

Looking like it means business with its colour-coded compressor housing and extensive pipework is a Garret G42-1200 turbo that makes the 1FZ capable of producing 1200hp. Twin Turbosmart HyperGate45 wastegates are needed to reign-in boost creep at high levels, aided by a five-inch dump pipe into a four-inch single exhaust.

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On the intake side is a Turbosmart Big Bubba BOV releasing excess boost to cut compressor surge once the throttle is closed. A Hypertune 100mm thick front-mounted aftercooler capable of supporting 1500hp keeps intake temps down, with the custom pipework held together by Plazmaman boost clamps.

Fuel to the fire

Making horsepower by dialling up huge amounts of boost is one thing, but that means nothing if there’s not enough fuel to quench the thirst.

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To that end Anthony started with twin Walbro 465 fuel pumps and a Process West surge tank ensuring a steady supply of dinosaur juice was available when slaloming around the dunes. A Plazmaman fuel rail distributes to six 1650cc injectors, while fuel-rail pressure is kept in check by a Turbosmart FPR2000 regulator.

The task of igniting the massive fuel/air mix is allocated to Haltech coils set out across the rocker cover, on a custom colour-coded frame.

Automatic upgrades

Adding a little GM to the Toyota is a 4L80-E slushbox conversion. Built to handle 1500hp, it packs an upgraded main shaft and clutches, with the power fed through a custom-built torque converter with twin plate lock-up clutch that’s good for 1000hp.

Driving through sand can put the best ’boxes to the test heat-wise, so there’s a Tru-Cool 40K trans cooler with its own fan to keep temps in check. Monitored through the Haltech Nexus R5, the ’box runs a lower ratio first and second gear, with a B&M Stealth shifter to ratchet through gears with ease.

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As to be expected it hasn’t been all plain-sailing, with Ben recalling, “I had a few gearbox issues while away on a trip down south. Little did I know that one small switch inside the ’box could cause so many problems, causing it to get stuck in second gear. Luckily I was able to get it in to see Josh at LSX Powertrain and he diagnosed the offending switch, and it’s been good ever since.”

Loaded in behind via a Marks 4WD adapter kit is a fully rebuilt transfer case running lower ratios. Marks 4WD also supplied the part-time kit for the front which uses Aisin hubs. Once all that power reaches the diffs, a combination of a front Spartan Performance mechanical locker and rear TJM Pro Locker, and new Terrain Tamer 4.3:1 gear-sets, ensure it gets to the ground.

Fit for a king

Keeping the big LC105 settled while surfing the dunes has largely been left to the offerings from Superior Engineering.

King Offroad three-inch lifted springs and adjustable remote reservoir shocks stop the bucking, and a set of hydro-bumps soften big landings for both drivetrain and occupants.

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But there’s only so much they can achieve, laughs Ben, “I have had some interesting moments with the front diff. I went to the dunes and jumped it too far, and bent it. So we changed it out in the driveway, putting in a new housing with Superior bracing welded on.”

Getting more flex out of the upgraded front axle are Superior Engineering Hyperflex arms, complimented by the company’s trailing arms in the rear. It’s worth noting both front and rear swaybars have been retained for better on-road manners, albeit using Superior billet spacers to maintain correct geometry with the lifted suspension.

A great place to be

Taking a look inside reveals an updated interior sporting reshaped leather-clad diamond-stitched seats and an upgraded Camry Sportivo steering wheel.

Replacing the OEM cluster is the all-seeing Haltech iC-7 dash, plus a touchscreen Pioneer head unit taking care of tunes. While all OEM switchgear is retained, the wiring to ancillaries like headlights and indicators now go through the Haltech R5.

Out the back, the Cruiser is loaded with gear for camping. PVP custom aluminium drawers are a perfect fit in the rear cargo space, and allow plenty of storage as well as a sturdy mount for the Dometic CFX fridge and slide-out table.

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Side panels provide mounting for the Redarc BMS1230 display, Anderson plug power, and switchgear for auxiliary lighting, as well as to kick the twin-cylinder ARB compressor to life. Tucked away out-of-sight is a 135Ah AGM battery and Redarc 1000W pure sine wave inverter.

With the LandCruiser tuned to 20psi of boost, it has seen a comfortable 670hp at the rear hubs

With the LandCruiser tuned to 20psi of boost, it has seen a comfortable 670hp at the rear hubs, but Ben is hoping an upcoming tune with a tankful of E85 will net around the 800hp mark, using 30psi of boost! But this will really just be to see what such a highly modded setup can achieve.

As Ben puts it, “People ask me when I’m out on the dunes, do you turn this thing up? I’ve discovered less is more on the dunes, especially if you’re traveling long distances on a camping trip. It’s less to worry about and easier to control. I just turn it down to 15psi via the Haltech controller. There’s no need to run seven or eight hundred horsepower on the beach. That’s more for the drags, I think.”

Brains behind the brawn

Asking a management system to be across everything going on in an engine pushed as hard as this one was always going to require a top-end ECU , and in the case of Ben’s LC105 that is taken care of by the Haltech Nexus R5.

This flagship ECU is loaded with features like traction control, launch control, and closed-loop boost control. Haltech has even seen fit to include the ability to control shock travel and ride height, should it be available.

While R5 manages the traditional aspects of the engine like injectors, crank trigger, coils, sensors etc., there’s also provision for up to four 25A outputs using solid-state relays to directly wire-in high-current-load items like thermo fans, fuel pumps, or a transbrake, all without the need to go through switching relays or fuses. In fact, the R5 will retry a blown connection as many times as you programme it to before displaying a fault code on its dash mounted iC-7 screen.

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The R5 can also provide a soft-start to ramp up large initial current draws like thermo fans or race-spec fuel pumps. Up to 12 low-current outputs are available with the option to expand if more are needed. Combined with the CAN-bus controlled switch pad, it makes life easier when it comes time to find somewhere to put your switches, avoiding a Swiss cheese-like dash or complicated wiring behind it.

In Ben’s LC105, the R5 also handles all body functions like headlights, brake lights, indicators etc. If all that programmability wasn’t enough, Haltech has even seen fit to include automatic gearbox control, which includes the 4L80E transmission Ben’s LC105 runs.

For anyone who has had to deal with running multiple modules on any kind of conversion, the R5 scores highly as a one-box-does-it-all unit.

All-new from TRED Outdoors, the TRED GT Storage Box range is chock full of innovation and has been meticulously designed and expertly engineered to keep all your gear safe, dry and secure.

Packed full of features the TRED GT Storage Box is perfect for 4WDing, touring, boating, fishing, camping, farming, general gear storage at home and hunting.

If you own a Weber Q BBQ, the integrated feet recess points on the lids mean you can leave the trolley at home and free up space on your table by setting the BBQ up on top of your stacked TRED GT storage boxes.

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The lid has integrated screw bosses so you can bolt in a molle panel, while internal screw bosses allow you to tie down or permanently fix gear, adding to your storage options.

The barman’s bottle opener with snap-in storage has another function besides knocking the top off your stubby, it can also be used for TRED Link connectivity by locking two lids together so that they can both be opened at the same time (when side by side).

The lids are multi-directional, meaning they can open forwards and backward and can also be fully removed. With indents for your cups and a bragging rights stick that allows you to measure stuff out, perfect for fishermen. The lid also has a weather-resistant seal that will keep your gear dry and dust free.

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Another feature we like is that the boxes interlock together when stacked, meaning they won’t bounce around in the back of your 4WD. The tie-down points allow you to open the lid without having to release the straps.

What this all means is all you need to do is tie down the bottom box as those stacked on top will lock in and stay connected during travel, brilliant stuff. You can also secure the goods inside the box by locking the lid and base with a long shank padlock (not included).

“I have camped and 4WD a lot around the world, stored and transported gear in many ways. I wanted to improve the way we did this, for the space and weight taken up in the vehicle, it needed to have a multi-purpose function,” said Chris Roberts General Manager TRED Outdoors.

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“If a TRED product takes up space and weight in your vehicle, it needs to be best in class and dedicated to that usage, more is more.”

The all-new TRED GT Storage boxes are available in 25L and 65L configurations and are constructed using UV-resistant, high-strength, lightweight Automotive Grade Polypropylene to withstand Australia’s tough conditions.

Base volume: 25L

• Weight: 3.95kg
• Inner dimensions: 525 L x 440 W x 115 H
• Outer dimensions: 575 L x 510 W x 175 H
• RRP: $149

Base volume: 65L

• Weight: 5kg
• Inner dimensions: 525 L x 440 W x 290 H
• Outer dimensions: 575 L x 510 W x 355 H
• RRP: $199

If you’ve ever had a spider run across the inside of your windscreen when you’re driving, Aussie car product brand Autonomy Co has heard you scream.

Its new product, RoadBlock – Spider and Ant Automotive Treatment, is designed to keep unwanted insect passengers at bay and reduce motorists’ risk of accident or injury.

Made in Australia, RoadBlock is a barrier treatment designed to keep spiders, ants and cobwebs out of vehicles, minimising potentially dangerous distractions for drivers. It’s an essential product for vehicles that are parked outside, particularly in leafy areas, making 4WD owners happy.

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Autonomy Director Amanda Lintott says “Australia is home to over 10,000 species of spiders and many of them make their way into vehicles. The most common stowaways are huntsman spiders, which can grow up to 15cm wide, but others include venomous redbacks and famously hairy, wolf spiders.”

“Spiders are attracted to the warmth of engines and can often be found in the engine bay, door frames or on the underside of the vehicle.”

“They get startled by vibrations when the vehicle gets moving. If this happens at high speed, it can be a dangerous distraction but even at low speed, it’s a lot of people’s worst nightmare.”

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If a single arachnoid isn’t enough, spiders also have a habit of nesting in cars and leaving cobwebs around side windows, windshield wiper arms and door handles which can obstruct vision and be difficult to remove.

Meanwhile, anywhere there’s food, there are ants as owners of camper trailers and 4WD know only too well. Ants are difficult to get rid of and can lead to costly repairs if they infest electrical systems.

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RoadBlock has been tested and is safe to use on all automotive surfaces. Its 360-degree trigger nozzle with flip-up, straw applicator is designed to get into hard-to-reach places on all types of vehicles including side mirrors, plate frames, wheel arches and door frames.

The commercial-grade formulation protects for up to three months so the 350g can, will treat a SUV for a year or more for only $26.95. The product is also approved by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority.

When it comes to setting up your 4WD as a tourer, hardware and 12V upgrades are always top of the list.

Water management is often a last-minute thought which can be a problem as we need water to survive. Thankfully, EGON has designed a solution that is next level and called it the Water Hub.

The EGON Water Hub enables you to conserve your drinking water by separating your shower/washing water source from your drinking water source.

It has two completely separated water circuits. This prevents your drinking water tank from being contaminated by an external water source. Drinking water is pumped directly from your drinking water tank to the tap outlet.

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This means you can collect water from a bucket, jerry can, river or lake for showers or for washing up by using the external pick-up hose dropped into the water source. The water is then pumped through the Water Hub and distributed to the shower outlet.

Another benefit of the Water Hub is that it automatically mixes hot water from a water heater, such as a boiler or gas water heater with the cold water from the external pickup, and you can control the temperature via the control knob.

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The water temperature from the shower outlet can be set to 38 degrees and will keep the water at that temperature until the water being pumped in drops below 38 degrees. When the water heater is outputting water at 70 degrees, the Water Hub mixes cold water to keep the shower outlet at 38 degrees, perfect for washing dishes and showering.

When you turn on the switch using the blue LED, the water pump connected to your tank will turn on and pressurise the hoses. When you turn on the switch with the green LED your external pick-up pump will pressurise the external pick-up water hoses. Each pump has an inbuilt pressure switch and will turn on automatically when you use water, as long as the switch is turned on.

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The EGON Water Hub has been designed for 4WDs, camper trailers, caravans and boats but can also be used in any off-grid dwelling such as a cabin or a pool shower.

The Water Hub kit can be purchased on its own, with the electrical kit or as a bundle that also includes both these items plus the hose kit.

It is simple to install and the electrical kit allows you to install the blue and green LED switches either inside the Water Hub case or remotely, meaning the Water Hub itself can be installed in an out-of-the-way place.

Specifications

• Dimensions: 38cm W x 29cm L x 10cm H (the width includes the connectors and temperature control knob)
• Weight: 4.9kg
• RRP: From $1398

Founded in 2000, Boss Aluminium, an Australian designer and manufacturer of commercial and recreational 4×4 vehicle accessories, has released its second-generation Boss 270 Awning, with design revisions that will benefit users greatly, making the set-up and pack-up process easier.

Boss Aluminium launched its 270-degree awning after founder and chief designer at Boss, Dave Whitehead, identified the need for a premium quality free-standing awning suitable for the most challenging off-road conditions.

“Boss has exceptionally high standards, and our customers demand and expect the very best products from us. Quite frankly, there wasn’t an awning on the market that we were comfortable fitting to our canopies, so we built one ourselves,” said Dave Whitehead.

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The Boss 270 awning is manufactured in-house in Melbourne using the latest CNC-controlled machinery. It utilises lightweight, durable aluminium chassis arms and a tremendously strong Tri-axis gusseted hinge that features 12mm stainless steel bolts. The engineering and build quality negate the need for vertical support poles, keeping with the principle of making them easy to use.

The canvas is 304gsm dynaproofed Australian-made canvas that is manufactured in-house allowing Boss to enhance its awning further, providing even better functionality. Even with the over-engineered construction, the awning weighs just 24kg and the Boss universal mounting brackets can be fitted to most roof racks.

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Another change is the new oversized bag which features durable rip-resistant PVC and heavy-duty YKK zippers. Boss also decided to extend the skirting in a contrasting black trim, which looks sharp and simplifies easier fitting of the optional awning walls. Wider velcro straps further accelerate the pack-up of the awning.

Boss is confident in the durability of its awning and provides a lifetime warranty on the workmanship. But Boss General Manager, Matt Frost, believes that the ease of use is what really sets it apart from the competition.

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“Awnings are one of the most popular items people buy for their 4WD, but often underutilise them due to cumbersome support poles and the need for guy ropes. The Boss awning is a true free-standing design that can be opened and closed in less than a minute. Even when pulling up for a cool drink on a hot day, our customers will often open the awning to obtain protection from the sun,” said General Manager, Matt Frost.

The Boss range includes premium aluminium trays, canopies, and a growing range of off-road touring accessories. Boss products can be purchased direct or through an increasing network of 4×4 stores.

RRP: $3250

Jungle 4×4 was born out of a passion for the Australian way of life.

We are spoiled with so many epic destinations and many offer challenges that only a 4WD can survive. A 4WD is also the perfect vehicle to tow the boat, camper trailer or caravan, so why wouldn’t you safeguard your pride and joy with well-designed frontal protection?

The next-gen Ford Ranger can now wear the Jungle 4×4 Deluxe bullbar with side rails and steps. Designed and tested in Australia, these bullbars are ADR-approved and airbag compatible.

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Jungle 4×4 has made a huge investment in making sure its bars not only look good but most of all meet the toughest safety standards and they have achieved this by testing and working very closely with the APV Test Centre in Melbourne. APV-T is the most advanced dynamic, static, crash and environmental test facility in the Southern Hemisphere.

Jungle 4×4 is proud its Deluxe bullbar ticks all the boxes but doesn’t have a hefty price tag. The Deluxe bullbar is a complete finished product with no hidden extra costs. The tubing is 63.5mm and finished with a black powdercoat while the bar has a multi-fold construction.

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The winch cradle is built-in, and the bar includes two rated recovery points and dual aerial mounts. Fog lights and LED park and indicator lights are included and the bullbar is radar- and sensor-compatible.

The Deluxe bullbar offers premium-level protection without the price tag and Jungle 4×4 has made a huge investment in making sure the bars not only look good but most of all meet the toughest safety standards. Its goal is to develop high-quality, engineered and tested 4WD products for the Australian market that also offer great value to buyers.

“Having travelled all over Australia with the Jungle 4×4 Deluxe bullbar, side steps and rails I love the level of protection they offer,” said Mike Ellard, GM of Jungle 4×4. “Only recently my Ranger suffered a major impact at 110kmh when I struck a large animal.

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“It was night-time on an Outback highway and the beast came from nowhere, running in front of me. The Deluxe bullbar protected my vehicle, saved my life and I was able to make it home 3000km later. The only damage to the body of the vehicle was where the aerial mount kissed the bonnet.”

While the Bullbar and sidesteps can be purchased separately, as the rails integrate into the sidestep, if you want the rails you will need to purchase the sidesteps as well.

Pricing

• Deluxe bar: $1890
• Rails: $490
• Sidesteps: $890

ARB has pulled the covers off its Earth Camper off-road camper trailer, with the unit priced from $74,500 and available to order now.

Utilising a round tube chassis made of 3mm-thick, mandrel-bent steel, to maximise strength and ensure there are no weak points, the Earth Camper is packed with features and is a serious all-terrain option for a lap of the map.

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Giving the Earth Camper its all-terrain capabilities is the implementation of quality suspension componentry which consists of a 900mm-long trailing arm and vertically mounted Old Man Emu Nitrocharger shock absorbers.

ARB says it could mount the shocks vertically as “ the chassis and suspension on the Earth Camper were designed first, with the rest built around it”.

This combination provides the Earth Camper with maximum articulation, improved ride quality and better traction, aided by Maxxis RAZR all-terrain tyres around 16-inch ARB ‘EC’ edition alloy wheels, and 12-inch electric brakes.

Measurements

Adding to its durability is the camper’s hard shell exterior made from fibreglass-reinforced polymer. The electronic rear door, which doubles as a hard floor for the annexe area when set up, allows for easy set-up at the press of a button – ARB says the camper is bed-ready in one minute.

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Once set-up, the interior boasts a queen-sized bed, Sirocco fans, internal lighting, opening side window, a collapsible dining table, USB and USB-C charging points, 240-volt sockets, copious storage solutions, and an ARB Slide Kitchen.

The full-size freestanding kitchen comes with a stainless-steel bench area, three-burner stove, integrated sink and a 96-litre ZERO fridge/freezer, and it’s all covered by a 180-degree freestanding awning (280GSM poly-cotton ripstop canvas). The kitchen is fed by 140-litre dual water tanks, and a REDARC Manager 30 battery management system controls the power needs.

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A tailor-made storage cover is available at extra cost. Four tie-down buckles ensure the cover keeps the ARB Earth Camper secure, and it also features a solar panel window and zip access to electrics, so that the camper can still charge while covered.

Other accessories that can be added or paired up with the Earth Camper include awning walls, a Webasto Diesel Heater with custom ARB bracketry, an ARB Ensuite Room, a Joolca HOTTAP V2 hot shower, various canvas storage bags, more REDARC tech, and an ARB air compressor kit.

For a full list of features and to place an order, visit: www.arb.com.au/earth-camper

Anker has released the PowerHouse 767 (GaNPrime™ PowerHouse 2048Wh) to Australia and is the first portable power station to incorporate GaN technology for a longer-lasting battery life and overall lifespan.

With the capacity to power up to 10 devices, Anker’s PowerHouse 767 is the world’s most efficient, longest-lasting and most portable power station ever designed, capable of delivering hours of emergency power during blackouts and on-demand power while living off-the-grid. The unit retails for $3699.

“For Australians who spend a great deal of time outside camping or off the grid, or for those who don’t have backup generators to power their properties during a blackout, we understand every watt counts,” said Gaspar Xie, General Manager, Anker Innovations ANZ.

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“With GaNPrime, you get more energy per charge out of the 767 power station, and with 2300W AC power, the 767 can power nearly all essential electronic equipment for days.”

By integrating GaN technology, the PowerHouse 767 delivers a more efficient and long-lasting power solution with more power per charging cycle.

Each time a power station gets used, energy is lost in the form of heat, however, GaN allows users to go longer in between charging cycles, and emits less heat so connected devices and the power station are better protected, resulting in a longer lifespan. The efficiency achieved reduces energy loss by 60 per cent, making the 767 a more sustainable power source.

The EV-class LiFePO4 batteries are rated to maintain 100-per-cent capacity for up to 3000 full charging cycles and the casing is drop-proof, shock-proof, and able to withstand years of heavy usage at homes and outdoors. Temperatures are monitored 100 times per second, prolonging the life of the power station and protecting connected devices.

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The PowerHouse 767 boasts a capacity of 2048Wh. With 2300W AC power, it can power nearly all essential electronic equipment for days, including home appliances, camping equipment, power tools and mobile devices.

Three smart AC sockets intelligently detect whether a plug is inserted and automatically turn off if no plug is detected within 15 minutes. Enjoy handheld control of the 767 with the ability to turn output ports on and off from a distance thanks to the new Anker app.

The 767 includes 3x USB C 100W PD ports, 2x USB A ports (12W each), 2x carport (120W each), an AC input 1440W and you can connect up to 1000W of solar power.

Weighing in at 30.5kg the unit is 52.5 x 25 x 39.5 cm and is easily transported thanks to an extendable, EasyTow™ handle and large, durable wheels designed to navigate rocky, outdoor surfaces.

The 4x4s in this month’s instalment of Readers’ Rigs have again been provided by the Adventure Girls 4WD social group.

Adventure Girls 4WD is a social group for women of all ages who have a passion for 4x4s. Sign up or for more info visit: facebook.com/adventuregirls4wd

2020 Toyota Hilux SR+

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I purchased my Luxxy back in March 2020 and over the last two years she has come a long way. I’m currently doing a lap of Australia, which is amazing, and I highly recommend doing it.

The Luxxy has also done quite a few tracks around FNQ and Fraser Island. Mods include BFGoodrich A/T 265/70R17s; three-inch Dobinsons lift at the front; Ironman bullbar, sidesteps and side rails; GME UHF; Stedi 9-inch spotties; Redarc 12V set-up; three-inch exhaust; Meredith Metalworks staino snorkel; custom tray, canopy and dog box; Kings Grand Tourer MkIII aluminium rooftop tent; and Dune awnings.

I’m looking at getting a winch, a three-inch lift in the rear, and new set of rims with 33s – Jasmin Hincksman-Crane

2014 Nissan Navara D22

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Most of our four-wheel driving adventures in her have been around the Otways, tackling mostly muddy clay tracks. We currently have two trips to the High Country planned – one with friends, the other with Adventure Girls 4WD – as well as planning a trip to Tassie next year.

She has a bullbar, two-inch Tough Dog lift, rated recovery points and a front locker. We’re currently in the process of installing custom drawers in the tub under a floating floor, so the dogs can still tag along on our adventures – Jamaica Reidy

Nissan GU Patrol ZD30

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This is TICKAA, my ZD30 GU. It’s running a two-inch lift and 35s, and she is currently being converted into a TD42. I love going to Neerim and Toolangi, both in Victoria, to tackle tough tracks that require tactical thinking.

The plan for her in the future is to have full bar work all around, a custom drawer set-up in the back, and the engine conversion – Chantelle Harrison

2016 Ford Ranger Xtra Cab

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I plan to do many more mother-and-daughter trips from Darwin to Ulladulla and back. We’re doing the Canning Stock Route next year, and hopefully the Victorian High Country in December this year.

We’re currently living in a remote indigenous community in the NT and we have to do 23 water crossings between us and Darwin. This is living.

The Ranger is a manual with heavy duty clutch; BCDC dual-battery setup; air compressor; UHF; 20-litre water tank; 120-litre fuel tank; steel tray; bullbar; bash plates; and a lift with heavy duty suspension. Solid as a rock – Linda Mofflin

2014 Nissan Navara D22

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I’ve had my D22 (Ned the Nav) for about two years. I bought it stock and now I’m slowly working on it. It currently has a Fulcrum Formula two-inch lift kit, Maxxis Razr A/Ts, Fabwitz Industries stainless steel snorkel and a Playtime Auto three-inch turbo-back exhaust, just to name a few mods.

Ned the Nav loves hitting the beach and taking me camping. Future mods to start my touring-rig plans include a tray and canopy – Melissa

Toyota LandCruiser HZJ75

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I mostly drive the Cruiser around the NT and the rural areas of North WA and Qld, and it’s mostly just a weekend camper for now until I can upgrade the suspension. But the old girl is tough as nails and was my dad’s – it travelled with him around Australia before I inherited it after he passed in 2013.

It was an old truck escort vehicle, so it’s fairly tough as standard, and it’s still fairly stock. I just replaced the gearbox, transmission, and front- and rear-ends. Mods include an aftermarket grille, chrome indicator surrounds, new halogen headlights and LED taillights. It also has a custom spare wheel rack and wooden tray slats, but I plan on replacing them.

I’m also looking to upgrade the canopy, as it only gets put on when I go camping; I would like to be able to use a rooftop tent and keep the tray clear for the dog and supplies – Lisa

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