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Advice

Towing weights explained: What tare, payload, GVM and GCM actually mean

Translating towing terminology! Everything you need to know about vehicle weights

Opinion

The problem isn’t always the trailer – sometimes it’s the muppet towing it

If you plan on towing cross country, then it’s best to learn the basics first

Advice

What is the towing capacity of the 2025 Toyota LandCruiser Prado?

Will the all-new 250 Series Prado tow your boat, caravan or earthmover? Here are the critical numbers

4×4 Comparisons

2025 Toyota Prado vs LandCruiser 300 Series: SPEC BATTLE!

What are the differences between these two large frame-based off-roaders?

Reviews

The best large American utes for towing in Australia

Which big gun of the 4500kg towing world is the best for towing?

Gear

How to set up a 4×4 for towing in Australia

Want to know all there is to know about towing? Skip Google and read our no bull-plop guide to the towing gear you actually need

News

2025 Mitsubishi Pajero imagined: VOTE! Which look do you prefer?

Mitsubishi admits it would love to make a new Pajero. Here’s how it could look!

Gear

Pedders’ towing and touring equipment

Making sure your trusty and reliable 4×4 is ready for the next new adventure.

4×4 Comparisons

Best Value 4X4 SUV: Isuzu MU-X

What are the most affordable large SUVs to own and run? We’ve crunched the numbers to help you save some serious cash

News

2024 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport: New Triton-based SUV imagined

A new Pajero Sport would be based on the Triton’s new ladder frame – this is what it could look like

4×4 Comparisons

Which American ute is best for towing: Ford F-150 vs Chevrolet Silverado vs Ram 1500

One of these full-size pick-ups has a clear advantage while another has a surprising weakness…

Toyota Tundra spied in Australia | Photo courtesy of Wheels reader Luke Farrell
News

2024 Toyota Tundra for Australia: Non-hybrid model spied testing

As Toyota increases its Tundra test fleet, an eagle-eyed Wheels viewer spotted a non-hybrid Limited in the wild

rvSafe towing guide
Sponsored

rvSafe’s guide to towing

Setting out with a caravan or camper trailer is a great Australian dream

4×4 Comparisons

2022 Dual-Cab Ute Comparison: The tow test (and those left behind)

We put the new Ford Ranger up against other popular dual-cabs to see who is the dual-cab tow king!

2023 Ford Ranger tow test
Reviews

2023 Ford Ranger towing test: V6 v 4-cylinder

We test the towing tech and strengths of Ford’s 2023 Ranger Sport V6 and Ranger XLT I4

Reviews

2022 Mazda BT-50: 50 Days with a BT-50 – Towing

SPONSORED: In this second instalment of our partnership with Mazda, Dom Wiseman and reader Lloyd find out how the popular BT-50 ute fares with towing.

News

2023 Ford F-150 versus 2023 Ford Ranger: How do they compare?

Will the big F-150 step on the Ranger’s toes? We take a look at the specs released so far

D-Max Hayman Reese X-Bar
Gear

Our D-Max gets a Hayman Reese X-Bar tow bar

Our D-Max is ready to work with a brand new towing kit

Outdoors

Tested: Cub Drifter II camper trailer

The Cub Drifter II is a family-friendly off-roader that provides so much more than shelter

AOR Sierra ZR camper trailer
Outdoors

AOR Sierra ZR camper tested in the Simpson Desert

Conscripted as the Moon Tours’ support trailer, we take the Sierra ZR camper straight from the showroom to the Simpson Desert.

Science of towing
Opinion

Does a higher engine cylinder count mean better towing performance?

Just because it has a bigger engine, doesn’t mean it will be better at towing

Dual-cab ute load and tow test 2019 Results
Reviews

Dual-cab ute load and tow test 2019: Results

With tests complete and results compiled, how do these six utes shape up as load and tow workhorses?

2019 Volkswagen Amarok 580 load and tow test review
Reviews

2019 Volkswagen Amarok 580 load and tow test review: Tow Test 2019

With 200kW available at full stick, the Amarok 580 is the most powerful ute here. But does it deliver on its promise?

2019 Mercedes-Benz X350d load and tow test review
Reviews

2019 Mercedes-Benz X350d load and tow test review: Tow Test 2019

With 190kW worth of V6 power, the X350d should be just the ticket for hauling heavy loads.