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Treks

Section: Trip Planning - Where to Go & When

Treks is a free facility for finding self-drive trip plans all over Australia. All of Australia's iconic tracks and destinations for caravans as well as major remote desert tracks that are strictly

Updated: 19 Feb 2021

Turbos and Super Chargers

Section: Vehicles - Engine Performance

This article uses terminology that is explained in our Why Diesels are Different article and discusses the application of forced induction in regards to diesels.

Updated: 21 May 2013

TV Antenna

Section: Communications - Staying in Touch

As all antenna designs are a compromise at some frequency, the trick is to work out what will give you the least compromise. To help get a broader understanding and hopefully clear up this confusion,

Updated: 08 Nov 2017

Types of Tours

Section: Trip Planning - Booking a Tour

This article lists the different sorts of 4WD Tours on offer by commercial operators in Australia and defines the differences between each.

Updated: 27 Apr 2010

Tyre Size Calculator

Section: Vehicles - Tyres

Use this page to work out the radius, circumference and diameter of any size tyre. You can also run comparisons between different tyres and work out the differences in size and odometer corrections.

Updated: 24 May 2020

UHF Radio

Section: Communications - Outback Communications

If you are considering a trip into Australia’s vast outback, then a UHF Radio is an important communications device to have. Besides the entertainment value, such as chatting with other travellers,

Updated: 11 Jul 2024

Understanding Engine Conversions

Section: Vehicles - Engine Performance

Having a vehicle that is performing well is important for reasons other than just speed and power. Improving reliability and efficiency will also result in better fuel consumption,

Updated: 27 Mar 2015

Using Blogs to Share your Travel Photos

Section: On the Road - Photography

On ExplorOz, you can batch upload your digital photos to create memorable journals of where you've been, or group your favourite photos into themes.

Updated: 05 Oct 2015

Using Power Leads: Facts & Regulations

Section: Power & Electrics - Mains Power

This article both confirms and clarifies the law and common practise in regards to using power leads to connect your electrical equipment to a mains power source. Specifically,

Updated: 12 Apr 2019

Vehicle Care

Section: Vehicles - Care & Servicing

This article outlines options for prolonging the life and looks of your vehicle - especially one that is used for outback travelling where it is subjected to temperature extremes, excessive dust,

Updated: 08 Nov 2017

Vehicle Reversing Camera

Section: Vehicles - Accessories

"Rear view" or "reversing cameras" can be added as aftermarket additions to vehicles that do not come with factory-fitted systems. In this article,

Updated: 11 Dec 2023

Vehicle Shower

Section: Vehicles - Accessories

Water is the single most precious commodity you need to carry for your trip. Although heavy, we need to carry it for drinking, cooking and washing.

Updated: 19 Jun 2013

Water Tank

Section: Vehicles - Setting up a 4WD

Water storage is a critical issue for all four wheel drivers. Not only do you need to carry large amounts of fresh water, you also need 2 alternate supplies in case of contamination from one source.

Updated: 27 Jan 2018

What to Take

Section: Trip Planning - Packing & Storage

In this article, we discuss how to work out what you need to take on your trip. Includes a checklist of items for bush camping in remote areas and also a check list of personal items to suit any trip.

Updated: 19 Mar 2018

Where to Start

Section: Caravans & Camper Trailers - Buyers Guide

This non-biased article provides a practical outline of the major features to consider when contemplating buying a caravan (new or used) and should help you settle upon your main requirements before

Updated: 26 Dec 2022

Why Diesels are Different

Section: Vehicles - Engine Performance

The diesel engine, named after the German engineer Rudolf Diesel, is a type of internal combustion engine that is somewhat different to a petrol engine.

Updated: 03 May 2014

Wildflowers

Section: Australiana - Nature

This is a free facility for finding an abundance of native flowering plants in Australia. This user-generated database does not contain all species but is growing through the contributions of

Updated: 27 Aug 2021

Winches

Section: Vehicles - Setting up a 4WD

All travellers should be capable and equipped for winching so in this article we will discuss the various winching methods and equipment on the market.

Updated: 22 Dec 2021

Working Holiday Around Australia - with Kids

Section: Trip Planning - Working Holidays

When Ian Hookway started planning what would became a 3 year working holiday around Australia with his family, he discovered there aren't any "how to" guides. Thanks to his experiences,

Updated: 15 Sep 2017