{"id":3879,"date":"2018-06-01T20:00:46","date_gmt":"2018-06-01T10:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.4wdsupacentre.com.au\/news\/?p=3879"},"modified":"2018-06-01T15:16:36","modified_gmt":"2018-06-01T05:16:36","slug":"no-4wd-no-problems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.emgcloud.net\/news\/no-4wd-no-problems\/","title":{"rendered":"No 4WD, no problems!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever thought to yourself \u2018I wish I could get away camping for a few nights but I just can\u2019t fit any of my gear in my car\u2019 this is the article for you. Whether you own a 4-door sedan like a Commodore or falcon or you find yourself stuck with the better half\u2019s small hatchback Mazda 2 we\u2019re here to tell you that you don\u2019t need an expensive or modified 4WD to get out and experience a camping weekend away!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>While Toyota Hilux\u2019s were the number selling car in Australia in 2017 and there\u2019s been a huge rise in SUV\u2019s across the Australia market, many Aussies still rely on a smaller sedan or hatchback as their only vehicle for everyday driving.<\/p>\n<p>if you are one of these people we\u2019re here to tell you that we still have your back, there\u2019s plenty of campsites \u2013 both free and paid \u2013 that are easily accessible without a 4WD and can be found, with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.4wdsupacentre.com.au\/products\/electrical-products\/vms-touring-700-hdx.html\"><strong>VMS Touring 700HDX<\/strong><\/a> On &amp; Off-Road GPS Navigator, with its clear 7\u201d backlit touch screen you can get there no worries. With over 3000 maps pre-installed and over 1000+ free campsites you\u2019ll never be short of excellent options.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The touchscreen navigation makes it simple to use and you\u2019ll also have 5 years of free street map updates. While not strictly thought of as a 4WD accessory or piece of camping gear this little bit of kit will pay for itself in a few short trips by leading you to free campsites all over Oz!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Now to get your bedding sorted \u2013 Adventure Kings make an awesome range of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.4wdsupacentre.com.au\/products\/swags.html\"><strong>single &amp; double swags<\/strong><\/a> which are perfect for any campsite, backyard BBQ, kid\u2019s sleepover or as a makeshift bed for the in-laws. But out of the whole range of Adventure Kings, the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.4wdsupacentre.com.au\/products\/swags\/deluxe-double-swag-big-daddy-canvas-70mm-mattress-adventure-kings.html\"> <strong>Big Daddy Deluxe<\/strong><\/a> is by far Australia\u2019s #1 selling swag \u2013 it\u2019s a massive 1550mm wide and has a huge 70mm thick mattress but don\u2019t let its size fool you \u2013 it\u2019ll fit easily in any car. With the waterproof and durable 400gsm ripstop polycotton canvas you\u2019ll be warm and dry in any weather condition. Check this handy video with tips and tricks to fold your brand new double swag even quicker!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>With your new affordable accommodation sorted out you\u2019ll now be wanting to add a few creature comforts. Unfortunately, you probably wont have the advantage of a full 12v setup typically found in more advanced touring setups such as dual battery systems, deep cycle batteries &amp; power management systems from the likes of CTEK.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.4wdsupacentre.com.au\/products\/generators-24.html\"><strong>portable 240v camping generator<\/strong><\/a> from Kings is a great way to take care of your power needs. The 2KVA model is a great size due to its lightweight, compact design. It features 2x 240v outlets as well as a standard 12v ciga plug meaning you\u2019ll have enough juice for whatever you are needing to power and it\u2019s easier than you would think to start with its simple easy pull start cord. It already doesn\u2019t break the bank but chuck it in economy mode to make your fuel last that little bit longer and you\u2019ll be cheering.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Every Aussie knows the importance of keeping your favorite drinks icy cold and while it would be easy to power a portable fridge and trust us, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.4wdsupacentre.com.au\/products\/fridges-coolers\/adventure-kings-fridge-60l-fridge-freezer.html\"><strong>60L Kings Fridge\/ Freezer<\/strong><\/a> is hard to beat for value for money but you\u2019re going to be likely to struggle with space. That\u2019s why we\u2019d recommend one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.4wdsupacentre.com.au\/products\/fridges-coolers\/adventure-kings-40l-portable-ice-box-superior-insulation.html\"><strong>portable ice boxes<\/strong><\/a> from the Kings range. Available in 4 sizes from 40L right through to 100L all with superior insulation you\u2019ll never be left worrying about having a coldie on hand just add ice for a week or more of constant cooling!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>To us, these pieces of camping gear are the most essential for setting out on any trip with a smaller vehicle. Throw in a portable gazebo for your shade, some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.4wdsupacentre.com.au\/products\/led-camping-lights.html\"><strong>LED camp lights,<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0a portable bbq like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.4wdsupacentre.com.au\/products\/cooking-gear\/voyager-bbq.html\"><strong>Voyager Grill<\/strong> <\/a>for the morning cook ups and you\u2019ll have one of the most enviable camping setups imaginable without even owning a 4WD!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; If you\u2019ve ever thought to yourself \u2018I wish I could get away camping for a few nights but I just can\u2019t fit any of my gear in my car\u2019 this is the article for you. Whether you own a 4-door sedan like a Commodore or falcon or you find yourself stuck with the better&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":123456,"featured_media":3883,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/news.emgcloud.net\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3879"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/news.emgcloud.net\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/news.emgcloud.net\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.emgcloud.net\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/123456"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.emgcloud.net\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3879"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/news.emgcloud.net\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3879\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3882,"href":"https:\/\/news.emgcloud.net\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3879\/revisions\/3882"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.emgcloud.net\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3883"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/news.emgcloud.net\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3879"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.emgcloud.net\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3879"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.emgcloud.net\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3879"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}