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When you are brand new to the 4WDing fraternity, things get daunting very quickly, but first things first, welcome to the most oddball bunch of adventurers getting around out there.<\/p>\n
Driving a 4WD offroad will spark on of the most addictive lifestyles you could ever be a part of, and owning a 4×4 opens up a whole new world of adventures you may never of thought possible these range from going from a drive up through your local state forests all the way through to camping out in the bush or on the beach.<\/p>\n
When starting, it can be a little bit overwhelming trying to wade your way through all the different 4×4 \u00a0upgrades and accessories that are available out there. This is why we\u2019ve put together a bit of a guide to help you decide on some of the types of 4×4 accessories and equipment that are vital to having a great time offroad!<\/p>\n
The honest truth is, you don\u2019t need the biggest, toughest 4WD out there to have a lot of fun \u2013 you just need a handful of essentials and you are ready to roll!<\/p>\n
Here is our definitive guide to six essential bits of Adventure Kings gear you must add to your new 4WD;<\/p>\n
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1.Purpose made Tyre Deflator<\/strong><\/p>\n If you get no further through our list of must have offroad essentials when it comes to 4x4s, this one is basically a law!<\/p>\n Heading out unprepared into the bush can be dangerous, our golden rule for getting further offroad is to let a bit of air out of your tyres, to ensure you enhance your 4WD\u2019s footprint and give yourself the ability to drive through stuff that others might not even try.<\/p>\n Not only does letting your tyres down give you better traction, if you let your tyres down a bit when you\u2019re off-road, then they\u2019ll last longer by letting your sidewalls flex over the tough stuff you will prevent your rubber from slipping!<\/p>\n PLUS you\u2019ll get stuck less because the tyres have a bigger contact patch with the ground and will have better traction.<\/p>\n Letting your tyres down is critical, so it is important to use a purpose made tyre deflator like the Kwiky tyre deflator<\/strong> <\/a>or the Adventure Kings 3 in 1 tyre deflator<\/strong><\/a> to drop your pressures down to around 26psi when you\u2019re out in the bush or about 16psi on the beach.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n 2.Quality Air Compressor<\/strong><\/p>\n What goes down must come up! Because we have roads between home and the start and end of your favorite tracks, to keep your tyres in a good state you absolutely need to pump them back up to highway pressures again when all the fun is done!!<\/p>\n It\u2019s a great idea to not rely on petrol station air compressors as they are unreliable, inaccurate and also often out of order.<\/p>\n We suggest you always carry your own portable air compressor like one of the Thumper MKII air compressors<\/strong><\/a> or the Thumper Max air compressor<\/strong><\/a> for instant compressed air on the tracks!<\/p>\n Being able to easily re-inflate your tyres or even for trackside air pressure to reseat a broken tyre bead, a 12v compressor is a great idea and will ensure you never have to wait for ages in the hot sun for the servo air compressor hose to become available, ever again.<\/p>\n 3.Reliable Recovery Kit<\/strong> In fact, getting stuck can be a lot of fun \u2013 (only) if you have the ability to get out again! You should always carry a rated \u00a04×4 recovery kit<\/strong><\/a>, Including everything from a snatch strap<\/strong><\/a> and rated shackles<\/strong><\/a> at a minimum.<\/p>\n Even if you\u2019re stuck all by yourself, if someone offers to assist you with a recovery then good practice states you need to use your gear to get pulled out. It\u2019s also good form to use your own recovery gear if you\u2019re stuck \u2013 that way you won\u2019t leave muddy recovery gear in the back of someone else\u2019s 4WD, on top of that you also owe them a cold beer, either out of your 12v Fridge<\/strong><\/a>, or at the next country pub!<\/p>\n Particularly if they were nice enough to stop and help you out of trouble!<\/p>\n 4.Quality Steel Roof Racks<\/strong> By adding a set of Steel roof racks<\/strong><\/a> to your 4WD you easily and quickly expand your storage space to include all of your bulky campsite essentials that can\u2019t be crammed in behind the back seats!<\/p>\n It doesn\u2019t matter if you only get to go camping once a month, by installing a reliable and sturdy 4×4 roof rack <\/strong><\/a>you will find it very useful just about every day from doing runs to the hardware store, helping your mates move home, making tip runs, and just about anything else you can imagine \u2013 \u00a0Adding a roof rack to your 4WD will be one of the best upgrades you could ever do. Particularly because it lets you add the next piece of gear\u2026<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n 5.Solid performance Awning! <\/strong> The massive range of 4×4 awnings available from 4WD Supacentre are fantastic for adding instant shade and shelter to the sides and rear of your 4×4.<\/p>\n
\nIf you have delusions of just driving through everything, snap out of the daydream, and realise that getting stuck is simply a part of taking your 4WD off-road.<\/p>\n
\nYour 4WD may be big, but even the biggest trucks are lacking sometimes when it comes to storage when you are hitting the tracks!<\/p>\n
\nIf you\u2019ve got a 4×4 roofrack, then you absolutely must add an Adventure Kings Awning<\/strong><\/a> to the side of it!<\/p>\n