All Episodes 2007 - 2022

Join the experts from Australian 4WD Monthly as they take you to Cape York, one of Australia's most popular 4WD destinations, Learn from the pros as they show you the driving techniques, accessories and tips you'll need to complete this adventure. From swags to diff locks, corrugations to top secret fishing spots, this is one 4WD adventure you just can't miss!

Join the Australian 4wd Monthly crew as they trek from spectacular Boggy Hole in the Northern Territory down the Old Ghan Line. Visit Chambers Pillars and Dalhousie Springs, and cross the awesome Simpson Desert via Knolls Track and the famed French Line. All that followed by a carnival atmosphere of the Birdsville Races! Plus Learn heaps of tips on desert touring, safety and off-road recovery.

We buy two 4WDs for two grand each, and take them on a seven day torture test! Can our bush mechanics keep them going as they drive through bonnet-deep water, have reverse tug-o-wars, and simply put them through hell? From bush welding to busted radiators, watch as our bush mechanics use all their skills to hold their 4WDs together. But that's not all. Experience breathtaking 4WD destinations, an awesome camper trailer and check out some fantastic 4WD accessories.

The rugged and isolated west coast of Tasmania truly is Australia's final frontier. Fast-flowing creeks, rutted and muddy tracks, torturous hill climbs - the west coast has it all. Join the Australian 4WD Monthly crew as they take their toughest journey yet through some of the most beautiful terrain in the country. Plus, we show you how to save money with some DIY ideas, check out some great new products, and Roothy whips up another infamous culinary masterpiece.

Australian 4WD Monthly has always been renowned for its no-bull new 4WD tests, but this one steps it up another notch. Following in the wake of the hugely successful Best 4WD of 2006 test in Cape York, Glenn, Roothy and a collection of 4WD industry experts take six Cooper Tires equipped, turbo-diesel dual-cab utes from Adelaide to Alice Springs travelling the famous Oodnadatta Track. Along the way, the crew visit such iconic destinations as the Flinders Ranges, Marree, Dalhousie Springs and Chambers Pillar, before ending up in Alice. See which vehicles rose to the challenge, which ones faltered and which ones Roothy needed to repair, bush mechanic style!

Moreton Island is a jewel in the crown of Queensland's beautiful national parks, and the fact that ifs just 35km from the heart of Brisbane means it is a popular destination for 4WDers, campers and fishermen alike. Join our resident Bush Mechanic John Rooth as he explores his backyard and checks out all that the island has to offer. Then, once you're done dreaming about getting away from it all, the action continues. For the first time ever, we take you behind the scenes on photoshoots of custom 4WDs for the magazine, and chat to the owners about their trucks. Join Editor Glenn as he takes you through the basics of buying a used 4WD, and gives you all the know-how on how to do your own servicing on your vehicle to save you plenty of money. Australian 4WD Action takes you where the action is!

Grab yourself a cold one and hit play on the DVD remote, because this issue's DVD is packed full of the best 4WD action around. Join Roothy as four of our very own forum members take him on a guided tour of some of the best tracks that the Watagans has to offer. There'll be mud, there'll be rocks, and there'll even be Roothy's famous cooking segment! Then, once you've had your fill of tough tracks, jump on board as we take you on a behind-the-scenes trip to shoot three awesome and vastly different custom 4WDs - a tidy touring GU wagon, a custom 80 Series Extra-Cab and a comp-bred Sierra-based buggy. Also, Glenn brings you the latest Supercheap Auto DIY segment, and then goes hunting for a good used Prado, we take a look at how to get the most out of your 4.2TD Patrol, and Roothy gives us the low-down on winch-rope tech. Its action so muddy, you might want to lay a tarp down.

To celebrate the 20th birthday of Queensland's LandCruiser Mountain Park, we sent Roothy and six of our forum members out to see what makes it such a favourite family destination. They give us a guided tour of the park, showing their favourite tracks and campsites, as well as the many other attractions on offer. Editor Glenno goes hunting for a current-model HiLux in our Buying Used segment. Before you shoot off on your next trip, be sure to check out our DIY section on pre-trip preparation to ensure your dream holiday doesn't turn into a nightmare on the side of the road! Mark drops in to ARB's head office to check out their trick new air compressor. He then shows you how to effectively rescue yourself with a Terrain Tamer exhaust jack, before heading out on three custom 4WD shoots to bring you some muddy action. Ever seen a hydraulic-suspended Hi Lux? Don't miss this amazing custom truck - it's simply unbelievable. Then, Terry Smith from Cooper Tires drops in with some great tips to maximise your tyre usage. All this and more in the only DVD that knows tarmac is simply there for the trip home!

If you're like us here at Australian 4WD Action, then you love checking out top-quality modified 4WDs. If that's the case, you're in luck! This issue we've got three amazingly tweaked 4WDs that range from mild to wild. If touring's what gets your blood pumping, how about an awesome Toyota Troop Carrier that's been set up to explore every corner of Australia? Then there's a trick Land Rover Discovery II that proves you can have a family touring truck that can still tackle the harder tracks, plus a high-flying, cut-down Ford Maverick that has Outback Challenge victory in its sights. Then, just so you don't think Roothy took the easy way up to the Cape last issue, we bring you part two of his trip. Watch Milo plod its way along some of the toughest tracks the Cape has to offer. But what's Milo broken at the legendary Gunshot? You'll have to watch to find out! And of course, we've loaded this month's show with all the informative tips and techniques segments you've come to expect from Australian 4WD Action. Save money with do-it-yourself tips from Editor Glenn, and come along for the ride as Mark shows you how to get the most out of your 4WD. Australian 4WD Action - bringing the mud from the tracks straight to your living room since 1998!

Australian 4WD Action has always brought you the best-value magazine you can buy, but this issue we're stepping it up a notch! Along with our regular full DVD, this month we're delighted to present a second feature disc. When Toyota gave us the opportunity to take a couple of brand-new 200 series LandCruisers on an extended test anywhere we wanted, we naturally jumped at it! So, how did they fare? You'll have to watch the DVD to find out! Of course, we've got all our regular features this month, including three standout custom trucks. The first could possibly be the thickest GQ Patrol we've ever seen, and powered by a turbo'd and worked petrol engine! Then there's an ultra-neat 80 Series that's been cut and customised into an extra-cab ute, and an XJ Cherokee that loves to go rock-crawling. Then jump in with Roothy for part two of our Best 4WD of 2008 trip, as he pits last months winner, the Patrol, against the newcomer 200 Series to see who reigns supreme off-road. And for the first time, the results will be entirely up to you! Will you be able to correctly pick Best 4WD of 2008? Glenn once again gets his hands dirty showing you some great money-saving DIY tips, and Shaun is back with another tips and techniques segment. Terry Smith joins us with some great tips on tyre maintenance, and we visit the ARB factory to take a look at how they put together their popular Old Man Emu suspension. Phew - you couldn't pack more features into a decked out 4WD, and you might just need one to bring this issue in from the mailbox!

For us 4WDers, holiday time means packing the 4WD, hitching up the trailer and heading away from civilisation. Instead of theme parks and five-star hotels, we look for national parks and million-star skies. And that's exactly where Roothy's gone this month! Join him on a tour of Outback Queensland - his home and the place that Milo's made for. Once you're done dreaming about where to go, check out three awesome 4WDs that will take you there! First up, we've got a highly modified Disco' 3 from WA that proves pedigree trucks don't mind getting dirty. Then there's Russell Sturzaker's Outback-proven Mitsubishi Pajero customised to tackle every track out there. And for those of you who like taking the harder road, we check out an awesome 80 Series with all the fruit. Heading away but have nowhere to store your gear? We take an in-depth look at roof-racks and how to make sure your gear stays on the top of your truck. We revisit the Tassie trip from last year, as Glenn's reunited with the ill-fated Prado and shown what had to be replaced. And while we're at it, we show you how to save money by installing your own diff breathers. And of course, we've got Roothy's infamous cooking to get your mouth watering - not one, but two recipes this time! Australian 4WD Action - it's the show that would rather be off-road right now.

Roothy's off again! This time, to the Snowy Mountains to take in the natural beauty of Mt Kosciuszko National Park in the new 45 Series ute. The area is full of amazing history, breathtaking scenery and challenging 4WDing, and Roothy's been raving on about it since he got back, so make sure you don't miss it! If custom trucks are more your thing, then we've got a show for you. First up is a sensational blood-red Series 1 Discovery that's built to tackle the High Country tracks. Then we jet up to Sydney to check in with the owner of an ultra-neat solid-axle 100 Series, who has turned a hand-me-down into a try-and-hold-me-back! For the fans of hardcore 4WDing, we check in with an awesome old Cherokee complete with a big-block V8 and massive rubber. If you've ever considered getting your spare wheel up from under the floorpan, then this month Editor Glenno's got the DIY for you. Check in with him as he builds a rear wheel carrier for the steel bar he knocked up last month. Then we check in on the Mickey Thompson Tyre Tips to get the real low-down on what difference a good set of tyres can make to a vehicle. And, of course, there's Roothy's cooking and more tips and techniques than you can shake a Panhard rod at. All this in Australian 4WD Action - the show that's constantly keeping the neighbours awake until 2am with the welder and grinder.

With both his beloved trucks off the road this month, Roothy takes up our hire car challenge and heads to the Queensland Outback for a whirlwind adventure. Covering some of the harshest but beautiful country, from dirt highways to dunes, he takes his crew out for some 4WDing fun at Carisbrooke Station. Will the hire trucks get them through, and who says girls don't make good recovery crews? Watch it Roothy, you're outnumbered! Got a craving for some tasty customs? First on the menu, we serve up a droolingly good 90 Series that's been built for both fun and touring - it's an off-roader's dream. Next up, we chow down on a whole smorgasbord of custom goodness as we hook up with a club and forum run at Coffs Harbour. Topping it all off, we wrap our chops around a G60 Patrol that's been built with brotherly love... and a big grinder! It'll get your heart pumping and your hand reaching for the chequebook. We take on a bit of tech time as Roothy keeps us up to date with Milo's Terrain Tamer engine rebuild, and we take a look at Cooper Tires's top tips on how to get the most out of your tyres in any terrain. We also catch up with the 4WD Action gang as we check out part two of 'Meet the Crew' and find out how Tyce went on his quest to run a stock HiLux ute through The Trench. Yep, saved the best till last - Roothy's cooking! This month, the 4WD Action crew dropped around to the home of our Best 4WD of 2008 poll winner and slapped on a BBQ for 20 of his mates. With Roothy wielding the tongs, it was far from a boring feed of burnt snags and stale bread rolls... top tucker all round! Australian 4WD Action - it's the only show that fills your lounge room with mud and dust, but without leaving all the mess!

If its custom trucks you crave, then wait till you jam this DVD into your player! Hit the play button and you'll find two tough-as-nails competition trucks, an H3 Hummer and HiLux duo ready for action, and a bit of friendly rivalry between a father and son in their Rodeo and Sierra. Talk about a custom smorgasbord! After a quick trip to Terrain Tamer HQ in Melbourne to check on the progress of Milo's engine, Roothy grabs a handful of his mates from the Mudflats 4WD Club and heads to the Levuka Rainforest Recreation 4WD Park for some serious fun and relaxation under the stars. But we aren't done yet! We take a took at the second part of our Coffs Harbour meet-up, and continue with all the fun we couldn't squeeze into the first DVD. Just goes to show, when it comes to 4WDing, you can never have too much of a good thing! We're always getting muddy here at 4WD Action, so grab your old boots and come along for the ride!

We're back again with part two of the Staun Racing Bush Mechanic Challenge! This time Roothy hits the tough tracks in the old 55, and Glenn revs his way onto the sand in the shorty Jackaroo. The competi-tion quickly heats up as both competitors work their way towards the finish line, but not without some strife. Will Roothy take the monster short cut? Will Glenn bounce the wrong way over a sand dune? It's all inside in the thrilling conclusion to the Staun Racing Bush Mechanic Challenge! If the thought of the Jackaroo and the 55 going head to head gets your heart racing, then be sure to check out the amazing custom 4WDs in this month's show. First off, we meet with the owner of an absolutely insane supercharged 4.6L Range Rover. This thing has hydraulic suspension and puts out crazy amounts of power. You'll have to hear it to believe it. If touring's more your game, then make sure you don't miss our interview with a lucky fisho and 4WDer who owns one of the neatest factory turbo-diesel 80 Series 'Cruisers getting around. It's built to get him to where the Top End barra are biting in comfort and style. This month's show also features coverage of day one of the 2008 Jeep Jamboree, including all the highlights, the best trucks, action and everything great about Jeeps. If you're a Jeep fan - and even if you're not! - this one's for you. And of course, we couldn't put a show together without bailing Roothy up, handing him a BBQ, a set of tongs and a beer, and telling him to go nuts! We won't spoil the surprise of what he's cooking this month, so you'll just have to watch it and see. Australian 4WD Action - it's like that first time you took your date up the beach in your dad's 4WD - only better!

The Coffs Coast is one of the natural wonders of NSW's 4WD destinations. A maze of awesome bush tracks - some perfect for those first-timers wanting to wet their feet, or hard enough to swallow even the toughest of machines. What better location to find the answer to one of the most asked questions in the 4WDing world? Patrol or LandCruiser? Join Roothy, a fervent Patrol owner and an unswerving LandCruiser man as they battle it out on the tracks and beaches of the NSW Mid North Coast. If you think you can handle it, stick around as we check out another three awesome customs. From the tip of Australia, we've found a tour-ready Rangie that was built to tackle its home town. We also look at a cut-down GQ that was created using all the tricks of the trade. Lastly, we have tracked down a home-built early model GU that's making the most of its 2.8L diesel. And have you ever wanted to know what the 4WD Action crew get up to when Glenn's not looking? Our camera guys have followed along as the boys make the most of a sneaky early mark. Will Project Guts make it back in once piece? After all that 4WD Action, you are no doubt feeling the pangs of hunger. Chuck on the apron, move the TV so you can see it from the camp stove, and check out what Roothy's cooking up this time.

This month, Roothy and Milo tackle the Springs 4x4 Camping and Adventure Park in Warwick, QLD. Teamed up with two more 40 Series Toyotas, the three trucks take on some seriously muddy terrain and prove their worth right up until Milo unfortunately breaks its transfer case. Using his never-say-die attitude, Roothy limps Milo back to HQ, where the gearbox gurus from Terrain Tamer come to the rescue. With Milo back on the road, they headed back to the Springs to do it all over again! It wouldn't be right if there wasn't something brewing in the Roothy kitchen, and this time it's a minced pie. We're not sure how much chilli sauce went into it, but Watto definitely didn't stop hassling the cook for seconds. In our custom segments, we go tough touring with the trick Mitsubishi Challenger, grab a behind-the-scenes look at our own 4WD Action project vehicle - the Mazda BT-50 - and to get your motors running, take a look back at some of the toughest hardcore customs we've featured! In the tech department, the 80 Series gets a makeover in the form of new bar work and side steps. It's not about looks, though, as we show you just how much improvement it'll make. Australian 4WD Action - it won't cure a hangover, but it will cure boredom!

Roothy always gets shivers down his spine when he thinks back to the last trip to Tasmania! Yet, never being one to let his fears get in the way of some good 4WD action, this month he once again teams up with local 4WD gurus Pete Holman and Brian Imlach for a trip through the Apple Isle. Rather than putting Milo through the same punishment as last time, though, it was a change of scenery as both Roothy and Milo were treated to one of the best beach drives they've ever been on. It was a good opportunity to play in the sand dunes and to see just how airborne Pete could get his V8 80 Series. In the custom department, we've got three totally different trucks for you to feast your eyes on. It all starts with what could only be described as the Swiss Army Knife of 4WD vehicles, the Earthroamer Jeep. It's not only a very capable truck off-road, but also features almost every option known to man. The next feature 4WD, an orange 75 Series, isn't used in 4WD competitions, but it is one hell of a weapon. Featuring a full exo-cage, y8 power and 37in rubber, not much stops it off-road. And last but not least, our cameraman Watto gets his 15 seconds of fame to show off his top late-model HiLux dual cab. Around the office he's known as 'The Gadget Man', and once you've seen his car, you'll understand why. In the tech department, Allan Gray and apprentice Roothy change the suspension in the red truck, then the 80 Series build-up gets really serious with the fitting of a pair of ARB Air Lockers. Australian 4WD Action - it's like a four-course dinner. Extremely filling, yet somehow you'll end up going back for seconds!

There's no doubting the fact that Roothy loves taking Milo to Tasmania, and why wouldn't he with all of that awesome terrain. One other thing he's a sucker for is a bit of competition. So when a couple of likely young 4WD'ers in a 35in-tyred GO threw down the gauntlet, he just couldn't resist. Come along as Roothy goes head to head with young Lyndon, aka Trout, and his best mate Luke on some of the toughest tracks in the north-east of Tasmania. Will Roothy win, or will he have to try psyching the lads out with a Hot Tassie Stew? Will Milo make it out in one piece a DVD every month? Should you read the rest of this cover, or just start watching the DVD? Hang on a second, there's more than just a brilliant trek on here. We've got a maxxed-out Prado and Camper, a once timid diesel Defender that's been ripped apart and turned into a V8 ute, and last but not least, a super-tough 75 ute that now does its duties as a comp truck. For this issue's tech, Terrain Tamer's Alan Gray talks about replacing glow plugs and what to look out for, while Steve from Cooper Tires sheds some light on the finer points of tyre pressures! Australian 4WD Action - if it were a meal, it'd be a 1.5kg steak with a heap of mash, a couple of veggies and a massive dessert. Guaranteed to fill you up!

Just when people were starting to wonder if Milo was getting a bit old and worn out, Roothy was ready to prove them wrong. Having had the old green truck on a steady gym program comprising of ARB, Terrain Tamer and Diesel Care to name a few, the old girl was more than ready for anything he could throw her way. Well, at least that's what he thought. Having met up with Cairns radiator specialist and all-round Cape York boffin Terry, a few beers led to a discussion about the Starcke Track. With the odd bit of rough and tumble, Milo unfortunately got a stick jammed in the transfer selector, rendering the 4WD system useless. This didn't prove to be much of a problem at first, but with some intense crocodile-infested creek crossings coming up, it was going to be a challenge. What happens is that... you pull the DVD out of the case and find out for yourself. It's much more entertaining than this cover blurb! Ah, but before you go, this DVD isn't all just about Cape York. Oh no, we've got three brilliant customs in the form of a Jeep Grand Cherokee that'll do anything its master tells it to do, a super-neat GQ that gets to see its fair share of grime, and as a special bonus, a pair of 4WD-loving identical twins from Coffs Harbour with a heavily modified HiLux and Jimny combo. Alan Gray from Terrain Tamer is back to give you some tips on changing the oil in your truck. Steve Vickers from Cooper Tires shows you what to do when you're driving on sand. And with some info on the latest diesel power upgrades, John Jamieson from Steinbauer shows you the benefits gained from fitting a good power-upgrade chip. If you're hungry, you can write down Roothy's special prawn recipe, but if you're not, grab a drink, a comfy chair, and don't let anyone near that remote. You've got some serious 4WD viewing to do!

This month on 4WD Action, Roothy gets a bad case of Murchison Madness when he visits Western Australia’s newest 4WD park. Joined by the boys from the Toyota LandCruiser Club of WA, Roothy goes in search of a legendary beer fridge punishing a well-worn 75 ’Cruiser ute. With around 300,000 acres of off-road insanity to search through and only a slightly dodgy Beer-O-Meter to guide him, will Roothy discover his ultimate prize? Will the FJ survive the ordeal? Tag along with the boys and see what happens! Again, we’ve got three awesome customs. Starting in with an old-school model, we check out Ray Fry’s supertrick G60 Patrol. It’s an oldie and definitely a goodie! There’s a soon-to-be comp truck V8-powered HiLux with some really tidy fabrication work, and a Jeep that’s been set up for touring. Steve from Cooper Tires gives us the goss on what to do when you hit the gravel, and with more info on diesel power upgrades, John Jamieson from Steinbauer is back to show you the benefits gained from fitting a good power-upgrade chip to your vehicle. 4WD Action DVD - if you subscribe to it, you’ll eventually have enough of them to cover 300,000 acres without hitting pause!

We finally made it back again! It wouldn’t be right if Milo didn’t make it up the Tele Track one more time, and did it ever have its work cut out for it. Again, though, in typical Roothy style, the Tele Track was all about having fun, 4WDing, and having the odd bottle of cider around an open fire. Taking along Bamaga local Geoff and Weipa fishing guru Luke, it was one of the best trips we’ve done to date. The young blokes were very experienced, but funnily enough, Roothy again needed to test out Milo’s winch in order to rescue the occasional later-model ’Cruiser. This issue’s customs are great. We’ve got a top late-model Pajero and Kimberley Kamper, a tough TJ Wrangler, and a cool little Jimny loaded to the brim with goodies. Steve from Cooper Tires puts three different tyres to the test over the same terrain. Roothy shows you the right way and the wrong way of approaching the spare parts counter at Terrain Tamer. Australian 4WD Action – it’s as awesome as going for a jaunt up the Cape with Roothy, Milo and Jack the dog. Oh... Hang on, it is that!

We know our readers are cluey when it comes to the nuts and bolts of 4WDing, but it’s always refreshing to get a new perspective on our lifestyle. So, this month Australian 4WD Action has grilled the experts on everything from driving techniques to recoveries; tricks that may come in handy on your next adventure. First up, we take to the track with nationally recognised driving instructor Mick McCulkin, as he gives us some pointers on vehicle set-up and terrain driving. Join Roothy as he recounts recent adventures from Cape York to Tassie and the tricks he used to get Milo through some tough scrapes. We then catch up with off-road champ Bruce Garland, who shares a few tips on tackling the sand and taking on the competition in the Aussie Outback. If hardcore trucks are your thing, then don’t miss our look into this fascinating sport as we rip off the helmets to get inside the minds of extreme-truck competitors. When it comes to customs, we’ve got a really neat 79 Series ’Cruiser from SA. It might look brand-new, but it’s done its fair share of touring. We go north to Yeppoon to hang out with a group of local nuts, then go mental in a seriously set up GQ! Steve Vickers gives us the rundown on avoiding costly tyre damage. 4WD Action – it’s as much fun as taking a comp truck through an amusement park, only a hell of a lot cheaper.

In this edition of 4WD Action, Roothy decides to unleash the Red Truck on the infamous Mount Walker. The Blue Mountains locals reckon this is the place where your courage and 4WDing capability are put to the test. As a precaution, we had to ask local recovery guru Rod Gurney to come along. He's the guy the coppers call when it's time yet again to clean up the carnage left by the mountain. Also along for the ride is Rod's mate Gary 'Huggy' Huggins, who knows a thing or two about winching, Ollie Leckband, a local historian who fills us in on the convicts that worked the area, and Manmeet, a local driver whose Jeep JK has a taste for adventure. A lot of guys need a lot of food, and with Roothy Walling a new Indian dish, will it go down? And stay down? Will Roothy and the Red Truck make it to the summit of Mount Walker? Will Mani's factory-standard Jeep survive the ordeal? Will both end up at the wrong end of Rod's winch cable? Press play for all the action! Also in this edition, we show you a quick and easy way to fix those annoying chips and cracks in your windscreen. Roothy gets together with his old mate Alan from Terrain Tamer as they talk freewheeling hubs, and of course we have some fantastic custom trucks for your enjoyment. We go cruising with a beefed-up Land Rover Defender and don't miss a cracking rock-crawling Willys Jeep! So, it might just be a night to cook up some butter chicken and relax around the box with the fam' - hold on and enjoy the ride!

When it comes to comfort in the bush, there’s not much that can beat the humble camper trailer. Built for camping, packed with beds, chairs, cutlery and even your favourite linen means that there is no need to rough it on your next 4WD holiday. But just how far can you go with one of these things? This month on 4WD Action, Roothy and his mates set out to answer that very question. They hit the Great Divide to punish their All Terrain campers over some of the roughest country NSW has to offer. This is double diff, heavy-tyre territory, and when the heavens open up delivering rain, hail, sleet and then snow, the guys quickly find themselves in the thick of it. So engage your lockers and join the team as they battle, rocks, rivers and the infamous Ugly Sisters (not to be mistaken for Roothy’s in-laws) to take their campers to the limits. Packed with driving action, tips and techniques, and topped off with the magical sights of Kanangra-Boyd National Park, this is one adventure not to miss. Also, this month we’re back at Terrain Tamer, where Alan Grey and Roothy explain that there’s more to suspension than how many inches you’ve got! Don’t miss out on the guys from ARK showcasing their new multi-purpose powerpack! Added to that is an awesome array of customs. We investigate a new model Holden Colorado ute, a husband and wife’s set of ’Cruisers including a shorty 40, and then Bogan takes his GQ Patrol for a good old thrashing! 4WD Action, it’s as much fun as sliding down a slippery, muddy hill on a boogie board... only more dangerous!

If you are busting for a truck-crunching good time, you can’t beat the Mansfield area of the Victoria High Country. This time, Roothy has teamed up with the boys from Piranha Off-road to tackle some of the most extreme tracks the region has to offer. Strap yourself in for the Barkly River Jeep Track, a double diff-lock truck tester with enough switchbacks and ruts to shiver the suspension on the toughest tourers. If that isn’t treacherous enough for you, then Roothy cooks up his vegetarian meat lover’s dish – just substitute the broccoli for some salami. Don’t worry, the classic mountain air will clear the arteries, but let’s just hope the guys make it to the top! It all adds up to a few busted trucks, burning winch cables, and a bloody good time. We also have some awesome custom trucks for you to test drive, including a cool GU Patrol set-up for coastal adventuring, a Holden Frontera camping cruiser, and two hardcore rock crawlers ready to take on the most extreme stuff. Steve from Coopers Tires gives us the lowdown on bush puncture repairs, and the boys from Flashlube showcase the latest in lead-replacement fuel additives. 4WDs, 4WDers, 4WDing – we’ve got you covered at 4WD Action.

This month, Roothy visits the big smoke in search of the ultimate FJ40. When he stumbles across a one-owner model in top condition, he can’t help but take it for a test drive. How will Roothy justify this purchase to the Handbrake… and Milo?! While Roothy is off car shopping, 4WD Action man in WA Graham Cahill and his mates Scott and Gav take us through some of the most spectacular 4WDing in the south-west corner of WA. Join them as they track through the magnifi cent karri forests, the expansive dune systems, and across some of the most challenging wetland and river crossings the country has to offer. We also have three great customs for you to test-drive, including an ’89 Ford Maverick, and we catch up with Steve from Coopers, who gives you some tips on getting the right tyre for your driving. 4WD Action – collecting the DVDs is as much fun as collecting old trucks... Only they won’t rust!

The Victorian High Country is one of Australia’s most spectacular 4WD destinations. In this month’s issue of 4WD Action, Roothy hits the Gippsland region to take you on some of the most stunning touring the alps have to offer. From the restful campgrounds of Moroka Hut, to the majestic views of the Pinnacles lookout, down the daunting descent of Billy Goats Bluff through to the Wonnangatta Valley, it’s all here in this one great episode. Join Roothy as he teams up with the local experts to give you a taste of this iconic off-road destination. Included are hints and tips on tackling steep terrain, advice on mechanical sympathy to prolong the life of older vehicles, and winch recovery techniques to help you through your next big adventure. Also in this edition, Cooper Tires continues to demonstrate the differences between original and aftermarket tyres. This time we’re looking at the ATR and Sure Tracks. Terrain Tamer gives Roothy a helping hand when he breaks down out bush, and we check out the latest offering from GIC camper trailers. Keeping to our usual standard, we take to the track with some mean custom trucks including a 79 ’Cruiser camperback ute, a hardcore GQ Patrol, and we catch up with 4WD Action Editor Shaun and his 60 Series LandCruiser. 4WD Action – it’s as relaxing as kicking back and appreciating the serenity... Just remember to press pause on your dunny break!

In this episode of 4WD Action, we're escaping the big smoke and heading to the majestic Brinda-bella Ranges. Roothy and the Red truck are joined by Colin the Editor of Camper Trailer Touring and a family of four - everyone with camper trailers in tow! Straight up and we're into rocky creek crossings and a rollercoaster of extreme hills - this is electronic braking central. All work and no play makes for a grumpy Roothy, so we stopped in at the breathtaking Wombeyan Caves and later have a chat to Janet, the owner of the Wee Jasper Pub. Before too long we're back on the track. With all sorts of terrain on offer, and Mother Nature putting her two cents in, this was bound to get serious. A slippery dip called the Monkey Gum Fire Trail and things start to become unstuck. Not everybody makes it to the other end... We also have Steve from Cooper Tires advising us on how to get what we pay for. We've kept to our usual standard of customs, with a 100 Series from the west, a lawnmower from the south, and then something you don't see everyday in the shape of a Rhino Hammer! 4WD Action, it's as much fun as racing a monkey down a slippery dip - except you keep all the bananas!

In this issue of 4WD Action, we’re heading to Coffs Harbour to test just how far you can go with a 2in lift and 33s! Following Roothy in Big Red is Shaun, the Editor of 4WD Action. This is an opportunity for him to push his 60 to the limits. They meet up with local guide Corrindi Dave in his Patrol and together make up a pretty impressive convoy! Coffs Harbour is a mecca for 4WDing. With dozens of tracks all a half-hour from the main town, this region has everything to offer the hardcore 4WDer as well as scenic sights for the touring family. It doesn’t take long for action to arrive, and with rain thrown into the mix, this certainly does get interesting. We’ll be giving Roothy heaps for having to be recovered before the recovery (even he admitted he was a dill), and the look of fear was glimpsed a few times... This is not one to miss! Besides a travel segment to remember, we’re giving you quality customs to watch again and again! Scott takes us through his coastal HiLux and Serge shows us the serious side of Jeep Wrangling! Allan Gray is sharing his wisdom when it comes to fitting coil springs, and Scott Butler is back with another comparo that will leave you shaking – bullbar style! 4WD Action: it’s more fun than swinging a 40-gallon drum into a bullbar – no really, it is!

The East Kimberleys is one of the few areas left in Australia that are relatively unchartered. With the 2010 wet season not yet over, Graham Cahill is on his second DVD assignment with 4WD Action. He joins local guides Ronnie and Kinky T to embark on what can only be described as an intrepid exploration. Locals were not afraid to voice their scepticism at what the boys were planning, and they’d be right in doing so. Starting off in Kununurra, the boys would need to traverse hundreds of kilometres of black soil, treacherous croc-infested rivers, and mud fl ats that turn to slush with the slightest rain to get even close to their destination of Oombulgurri. That in itself would probably be enough to keep you guys happy, but there’s even more viewing pleasure to be found! Roothy cooks up one of his favourite camp meals, plus we check in with The Ultimate Suspension in a new segment for the DVD where we go behind the scenes in their workshop. We haven’t forgotten the much loved customs, and we have a homemade camper trailer, a LandCruiser ute, and a mad GQ Patrol! 4WD Action – it’s as perilous as having a crack at the Kimberleys in the wet season, but with a little less trench foot.

Just when you thought you’d seen the best the Cape had to offer, Roothy and Milo are back again! Our mission was to get to the Tip and along the way profi le the best campgrounds on offer. The iconic Old Telegraph Track was appealing, but with the wet season not wanting to budge, the safer Developmental Track was looking like the sensible choice. Well, we couldn’t have all sense and no action, so we split. With a convoy not to be fooled with, a start was made on the Tele’. Don from TJM was back with a thirst for mud, and in the brand-new Prado he was ready to tackle anything. Glen from AMMS and Roo Systems strutted his stuff in a powered-up 200 Series. He certainly impressed us more than once towing the fi rst trailer through for the season. The beaut thing about the Old Tele’ Track is the way it changes so much every year. An easy creek crossing one year is a recovery hot spot the next. Bryan and Joy were towing the Kakadu camper trailer from Complete Campsite, and they decided to take the track with the cheaper repair bill in the Developmental Road. For those who are after the more relaxing trip to the Tip, you’ll enjoy Captain Billy Landing and Vrilya Point. With deep washaways, muddy declines, not to mention croc-infested swamps, will the team make it to the top? Also to look forward to in this DVD are two custom trucks and the South Australia Club Day. There are informative tech segments, including Scott bringing you another comparo in the shape of Powerchip modules. The 4WD Action Super Deal was such a hit in the last issue that we’ve bought you another one, and this time we hit up TJM! 4WD Action: it’s as unpredictable as a ride up the Old Tele Track – just keep an eye out for washouts.

A late wet season makes Roothy want to play, but this trip certainly wasn't all fun and games. Joined again by Glen from AMMS and a couple of his mates, as well as trusty Don, the boys are attempting to be the first through the Frenchmans for the season. The locals told them they'll never make it, and perhaps they should have heeded the warning. What starts as an innocent attempt at success soon becomes one of the most epic withdrawal missions 4WD Action has ever carried out. One day the convoy moves 60m in a day and a half. The question on everyone's lips is 'Will they cross the Pascoe?' Tune in to find out! We also have for your viewing pleasure three superb custom tourers, including Scott Butler's 100 Series. We get to know Allan Gray from Terrain Tamer and hear about his long experience in the trade. We're also back with another unmissable Super Deal, this time with Roo Systems! 4WD Action — what's not to love about watching days-long winching sessions from the comfort of your lounge!

Of all the epic 4WD trips, the Simpson Desert would have to be right up there. For the first time in 60 years, the rains have flooded the region, making it impassable in many areas. So, who do we know that loves a bit of drama? Our mate Graham Cahill of course! This month, our resident 4WD photojournalist sets out to do the ultimate Simpson trip from Alice Springs to Birdsville. Joined by Aboriginal elder Lindsay Bookie, Graham gets a tour of the uncharted tracks of the North Simpson, learning the art of bush survival. From there, Graham heads to the Hay River Track to battle torrential rains and tyre-sucking mud, as they tackle one of the most remote and unforgiving journeys in Australia. On top of all that adventure, we join Allan Gray as he visits the very fi rst winner of the Ask Allan competition – will he come up with the answers? Fred Wright, the man behind ‘Right Said Fred’, is bringing you fuel-saving tips and techniques, and Extreme 4WD’s Rick O’Brien investigates the home of Sprintex Superchargers – and if we’re lucky, we might even get a sneak peek at Glenn’s supercharged 80! With a meal from Roothy and a few beaut customs also thrown into the mix, what more could a 4WDer ask for? 4WD Action: it’s as tough as crossing the Simmo after the Wet!

Graham Cahill, fresh off his latest adventure, decides it’s time to sample more of the best touring and fishing the mighty Kimberley region has to offer. This time we’re heading south to the Gibb River Rd intent on hooking the elusive barra. Join Graham as he explores the picturesque El Questro, takes to the mighty Pentecost in a tinny, and meets up with his mate Ronnie as they travel to some of his favourite local haunts in search of the mighty catch. To top it all off Graham sets off with fishing expert Hairy Dog for an adventure down the Ord River. Complete with crocs, creeks and some of the best adventure travel Australia has on offer - this is going to be great! Also in this edition, Allan from Terrain Tamer visits the next Ask Allan winner. This time he’s heading to Canberra to investigate an FJ40! Rick heads to Melbourne to chat with the guys behind VMS navigation, and in the customs department we’ve got an 80 and a GU to give you all the inspiration you need! Don’t worry, we haven’t forgotten your Roothy fi x - he’s cooking up a mighty tasty pork dish! 4WD Action: with more than enough punch to take on the Kimberley for round two!

Roothy and the cold never have gone too well together. When called to battle, though, a trooper never turns his back. The question on everybody’s lips ‘Old or new?’ is about to be answered. The crew have headed to the Victorian High Country, which has recently turned to slush. Patrols, ’Cruisers, a Prado, HiLux, and a Maverick – vehicles fresh off the production line vs old dogs. It certainly is a mixed bag heading to the starting line. Which trucks will stand up in some of the toughest terrain to be found Australia wide? If it’s mud you like, it’s mud you’re gonna get! Deep ruts and loads of winching. Tune in to see this massive dose of action in the stunning Victorian High Country. This is one big issue. A Jeep Wrangler and a GQ Patrol to be reckoned with, as well as an Ask Allan segment involving a diff locker and broken teeth. Scott gives us a sneak peek into his recovery kit comparo, and Roothy stops in to see Glen Hadden at his workshop. To top it all off, we’ve got a couple of unmissable deals that won’t break the bank! 4WD Action – gather around the box, sit back, and get ready to see mud, snow and a fourby roll!

It's time to sail the choppy seas as we follow Roothy and his mates across to Tasmania for another big adventure. During this trip, Roothy and co embark upon some of the toughest and most challenging driving they have ever experienced. Beginning in the mountains of Queenstown, the convoy heads west. High up into the peaks, and in true 4WD Action style, Mother Nature hits with all her might! As the rain hits, dry rock climbs become torrential waterfalls. With snorkels bolted on tight, Roothy and the gang try to make it north up the western coastline on the Climes Track. Tasmania is pure 4WD heaven and the scenery is simply spectacular, but make sure you keep your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the track, because boy is it wild! 4WD Action - we always knew Milo must have been a submarine in a past life.

You know you’re along with real 4WD nuts when the convoy ventures deep into the Victorian High Country in the height of winter. No hotels, no motels, only a couple of swags and a camper trailer – just the way Roothy likes it! Local Victorian 4WDer Tim leads the convoy in his GU Patrol through some of the toughest, only recently opened tracks the High Country has to offer. After the mud they encountered last time around, the boys have come back prepared. More muddies, more lockers and more of that right-foot confidence! If you have a fear of heights, this trip is not for you – we’re doing some serious driving, mountain goat style! When the front diff on our camera car detonates, it seems like there isn’t a way out. That’s the handy thing about being out on the track with Roothy – you have the expert assistance right at hand! Also in this issue, we check in with Paul who’s working hard on a comprehensive no-bull winch comparo and Fred brings us top fuel economy tips. Allan Gray has gone to Adelaide to look at Marc’s sluggish HiLux and Rick’s out to find the latest in power conversions for your electrical system. Roothy hits GIC up for a camper trailer deal that’s not to be missed. With some tough custom trucks in the mix and an urgent message from the team, this is one of the biggest 4WD DVDs ever! 4WD Action – there’s nothing wrong with being overweight when you’re a DVD!

This month, Graham and a couple of mates depart from Esperance for an epic sand-driving adventure you won’t forget. Experience untouched coastal scenery, majestic dunes and the crystal clear water of the Southern Ocean in a getaway that dreams are made of. Trek east along the Great Australian Bight as the boys travel through some of the most remote coastal scenery in Australia. Traversing dunes, dodging tides, rocks, seaweed and ruts are just a few of the challenges the boys face travelling this country. When things go wrong out here, there’s no ‘roadside assistance’ to call, so when the boys find themselves in trouble, they look to bush mechanics to get themselves and their 4WDs home! Also jam-packed into this issue, Shaun got his hands on the Arctic HiLux – this is a must-see! We go on a weekender to the VIC High Country in an Xtrail, and Roothy is cooking up some pan fritters. We take a close look at the Steinbauer chip, and Allan Gray is helping a couple of brothers to get their LandCruiser back off-road. Not to mention a custom Navara and an 80 Series to be admired, a tyre tips segment, and Mel gives us the lowdown on the Mud Bulls and Music Festival! 4WD Action – this one’s a keeper! (Well, they’re all keepers really…)

In this issue of 4WD Action, we’re back in Tassie. Destination – the wild west. This is rough country with some of the toughest off-road conditions Australia has on offer. It’s all hands on deck and gumboots all around as we take to bogholes like pigs in mud! Will Milo be defeated by Tasmania’s tough terrain, or can Roothy get the old girl through in one piece? When the convoy hit the Balfour Track, they wished they had brought a submarine instead of 4WDs. They must rely on plenty of driving skill, momentum and lots of right foot! As with every great 4WD trip, it’s the unknown element and taking on Mother Nature at her toughest that makes a good trip great. This one is no different as the west coast of Tassie whips up a real treat for us. This is one wild adventure that you’d better get into your rain jacket and gumboots to watch! Also, Allan Gray talks suspension with a temperamental GQ and Rick’s caught the welding bug! We’ve got the very best in custom trucks, and Roothy’s attempting a reader’s camping recipe – that should be interesting! 4WD Action – ahoy! Land ahead!

Some like it hot, and Graham likes it hotter in this adventure from Kalbarri to the most western point of Australia’s mainland, Steep Point. Graham and the boys take a ‘big’ tour of Murchison House Station and are thrilled to discover its diverse range of landscapes, while its owner Calum has a little surprise and challenge up his short sleeve. Onward to the coast, and Graham heads northbound along the Zuytdorp Cliffs to False Entrance, where things get drier than Gandhi’s flip-flops in a mini desert. A fi nal push to Steep Point is the perfect drive to prove Graham’s opinion that the west really is best! If that isn’t already enough, we also catch up with Fred for the latest fuel tips, and Mark French from Marks 4WD Adaptors gives us an overview of the design and manufacturing quality of their engine and transmission conversion kits. Graham jumps in with Terry from Jimboomba Camper Trailers to check out one of their camper trailer models, and we also get another campfire treat from Roothy.

The Red Truck is back in town! With the sound of that 350 Chev letting everyone know Roothy has arrived, we’re ready to see Red put through her paces! This trip is set in the mystic mountains behind Port Macquarie. This is one area where National Parks are yet to take over, and the question on everyone’s lips is, what sort of 4WDing challenges are hidden behind this tourist facade? A lot, according to local Bruce and his mate Donny in a mean GQ Patrol. With the GQ leading the convoy, Roothy and his mates had better have their winching gloves handy! Did you think Glen’s 80 was unbreakable? So did we! Tune in to see the convoy scale the notorious Heartbreak Hill, chill out at one of the most beautiful campgrounds ever, and a shock bush mechanic on the mighty 80! Also on this DVD, Steve from GIC shows Roothy around their new camper trailer and TJM has a Super Deal to help you set up your 4WD. Allan Gray is helping Marco prep his 80 Series for a trip up to the Cape, we have overviews of an array of 4WD products, as well as customs to make the heart race. Whether it be the family or your mates you rally around the old box, make sure you have the chips and the cans ready – this is gonna be a good one!

Join Graham in a sunny west coast adventure! Full of spectacular scenery, great driving, kayaking, snorkelling, sunbathing – yeah right! Mother Nature strikes again as Graham and co get caught up in a once-in-a-hundred-years flood. What was supposed to be a relaxing summer trip turns into something else when a massive tropical storm ravages the Coral Coast between Carnarvon and Exmouth. Little did Graham know that Carnarvon would soon be under water and he and the convoy stranded on the coast with no roads back to civilisation. Will the shorty survive the floodwaters? Tune in to see how the crew react to being stuck in a natural disaster. Also on this DVD, Roothy’s cooking us prawns battered in – you guessed it – beer! Allan Gray finds a Rodeo that has seen better days, and Fred is bringing us fuel-economy tips. Graham drops in to Robson Brothers for a pre-trip check, while Roothy works us a deal with Glen from Roo Systems! We take a look at Superior Engineering, Graham heads away on a trip with Complete Campsite, and we have custom 4WDs that will give you all the inspiration you need for your own build. 4WD Action – now referring to Graham as ‘Rain Man’.

Beautiful sunny weather, tough tracks and high spirits can only mean one thing! Yep, Roothy and the gang are back and this time they are taking on what is arguably the 4WD capital of Australia, the stunning Coffs hinterland! With the perfect blend of sunshine, lush subtropical rainforests and a healthy dose of mud, NSW’s Mid-North Coast is the perfect setting for a 4WD adventure! Local lad Kev Smith is leading the convoy, but even his 6in-lifted Maverick isn’t enough to prevent him from getting stuck. In Roothy’s words, “This is big-tyre country!” So, you had better get your winch cables out and your recovery straps ready as we get set to pull, push and wade our way through some of the best tracks in the country! If heights make you go weak at the knees, or ruts that are deep enough to swallow a 35in muddy are not your idea of a great weekend, then this isn’t the trip for you! Also jam-packed into this DVD, the tech guys are bringing you another in-depth comparo, and this time it’s shocks! The boys have enlisted the help of Dakar legend Bruce Garland as our guest driver, and he knows a thing or two about testing vehicles and components to their absolute limits! Rick checks out a driver training program and Allan Gray meets his first female contestant who has no problem putting him in his place! In this issue, we also check out some seat covers that are perfect for the great outdoors, Roothy cooks up an awesome chicken pie, and we have three tough customs that will knock your socks off! 4WD Action – it’s where your adventure begins!

In this issue of 4WD Action, Roothy and Milo are back in the High Country, but this time we are in the Victorian end of the Snowy River region. Leading us on this trip is Paul in the tough-as-teeth Terrain Tamer FJ40. Paul was brought up in the area and promises us some of the best Victoria’s Alps has to offer! Steve from GIC is along for the ride with his HiLux and camper trailer, and this time he means business. Yep, the HiLux is now the proud owner of a couple of lockers and you can bet Steve is keen to put them through their paces! It’s a case of ‘careful what you wish for’, though, as the Snowy River and its surroundings are famous for big ruts, sticky mud, high altitude, and fog thick enough to make the going as tough as it gets! But that’s not all, Fred drops in to give us some great fuel-economy tips, Rick has been chasing down more power with the guys at Chip-It, and GIC has a box deal that is not to be missed! Real 4WDs, real 4WDers and real 4WDing – we’ve got it all in this issue of 4WD Action!

In this edition of 4WD Action DVD, it’s just like old times! Yep, Roothy and his old sparring partner Allan Gray from Terrain Tamer team up with Steve from GIC and his tough Hilux to tackle some of the best tracks that the Victorian High Country has to offer! It’s hard to imagine a couple of blokes with more off-road experience than Roothy and Allan, and you can be sure that Steve makes the most of the opportunity to learn from the best. And he had better, because the boys are tackling the very best the High Country has to offer this time, including the infamous Blue Rag Track! Roothy and Allan call on all their years of off-road and bush mechanic experience just to make it through some of the toughest terrain that the team has encountered for quite a while! Yep, this one is a true adventure, so strap yourself in and get ready for one hell of a ride! If some of the best 4WDing the country has to offer wasn’t enough, we also check in with the guys at GIC Camper Trailers as a part of our Camper Trailer Extravaganza, where we look at the very latest models to hit the market! Roothy cooks up a chicken casserole that’s guaranteed to warm you up, and to top off a bumper episode, we have three cracking bush-ready customs that will inspire you to hit the shed and get your 4WD ready for that next adventure! 4WD Action – it really is where your off-road adventure begins!

Graham claims that the tracks on this month’s DVD are some of the best he’s ever driven. And guess what? He’s only two hours from Sydney! Starting his trip at Lake Lyall, Graham’s joined by locals Josh, Tim and Dan on an action-packed adventure tackling the rocky climb up Mt Walker, the tough Pipeline Track in Newnes State Forest and a hidden gem – the Gees Arm South Track, which certainly isn’t for the faint-hearted! This adventure has it all. The action, the breakdowns and the scenery, and only a stone’s throw from town. Once the travel segment lights a fi re within you, make sure to check out the latest 4WD products to hit the market. First, we head down to Melbourne to meet the guys from Anchor Right and put their ground anchors to the test. Then, we’re back up in Sydney and out to Penrith’s SCT Campers to check out their offerings. Want to be inspired? We’ve rounded up three of the best custom 4WDs hitting the tracks and spoken to the owners to find out what motivates them. These trucks are built for every purpose, and you’re bound to pick up some top ideas for your own 4WD. We even managed to convince Terrain Tamer’s Allan Gray to come back in from the High Country for another Ask Allan segment. This issue, he helps a couple that are dead-keen 4WDers to sort out some problems on their Prado. It wouldn’t be a 4WD Action DVD if we didn’t have Roothy with a new recipe from the Engel competition to cook up for the crew. And make sure to keep your eyes open for your chance to win a year’s supply of Liqui-Moly oil! Real 4WDs, real 4WDers and real 4WDing – it’s all jam-packed into this issue.

That’s right, Roothy’s back up the Cape for the 2011 dry season, and what a cracker of a trip it’s turned out to be! Join him and the crew as they catch gold fever along the Old Coach Road from Maytown to Laura. This track in the Palmer River Region passes through the Palmer Goldfields Resource Reserve, and rivals any on the Cape York Peninsula. Roothy and the gang are in their element here, with steep rocky hill climbs, beautiful creek crossings and rugged scenery providing the perfect backdrop. We’re just lucky that the early pioneers carved such a top track through this region, and the best news is that it’s still here to experience today! Custom 4WD enthusiasts, we’ve got something for you this month – three of the best 4WDs to ever park in the 4WD Action shed! First up is Editor Shaun’s tough-as-nails 60 Series, then there’s Dave Luke’s big 100 Series bruiser, and finally Production Editor Steve’s neat-as-a-pin custom GQ. They’re three trucks, all built for one thing – to head off-road! But this DVD’s not just about the Cape and custom trucks – it’s your complete 4WD fi x! Terrain Tamer’s Allan Gray is back for another Ask Allan segment, this time helping reader James sort out some overheating issues with his 80 Series. If it’s the best product spotlights you’re after, then we catch up with the teams behind Hema Maps and Dynamica Rope to check out exactly what they’ve been up to. Plus, there’s an exclusive offer to help you hitch a GIC camper trailer to your towbar for an amazingly cheap price! 4WD Action DVD – it’s the closest you can get to the Cape, without crossing the Jardine!

Forget the High Country, forget the North Coast – if it’s tough 4WDing, pristine campsites and breathtaking scenery you’re after, then this month’s DVD is a must-watch for sure! Graham and the team head down the NSW South Coast in search of off-road adventure, and find themselves tackling the legendary Monkey Gum Fire Trail in Morton National Park. Locals will know just how good this place is – now it’s your turn to find out what makes Yalwal so sensational. This issue is also a very special one, because we’ve got a look behind the scenes at a build-up of a different kind. When we found out that one of our readers was seriously down on his luck with health issues and a 4WD needing urgent repairs, we couldn’t just sit by. Instead, we enlisted the help of some of the 4WD industry’s leading experts to get the Patrol back up and running, and help a mate who needed a hand. You won’t want to miss it! Custom 4WD fans, we’ve got you covered too with the best customs we could muster. There’s something for everyone, from tourers to full-blown off-road weapons! Plus, the latest from Polaris and its range of GPS units, a look at the new model line-up from Xtrail Campers, and of course Roothy cooking up a storm. It’s all here on 4WD Action DVD – the only disc guaranteed to inject mud directly into your TV!

When the guys from 4WD Action get together, you can guarantee it’s going to be epic. Roothy and the team tackle some of their favourite local tracks in the Watagan State Forest. If the thought of kneedeep mud, slippery rock climbs, big wheel lifts and massive ruts gets your heart beating faster, then this is the ultimate weekender. Join us for the toughest night drives we have ever attempted – covering only 8km in eight hours! It’s not only the tracks that’ll have you glued to the screen, but also seeing the guys behind the mag in the thick of their offi ce. Watch the mateship as the guys band together to bring every truck through every obstacle – no man left behind. See track building at its fi nest, with this well-oiled machine jumping at the opportunity to lend a hand to their fellow 4WDers and team members. Also on this DVD, Roothy’s cooking something called ‘Oh My Goshi’ – yes, you should be scared! We look back on all the Ask Allan segments, and there are three stand-out custom fourbies. Roothy catches up with the team at Polaris to get the run-down on the new Next Generation unit, and we check out the latest from the guys at Waeco and MotorActive. Jam-packed with action, this DVD is one that you don’t want to miss!

If you reckon you’ve seen it all up in Cape York, think again! In this issue of 4WD Action DVD, Roothy and the gang stray right off the beaten path to check out a seriously tough track that the locals reckon is a full-on challenge. How tough? The descriptions at the pub ranged from ‘impassable’ to ‘rough as guts’ and the clincher... ‘Hasn’t been driven in years’. Now that’s a red flag to a 4WD bull if we’ve ever heard one! Heading off-road without knowing whether you’ll actually make it to the other end of the track? That’s pure 4WD adventure! Also this month, we bring you a brand-new series, as Terrain Tamer’s Allan Gray teams up with his mechanic nephew in ‘Old Mechanic vs New Mechanic – The Story of an FJ45V build-up’. There were only a few of the FJ45Vs ever brought into the country back in 1961, and there are now only a handful left. How will Allan with his old-school ways and unconventional methods work in with a mechanic 50 years his junior to get this project off the ground – and within budget? Also on this DVD, we catch up with the guys from Waeco, Beadlock and Adrenalin for the latest updates on their gear, check in with the owners of three awesome custom trucks built to handle anything the Aussie bush can throw at them, and Roothy cooks up ‘Chris’s Camp Cutlets’. We’re drooling already. 4WD Action: any more entertainment packed onto one disc and you’d need a tyre lever to fi t it in your DVD player!

In this month’s DVD, Graham and Shorty continue their exploration of the NSW coast, and this time they’re tackling the Watagans! This may as well be a recovery special, ’cause we’re pushing these 4WDs to their limits! Sticking to the northern region of the Watagan Mountains, we see the convoy face Cut Rock Road, Old and New Mill Roads, and Greens Break Road. The mundane names don’t reveal just how tough these tracks really are, but this DVD definitely will. Who won’t make it out the other end unscathed? You’ll have to watch to find out! Also on this DVD, we catch up with Allan Gray from Terrain Tamer for part two of The Project and see how the build-up of the FJ45v is progressing. We’ve got three beaut custom trucks, Roothy cooks up a Green Thai Chicken that will make your mouth water, and we check in with the guys from Option Audio, Wallcann and OzTent Australia for an update on their latest gear. Real 4WDs. Real 4WDing. Real Adventure!

If you want a wild off-road weekend out of Brizzie, then they don’t get much better than the sensational Glasshouse Mountains. Just an hour north of the city lights, this area has it all – mud, rocks, mud, ruts and more mud! This month, Roothy, Glen and Jamie head bush to find the toughest tracks in the region in their own version of the ultimate brand battle. There’s no love lost in the Toyota vs Land Rover war, so who’ll come up on top? Custom 4WD fans, have we got three awesome trucks for you! This month we catch up with the owners of a brilliant big GU Patrol that’s been set up to munch the muddiest High Country tracks, as well as a very nicely modified HiLux that proves leaf springs can work well off-road. Then, to top it off we’ve got a high-class off-road machine – a massively modified Lexus LX470! Don’t think that this luxo-version of the mighty 100 Series is destined for carparks, though – it’s built to go bush, and that’s where the owner takes it. You might well be calling your bank manager when you hear the exhaust note on it! Then, we catch up with Roothy at the end of another tough day’s 4WDing as he cooks up a storm. It’s not the kind of food you’d expect at a fi ve-star restaurant, so it’s lucky he’s cooked it under a million stars!

We already know the effects that wet seasons have on tracks, but this issue’s trip is beyond a joke. The Kingdom Come Track in Cape York has had one too many years under the spell of Mother Nature, as Roothy and the gang find out the hard way. With the track all but vanished into the mists of time, the Cape takes its toll on our intrepid adventurers and their vehicles. Bush mechanic skills are a must in this country, and we’re lucky to have some of the best in the business along for the ride. If you like your 4WD adventures rough, then this trip’s for you! Also on this DVD, we’ve got three beaut custom trucks, a 76 Series, HiLux and Jeep Wrangler, all ready to hit the bush. Then, Roothy cooks up a Pork Risotto that will make your mouth water. We catch up with Allan Gray from Terrain Tamer for part four of The Project and see how the build-up of the FJ45v is progressing, and we hear the latest from the guys at Allied Wheels, Hare & Forbes and GIC. 4WD Action DVD: the only 4WD show game enough to stand up to the toughest parts of Cape York!

In this issue of 4WD Action, Roothy, Glen and Jamie are back together again searching for the biggest off-road challenges south-east QLD can throw at them. The trip starts in Amamoor and heads towards Kenilworth – a region that was ravaged by floods earlier in the year. With tracks completely washed away in the devastation, this is going to be one intense weekend! Get ready for dizzying steep tracks, unforgiving thick mud, and bogholes the size of your house! With recovery after recovery, the winches don’t get a break, and neither do the boys! Tune in to see whether it’s Milo, Glen’s 80 or Jamie’s Defender that ends up on top – you might be surprised. Also on this DVD, we’ve got three tough customs: a Hilux, a GQ Patrol and a 100 Series that are all built to seriously go bush. Roothy cooks up a Guinness Steak Soak that’s sure to have you fi ring up the barbie. We catch up with Allan Gray from Terrain Tamer for the next instalment of ‘The Project’, and we check in with the teams at Ark, Lightforce and X-Trail for the latest updates on their products. 4WD Action DVD – the only way to see the best bits of Queensland without leaving your lounge room!

Set on 10,000 spectacular acres, LandCruiser Mountain Park has 250km of tracks to sink your teeth into, and that’s just what Roothy, Glen, Jamie and Dave plan to do! With four extremely capable 4WDs, the boys are on the search for the hardest tracks the park has to offer. After lifting wheels and breaking windows on Camp Road, they decide to tackle Cruiser Canyon. This is extremely challenging, unforgiving terrain. There is no chicken track to take halfway through – once you’re in, consider yourself committed! Tune in to see wheel studs flying like bullets, falling cameramen, and diff-crunching boulders like you’ve never seen before. This is one serious playground! Also on this DVD, we’ve got three neat custom trucks – a dual cab HiLux ready for touring, a tough four-door Wrangler, and a nicely set up GU Patrol Ute. Roothy cooks up a storm and we check in with Terrain Tamer’s Allan Gray to see how the FJ45V build-up is going. Then we catch up with VMS, Hansa and Lightforce to get the latest on their products. 4WD Action DVD – the only way to see the best bits of Australia without leaving your lounge room!

In this edition of 4WD Action DVD, we catch up with Graham, Editor Shauno and tech guru Paul for the adventure of a lifetime. Just outside the laid-back town of Wauchope is where the action starts. They’re barely on the dirt before the guys are waist deep in mud and spooling the winch out! This is serious 4WD country, and with names like Billy Goats Track and Rollover Road, the Shorty and Shaun’s 60 with their 2in lift and 33s are set to be put through their paces. At one stage, Graham ends up in a boghole with water coming under the door seals at the same time that Shaun’s 60 slides right off the track! Even Paul’s beast of a Maverick with its 4in lift and 35s is going to have to put on a show to get through! This is one for the whole family to enjoy. Get ready to see boggings, breakages, and the longest recoveries we’ve ever filmed! Also on this DVD, Roothy fancies things up with ricotta pancakes, and we check in with the owners of a big GU Patrol wagon set up for touring, an FJ40 with an interesting engine conversion, and a Defender with some serious flex. Then we catch up with Allan Gray from Terrain Tamer for the next instalment of the FJ40V Project and get the latest from the teams at GIC, Lightforce and Evakool. 4WD Action DVD – it’s the muddiest action you can have without airing your tyres down.

If you’re into beach driving, this DVD’s for you! This issue, Graham, Shaun and Jamie hit one of the most iconic 4WD locations in Australia, Fraser Island. This is Fraser like you’ve never seen it, as the boys head beyond the reach of the backpackers, right to the tip. The fishing and camping is amongst the best in the world, and there’s not another tourist in sight. With the boats in tow, this is one cracker of an adventure! Also in this issue, we catch up with the owners of three beaut custom trucks, a 79 Series with a sensational canopy set-up, a tough Patrol wagon and an 80 Series built to tour, Roothy cooks up spicy steak and noodle rissoles, and we catch up with Allan Gray from Terrain Tamer to see what’s next in the FJ40v Project. We also speak to the guys from Darche and Hansa for the latest updates on their ranges. 4WD Action DVD – the only way to land a monster tailor off Sandy Cape without leaving your lounge room!

This issue, Roothy, Glenno, Brenno and Dave head north for the muddy, rutted tracks of Levuka Rainforest Recreation Park. If you reckon this sounds like a walk in the park, think again! Lots of rain means lots of mud, and the boys are in their element here. Watch ’em slip and slide their way through some of the most challenging tracks they’ve ever encountered. While most people don’t head out in the wet, it doesn’t take a lot of moisture to suddenly turn a C-grade track into an A-grade track. Roothy takes the opportunity to share some of his best tips for driving in the wet so that you can be prepared! Tune in to see Milo almost on its side, the boys 4WDing up Creek Drive that turns into a mammoth recovery mission, and the most epic rainforest track you’ve ever seen. Also in this issue, we catch up with the owners of three beaut custom trucks, a GU ute with a trick camping canopy set-up, a TDV8 Troopy that’s deadset built to tour, and a tough-as-nails old Series Land Rover that’s as capable as any newer truck! Then, Roothy cooks up Stockton Stew, and we catch up with Allan Gray from Terrain Tamer for the next installment of the FJ40v Project. Plus, we also speak to the guys from Ateco and Xtrail for the latest updates on their ranges. 4WD Action DVD – any muddier and it’d bugger your DVD player!

This month, Roothy, Glen and Jamie hit the terrain off Coffs Harbour head on! Playing on the tracks in the only place where the Great Dividing Range meets the ocean, the boys have plenty to keep themselves occupied. The driving in Coffs is as tough as nails, with a whole range of challenges. Topping it all off is its dead-set sensational countryside that’ll have any 4WDer ready to pack their tent. Who’ll fall victim to the epic tracks, and who’ll survive? Most importantly, what’s Glenno’s big Patrol doing on its side? You’ll have to watch to find out! Also this issue, we catch up with the owners of three ripper 4WDs – a tough-as-nails touring 100 Series that made it onto the cover of the magazine, a dual-cab Courier that proves you don’t need a Nissan or Toyota to get to the best campsites, and a pearler of an 80 Series that’s been built to tackle every single track in Australia! You wouldn’t read about it, but Roothy’s made a cake this month – and no, it’s not full of curry powder! It’s no ordinary cake though, we’re talking some tucker with a very special heritage. We also catch up with Allan Gray for the latest in the rebuild of the FJ45V, and check in with the teams at Oztent and Inawise to see their latest products. Crikey, any more action on one DVD and you’ll need a snatch strap to get it out of its case!

On this DVD, Graham, Glenno and Jamie visit Australia’s most mysterious 4WD country, Curtis Island. Graham and the team have gained special permission to access some of the undocumented parts of the island in their 4WDs, so they can experience this magnificent place before it ends up closed for mining and conservation. This location has it all: beautiful landscapes, untouched beaches, and some of the best tracks in Central Queensland! This is a true adventure! Also in this issue, we catch up with the guys behind the wheels of three beaut custom trucks – a GU wagon, a BT-50 and a JK Wrangler. Roothy cooks up another cracker recipe, we check in with Allan Gray to see how the FJ40v build-up is going, and we catch up with the guys at GME and Beaudesert Exhaust for their latest updates. 4WD Action DVD – the only way to experience the best bits of Australia without leaving your lounge room!

If you like 4WD adventure, then this is the DVD for you. Join Roothy, Glenno and Jamie as they punt their way through some of the most deadset sensational 4WDing this side of the Cape, all out the back of Rocky! As the boys make their way north to Byfield National Park, they have to winch through crystal-clear river crossings, up flowing creeks and through some of the most challenging 4WDing that they’ve ever come across. Throw in some of the most stunning hinterland and rainforests this side of the Daintree, and you’ve got what has to be one of Australia’s top 10 4WD destinations. If this DVD doesn’t get you pumped to visit Rocky, then it’s time to sell the 4WD and catch the bus! Make sure the missus catches this month’s DVD too, because we’ve got a romance story with a bit of 4WD flavour. Catch up with a bloke and his girlfriend who own two sensational Toyota tourers, because there’s a marriage proposal of a different kind on the cards. Don’t worry, we haven’t gone soft – we’re mainly keen to see where they get to in their Tojos! Plus, there’s a brilliant touring Rodeo that will change the way you think about Holdens forever. That’s not all! This month Roothy turns a camp food staple into a genuine gourmet meal, and we check in for the latest on the FJ40v rebuild. 4WD Action DVD – it’s your own personal off-road tour guide!

If you reckon you’ve seen Cape York, then this DVD’s got a trick up its sleeve. Join Graham, Shaun and Jamie as they battle their way up the sensational east coast of the Cape York Peninsula and tackle a track that hasn’t been driven in over two decades. Along the way, the boys fight king tides that threaten to swallow trucks whole, crawl their way along cliff faces where one wrong move means the end of your 4WD, and find some sensational camping and fishing to boot. If you’re into heart-in-mouth adventure, then there’s no way you can miss this trip! This issue, we catch up with the owners of three sensational custom 4WDs that have been built to seriously head bush – a high-powered TD42 GU that defines the term ‘torque’, a weapon of a long-wheelbase JK Wrangler just as at home touring as it is punting up a low-range track, and a ripper of a budget first-generation Pajero from the western side of the country. If that’s not enough, Roothy’s cooking up something a little bit different this DVD – meat pies! Nope, these ain’t your average pies either, they’ve been Rooth-ised. 4WD Action DVD – your ticket to the best bits of the Cape, all for a tenner!

If you had the opportunity to 4WD your own way out to the Gulf of Carpentaria where no-one had been before, would you turn it down? Didn’t think so! This issue, Shaun, Graham and Jamie tackle the amazing Lorella Springs Station, right in the heart of Gulf Country. It’s a million-acre property that runs from the Savannah Way right up to the coast, and here’s the clincher – most of it has never been explored! The boys have their work cut out for them, pushing their way through thick scrub, fixing tyres every couple of hundred metres and battling the tough-as-nails terrain. This is without a doubt, one of the most epic adventures we’ve ever been on! Of course, adventure doesn’t have to mean travelling to the other side of the country. This issue, we also catch up with the owners of three pearler custom trucks – a TJ Wrangler that defines the term ‘tough tourer’, a 130 Defender ute on 33s that’s built for the bush and a beast of a coil-cab GU Patrol. Plus, with Roothy knocking up one seriously tasty tandoori chicken, it’s like a dead-set slice of adventure in your own living room!

Forget the Simmo or the Cape, if there’s one place in Australia that offers true, wild, 4WD adventure, it’s WA! This issue, Roothy and Gleno head for Australia’s final frontier, the remote and always breathtaking Kimberley region. Along with traditional owner Colin Morgan, the boys leave the tracks behind and set out in search of the best camping spots and water holes that no-one’s ever seen before. Forget what you thought you knew about the Kimberley being dry and rocky, because on this trip the winches get a serious workout, and it’s the middle of the dry season! Also in this issue, we catch up with the owners of three tough as nails custom 4WDs – a touring Pajero that’s got all the mods to mix it with the big trucks, a trick Zook that’s been built at home to tackle just about any track, and a pearler Patrol with all the fruit. Plus, Roothy whips up a set of pork chops good enough to turn a tree-hugging hippie into a full-blown carnivore, and we head out on a club run with a difference. Yep, and all this in one action-packed DVD. IIf it was any bigger, your postie would need airbags on his motorbike!

In this issue, Graham, Shauno, and Jamie tackle more of the incredible Lorella Springs Station – a one-million-acre property in the heart of the Gulf of Carpentaria. Having battled their way through some of the toughest terrain in the Top End, they spend their last few days in search of that final hidden oasis. There’s a heap of 4WDing that’ll blow your socks off, out of this world fishing, and stunning campsites. This is an adventure you’ll never want to end! Having spent six weeks living out of their 4WDs, the guys have also come up with a bunch of tips and techniques that will help prepare you for your next off-road adventure. We also catch up with the owners of three sensational custom 4WDs that have been built for the bush. You simply can’t miss Mark’s tough as guts Ford Maverick, Korey’s weekend escape HiLux, and Col’s tricked-out Defender. If that’s not enough, Roothy’s cooking up some mouth-watering chicken stew – this one’s sure to be a favourite around your campfire. Yep, and all this in one action-packed DVD.

Come and join Roothy, Glen and Dave from Fortified Finance as they take on the mighty ‘Munja Track’ in the sensational Kimberley! Starting out from the back of Mt Elizabeth Station, this track traverses its way across some of the most remote country in Australia to reach the salt water of the west, at Walcott Inlet. Nothing says adventure like the breathtaking Kimberley, and at 240km this track is all about tough 4WDing! Out here, if you drive it in, you’ve gotta drive it back out again – there’s just no other option. This place really does have it all: washed-out creek crossings, crystal clear rivers, stunning gorges and sensational camping. Hold on to your hats, this one’s a real adventure! This issue, we’ve got three ultra-tough trucks that are guaranteed to provide you with inspiration for your own build-up. There’s a tough-as-old-boots GQ Patrol with all the right gear, a beautiful 100 Series built to tour to the furthest corners of the country in style and comfort, and what could possibly be the best Rangie in the history of 4WDing. Don’t believe us? You’ll just have to watch to find out why.

More known for its apples than its 4WD tracks, Batlow in the South West Slopes of NSW is a hidden 4WD paradise just waiting to be discovered. Whether it's beautiful creek crossings, challenging climbs or just amazing camping, this place has it all. From the grassy plains of Blowering Reservoir to the mud of the state forests, this is bound to become the next must-see destination. And the best part? it's within a long weekend of both Sydney and Melbourne! On this issue of 4WD Action DVD, we catch up with t owners of three corker 4WDs that are built for very different purposes. Check out what may well be the toughest 60 Series in Australia, before Tech Editor Paul's dad Steve brings out his pride and joy Sierra for a beach run. Finally, Assistant Editor Steve shows us through his tough-as-nails GQ, which proves one thing - you've gotta be a 4WD nut to work at 4WD Action! If that's got you hungry for more, Roothy's got a mouth-watering recipe for silverside out in the bush that might even beat your mum's, and we check in with the legends from Dirty Down Under 4x4 Club in Brisbane on a charity run for a very special cause. ALL this and more on the only DVD that's guaranteed to make you wanna lock in your hubs!

The Kimberley – no other place in Australia has such an ability to give 4WDers itchy feet. It’s the best bits of Aussie 4WDing all rolled into one. Join Roothy this month as he catches up with old mates Ronnie and Colin Morgan, and of course Gleno Hadden, as they search for the Old Page Mission Track. It hasn’t been driven for years, and it’s all but completely grown over. Will the boys succeed in finding the track, or will they end up stuck in a legendary Kimberley water crossing? This is 4WD adventure like it’s meant to be! If tough 4WDing’s your thing, then tough 4WDs must be too! This issue, we’ve caught up with the owners of three pearler custom 4WDs. First up is a weapon of a Troopy with a supercharged 1HZ (yep, you heard that right!), before we move on to a beaut budget Rangie that copped a corker of an engine swap for bugger-all money! Last but not least is an absolutely insane TJ Wrangler with a supercharged inline six (must be something in the water). This might just be Australia’s toughest TJ – you’ll have to watch to judge for yourself! On top of all that, Roothy whips up a kangaroo stew that will get you drooling, and we reward a top bloke who went above and beyond the call of duty. 4WD Action DVD – your pass to the best parts of Australia, without having to leave your lounge room!

From the Snowies to Geehi, join Graham, Jamie and Tim as they search for adventure in southern NSW! It’s definitely a change of pace from the low-range adrenaline-fuelled weekends, but the NSW Snowy Mountains holds the key to some of the most breathtaking campsites and 4WD tracks anywhere in the state, and that’s exactly what the boys set out to find. From river crossings to mud, steep climbs and sharp drop-offs, this is one place that you’ve just got to check out. When you see the campsite the boys find, you’ll be sold! And while we’re on the topic of Jamie, if you’ve ever wanted to see inside his truck in greater detail, this month is your chance! We take a closer look at the sensational 12V set-up that makes the Defender so good. Plus, there’s a tough-as-nails Navara, and a supercharged FJ Cruiser too! Deadset, if these trucks were any tougher, you’d need a HR licence to drive them. Don’t think we’ve let Roothy off the hook this issue, either! We’ve got him whipping up another bush cooking storm – this time an old favourite, rabbit stew. All this and more in the only DVD that knows too much 4WDing is never enough!

To most 4WDers, the name Dungog doesn’t automatically ring a bell. But to locals and 4WDers in the know, this sleepy little town about an hour north of Newcastle is the gateway to some amazing 4WDing! There’s a bit of everything out here, from steep hills to deep mud holes, creek crossings and rocky climbs. Throw in a bit of sensational camping and we guarantee you won’t drive past the Dungog turnoff without thinking twice! Join Roothy, Glen Hadden and Rodney Hudson-Davies as they show you the best that the area has to offer. If you’re into tough custom 4WDs, then this issue is an absolute scorcher for you! We catch up with the owner of what we reckon might just be the toughest GU Patrol we’ve seen in a long time, complete with killer custom barwork and some serious under-bonnet mods. Then there’s a pearler of a 45 Series ute that has been built to an unbelievable condition – but don’t stress, this thing gets used, hard! Finally, we speak to a bloke with a sleeper of a Pajero - don’t let the looks fool you, because it has almost been to more places in Australia than Roothy! And just when you think there’d be no time left on the disc, we squeeze in a serious cooking feast from Roothy with his take on the classic bangers and mash. This is no ordinary meal! All this and more on the only off-road adventure show that truly understands what it’s like to wonder what’s over that next hill…

Most 4WDers have heard of Morton Island, but few have seen Morton like this! Join Graham and Jamie as they meet up with the folks of the Motley Crew 4WD Club and tackle Morton like the locals do it. Sand dune surfing? Check. Quad bikes? Check! Breathtaking campsites that are guaranteed to give you itchy feet? You’d better believe that’s a check! This DVD proves one thing - you don’t have to go far from home to have a genuine 4WD adventure. Looking for tough 4WDs to get a bit of inspiration for your next mod? We’ve got you covered! First up is a cracker of a budget 60 Series that proves leaf springs are far from dead. Then we meet up with the owner of a very unique M715 ex-military Jeep that’s been given a serious off-road work-over, and finally we check out a Suzuki Jimny that might just be the very definition of ‘understated’. It might look almost standard, but the smart mods this owner has made mean that it’s ready to tackle just about any track it’s pointed at! Now, don’t think that we’ve let Roothy off the hook this issue, because we’ve got another of his corker reader recipes. This time it’s his take on chorizo sausages – which might just be the ultimate bit of tucker around camp when you’re knocking back a couple of coldies. All that and more in this edition of 4WD Action DVD – the only show that knows salads have no place at a campsite!

We reckon the best thing about 4WDing is uncovering hidden tracks, and this issue Roothy and the boys do exactly that! The sleepy little town of Bulahdelah is best known as a truck stop on the Pacific Highway north of Newcastle, but the mountain ranges just behind town are a deadset 4WDing paradise. Join Roothy, Glen Hadden and ‘Rocket’ Rodney from Wholesale Autos, along with Brenno and Steve from the mag, as they discover what the area has to offer. From full-on rocky climbs to deep mud holes, this is one place you’ll add to the ‘to-do’ list! If that got you fi red up, then you’re going to love the tough custom 4WDs we’ve got in store for you. First up is a chopped 40 Series Troopy that looks like the best bits of Milo and Red put together – and it’s been built on a budget by a young bloke barely old enough to drive! Next up is a seriously capable Challenger that’ll have you rethinking the Pajero’s little brother altogether, and rounding it all out is a tough-as-nails GQ Patrol with a whole swag of beaut custom mods. Then, check in with Roothy as he puts his own touches to a beaut reader recipe – this time a cracking lamb and mushie stew, with a difference! All that and more in this issue of 4WD Action DVD – the show that knows time spent around a campfire is never wasted!

Goomeri’s Springbrook Host Farm is a 4WDer’s dream – close enough to home that you can get there for a weekend, far enough that you can escape the crowds! This month, Graham and Jamie visit the working farm and check out the amazing spread of tracks, campsites and viewpoints throughout the property. Don’t think this is a walk in the park, though, there’s some seriously tough 4WDing out here! If that’s not enough, we catch up with the owners of three sensational custom 4WDs this issue. First up is a brilliant GU Patrol that’s been built to see the most remote parts of Australia, followed by what we can safely say is Australia’s toughest 120 Series Prado! Finally, we speak to the owner of a highly modified Ranger to see what he’s done to make the ute his own. Plus, we catch up with Roothy for his latest reader recipe – a new spin on curry chicken that is bound to be an instant campfire hit. All this and more on 4WD Action DVD – the only show that delivers more mud straight into your living room!

You’ve heard of Coffs, and you know about Port Macquarie, but who’s been 4WDing in Kempsey? This sleepy little town on the NSW mid-north coast has some of the best off-road adventure anywhere for hundreds of kilometres, and the amazing part is that it’s largely untouched! Join Shauno, Brenno and Jamie as they battle their way through monster rutted hill climbs, epic mud holes, and one of the best creek runs we’ve ever filmed. You’re guaranteed to add this one to your bucket list! Once we’ve whet your appetite for adventure, check out our interviews with owners of three trucks built for the bush. The first is possibly the biggest 120 Series Prado we’ve ever featured, running a monster lift and big Claws! Then we catch up with another bloke named Jamie to check out his version of the ultimate Defender, and then check out a tough-as-nails GQ Patrol with some seriously cool custom mods. Talking appetites, make sure you’ve got yours ready because Roothy’s cooking a reader recipe that’s got ‘blokes’ written all over it – Bacon, Beef and Beer Casserole. Yep, the three most important food groups, all in one perfect meal. All this and more in this issue of 4WD Action DVD, where bonnet-deep creeks are just another day in the office!

It's our 200th birthday, and we're celebrating big-time! This issue's massive double-disc collector's edition of 4WD Action DVD is the biggest we've ever put together, so make sure you've got a coldie on hand before you sit down to watch it. We've got all the action from an amazing couple of days at the 2013 Birdsville Bash, where more than 2000 4WDers converged from all across the country to come and help celebrate our 200th issue. Whether you were there or you wished you were, you've got to check it out! There's all the action from Roothy's Engel Bush Cooking Challenge, the Waeco 4WDer's Show and Shine, live music from legendary Aussie act Emdee, interviews with readers at Birdsville, and even an exclusive look behind the scenes at how a 4WD Action cover is shot. Come behind the scenes and see what it took to put on the biggest off-road birthday party the country has ever seen, as well as the complete 'Graham and Roothy's Best Of' DVD - their favourite moments from the past decade of filming 4WD adventures. It's all there and more, on 4WD Action DVD -the next best thing to actually being at Birdsville!

We’re blessed with an amazing variety of 4WDing in Australia, from the isolated deserts to the rocky High Country, the tropical Top End and everything in between. And while there’s typically a whole lot of distance to cover in between all the best off-road bits, there are definitely plenty of hot spots all over the country that pack a serious amount of action into a small area. On this edition of 4WD Action DVD, Shauno, Jamie and Matto from Modern Fishing head to one of NSW’s best-kept secrets – Forster – to check out what the region has to offer. We’re talking seriously tough tracks, amazing campsites and all within half an hour of town! It’s not hard to see why this place is so popular with the locals, so add this one to your bucket list to see before the crowds get here. If that’s not enough to get you keen for adventure, then you’ve gotta check out the three bush-ready custom 4WDs we’ve got for you. First up is a tough-as-nails Bundy with a big V8 swap and a full arsenal of custom barwork. Next, we speak to the owner of a sensational JK Wrangler that’s been built to drive any track in Australia, and finally we catch up with a cracker of a built-at-home Zook playtoy on 35s! And just because Roothy’s not on the travel segments this issue, it doesn’t mean we’ve given him the day off! Join him as he puts his own touches to a reader recipe that’s sure to become a favourite – Camp Chicken. All that and more, on 4WD Action DVD – your ticket to the best parts of Australia, direct to your lounge room!

If you reckon the Simmo is a boring bit of dirt road, think again! This issue, Roothy, Gleno, Feral Dave and George from Medicar head out to see the best bits of the Simmo and prove you can do it with a couple of camper trailers in tow. This is one serious adventure, with the mighty 2H Mustard truck making its DVD debut. With 50°C days to deal with, will the boys make it out the other end? Plus, for the first time meet Roothy’s family! That’s right, the Handbrake and their boys join this trip, making it one to remember. If tough 4WDs are what get you going, then we’ve got you covered! First up we speak with the owner of a sensational D40 Navara that we recently crowned ‘Best Custom Dual-Cab Ute We’ve Ever Seen’. This thing’s been built to cater to the ‘fly in, fly out’ lifestyle, and gets punted up more outback tracks than most! Next up, we check in with a 4WDer and his seriously tough 80 Series ’Cruiser built to handle everything from long-distance touring to full-blown hardcore off-roading. Finally, we step back in time and catch up with a bloke who has built the toughest two-stroke LJ Zook comp truck around! Roothy’s been busy this issue too. Not only did he conquer the Simmo in a 30-year-old truck towing a camper, but he’s whipped up another classic reader recipe – this time Roast Pork with Two Fruit Sauce. How good does that sound! All that and a bucketload more on this edition of 4WD Action DVD – the only off-road show that knows you don’t need the most expensive toys to see the best bits of Australia!

This country of ours throws up some amazing terrains, and Western Australia has got to have the best mix of it all! Whether you’re punting up the seriously remote Canning Stock Route, getting bogged down on the beach at Esperance or lifting a wheel out the back of Perth, WA has it all. One bloke you don’t need to convince of that fact is Graham – a born and bred WA boy who has been exploring the western side of the country since he was a kid. Join Graham, MDC Steve and George as they trek along the Murchison River to discover the amazing region where it meets with the Indian Ocean. It’s seriously tough country out here, but the rewards are definitely worth it! This issue we’ve got four tough-as-nails custom 4WDs, all with a firm ‘budget built at home’ slant to them. First we catch up with the owners of two tough V6 Bundys, before checking in with a beaut XJ Cherokee touring truck. Finally, we speak to the owner of a cracking old Patrol ute who has built his 4WD to handle anything the bush can throw at it. If that wets your appetite for adventure, Roothy’s got the solution. This time around, he whips up a new take on beef and mushroom stew that is bound to be a camp favourite. Yep, we’re getting hungry just thinking about it! All this and more on 4WD Action DVD – the only show that delivers more of the Aussie bush straight into your living room!

When you think the Cape, you instantly think the Tele’ Track and the Frenchmans. But the Cape is so much more than its most popular tracks, as Roothy, Hasbeen, Rocket Rod and the Market Direct Campers boys are set to find out on this edition of 4WD Action DVD. The run from Musgrave Roadhouse east to Port Stewart is well off the tourist trail, which means one thing – adventure! From river crossings to swamps, soft sand and monster ruts, the Cape’s throwing everything it can at the boys to stop them from getting to Port Stewart. Will they make it, or will they fall victim to some of the toughest off-roading on the Cape York Peninsula? You’ll have to watch to find out! Talking tough 4WDing, this issue we catch up with the owners of some serious trick trucks. First up is an immaculate touring-spec GQ wagon that has all the gear the owner needs to cross the Simmo. Then, we catch up with a family who share a common interest – modified Jeeps! Mum, dad and son all drive tough 4WDs – is this Australia’s biggest 4WD family? Finally, we meet a bloke who has done what we’re all aiming to do – built his version of the ultimate dream 4WD. This chopped 60 Series is a credit to his handiwork, and it was all built at home! Don’t try and tell Roothy he’s lacking culture, because this issue he’s bringing to the camp table one of the most cultured meals he’s ever cooked – Massaman Beef Curry! Yep, we don’t really know what ‘massaman’ means either, but we’re certain it’s going to be a scorcher. All this and more on 4WD Action TV – the only show made by real 4WDers, for real 4WDers!

When you think 4WDing in WA, you think places like the Canning or the Kimberley – amazing long-range adventures in some of the most beautiful parts of the country. But WA has another side to its off-roading – the sensational coast dune areas down around the southernmost parts. Graham’s one bloke who knows this all too well, and on this issue of 4WD Action, he takes us for a trip into his own backyard and shows us spots only the locals know about. The boys are faced with windscreen-deep water, monster sand-dunes, and of course Graham’s specialty – serious amounts of rain! We’re all about real 4WDs here at 4WD Action, and this month we’ve got three pearlers that are all built for the bush. First up is a close-up look in high def at this issue’s cover truck, that tough-as-nails Defender built for the Cape. Then we meet up with two mates with two seriously slick Patrol utes – one a GQ and one a GU. Finally, we speak to the owner of a touring 120 Prado with all the gear to tour anywhere in Australia. Just because Graham’s out on a trip this month, it doesn’t mean we’ve given Roothy the day off! He’s whipping up another bush cooking storm this issue, with his take on a reader recipe for off-road chicken enchiladas. This one’s bound to become a favourite around the campfi re! All this and more on 4WD Action TV – where the off-road challenges are as tough as the 4WDs.

If you’re into tough 4WDing, then there’s little doubt you’re dreaming of your own Cape York adventure. It’s the best parts of off-roading in Australia combined – amazing landscapes, tough 4WDing, and the kind of campsites you see in books. And while the Tele’ and Frenchmans tracks are on most Cape York adventurers wish-lists, there’s a huge amount to be explored if you get off the beaten track. Join Roothy, Gleno and the gang this month as they journey west from Musgrave out to the remote Pormpuraaw. The track they take hasn’t been driven in the past four years, which means one thing – serious fun! Will they make it, or will they end up bogged on the side of the track for days? There’s only one way to find out… Talking Cape, this issue we catch up with three owners of tough off-road weapons that have all been built to tackle Australia’s toughest tracks. You’re guaranteed to pick up ideas to incorporate into your own build-up, but warning: we take no responsibility if viewing this DVD leaves you with the irresistible desire to modify your 4WD! While we were bush with Roothy, we pointed him at his Engel and got him to whip up another camp cooking creation. This time it’s something that’s perfect for those cold nights around the campfire – Stockman’s Stew. Except this stew’s just that little bit different, as you’d expect. Chilli? Garlic? Curry powder? We won’t spoil the surprise! All this and more on 4WD Action TV – the show that knows too much chilli powder in your tucker is never enough!

The CREB Track is infamous for its toughness, but who knew the tracks that surround it are just as tough? It’s a must-do for any 4WDer planning their own Cape York adventure, as Graham and the boys find out this issue. Tackling the CREB is one thing – uncovering amazing hidden campgrounds and lost side-tracks with the trailers on board is another altogether! Will the boys make it out the other end unscathed, or will they end up stuck in the CREB’s legendary red clay? There’s only one way to find out! Also on this month’s DVD, we take a look at three custom trucks, two of which we reckon you’ll be familiar with. First up is an exclusive first detailed look at Shauno’s freshly chopped 60 Series, now known as ‘The Dirty 30’. Then we catch up with Editor Brenno and take a look at what makes his V8 4Runner tick, and what’s been done to make it bush-proof. Finally, we check out a tough-as-nails Navara that’s been built to do everything from low-range wheel lifting to long-range touring – a true all-rounder. All this and more on 4WD Action TV: the only show that comes with a ‘more mud than ever before’ money-back guarantee!

You’ve probably heard of Wauchope before – a couple of hours north of Sydney on the NSW mid-north coast, it’s a cracking adventure destination with some seriously tough, muddy and steep tracks. But just west of Wauchope is an amazing array of off-road tracks and campsites that are perfect for families and camper trailers. Join Roothy and the boys this issue as they attempt to head west from Wauchope, to the massive Aspley Falls, by taking nothing but off-road tracks! Some haven’t been driven in years, and the chainsaws are guaranteed to be put to good use clearing fallen trees and opening tracks again. Will the boys make it through successfully, or will they be forced to turn back? There’s only one way to find out! As always, this issue also features three tough as nails customised 4WDs that have been built to tackle any track in Australia. First up we meet with the owner of a 120 Prado that’s been built on an amazing budget, proving you can have all the modern fruit you want, even if you’re on a beer budget. Next is a High Country-touring 80 Series that owes the owner less than $7000, and finally we speak with a couple who have one of the toughest home-built dual-cab GU Patrols we’ve ever seen – and who aren’t afraid to use it! Plus, Roothy takes on one of your mum’s most famous dishes – apricot chicken – and puts a new bush spin on an old favourite. You’ll never look at apricot chicken the same way again. All this and more on 4WD Action TV – more adventure per hour than any other off-road show, or your money back!

There’s no doubting that North Queensland is a 4WD paradise, from the tough as nails 4WD tracks to the stunning campsites that the top half of the state is blessed with. Townsville’s no different – it’s the kind of place where you want to run your tyres at 18psi permanently, because there’s low-range adventure just about everywhere you look! Join Graham and Jamie this issue as they delve into the best bits that Townsville has to offer: sandy creek beds that threaten to swallow trucks whole, wheel-lifting climbs that almost put both boys on their lids, and the kind of campsites that remind you why you own a 4WD. This is what off-roading’s all about! It wouldn’t be a 4WD Action DVD without a selection of tough home-built custom 4WDs, and this time around we’ve got three pearlers! First up is what we’d have to rate as one of the neatest GQs we’ve ever seen getting around the tracks, all set up for touring. Then we speak with the owner of a you-beaut BT-50 that’ll change your thoughts on the tradie’s trucks forever. Finally, we catch up with a bloke who’s built a seriously tough styleside chopped 80 Series ute – the ’Cruiser that Toyota should have built! Roothy’s back this issue to whip up another recipe too – he’s calling it ‘Veggie Surprise’, but we reckon the surprise comes from the fact that most vegetarians would fi nd the contents surprising! Geez, you wouldn’t expect anything else, would you? All this and bucketloads more on 4WD Action TV – the only show that understands you need bacon in everything.

If there's one thing we do well here at 4WD Action, it's getting dirty. We live and breathe tough off-roading, whether it's punting up a deep Cape York creek crossing to get to a sensational campsite, or hanging off the end of a winch rope up the local widowmaker track. Join us on this edition of 4WD Action TV as we take on the toughest low-range challenges in the hills up the back of Newcastle, and push our trucks - and ourselves - to the limit! Roothy's brought Milo along, Shauno's in the freshly chopped 60, Brenno's got the 4Runner, and Steve's in the big GQ. With big mudholes, monster hill climbs and the night run to end all night runs, this is one you won't wanna miss! If that's whet your appetite for tough off-roaders, then you've gotta check out the beaut custom 4WDs we've found this issue. First up is a pair of tough-as-nails GQs that two mates have built up together to be able to tackle any track, and after that we meet with the owner of a cracking HiLux with all the fruit you'd ever want! And talking about appetites, this issue Shauno and Roothy knock together a cracking feed for the boys -freshly done fish, the way Shauno's perfected it. You'll never look at campfire tucker as boring again! All this and more on 4WD Action TV - the only show that lives for dirt and grease under the fingernails!

If you’re a red-blooded Aussie off-roader, then it just doesn’t get much better than Fraser Island. It’s everything that we as 4WDers love – stunning scenery, challenging 4WDing, and the type of camping that makes you glad you’ve got a front diff. Join Graham, Shauno and Jamie on this issue of 4WD Action TV, as they search for what’s very likely Australia’s best beach campsite, and get in some seriously good 4WDing and fishing along the way. How will they go towing the big boat up 75 Mile Beach? Will they survive or become another photo on the wall at Orchid Beach? You’ll have to watch to fi nd out, but one thing’s for sure – this is the way 4WDing is meant to be! Want the scoop on some tough custom 4WDs? This issue we catch up with the owners of three built beasts – a seriously tough GU Patrol with some of the neatest off-road mods that you’ll ever see, a 105 Series ’Cruiser that’s hiding something that whistles and whines under its bonnet, and an absolute cracker of a built-at-home DIY Rangie that’ll go just about anywhere. Three different trucks, three different uses, but all with some scorching ideas you’ll want to incorporate into your own build-up! Finally, we meet up with Roothy for another one of his legendary bush cooking recipes. This time, a new take on Bush Bangers and Mash that is bound to become a favourite around the campfire. All this and more in this issue of 4WD Action TV – the show that lives and breathes off-road adventure!

Coffs Harbour – it really is the ultimate off-road destination. You’ve got everything from stunning absolute-beachfront campsites over on the coast, to the most insane wheel-lifting 4WDing you could ever ask for in the Coffs hills, right through to some of the best freshwater fi shing you’ll fi nd anywhere. Join Graham and Shauno on this edition of 4WD Action TV as they journey from Pebbly Beach to the magnifi cent Clarence Gorge on the hunt for Australian bass. Along the way they’ll push their equipment right to its limits on some of the toughest off-road tracks you’ll fi nd anywhere, and discover what Shauno’s still rating as his favourite river campsite he’s ever camped at. This is genuine, untamed adventure at its very best! If that gets your blood pumping, then there’s no way you’ll want to miss the three scorching custom 4WDs we profi le this issue. First up we’ve got a tough-as-nails 80 Series ’Cruiser that’s been built with all the right bits, without going over the top. Next up, we catch up with Mick and his retina-scorching lime-green four-door JK Wrangler, a truck that looks as unique as it does tough. Finally, we speak to Tom and fi nd out about his monster of a coil-cab GU Patrol, the kind of ute that’ll go just about anywhere thanks to the way it’s been built. Christmas might be a (thankfully) distant memory, but Roothy’s already preparing for next winter with his new take on the classic pork roast! Guaranteed to get your mouth watering, and yep, there’ll be crackling… All this and more on this edition of 4WD Action TV – where the only range is low-range!

Coffs Harbour - it really is the ultimate off-road destination. You've got everything from stunning absolute-beachfront campsites over on the coast, to the most insane wheel-lifting 4WDing you could ever ask for in the Coffs hills, right through to some of the best freshwater fishing you'll find anywhere. Join Graham and Shauno on this edition of 4WD Action TV as they journey from Pebbly Beach to the magnificent Clarence Gorge on the hunt for Australian bass. Along the way they'll push their equipment right to its limits on some of the toughest off-road tracks you'll find anywhere, and discover what Shauno's still rating as his favourite river campsite he's ever camped at. This is genuine, untamed adventure at its very best! If that gets your blood pumping, then there's no way you'll want to miss the three scorching custom 4WDs we profile this issue. First up we've got a tough-as-nails 80 Series 'Cruiser that's been built with all the right bits, without going over the top. Next up, we catch up with Mick and his retina-scorching lime-green four-door JK Wrangler, a truck that looks as unique as it does tough. Finally, we speak to Tom and find out about his monster of a coil-cab GU Patrol, the kind of ute that'll go just about anywhere thanks to the way it's been built. Christmas might be a (thankfully) distant memory, but Roothy's already preparing for next winter with his new take on the classic pork roast! Guaranteed to get your mouth watering, and yep, there'll be crackling... All this and more on this edition of 4WD Action TV - where the only range is low-range!

The Victorian High Country is an amazing place, as anyone who has had the chance to lock their 4WD into low-range down there could tell you. There's everything from stunning endless grassy plains campsites to incredible wheel-lifting tracks, crystal-clear creeks and more to get the blood pumping. Join Roothy and the boys this issue as they get special permission to venture into areas not opened since 2013's devastating bushfires, on a special mission to report on what they find. Along the way Roothy is reminded of why he keeps coming back to the area time and time again - it's as close to 4WD heaven on earth as you'll ever get! Every issue we bring you the toughest custom 4WDs hitting the tracks, and this month is no different. First we meet with the owner of a cracking dual-cab 76 Series sporting that thumping 4.5L turbo-diesel V8, with an exhaust note you've just gotta hear. Next up is what we reckon is one of the neatest and toughest 120 Series Prados around, and the best part is it has been built entirely at home! Finally we speak with the proud owner of a very special GQ. When you find out why she built this truck, you might find your eyes getting a bit dusty. Plus, we catch up with Roothy as he whips up another Reader Recipe - this time Mexican Spicy Ricey Rissoles. Yep, we're getting hungry just thinking about it! All this and more on the only off-road show worth its weight in diff locks - 4WD Action TV.

The Mid-North Coast of NSW is a deadset 4WDing paradise, with destinations like Forster, Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour all hosting some of the toughest tracks and most amazing campsites you'll find anywhere. And it's little wonder - these towns tie in the foothills of the Great Dividing Range, where you can't wander five minutes from home without finding low-range tracks! On this issue of 4WD Action TV, join Graham, Shauno and Steve from GIC as they explore a lesser-known part of the Mid-North Coast - Taree. It's a pearler of a town, and judging by the number of big, lifted 4WDs getting around, there's bound to be some serious adventure on the cards. Will the boys make it through the notorious mud holes and hill climbs, or will they fall victim to the tracks? You'll have to watch to find out! Plus, we meet with the owners of three of the toughest and most unique 4WDs getting around the tracks today. First up is what we reckon might just be one of Australia's best-set-up touring FJ Cruisers, with a whole host of aftermarket mods to make it a proper cross-country machine. Next we catch up with a bloke whose day-to-day job is to talk 4WDs with fellow off-road addicts, and see what he's done to make his tough dual-cab D22 a genuine one-of-a-kind monster. Finally, we check out a seriously custom GU Patrol that just about defines the term 'DIY', with heaps of beaut custom mods you'll want to incorporate into your own build-up. That's not all! Roothy's back to whip up another bush cooking storm, this time a bit of tucker that's been an Aussie staple for years, done how only Roothy can do it. We won't spoil the surprise, but we will tell you it makes us hungry just watching it! All this and more, on this issue of 4WD Action TV - the only show on your telly that lives for the weekend escape!

Tassie - it's as iconic as the Cape or the Simmo, and it conjures up incredible images of muddy tracks, desolate wind-swept beaches, and the kind of views that'd make a grown man go weak at the knees. But sadly. Tassie also has more than its fair share of extreme greens who subscribe to the 'conservation through exclusion' type of thinking, and want to do nothing more than shut regular Aussies out of our own backyard. Determined to prove that there's still plenty of places to head off-road in the Apple Isle, Roothy and the boys head south this issue and attempt to trace a nearly 300km journey from Bridport in the north-east to St Helens further down south without doing more than 10% of the trip on the tarmac. Will the boys succeed, or will locked gates force them to unlock the hubs? There's only one way to find out, and it ain't by reading this DVD cover... When you're done dreaming of Tassie, join us as we catch up with three custom 4WD owners who the term 'addiction' was made for. First up is a bloke with such a passion for tough off-roaders that he's made them his life's work, and then we meet a trio of mates with three seriously stick shorty GQs. Err, make that two GQs and one Mav, sorry! Finally, we speak to the owner of a custom D22 Navara that proves new trucks can cut it in the bush, and Roothy cooks up a storm once again around a campfire. 4WD Action TV - your ticket to the most amazing parts of Australia!

When you think Sydney 4WDing, you think the Blue Mountains and the Watagans, right? Down south, however, is an off-road paradise just waiting to be discovered. Nowra's just two hours south of Sydney, and while you've probably heard of the Monkey Gum Fire Trail that Graham and the boys tackled a couple of years back, truth is there's so much more out here that this is set to become Sydney's number-one off-road destination. The tracks are wild, the campsites are simply stunning, and it's all within a short weekend escape of home! Talking escapes, this issue we catch up with three owners of some seriously stick escape machines. First up is one of the most unique 4WDs you'll ever see on the tracks in Australia, an absolutely insane Ford F350 that's been built to go anywhere. Then we speak to a bloke who's built a dual-cab V8 diesel 'Cruiser that'll just about have the most die-hard Nissan fans questioning their choice of vehicle, and finally we meet a 4WDer with a monster GU Patrol. The barwork on this thing is the definition of 'individual' - the only question, what do you reckon of t? Finally, we catch up with Roothy as he puts a new bush spin on the kids' favourite - Toad in the Hole. Geez, the bloke oughta invest in shares in a curry powder company already! All this and more on this issue of 4WD Action TV - where we fit adventure into every weekend.

There's tough, and then there's bkm in 12 hours sorta tough! Join Roothy and the boys on this issue of 4WD Action TV as they take on one of Tassie's infamous 4WD-swallowing east coast tracks that's rumoured to have claimed dozens of vehicles over the years. This is no walk in the park - we're talking broken and bent vehicles, incredible recovery sessions, bridge-building just to get through a boghole, this DVD has the lot! If you thought you know what Tassie-type tough 4WDing was, think again... Once the trip fuels your off-road addition, join us as we meet with the owners of three unique highly customised 4WDs. First up is an amazing Milo replica Troopy that you'd have to look twice to make sure isn't actually Roothy's old girl. Then we speak to a bloke who has built an absolute monster of a coil-cab GU Patrol that'll go just about anywhere, before we catch up with the owner of a standout Triton built to tour Australia. And before we go, Roothy whips up another of his Reader Recipes - this time his bush take on the old family favourite Spag Bowl! All this and more, in this issue of 4WD Action TV - the only show that goes to the ends of the earth for adventure.

Imagine a million kilometres of off-road adventures -that's a serious amount of boggings, bonnet-deep river crossings and sensational campsites! Over the past 15 years of 4WD Action DVDs, Roothy's been everywhere -the Kimberley, the Cape, the Simmo, Tassie, the High Country, the east coast's toughest low-range hot spots like Coffs, Fraser. You name it, the bloke's camped there! Roothy's moving on to fly the Unlock Australia flag and fight to open tracks and campsites around Australia, and we figured we couldn't let him do that without sending him off in true 4WD Action fashion - with a massive bush BBQ in his own backyard, at Queensland's 'Cruiser Park! Join us as we look through the past 15 years of Roothy's adventures, and hunt down some guest stars who've shared some incredible trips with Roothy in that time. Find out the story behind the story - the high-lights, the lowlights, even the one Roothy Cooking Challenge segment that was so bad we couldn't run it! In fact, there are so many memories, we couldn't even fit it all onto one disc, so we've made this a special double-disc collector's edition. Grab a coldie, lock the cat outside and let the dog in, take the phone off the hook and kick back, because there's over an hour and a half worth of epic rollovers, recoveries and laughs on these two discs!

We've done some tough trips over the last couple of years, but Graham and the boys have taken it to the next level this time. Join them from the comfort of your lounge room as they battle it out on the insane low-range tracks of the Watagans, a couple of hours north of Sydney. This ain't no cruisy weekend trip — we're talking full-blown, hard core winch recoveries, trackside breakdowns and bush mechanic fixes, and some of the most incredible off-road action you'll ever see. Will the boys make it through, or will one of the trucks be left on the side of the tracks? There's only one way to find out. This trip's so tough that Roothy would be proud! If that's not enough, we catch up with the owners of three beaut custom 4WDs this issue, built by blokes who live and breathe the bush. First up is a cracking touring set-up GU Patrol with all the fruit, followed by a supercharged FJ Cruiser that defines the term 'play toy'! Finally, we meet a fella who's put together a slick D22 Navara that's never more at home than out bush.

For tens of thousands of 4WDers every year, Fraser Island is an incredible off-road destination. But what if we told you that just west of Fraser there was a low-range play-ground, the perfect muddy balance to Fraser's stunning campsites and beach driving? Join Graham, Shauno and Steve on this edition of 4WD Action TV as they go in search of wheel-lifting ruts and door handle-deep mud holes in Hervey Bay, and don't come away disappointed. Epic 4WDing, massive recoveries, even a bush mechanic fix that goes well into the night - it's all here, plus heaps more! Once you've wiped the mud off your TV screen, catch up with the owners of three cracking custom 4WDs all built for different purposes. First up we've got a weapon of a V6 JK Wrangler that's got all the good gear to make it an off-road machine, and then a current-model dual-cab HiLux designed to be a touring monster. Finally, we speak with the owner of a seriously-tough Patrol ute that's designed to eat Melbourne's off-road tracks. ALL this and more, on this episode of 4WD Action TV - the only TV show to search further and harder for off-road adventure!

Join Graham, Brenno, Rocket Rod and Steve this issue as they go in search of what they reckon might just be NSW's best hidden campsite. It's a favourite of the 4WD Action team and one they get out to regularly. Away from the crowds, it's an absolute cracker and it's surrounded by water on three sides. Best of all, it's entirely free to camp at, and it's just two hours from Sydney! Along the way, the boys find some beaut low-range tracks to play on, and even take a run up one of the most serious climbs in the area - the legendary Mt Walker Trig Point. If the blokes lifting wheels has got you keen for more, then you'll love the three tough custom 4WDs we profile this issue. First up, we meet the owner of the HiLux that Toyota should have built - you can call this thing vegetarian, because it's off chops! Next up, a big 4.2L turbo-diesel Patrol that's been designed to go anywhere in Australia, and finally a tough custom 100 Series with one of the best custom drawer systems we've ever come across. All this and more, on this issue of 4WD Action TV - the show that knows the best adventures realty are at your doorstep!

Cape York really is one of the most incredible off-road destinations in Australia. It's a place that attracts thousands of 4WDers every year, and it's a place that draws us back, time and time again. Join Borgy, Graham and Steve as they battle their way up the legendary Tele Track, tackling windscreen-deep water crossings, mud thick enough to swallow a Cruiser whole and crocs lurking in the shadows the entire time. Will the boys come out the other end unscathed or become another Tele Track statistic? This is 4WD adventure at its very finest! Hang around in between the travel segments, because we've got three cracking custom trucks to introduce you to. First up is a tough as nails Troopy that's been built with a very unique flavor, before we speak to a bloke with a decked-out GU ute and a serious passion for 4WDing. Finally, we meet the owners of a one-of-a-kind Ranger and off-road van combo who prove you don't have to leave the mod cons at home to go 4WD touring! All this and more, on this issue of 4WD Action TV - the only show that knows a log with eyes when we see one!

Geez, some buggers have all the luck! On this issue of 4WD Action TV, we run a competition to select three lucky readers, who'll have their 4WDs decked out by 4WDSupacentre, and who'll then join us on an epic adventure. Graham and Borgy's aim is to prove that with the right selection of quality aftermarket gear, you can take three typical. second-hand 4WDs up insane tracks - and bring 'em home again in one piece! It's the big-gun battle as Patrol takes on Cruiser takes on HiLux, so who'll win? Petrol v diesel - solid axle v IFS - all here! Once the boys' adventure has wet your whistle for tough custom 4WDs, meet the owners of three more beaut examples. First up we speak to the owner of a beaut V8-converted GU Patrol, then we catch up with a fella who's built one seriously trick 79 Series ute. Finally, we head bush with a bloke who loves his trick Land Rover Discovery - and after watching, you'll see exactly why. ALL this and more on this edition of 4WD Action TV - your ticket to the best off-road destinations in the country!

The Frenchman's - it's every bit the incredible off-road adventure that the Tele Track is, but it's only ever done by about 10% of the people who visit the Cape! Join Graham, Borgy and Anna on this edition of 4WD Action TV as they attempt to make their way up the French-man's after an insane late wet season that's left the river crossings high and the track as tough as it gets. There's no guaranteeing they'll make it through this one, especially with some big breakages and serious bush mechanic repairs on the cards! Talking serious, we've got not three but four serious customised 4WDs profiled this issue too. First up is a couple of mates with a pigeon pair of 75 Series utes that'll go just about anywhere. Then we meet a bloke who's built a new dual-cab Lux as an around-Australia touring machine, before finally checking out an insane GU Patrol from over in WA. All that and a whole lot more muddy off-road action on this edition of 4WD Action TV -where the only range is low-range!

Righto, we know right now we're well into summer, but take a break from the heat for a moment and join Graham and the boys as they look for Australia's rarest 4WD terrain - snow! They've got the word from locals on where to find it, but not everything goes to plan. There's snow up on the ridges but getting there's another matter, so will the boys get to play in the powdery stuff or will they just end up bogged at the bottom? There's only one way to find out! To warm you up after the snow, we've got three seriously hot custom 4WDs to check out this issue too. First up is an absolutely cracking coil-cab GU Patrol that will take on just about any track, and then we meet the owner of an incredibly tough 200 Series that has us putting our Lotto numbers in. Finally, we head down to South Oz to meet a bloke with a tough dual-cab Luxxy who loves his 4WD club so much, he's got the logo tattooed on his arm! All this and a whole lot more of the latest and greatest 4WD products, tips and tricks, on this issue of 4WD Action TV - where the best range is low-range!

The Simmo it's a massive place, and that's putting it lightly. While the main east-west crossing is still a challenging drive, these days it's a highway compared to the original crossing 50 years ago. If it's no-bull, honest, heart-in-mouth adventure you're after out of the Simmo, you've gotta look a bit further - like to the geographical centre of the desert. Join Graham, Dave Cox from Mt Dare Station on the western side of the Simmo and Rob and Graham from Hema Maps as they push north-east from Dalhousie Springs in search of the exact centre of the Simmo. They'll be relying hard on their GPS tracks and maps to get there, because there's very little in the way of tracks and a whole heap of massive sand-dunes to conquer before they get there. Will they make it, or will they be forced to turn back? You know what you've gotta do to find out! Don't go away in between though, because we've got our usual cracking assortment of custom 4WD profiles, the latest and greatest gear to add to your 4WD and tips on how to make your next off-road escape even better. It's here on this edition of 4WD Action TV - the only Aussie off-road show that searches longer and harder for incredible adventure!

If you reckon you've 'seen' Tassie, think again. When a couple of long-time mates invited us down to see the real Tassie, the nits we haven't covered before and only the locals know about, we knew we had to jump at the chance. Join Graham and Rod as they meet up with a couple of Tassie locals with insane 4WDs, who live and breathe off-roading. These tracks aren't for the faint of heart, nor are they for those with a particular fondness for their paint jobs. There'll be epic drives, the thickest mud you've seen in ages, wide flowing river crossings and plenty of winches-out recoveries. In fact, we'll go so far as to say this may well be the toughest Tassie trip we've ever done. You've never seen offload adventure like this. This is tough as nails low-range 4WD Action like only 4WD Action can do!