4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast.

By James Eling | Amateur Off Roader, unorganised camper and very poor fisherma

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What's 4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast. about?

Join James from 4x4earth.com as he learns about 4 wheel driving, trucks, tracks, places to go and things to do when exploring the 4x4 Earth.

He looks at driving and recovery techniques, trucks, mods, bush camping and cooking, fishing and generally enjoying the Great Outdoors.

Learn tips and tricks to have a great time in the places that other people can't get to. Do all of this while being safe and looking after the environment.

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4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast. episodes:

08.08.2022
62 - Tips for safe snatch strap recoveries
We continue our conversation with Matt from MadMatt 4WD after the tragic death of Ryan Woods. This episode looks at correct techniques and alternatives to snatch strap recoveries. Here is the link to the original post on 4x4earth. WARNING...
08.02.2022
61 - A 4WD death in Arizona - Lessons for all 4WD drivers
Ryan Woods died in tragic circumstances while 4 wheel driving in Arizona last week. We talk to Matt from MadMatt 4WD about what happened and what lessons we can all learn. Here is the link to the original post...
05.08.2022
Track 60 - 4x4 Australia 4x4 of the year and what we want to see next year
We talk to Jason Lock, one of the Judges for the 4x4 Australia 4x4 of the year competition. Which vehicles won and why? What vehicles should be in the running next year. There are some pretty exciting vehicles coming out...
05.02.2022
Track 59 - 4x4 Australia 4x4 of the year judging with Jason Lock
We talk to Jason Lock, one of the Judges for the 4x4 Australia 4x4 of the year competition. Jason scored a dream job, heading out with the 4x4 Australia team to judge the 4x4 Australia 4x4 of the year. What...
12.01.2021
Track 58 - 4WD Electric Myths - What kind of EV 4WDs will we be driving in 5 years time?
What will EV 4WDs be like in 5 or 10 years time? Whether climate change is real or not (it is!), there is an undeniable trend away from fossil fuel vehicles, so what will EV 4WDs look like? We talk...
11.17.2021
57 - New Landcruiser 300 test drive and Ineos Grenadier test ride - What are they like?
Robert Pepper gives a detailed report on his Toyota LandCruiser 300 Test Drive and a test ride with the Ineos Grenadier. What does he think of both of these vehicles? These are 2 great examples of some of the...
11.17.2021
57 - New Landcruiser 300 test drive and Ineos Grenadier test ride - What are they like?
Robert Pepper gives a detailed report on his Toyota LandCruiser 300 Test Drive and a test ride with the Ineos Grenadier. What does he think of both of these vehicles? These are 2 great examples of some of the new...
10.08.2020
Track 56 - 2021 4WD Ute comparison with Robert Pepper
This week we talk 2021 4WD utes with Robert Pepper, Australia's best 4WD journalist. We talk: Toyota Nissan Isuzu Mazda What's good and what's not. Have a listen and let us know what you think. Check out the...
09.30.2020
55 - New 4WDs with Robert Pepper
Our previous podcast, 4WD tips for Newbies, has been one of our most popular. If you're new or have newby mates, have a listen. This week we talk new 4WDs with Robert Pepper, Australia's best 4WD journalist. We talk:...
11.23.2019
54 - Tips for newbies heading out on their first 4WD trip
New to going offroad? Definitely have a listen to our newbies podcast edition. My first time out 4 wheel driving we ended up on the back of truck! So have a listen to this podcast and get some ideas...
09.22.2019
53 - 4WD Access with Wayne Hevey from 4WD Victoria.
This is the 2nd in our 2 part interview with Wayne Hevey, the CEO of 4WD Victoria. We discuss how 4WD Victoria is working for clubs to maintain track access. Check out the show notes on 4x4earth.com for more details...
09.20.2019
52 - 4WD Victoria and Track Access with Wayne Hevey
Our next guest is Wayne Hevey from 4WD Victoria. He discusses some of the work that 4WD Victoria has been doing to keep tracks open. Check out the show notes on 4x4earth.com for more details and links to the sites...
09.15.2019
51 - What we can do to maintain land access with Bill Schulz
We we continue our discussion with Bill Schulz from the Bush User Group United about some proposed changes to land in Victoria and why it is important that all of the Bush Users come together We look at what we...
09.10.2019
50 - The Bush User Group United fighting for Land Access for All
We talk to Bill Schulz from the Bush User Group United about some proposed changes to land in Victoria and why it is important that all of the Bush Users come together We discuss the recent attempted changes for 70,000...
08.26.2019
49 - The VEAC Report - should we worry about National Parks and Time to Align
This track features Shane Rose, the new President of 4WD Australia. We discuss the recent attempted changes for 70,000 hectares of land from State Forest to National Park and what that means for all bush users. Check out the show...
08.24.2019
48 - Track access and track closures in National Parks with Shane Rose from 4WD Australia
This track features Shane Rose, the new President of 4WD Australia. We discuss the recent attempted changes for 70,000 hectares of land from State Forest to National Park and what that means for all bush users. Check out the show...
04.29.2019
47 - 4WD industry news with Robert Pepper
This is the second part of our interview with 4WD journalist Robert Pepper. In the first episode, we discussed what the future of electric 4x4s will be like and how soon it will be before they are on the roads...
04.18.2019
46 - The Future of Electric 4 Wheel Drives
We talk about the introduction of electric 4x4s and how soon they will be on the tracks with Robert Pepper. Join the conversation about the 4x4earth podcast on the 4x4earth forum. www.4x4earth.com is Australia's largest free and independent 4 wheel driving website with...
03.20.2019
45 - The future of 4 Wheel Driving with Roothy
We talk about the future of 4 wheel driving and the politics of 4 wheel driving with Roothy. What are the changes that are occurring in the political field that are going to impact the track changes. Check out the...
03.04.2019
44 - Going Off Road with Roothy
There is something special about 4 wheel drive out in the bush and away from the hustle and bustle of the cities. Roothy talks about why he loves 4 wheel driving and how he is seeing an increase in the...
02.23.2019
43 - Roothy's last ride with Milo
Roothy has a big announcement about what he is going to be doing for Milo as he plans Milo’s big last trip. Milo is one of Australia’s most recognisable 4 wheel drives, it’s probably done nearly all of the iconic...
12.21.2018
42 - Pete Milosavleski and the design process for the 2020 Jeep Gladiator
Pete has been working as the Chief Engineer on the Jeep Gladiator. Pete has a great job, as an engineer for Jeep, working on some of the most iconic 4WDs of all time. We talk about the history of Jeep...
12.10.2018
41 - Everything you want to know at diffs, lockers and eLockers with Heath Moore
The difference between air lockers and eLockers is one of the most popular discussion points on the 4x4earth forum, so we decided to get an expert in to discuss the difference. Heath is the General Manager at Harrop Engineering. He...
09.12.2018
40 - 4WD Q+A with Robert Pepper
We discuss with Robert Pepper the new towing laws that are being bought in. How do the GCM and GVM impact the caravan towers? We talk about one of the things that Russell Coight did on one of his episodes. ...
08.29.2018
39 - New 4WDs and Utes coming out with Robert Pepper
Robert recently drove the new Ford Raptor recently and he gives us his opinion on what it is like to drive. We talk about the engine and where you could drive the Raptor. What would it be like towing? Would...
08.02.2018
38 - Driving really, really fast with Bruce Garlard, 4WD and Dakar Rally Driver
We look at the number of people who don't finish the Dakar Rally. It is a very tough course, expensive to compete in and there is some unforgiving terrain, so the failure rate is very high. The vehicles aren't stock,...
07.09.2018
37 - Rally Driving with Bruce Garland
If you are loving 4x4earth.com, check out the 4x4earth Merch. The sales help to keep Australia's largest free and independent 4 wheel drive website and the largest Australian 4x4 Podcast! It helps us to keep on doing the work to...
06.17.2018
36 - Beach 4x4 Carnage at Robe - Part II
We continue our discussion with Brian, one of the 4x4earth moderators. We discuss tyre pressures. Too many people don't deflate or they deflate enough. What is the right tyre pressure? How often should you check the tyre pressure? What equipment...
05.27.2018
35 - A weekend of 4WD carnage at Robe
We talk to Brian, one of the 4x4earth moderators about a long weekend away at Robe where 5 4WDs rolled over. What happened? Why? We also talk about the Granites. Have you been to the Granites? Have you driven up...
05.06.2018
34 - 4 wheel driving and track access with Ron Moon
Ron talks about the High Country, Robe and South America. Ron travelled through Brazil and Argentina. We talk 4 wheel tourism. Which state does Ron think is doing the best in providing access? four wheel driving touring brings in a...
04.05.2018
33 - 4 wheel driving with Ron Moon
Ron's got a couple of vehicles, and has driven the world in them. Ron discusses his time in the Army, and how he transitioned to freelance writing, with a trip through Africa. He talks about his time as editor...
02.15.2018
32 - Tips for driving the Canning Stock Route
What sort of vehicle should you have? What sort of mods do you need? What is a medical envelope and why do you need one? What effect do the dunes have? What are some of the common mistakes people...
02.11.2018
31 - The new 2018 Ford Ranger Raptor - What have they done??
This was going to be my new Ute. The rumours were that it was going to have a new 3.6 litre Petrol engine with a lot more power. The Ecoboost engine was meant to have 336kW and 690Nm. The new...
02.09.2018
30 - The history and access to the Canning Stock Route
Between 1,500 and 2,000 a year do the Canning Stock Route. What is there to see and what is there to do when travelling the CSR. We talk with Canning Stock Route expert, Phil Binachi about the activities and attractions...
02.01.2018
29 - The History of the Canning Stock Route with Phil Bianchi
Phil Bianchi is a historian and 4 wheel driver who has documented a lot of history of the Canning Stock Route and he has driven the route many times. From Wiluna to Halls Creek, it runs 1850 kms and was...
08.13.2017
28 - Is Diesel Dead?
We talk to Robert Pepper about the future of Diesel engines in 4 wheel drives. My last 3 4WDs have had diesel engines and I have loved the economy and reliability of diesels. Vehicle emissions have become increasingly under the...
08.03.2017
27 - Why Caravans Crash
We talk to Mike Clayton from Clayton's Towing. Started 45 years ago on the Sunshine Coast, Clayton's now has 15 depots and 100 staff. Have a listen to this podcast if you ever tow a caravan, there are a lot...
05.14.2017
26 - Boggings,roll overs, fires, creek crossings gone wrong and everything else that can go wrong offroad.
We talk to Jason Lock to talk about all of the things that can go wrong when you head offroad. Before we get started, we talk a little about 4WD insurance and the work that Kalen is doing at...
02.24.2017
25 - New 4WDs for 2017 with Robert Pepper
We talk to Robert Pepper about the new 4x4s coming onto the Australian market in 2017. There is the Mercedes X Class, JL Wrangler, the new Defender, the L472 Land Rover Discovery. We also have an update on the MA/MC...
02.02.2017
24 - Exploring the Aberfeldy Track with Rudy Paoletti
We talk to Rudy Paoletti, organiser of Navruns, map and book publisher, explorer and champion of the history of the Aberfeldy Track. We are discussing the future of 4x4earth, so please have your say on the forum. We are...
12.18.2016
23 - Jason Lock and Sema 2016 - What new products and trends caught his eye
SEMA, Specialty Equipment Manufacturer's Association, is the largest trade only automotive show in the world. Held in Las Vegas, there was 40 kilometers of displays. ARB and TJM attended with great stands, Harrop Industries. Bubarope has a greatnew product to...
11.16.2016
22 - 4WD Insurance and Roadworthies with Kalen from Club 4x4
Check out the trip report from the 9th Annual Victorian Gathering. A great We talk with Club 4x4 Insurance. 4x4earth has worked with Kalen from Club 4x4 and we are now recommending Club 4x4. Check out the link to...
10.17.2016
4WD new car trends with Robert Pepper
New 4WD Trends with Robert Pepper First we talk Creek Crossings - I've had my issues with Creek Crossings, but check out the video of a FJ Cruiser having issues with a crossing at Sunny Corner in NSW. ...
08.17.2016
20 - The new 4WD Cap Locker from Uneek 4x4
Our resident 4WD expert Jason Lock talks about the history of the diff lock and how Uneek 4x4 has developed a new Cap Locker. We talk about the effects of a factory LSD when you fit a traditional diff lock...
08.15.2016
19 - 4WD tips for driving in the snow
We talk about how to prepare for a trip out into the Snow. Snow driving is a lot of fun, but the conditions are very different to other types of 4 wheel driving. Snow driving is usually done in very...
07.08.2016
18 - Tim Bates and the Wonnangatta Murders
Tim Bates has been driving the High Country for over 25 years and he shares his experiences with some of Australia's best 4 wheel drive tracks. We talk about the Wonnangatta murders, where James Barclay and John Bamford were murdered...
06.23.2016
17 - Roothy and the freedom to drive our tracks
We talk to Australia's most famous 4 wheel driver, Roothy. We cover Milo, the places that he has been and the mods that he has done. We also have a great chat about how to keep tracks open. We discuss...
06.23.2016
16 - Common 4x4 Myths Busted
Many 4 wheel drive owners go their whole life without any formal training in going offroad or the vehicles that we use. Because of this, there are many myths about driving and our vehicles which have crept in over time....
05.08.2016
15 - The Blue Green fighting PTSD in the great outdoors
This is a great story that looks at the way that 4 wheel driving with mates in the bush can help people struggling with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. We talk to Marcus Nash, the Founder of the Blue Green crew...
04.26.2016
14 - 4 Wheel Driving with Rocket Rod from Wholesale Automatics
We talk all things 4 wheel driving with Rodney Hudson, or Rocket, from Wholesale Automatics. Rodney is an iconic legend in the 4 wheel drive industry, featuring in many videos as he explores all over Australia. We also talk about his pioneering work at...

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4x4 Earth - The 4WD, Camping, Fishing and Outdoors podcast. episodes:

62 - Tips for safe snatch strap recoveries

61 - A 4WD death in Arizona - Lessons for all 4WD drivers

Track 60 - 4x4 Australia 4x4 of the year and what we want to see next year

Track 59 - 4x4 Australia 4x4 of the year judging with Jason Lock

Track 58 - 4WD Electric Myths - What kind of EV 4WDs will we be driving in 5 years time?

57 - New Landcruiser 300 test drive and Ineos Grenadier test ride - What are they like?

57 - New Landcruiser 300 test drive and Ineos Grenadier test ride - What are they like?

Track 56 - 2021 4WD Ute comparison with Robert Pepper

55 - New 4WDs with Robert Pepper

54 - Tips for newbies heading out on their first 4WD trip

53 - 4WD Access with Wayne Hevey from 4WD Victoria.

52 - 4WD Victoria and Track Access with Wayne Hevey

51 - What we can do to maintain land access with Bill Schulz

50 - The Bush User Group United fighting for Land Access for All

49 - The VEAC Report - should we worry about National Parks and Time to Align

48 - Track access and track closures in National Parks with Shane Rose from 4WD Australia

47 - 4WD industry news with Robert Pepper

46 - The Future of Electric 4 Wheel Drives

45 - The future of 4 Wheel Driving with Roothy

44 - Going Off Road with Roothy

43 - Roothy's last ride with Milo

42 - Pete Milosavleski and the design process for the 2020 Jeep Gladiator

41 - Everything you want to know at diffs, lockers and eLockers with Heath Moore

40 - 4WD Q+A with Robert Pepper

39 - New 4WDs and Utes coming out with Robert Pepper

38 - Driving really, really fast with Bruce Garlard, 4WD and Dakar Rally Driver

37 - Rally Driving with Bruce Garland

36 - Beach 4x4 Carnage at Robe - Part II

35 - A weekend of 4WD carnage at Robe

34 - 4 wheel driving and track access with Ron Moon

33 - 4 wheel driving with Ron Moon

32 - Tips for driving the Canning Stock Route

31 - The new 2018 Ford Ranger Raptor - What have they done??

30 - The history and access to the Canning Stock Route

29 - The History of the Canning Stock Route with Phil Bianchi

28 - Is Diesel Dead?

27 - Why Caravans Crash

26 - Boggings,roll overs, fires, creek crossings gone wrong and everything else that can go wrong offroad.

25 - New 4WDs for 2017 with Robert Pepper

24 - Exploring the Aberfeldy Track with Rudy Paoletti

23 - Jason Lock and Sema 2016 - What new products and trends caught his eye

22 - 4WD Insurance and Roadworthies with Kalen from Club 4x4

4WD new car trends with Robert Pepper

20 - The new 4WD Cap Locker from Uneek 4x4

19 - 4WD tips for driving in the snow

18 - Tim Bates and the Wonnangatta Murders

17 - Roothy and the freedom to drive our tracks

16 - Common 4x4 Myths Busted

15 - The Blue Green fighting PTSD in the great outdoors

14 - 4 Wheel Driving with Rocket Rod from Wholesale Automatics