There are literally thousands of 4x4 accessories out there so narrowing our favorites down was tough, but here are a few that made the cut for various reasons:
This after-market accessory doesn’t just blend in seamlessly with the original interior of the vehicle, it’s a super functional storage space that doubles as a light and radio organiser. Keeping your eyes on the road is so important, especially when driving in a convoy. The main function of a roof console is to centralize communication and functionality for the driver's experience. Meaning that, an overhead console allows easy access to the UHF radio, so they don’t have to look down in order to grab it. When travelling in a convoy talking to your mates is half the fun and the driver will reach for the radio hundreds of times a day, so it makes sense to have it right in front of you. The ultra-bright LED light hooks up to the existing electrical, whilst the in-built storage space provides the best spot for those everyday items like sunnies or a wallet.
Tuff Terrain Canvas Seat Covers
This one is an obvious pick for so many reasons, but mainly because getting out on the road is a dirty business and keeping your car looking clean and smelling fresh is a challenge. Tuff Terrain seat covers look great but are also one of the most functional products on the market, as they are integrated with the existing functions of the car seat whilst providing full coverage. There are zippers and strategic holes exactly where you need them, they are even designed to rip when car seat air bags go off, making them totally safe to use in modern 4x4’s.
This one isn’t really something you’d pick until you have the problem of a busted radiator filled with bugs. Keeping the front of your car clean is always a challenge but over time driving through the bush at night does take its toll and cleaning out a radiator every few days is a serious inconvenience. Installing a Tuff Terrain insect barrier makes washing down the front of your 4x4 simple and easy. The alternative can spell game over out in the bush.
An awning is always one of the first things 4x4 owners tend to install, because it makes camping on the beach so much more practical. It’s nearly impossible to bear the heat of the Australian sun without it. But with so many options to choose from it was difficult narrowing it down to just one. We chose the Rhino Rack Batwing Awning because of its quality. With 360 degrees of coverage and a set up time of just minutes, this one takes the cake. Being able to walk around the boot and side of the car to access gear and other things when it’s pouring is a game changer. When living out of a 4x4, a Batwing Awning is the obvious choice when setting up.
The swag has been the classic addition to every raw adventure in the outback since the dawn of camping, but Darche has refined the design so much that it truly feels like sleeping in a cloud. One of the newer releases is the Darche swag 1400 which inflates in under a minute and packs down to a light weight and portable luxury bed. The sturdy two-way zippers and high-quality window nets keep you cool all whilst protecting you from the elements. Tried and tested by thousands of customers it is guaranteed to never leak a single drop of rain.
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