S1 E5 • Cape York Adventure

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!

S1 E6 • Discover Tasmania

S1 E7 • High Country Adventure

S1 E8 • Coffs Coast Adventure

S1 E9 • SImpson Desert Adventure

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.

S1 E10 • How To 4WD

S1 E11 • Bush Mechanic Challenge: Part 1

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.

S1 E12 • Bush Mechanic Challenge: Part 2

S1 E13 • Fraser Island Magic

S1 E14 • Tasmania's Wild Wild West Adventure

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.

S1 E108 • 2007 4WD Ute Of The Year

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!

S1 E109 • Explore Roothy's Backyard - Moreton Island

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!

S1 E110 • Roothy Tackles the Watagans

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.

S1 E111 • Bundy on a Budget

S1 E112 • Roothy Explores Landcruiser Mountain Park

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!

S1 E113 • Cool Runnings

S1 E114 • To the Tip and Back

S1 E115 • The Hard Road - Roothy tackles the Cape's toughest tracks

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!

S1 E116 • First in Class & Roothy tours Gregory NP

S1 E117 • Best 4WD of 2008: Part 1 - Tackling NT's Remotest areas

S1 E118 • Best 4WD of 2008: Part 2 - Cruiser vs Patrol

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!

S1 E119 • Bush on a Budget

S1 E120 • Roothy's Outback Adventure

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.

S1 E121 • The Makings of Milo

S1 E122 • 100 Not Out - Roothy heads South

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.

S1 E123 • Down and Dirty - NSW South Coast

S1 E124 • Head for the Hills - Hill End

S1 E125 • Back to the Outback

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!

S1 E126 • Roothy Wrangles Levuka 4WD Park

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!

S1 E127 • Bush Mechanic Challenge: Part 1

S1 E128 • Bush Mechanic Challenge: Part 2

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!

S1 E129 • Coastal Capers - SA Coastline

S1 E130 • Big-Gun Battle - Toyota vs Nissan

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.

S1 E131 • The Flinders Ranges

S1 E132 • Milo's Mates

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!

S1 E133 • 4WD Ute of the Year 2009

S1 E134 • Tassie's North-East

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!

S1 E135 • Off-road World Challenge

S1 E136 • Best of the West - Perth to Pinnacles

S1 E137 • Roothy's Memorable Moments

S1 E138 • Roothy Takes on Tasmania

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!

S1 E139 • Milo Tackles Cape York

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!

S1 E140 • Murchison Madness

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!

S1 E141 • Cape York - The Old Telegraph Track

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!

S1 E142 • Recovery Special

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.

S1 E143 • Man V's Mountain

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!

S1 E144 • Roothy Rocks the Great Divide

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!

S1 E145 • Vic High Country - Barkly River Jeep Track

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.

S1 E146 • The South West Corner of WA

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!

Première diffusion : 1 février 2007

S1 E147 • Roothy Returns to the High Country

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!