Electronics & Gadgets

Code-breaking with an Autophix OBD scanner
Ron’s a firm believer in having an OBD code reader as part of his fault-finding equipment, whenever he travels.

VIDEO: Narva Ultima 180 LEDs light up our Ranger
Four of Narva’s finest turn light into day.

Redarc power management system tested
Redarc is keeping the Ranger’s 12-volt power needs met.

Projecta Pro-Wave inverter: 4×4 product test
After more than 12 months of service, how do Projecta’s 350- and 600-watt Pro-Wave inverters stack up?

Bushranger Night Hawk driving lights: 4×4 product test
We’ve given the Bushranger 4×4 Night Hawks a run on the Ranger and reckon they come up trumps.

Closer look at myCOOLMAN fridge and Power Pack
Deano probes myCOOLMAN’s all-new 30-litre fridge/freezer and Power Pack module

Ironman 4×4 portable power pack: 4×4 product test
Need temporary power? Ironman 4×4 has the answer.

New 4×4 gear: Navman MiVUE860 DC Tyre + Redarc 52mm gauges
We inspect a dashcam and tyre pressure monitoring system from Navman, and 52mm gauges from Redarc.

New 4×4 gear: Thunder battery box + Trigger Six Shooter
We take a closer look at the Thunder heavy duty battery box and the Trigger 3001 Six Shooter accessory control system.

National Luna 60L fridge/freezer: 4×4 product test
It’s a well-proven unit, but does this big bopper from National Luna warrant the steep sticker price?

GME XRS 330-CTP UHF radio: 4×4 product test
Using a GME UHF radio for 4×4 communications

EFS, Ironman 4×4 and Narva release new lighting products
Three big-name brands release new lighting gear in time for the festive season.

Upgraded Iridium Extreme sat phone put to the test
Does the upgraded Iridium sat phone tick all the comms boxes?

EFS LED Vividmax driving light and light bar: 4×4 product test
The HiLux scores some EFS 4X4 goodies up front.

Cel-Fi Go mobile booster: 4×4 product test
Boost phone signal with this set-and-forget unit.

Goal Zero Sherpa 100PD power bank and GME TX616XO radio
Sussing out Goal Zero’s Sherpa 100PD Power Bank and GME’s TX616XO radio.

New 4×4 and camping products by Narva Australia
Narva Australia adds heavy duty RV USB flush-mount sockets and multi-colour ALS head torch to its aftermarket catalogue.

New 4×4 lighting products: August 2019
Brighten your campsite with these lighting solutions.

Navman DRIVEDUO SUV GPS navigation unit: 4×4 product test
The Navman DRIVEDUO SUV combines a dash cam with GPS navigation, and throws in a few extras as well.

iDrive throttle controller: 4×4 product test
Not prepared to wait for 4×4 power to be delivered? iDrive is the answer.

NOCO GB70 jump starter pack: 4×4 product test
NOCO’s diminutive jump starter packs enough of a punch to revive a flat battery and power campsite gadgets.

Bushranger Night Hawk wins LED driving light comparison
Superior lighting performance and a mid-range price puts the Bushranger Night Hawk at the front of the pack.

LED definitions and standards
Lumens? Kelvin? Shining a light on LED jargon.

New LED lights from Hella and Narva
Brighten the night with a fresh set of LEDs