The hilux was gifted with a new set of tyres a while ago. I took some photos of the old set anticipating to write an article on how they fared but never got […]
Tyres on the Hilux
Vehicle prep for big trip
We’re heading off on an expedition to Melbourne and back but there’s a few things on the ol’ girl that need to be addressed: Now we’re ready to hit the road. We’re […]
New Article on Vehicle Emissions
Check it out here: Emission Systems – Worth Tinkering?
New Front Bushes
I replaced the rear suspension bushes a few weeks ago but the front bushes were still those that we originally set off with on our trip around Australia about 45,000km ago. Although […]
Tyre Review and Time to Camp
Greetings Amigos. It’s been so long since any camping or fishing or outback type shenanigans that it’s quite sad. Not to worry – next week there’s a planned camping mission in the […]
Buggered Suspension Bushes
I noticed as we progressed on our trip around oz the hilux handling and steering response became somewhat poorer than what it was when we started the trip. I’m no mechanic but […]
Thermomix – A Man’s Review
I gotta get back to making fires and catching huge fish. This may be a new low for my manhood but I’ve done a Thermomix review. Check it out: https://outbackjoe.com/macho-divertissement/australian-places-and-general-travel/thermomix-review-a-mans-perspective/
New Article on Vehicle Service Intervals
How Often Should I Service My Car? https://outbackjoe.com/macho-divertissement/macho-articles/how-often-should-i-service-my-car/
How to Improve Fuel Efficiency and Roof Loading
Couple of new articles published today, fuel efficiency being one that’s especially close to my tight assed nature: How to Improve Fuel Efficiency Roof Loading and Roof Top Tents
Time for electrics: 12V systems
Righto it was time to write an article about the thing that excites me almost as much as camping and fishing – electrical design. It’s one of my longest articles, similar to […]
Nice Racks
Been playing around with a new set of racks the last couple of days. It’s been fun. The install is finished and the roof is ready to be loaded up again.
Tight Racks
After re-positioning and re-tightening around 4 times on our tour so far, the clamp on Rhino racks have been relieved of their duties. The clamp on system does not tolerature corrugations and off-roading. […]
The best 4WD storage drawers
What’s the best 4WD storage drawers? Ours of course. Check out our arrangement here: https://outbackjoe.com/macho-divertissement/macho-articles/hilux-4wd-storage-drawers-fridge-slide-and-work-bench/
Ebay roof top tent review
Get a good night sleep and check out my review on our ebay roof top tent. https://outbackjoe.com/macho-divertissement/macho-articles/ebay-roof-top-tent-review/
Website Updates
I’ve given the website a fresh look and updated the pages on our aftermarket components to include more detail and pictures, have a look: https://outbackjoe.com/macho-divertissement/our-hilux-setup/hilux-after-market-components/
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