Off-road driving essentials

As Australians, we love getting off the beaten track, heading off-road and venturing into the Aussie bush. And one of the easiest and most convenient ways to do so is with our four-wheel drives. Of course, going into the bush and getting out of the city often means you're a far cry from help should you experience vehicle difficulties. It's essential, therefore, to thoroughly prepare your vehicle before your off-road driving adventure begins - whether you drive a well-used Landrover or the newest 4WD on the market . Here's a guide to some of the most important things to pack and check before heading off.

• Tyres. Make sure your tyres are bush-worthy with outback rubber. Also, carrying a tyre pressure monitoring system will help you anticipate punctures and avoid the hassle of a blown tyre. Should one occur, however, a tyre repair kit and compressor will also be very useful.
• Frontal Protection. When driving in the Australian bush, you'll likely come across an array of wildlife, and animal strikes are always a risk. If a four-wheeled drive collides with a kangaroo, serious damage to the lights and radiator could bring your trip to an unexpected ending. Having a 'roo bar on your 4WD, therefore, is essential before heading off. Make sure it doesn't hug your car, as in the event of an accident this could still result in serious damage.
• Navigation Device. It may seem like a luxury, but taking advantage of GPS bush technology will make your trip significantly easier. Today bush-oriented Gps Navigation can show bush tracks on the screen, with a cursor showing your vehicle and its direction.
• Driving lights. If you're going to drive at night - or end up having to unexpectedly, then a pair of driving lights allows you to see up to 1 kilometre in front of you.
• Fluid Tanks. For long bush-driving journeys, it's a safe precaution to take a large (60 or 80 litre) water tank. Also, carrying extra fuel is essential, and the safest way to do is in purpose-designed auxiliary or replacement tank under the floor.
• Tools and recovery gear. Don't get caught out in the bush with no tools. Today, it's easier than ever to pack tools with a new 'multi-tool' box, including socket, ring, open-end and adjustable spanners, vice and multigrips, pliers, side cutter, screwdrivers, tyre repair kit with plugs, 12-volt soldering iron, electrical connectors, fuses, tape, insulated wire, hammer, hacksaw, files and multimeter.

Being prepared for your off-road adventure will help you avoid, and overcome, any unforseen difficulties. So take these precautions when preparing your city driving Sydney Honda CR-V sport, for example, and you'll have a drama free off-road driving adventure.

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