The 4WDTribe Podcast

Send Andy a text: Click here Part TWO of the Communication In The Outback series covering UHF and HF information. Once again todays a school day in the 4WDTribe and I learn heaps again.

Send Andy a text: Click here Super excited to put this three part series together with Comms expert Matt Bonser. Matts been into communications for over 30 years and currently works for a major television station in communications. In Part ONE we cover Mobile Phones and satellite Phones. Part TWO will be UHF and HF Radios Part Three will be Starling, Epirbs and PLB's And of course there will...

Send Andy a text: Click here I learnt something conclusively today. I want to share it with you. If you drive in dust then you need to hear this episode, cheers. Not Sponsored!

Send Andy a text: Click here After a quick trip north I put down some thoughts on outback road conditions. Current now, relevant for how long is anyones guess.

Send Andy a text: Click here I catch up with Phil the Marree Publican for a yarn about what's happening in outback SA right now.

Send Andy a text: Click here From Mulgaria Station to Kingoonya, through Googs Track to a special visit in Ceduna then home to Port Augusta. This is part two of the Mystery Tour highlights with The Off Road Tradies  Hope you enjoy!

Send Andy a text: Click here Something totally new for the podcast as I put daily thoughts down each night around the campfire. I'm with The OFF ROAD TRADIES on a trip around SA we called The Mystery Tour. This was a timing and destination tryout for a permanent tour so I guess the next time it won't be a mystery but a full tour. For a first time it went pretty damn well. I had a ball an...

Send Andy a text: Click here Well I bit the bullet and put an Automatic Gearbox in my 79 Series Toyota. The guys in SA at Go 4X4 did the conversion. There's a lot that goes into the conversion and as much in re learning to drive off road again. But what a blast. I talk the installation journey through with experience now with Hi-way, Towing and some good off road driving under the belt with t...

Send Andy a text: Click here Off Road Tradies Website Luke: 0477709948 Andy: 0428654446 Mystery Tour 28 May HIGHLIGHTS # Visit a ghost town where the Post Office, Pub, School, Hospital and many infrastructure buildings are still standing, some in good condition! # Lunch at one of Australia’s most unique Bakery’s # Almost touch one of the fastest places on Earth # Camp at and have the opportunity t...

Send Andy a text: Click here This is the second part of the High Country chronicles  from Anna, David, Heather, Jonathon, Scott, Len and Mark. The crew talk about their impressions of the recent High Country trip with The Off Road Tradies. In among the banter we drink beer, swat mozzies, swim in the creek and munch on lovingly home made cured meats. I hope you enjoy :)

Send Andy a text: Click here The High Country is AMAZING!! If it's not on your list it needs to be. I just did 7 days with The OFF-ROAD Tradies on a tag a long tour and in this episode I talk about the amazing High Country, the awesome time I had on the tag a long and answer a ton of questions you may have about tag a longs and the High Country. I'll also share with you the BEST tip for...

Send Andy a text: Click here G'day fellow Zoners. This is all about the Zone chassis and few areas that concern me. There's nothing wrong with the strength, I can tell you a story to make your hair stand on end to testify the strength. In 5 years of ownership Andy considers the chassis design very solid. But the design lends itself to some dust, rock, sand and salt ingress. In this episo...

Send Andy a text: Click here Andy and Stuart from Chassis Protech go over one of the great new 4WD Aussie inventions, the chassis protection system from Chassis Protech. We talk a foolproof way to get the salt, sand and bull dust OUT of the chassis rails on 4WD's, Caravans, Boat Trailers, Campervans in fact anything with a chassis. Chassis Protech Website Andy has fitted these systems to both...

Send Andy a text: Click here In this episode the Marree Publican Phil Van Wegen and Andy have a good chat about the year that was in Marree and surrounds. We talk about the Pub and of course outback flights with Arid Air and what two expect up around Marree. We talk Lake Eyre, Cooper Creek, Coongie Lakes and much more. Also info about current flights from Waikerie over the once in a lifetime Murra...

Send Andy a text: Click here In this episode I talk with Norman Bee of Pindan Tours and 4WD Training. Norman is an absolute wealth of knowledge. I on the other hand had just had a knee replacement and was still on opioids for pain when we did this. I will admit this is not my best performance but Normans part is excellent. Look past me and absorb the learning in this one. Norman talks a lot about...

Send Andy a text: Click here In this episode I catch up with Jimmy from Cost Effective Maintenance. This is a great Aussie company whose products I have used in my Fourby's for some years. With a background starting from the CSIRO and laboratory testing every batch of product this additive company is the real deal. Make your own mind up after listening to this episode, then visit their websit...

Send Andy a text: Click here If you tow with a Dual Cab or own a Caravan this episode has a wealth of insights from Industry Chassis Expert, Hugh Ager, owner of Limitless Chassis in Coolum, QLD. I dig in and ask Hugh a bunch of questions about chassis and towing and the answers at the very least made me feel squeamish at times. Hugh deals with chassis both new and broken every day and is a treasur...

Send Andy a text: Click here Luke from @theoffroadtradies and Andy talk about Lukes recent trips to the cape and the Simpson Desert. What's new on the tracks and changes occurring this year. Every trip is different to the last. I hope you enjoy the banter as Luke and Andy talk through these two recent trips. Instagram: @theoffroadtradies Luke: 0477709948 Web: The Off Road Tradies

Send Andy a text: Click here In this episode Luke from the @offroadtradies is gracious enough to share his nightmare. A bent chassis on the Dual Cab way into the bush, a long way from home. Luke explains how it happened, what he did and how he fixed it. If you own a dual cab you probably should hear this one. For photos of the car go to instagram @theoffroadtradies

Send Andy a text: Click here In this episode I talk with Mukmat owner Suzanne about all things Mukmat and what it's like starting a business in the outdoor and 4WD sector. Suzanne generously offered anyone purchasing a Mukmat a free carry bag worth $15. Use the code 4WDTRIBE (all capitals)  in the shopping cart.  Not available with any other codes. DISCLAIMER: I receive NO commission from sal...

Send Andy a text: Click here In this episode Matt from Mad Matt 4WD and I talk about recoveries in the Simpson Desert. What it's like working with Offroad TV shows and what goes on behind the scenes. We talk 4WD car mods and some thoughts on how to plan a build of your fourby. Some favourite 4WD locations. And of course we get distracted and wayward but it's always deep down 4wdtribe tal...

Send Andy a text: Click here In this episode Andy catches up with Matt from Madmatt 4WD and they talk about crossing the Simpson Desert. Matt was lucky enough to be the first across the Desert this 2022 season travelling from West to East. They talk: Weather Flies Fuel Tyre Pressures Planning Experiences If The Simmo is on your bucket list, this episode may help with your trip planning. Hope you e...

Send Andy a text: Click here I take The Offroad Tradies into some of my favourite spots in the Flinders ranges over Easter. In this episode you'll find out who are The Offroad Tradies, what they do and why it may be important for you. I show off some of my favourite parts of the Flinders with The Offroad Tradies and their families from Gol Gol and Dubbo over Easter and blow them away with som...

Send Andy a text: Click here Apologies Folks! Sometimes life just gets in the way and no excuses, thats just what's happened to me. This podcast for some reason missed getting edited in a timely manner and my apologies to you. Here's an episode from February with Phil Van Wegen Owner of Arid Air and the Marree Pub. My mate Gary joined Phil and I for a meal around my place on a nice summe...

Send Andy a text: Click here In this episode Andy talks with Dave Watters from Miners Den about prospecting and metal detectors. Andy had a big interest in whether he should have a metal detector as part of his fourby kit and asks a ton of questions of Dave. The guys at Miners Den have been helping prospectors for many years and Dave is a treasure trove of knowledge in all things metal detecting....