FIRST THINGS FIRST ... THE RIG! You won't get far without one. Majority of Australia's roads are unsealed and all the good places are off the beaten track. If you like exploring the unknown, a camp thats not packed out and good quiet fishing spot, chances are you'll need a four-wheel drive to get there. You'll also need a good towing vehicle with enough capacity to tow your caravan or camper trailer. Also, it's important to know that the basic stock standard four wheel drive probably isn't going to cut it. Don't get me wrong, if you're sticking to the bitumen, it will probably be fine, but when you're planning on exploring more of the incredible places Australia has to offer, you're going to need a few 4x4 accessories. Now, we're no experts, but we have done our fair share of four-wheel driving and we do know what gear comes in handy and how to get out of trouble. So here's our suggestions;

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* Suspension

For us, the most important upgrade is the after market suspension. Factory engineered suspension is good for sealed road driving and no more than a standard car load of gear. Upgrading your suspension will allow you to carry a heavier load, create a smoother ride on those rough terrains and improve your towing capabilities. It also improves your road handling, breaking, vibration and reduces noise. After market suspension from a reputable dealer such as TJM, ARB or IronMan is what we'd recomend.

Expect to pay $1,500+

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* Bull Bar

A bull bar will improve you approach angle as a pose to a standard bumper bar, as well as protect your Rig. Having a steal bull bar will protect your Rig from damage such as wild life on those open remote roads. It will also give you something to mount your other accessories such as a winch, aerials and lights. 

Expect to pay $1000+

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* Tyres

Chances are you're going to do a lot of miles, you're going to want a good set of tyres. You'll be driving on dirt, corrugations, through mud, river crossings, sand, possibly rock hopping or even bull dust, you name it! We stick with all terrain tyres which suit us for all off road conditions. They give good grip and performance when you ned it as well as maintain good on road traction and produce minimal noise. 

As for what brand, it's totally up to the individuals preference. There are loads to choose from and the prices vary. Our advise to you is to choose something that has good side walls and plenty of plies. 

Prices for all terrain tyres vary from around $200 to $400 each. 

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* CB radio

The good old CB radio, we wouldn't leave home without one. They provide a way of communicating between convoys, trucks and can come in handy for emergencies. CB radios provide a way of notifying a truck you're behind and need to overtake or vice versa. These guys are carrying seriously heavy loads and often can't break or move out of the way. CB Radios vary in price depending on the signal range. Prices for a standard UHF range from $150+