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This month, Roothy visits the big smoke in search of the ultimate FJ40. When he stumbles across a one-owner model in top condition, he can’t help but take it for a test drive. How will Roothy justify this purchase to the Handbrake… and Milo?! While Roothy is off car shopping, 4WD Action man in WA Graham Cahill and his mates Scott and Gav take us through some of the most spectacular 4WDing in the south-west corner of WA. Join them as they track through the magnifi cent karri forests, the expansive dune systems, and across some of the most challenging wetland and river crossings the country has to offer. We also have three great customs for you to test-drive, including an ’89 Ford Maverick, and we catch up with Steve from Coopers, who gives you some tips on getting the right tyre for your driving. 4WD Action – collecting the DVDs is as much fun as collecting old trucks... Only they won’t rust!

The East Kimberleys is one of the few areas left in Australia that are relatively unchartered. With the 2010 wet season not yet over, Graham Cahill is on his second DVD assignment with 4WD Action. He joins local guides Ronnie and Kinky T to embark on what can only be described as an intrepid exploration. Locals were not afraid to voice their scepticism at what the boys were planning, and they’d be right in doing so. Starting off in Kununurra, the boys would need to traverse hundreds of kilometres of black soil, treacherous croc-infested rivers, and mud fl ats that turn to slush with the slightest rain to get even close to their destination of Oombulgurri. That in itself would probably be enough to keep you guys happy, but there’s even more viewing pleasure to be found! Roothy cooks up one of his favourite camp meals, plus we check in with The Ultimate Suspension in a new segment for the DVD where we go behind the scenes in their workshop. We haven’t forgotten the much loved customs, and we have a homemade camper trailer, a LandCruiser ute, and a mad GQ Patrol! 4WD Action – it’s as perilous as having a crack at the Kimberleys in the wet season, but with a little less trench foot.

In this issue, we join Graham as he experiences the stunning Victorian High Country for the very fi rst time! Graham has pinched the crew’s GU for this trip and he has been given strict instructions from head honcho Glenno to bring it back nice and straight, or else! Joining Graham on this trip is High Country legend Tim Bates in his trusty Patrol, and Tim’s mates Craig and Travis are along for the ride in their Maverick. That’s right, not a Toyota in sight, what would Roothy think? No matter how many times 4WD Action have been to the High Country before, there’s always more to see. In this trip we’re going through the Alpine National Park. This is home to the infamous Dingo Hill Track and historic Lovick’s Hut. The convoy were even lucky enough to meet musterer Charlie Lovick himself. What hit Graham the hardest in the High Country was the enormity of the place. Join the convoy as they traverse the steepest tracks in the country, tackle crossing after river crossing, and even take part in a good old night drive! Graham takes us on a journey through his eyes, experiencing the High Country for the very first time. This trip is an example of why anybody with a sense of adventure and a love of the outdoors should get themselves to some of the most spectacular sights to be found anywhere. Also on this DVD, Roothy is cooking Thai lamb shanks, and Allan Gray is helping out a young HiLux owner. We look closely at the Hannibal rooftop tents, and Opposite Lock offers viewers a deal that is too hard to ignore! With three proud custom owners showcasing their trucks, there’s enough 4WDing to keep you entertained for hours.

If you’re into beach driving, this DVD’s for you! This issue, Graham, Shaun and Jamie hit one of the most iconic 4WD locations in Australia, Fraser Island. This is Fraser like you’ve never seen it, as the boys head beyond the reach of the backpackers, right to the tip. The fishing and camping is amongst the best in the world, and there’s not another tourist in sight. With the boats in tow, this is one cracker of an adventure! Also in this issue, we catch up with the owners of three beaut custom trucks, a 79 Series with a sensational canopy set-up, a tough Patrol wagon and an 80 Series built to tour, Roothy cooks up spicy steak and noodle rissoles, and we catch up with Allan Gray from Terrain Tamer to see what’s next in the FJ40v Project. We also speak to the guys from Darche and Hansa for the latest updates on their ranges. 4WD Action DVD – the only way to land a monster tailor off Sandy Cape without leaving your lounge room!

If you reckon you’ve seen Cape York, then this DVD’s got a trick up its sleeve. Join Graham, Shaun and Jamie as they battle their way up the sensational east coast of the Cape York Peninsula and tackle a track that hasn’t been driven in over two decades. Along the way, the boys fight king tides that threaten to swallow trucks whole, crawl their way along cliff faces where one wrong move means the end of your 4WD, and find some sensational camping and fishing to boot. If you’re into heart-in-mouth adventure, then there’s no way you can miss this trip! This issue, we catch up with the owners of three sensational custom 4WDs that have been built to seriously head bush – a high-powered TD42 GU that defines the term ‘torque’, a weapon of a long-wheelbase JK Wrangler just as at home touring as it is punting up a low-range track, and a ripper of a budget first-generation Pajero from the western side of the country. If that’s not enough, Roothy’s cooking up something a little bit different this DVD – meat pies! Nope, these ain’t your average pies either, they’ve been Rooth-ised. 4WD Action DVD – your ticket to the best bits of the Cape, all for a tenner!

In this issue, Graham, Shauno, and Jamie tackle more of the incredible Lorella Springs Station – a one-million-acre property in the heart of the Gulf of Carpentaria. Having battled their way through some of the toughest terrain in the Top End, they spend their last few days in search of that final hidden oasis. There’s a heap of 4WDing that’ll blow your socks off, out of this world fishing, and stunning campsites. This is an adventure you’ll never want to end! Having spent six weeks living out of their 4WDs, the guys have also come up with a bunch of tips and techniques that will help prepare you for your next off-road adventure. We also catch up with the owners of three sensational custom 4WDs that have been built for the bush. You simply can’t miss Mark’s tough as guts Ford Maverick, Korey’s weekend escape HiLux, and Col’s tricked-out Defender. If that’s not enough, Roothy’s cooking up some mouth-watering chicken stew – this one’s sure to be a favourite around your campfire. Yep, and all this in one action-packed DVD.

You’ve heard of Coffs, and you know about Port Macquarie, but who’s been 4WDing in Kempsey? This sleepy little town on the NSW mid-north coast has some of the best off-road adventure anywhere for hundreds of kilometres, and the amazing part is that it’s largely untouched! Join Shauno, Brenno and Jamie as they battle their way through monster rutted hill climbs, epic mud holes, and one of the best creek runs we’ve ever filmed. You’re guaranteed to add this one to your bucket list! Once we’ve whet your appetite for adventure, check out our interviews with owners of three trucks built for the bush. The first is possibly the biggest 120 Series Prado we’ve ever featured, running a monster lift and big Claws! Then we catch up with another bloke named Jamie to check out his version of the ultimate Defender, and then check out a tough-as-nails GQ Patrol with some seriously cool custom mods. Talking appetites, make sure you’ve got yours ready because Roothy’s cooking a reader recipe that’s got ‘blokes’ written all over it – Bacon, Beef and Beer Casserole. Yep, the three most important food groups, all in one perfect meal. All this and more in this issue of 4WD Action DVD, where bonnet-deep creeks are just another day in the office!

Tassie - it's as iconic as the Cape or the Simmo, and it conjures up incredible images of muddy tracks, desolate wind-swept beaches, and the kind of views that'd make a grown man go weak at the knees. But sadly. Tassie also has more than its fair share of extreme greens who subscribe to the 'conservation through exclusion' type of thinking, and want to do nothing more than shut regular Aussies out of our own backyard. Determined to prove that there's still plenty of places to head off-road in the Apple Isle, Roothy and the boys head south this issue and attempt to trace a nearly 300km journey from Bridport in the north-east to St Helens further down south without doing more than 10% of the trip on the tarmac. Will the boys succeed, or will locked gates force them to unlock the hubs? There's only one way to find out, and it ain't by reading this DVD cover... When you're done dreaming of Tassie, join us as we catch up with three custom 4WD owners who the term 'addiction' was made for. First up is a bloke with such a passion for tough off-roaders that he's made them his life's work, and then we meet a trio of mates with three seriously stick shorty GQs. Err, make that two GQs and one Mav, sorry! Finally, we speak to the owner of a custom D22 Navara that proves new trucks can cut it in the bush, and Roothy cooks up a storm once again around a campfire. 4WD Action TV - your ticket to the most amazing parts of Australia!

The last time we were in Cape York you might remember we drove the Stoney Creek Track that we claimed was much tougher than the Old 'Tele and hadn't been driven in years. Well, in this issue of 4WD action our plan is to drive south to the silica sand dunes around Cape Flattery and experience some of the best beach driving and camping on the east coast of the cape. But before we do that we need to get out of the Stoney Creek track, which was hard as nails in the dry, how will it be after a stack of rain? Graham, Shauno and the boys have no choice but to find out as the track turns into clay as they winch their way into the night just to start the next adventure! In what can only be described as their toughest Cape adventure yet, the unthinkable happens and one of the vehicles snaps a spring and there is doubt on wether they will even get out of the Stoney Creek track. When we think we're clear, one of the other vehicles sheers it's wheel studs and loses a wheel, things have just turned from bad to worse! We might need to leave a vehicle behind if we want to make it to Cape Flattery.

Five years ago in one of Graham's first ever DVDs with 4WD Action he attempted to drive from Home Valley in the east Kimberley north to Kalumburu via one of the most remote tracks in Australia. It was early in the season after a late wet and that track almost beat them. They only made it a tenth of the way and had to bail on the track at Oombulgurri and catch the ferry out. Five years in the making, Graham, Shauno, Rod, Ronny and Col head back to the Kimberley to make it all the way. By hell or high water they are determined to finish what they started in what is one of the most remote and unforgiving land-scapes in the country. You make a mistake out here or breakdown and you may as well say goodbye to your 4WD because help is at least a week away. The boys will have to travel over 700km in low range across some of the toughest terrains the Top End can throw at them. Will they make it or will they have to bail out again?

Have you ever heard of Oombulgurri? What about McGowans Island? Nope, neither had we... In this issue of 4WD Action DVD, we travel from Oombulgurri - one of the most remote communities on earth, to McGowans Island, which is even further into the unknown. And we do it via the infamous Carson River Track! This is the Kimberley like you've never seen before. Forget the Gibb River Road and Pentecost River crossing, you won't find where we're taking you on any tourist maps! Prepare yourself for river crossings in croc infested waters, near show-stopping breakdowns hundreds of kilometres from help (with some pretty handy bush mechanics to keep the 4WDs rolling), and a western sunset view on an abandoned beach that would be on every postcard in WA - if the masses knew about it. This is the best the Kimberley has to offer, and it's yours to experience right now, from the sandfly-free comfort of your favourite lounge!

Alright, its time to settle the score once and for all. Who's really the best off-road - the blokes or the girls? To answer the question we enlisted three of the most die-hard 4WDing girls we could find anywhere in the country, and told 'em to meet us at the legendary LandCruiser Mountain Park. We enlisted Graham to judge the battle, and put Shauno, Brenno and Justin from NQ Crash up against the girls. The fairer sex might have the boys' number when it comes to driving skills, but what the girls don't know is the blokes are definitely not above cheating. This right here is the DVD you've gotta watch with your missus!

The west coast of Tasmania has got to be one of the ultimate 4WD destinations in Australia and after this DVD we bet you'll be planning your next adventure there. They don't refer to this place as the 'wild west coast' for nothing; this place is a true untouched, remote wilderness that is home to some of the toughest tracks in Australia. The perfect setting for the ultimate 4WD Action adventure! The west coast of Tassie really has everything us 4WDers love, great campsites, awesome scenery and some of the toughest tracks you'll find anywhere in the country. In this issue Shauno teams up with good mates, Rocket Rod and Ray to drive all of the big name tracks in only a few days - and they're doing it in three tough-as-nails utes. The Dirty 30 makes its first trip to Tassie to join Rocket Rod's big 79 Series and Ray's Crankycruiser - a supercharged LS1 80 Series with attitude. They tackle the Balfour, the Climies and even the infamous Lake Cumberland track plus show you some of the sights that only the locals know about. You can bet your bottom dollar they will all be reaching for the recovery gear and tools to get them through all these iconic tracks in only a few days.

Strap yourself in for a 4WD Action DVD like you've never seen before. Join Shauno in the Dirty 30, Graham in the D-MAX, and their mate Jamie in the $1,000 Pathfinder. Yep, you read that right - this is the $1,000 4WD Challenge! The boys have rescued a $1,000 4WD from the yard and given it a budget makeover, 4WD Action style. With enough duct tape and tech screws thrown at it to sink a battleship, this Pathy goes from stock to ready to rock in just a few hours. Fresh from its transformation, the Dirty 30 and D-MAX lead the way as the boys see just how far into some of Tassie's muddiest and most fun tracks they can take the little beast. It eats plenty up...but will it go the distance or will another 4WD fall victim to Tassie's tough terrain? This DVD is 4WDing at its best - filthy mud, plenty of teamwork, and grins like split pumpkins from ear to ear. Plonk down in your favourite chair and get ready to feel every bump and smell every bog hole as we head bush on a budget!

Prepare to be blown away. On this issue of 4WD Action, Shauno, Graham and the boys head high into the hills of Tassie's west coast and discover a 4WD wilderness like they've never seen before. With epic mud tracks, absolute un-touched mountainside, and wild and rugged beaches that give the east coast of Cape York a run for its money, Tasmania's final frontier does not disappoint. Spectacular campsites, pristine lakes and some of the steepest hill climbs you'll find anywhere are just the beginning.As we dig deeper into the hidden hotspots of Tassie's west coast, we discover more and more why those who've been there can't stay away.

In this issue of 4WD Action we hand the Dirty 30 and D-MAX keys over to two newbie 4WDers and point them at some of the toughest tracks in the country. What could possible go wrong? In this hilarious DVD, Shauno and Graham become passenger seat drivers as they teach Luke and Emily some valuable tips and tricks about driving hard tracks. We hardly start off easy and the newbie's finding themselves lifting wheels and driving big rock steps from the onset. We also take on the infamous Jeep Track in the Northwest of Tassie and Emily drives the 30 in one of the most committing drives we have ever seen. We als find two secret camp-sites that are absolutely stunning and share their location so you can enjoy them for yourself. After we finish driving in the mud, ruts and rock steps we had to the coast and tackle some massive dunes and finish up on the beach. This is a DVD not to be missed, so lock the hubs in on your favourite chair and straps yourself in for the ride.

We hope you've got your recovery kit ready because in this episode, Shaun, Graham and the boys bite off more than they can chew when they tackle some of NSW's muddiest, most fun tracks. Along for the ride we've got big GUs and GQs on 35s and a twin-locked V8 Cruiser, but even those are no match for the slipperiest, steepest tracks of the Great Divide. Best of all, this 4WD hotspot is the perfect place for a three day weekender from Sydney or Brisbane. Call the boss, chuck a sickie, and we'll see you on the tracks!

Zero Dollar Zook is back for another tough track adventure, and this time it's got Shorty right by its side! From Kempsey to Coffs via some of NSW's most insane back tracks, join Graham, Shauno and Jock as they put the Zook through its biggest challenge yet. These tracks were a tough-as-nails challenge for a double-locked GU on 35s, so you can bet Shauno had a heck of a lot of fun behind the wheel of the little Zook! In fact, there's no guarantee that Zero Dollar Zook will make it back! Tough tracks, insane recoveries, intense track-side repairs, spectacular river-side camping and a visit to one of Australia's most iconic pubs - this issue of 4WD Action has everything you need for a cracker of a night in!

The NSW mid-north coast is known for its insanely tough tracks - but have you ever wondered where the locals go for a bit of 4WD Action, Graham and Shauno visit Bulahdelah, and the locals are keen to show them their favourite tracks! These tracks make Coffs look like a walk in the park - we're talking bog holes that'd swallow a tank, ruts that any 4WD is guaranteed to lift a wheel on, and clay mud so slippery it's like ice! With Shauno in his brand spanker of a 79 Series and Graham in his trusty D-MAX, are these blokes biting off more than they can chew? This is 4WD Action at its muddiest, sloppiest, gnarliest best! Also in this issue, we've got three mental custom trucks for you. From an insane GU Patrol with all the fruit to a tough-as-nails Troopy like you've never seen before, these customs are sure to inspire!

The Coffs Coast in NSW is premier off-road territory, and in this episode of 4WD Action, Graham and Shauno are showing red-blooded Aussie 4WD Family the best tracks and most epic camp sites the place has to offer. Not only that, but the blokes at Black Series have hooked them up with an off-road camper trailer for the very first time, and Coffs promises a steep learning curve - Pun Intended! With sloppy mud, ruts big enough to swallow Shauno's 79 Series and some of the tightest tracks anywhere, you'd think it was all about the 4WDing - but you'd be wrong! They also hit up some of the best campsites anywhere in NSW, including the sensational Pebbly Beach! Epic camping, tough 4WDing and a 4WD family in their element - you won't want to miss this episode of 4WD Action

The last time Graham and Shaun visited Lorella Springs, they were on a mission - to forge a track through the Top End's Harsh wilderness, right to the Gulf of Carpentaria. It was the 4WD Action DVD that almost broke them, but now they have returned with Shorty and the Dirty 30 to finish the job! Lorella Spings is pure, Top End wilderness - the kind of stuff that Shorty and Dirty 30 love! From 100 meter long mud holes to super soft salt flats that have the boys bogged up to their sils, there's loads of off-road action to be had. But there's heaps more to Lorella Spings than that - with incredible camping locations, pristine swimming holes and more fish you can throw a stick at, the sign at the entrance to the property has it right " Welcome to Paradise"

There's Remote, and then there's where Shaun and Graham are heading on this episode of 4WD Action! They are back in Lorella Springs in the Top End, and this time they are creating an brand new track! Following in the footsteps of the famous explorer Ludwig Leichart, they're battling untouched wilderness, wild creak crossings and rocky expanses that have never seen the treads of a 4WD. With the punishment they're putting Shorty and the Dirty 30 though, there's no guarentee that they're gonna make it though this one, but there is one thing for certain - they're gonna give it a red hot go!

The Old Tele Track is the most iconic 4WD track in Oz, but that doesn't meant that your Cape York adventure finishes at the Jardine! In this episode of 4WD Action, Graham and Shauno prove that there's a whole lot more to the Cape than just the Tele Track. They've found the most insane tracks north of the Jardine Ferry - from mud, ruts, gnarly hill climbs and some of the softest and most pristine beaches in the country, these are the tracks and campsites that only the locals know about! From tough 4WDing, some of the best fishing anywhere and a couple of the most stunning campsites in Queensland, this is the secret Cape York hotspot that we guarantee you won't wanna miss!

For many, the Daintree region is the gateway to Cape York adventure - cracking tracks like the CREB are notorious for Challenging 4WDing and some the the coastal camp-sites are so good you wont find any that come close. In this episode of 4WD Action, Graham and Shaun meet up with an old friend and a group of traditional owners who have tasked them with one of the toughest jobs in all of North Queensland - Re-opening a track that hasn't been driven in 15 years!

The Victorian High Country - home of freezing cold weather, stunning views and epic campsites - not to mention insane 4WDing! In this episode of 4WD Action, Graham, Shaun and the boys hit up the High Country's toughest tracks in the middle of winter! From soft snow to insane hill climbs, these tracks will not only put their 4WDs to the test, they'll put their drivers abilities to the test as well! Don't be fooled into thinking the High Country is an easy going off-road adventure - these tracks bring new meaning to the word tough! Drom insane winch recoveries to a kilometre long hill that took them over ten hours to conquer, you'll be blown away by how much off-road action the High Country has on offer in the middle of winter! So grab a nice warm cupper, light the fire and stay warm - because this DVD is an absolute cracker!

Cape York is unarguably the number one 4WDing hotspot in Oz, and for good reason – with cracking tracks like the Tele that are accessible to everyone, the Cape is the perfect adventure location. For those willing to dig a little deeper however, the Cape takes adventure to a whole new level of gnarly, and the perfect example is the Old Coach Road between Maytown and Laura. This track is a brutal challenge, regardless of whether you’re running a 4WD with a 2in lift and 31s or a twin locked beast on 35s! From rock steps the size of a car, to ruts that’ll test the flex of even the most articulate trucks, this track is the ultimate Cape York challenge! Have Shauno and Graham bitten off more than they can chew? The answer is a definite yes! With insane recoveries, breakages that have them calling for a flatbed from Cairns and more wheel lifts than you’ve ever seen before, this is off-road adventure at its very best!

If you ask us, there’s no challenge quite as big as the Vic High Country in late winter. The rivers are running, there’s snow on the peaks, and even an inch of rain turns incredibly steep clay and rock hill climbs into a dangerous, boggy mess. For Graham and Shauno, this was one challenge they couldn’t resist! On this insane second instalment of their Vic High Country adventure, the boys search for Australia’s steepest, gnarliest track, and they didn’t have to search for long to find it. When we mean steep, we’re talking mental climbs on rocky, rutted, wet tracks to crowd-free mountain top campsites. 4WD adventures don’t get more gruelling or scenic than this!

We went down the West Coast of Tasmania to tackle one of the hardest tracks Tassie has to offer - Thousand Buck Track. They reckon most vehicles will do at least $1000 worth of damage when tackling this track. With Fallen trees, bog holes and massive rutts, this was one unforgettable adventure that pushed everyone on the team to their absolute limits!!

Keep your recovery gear and toolkit close to the lounge chair for this one. The boys take on a secret track in South East Queensland that surprised them all. After plenty of bush mechanic repairs and insane recoveries only one 4WD managed to make it out in one piece. This ones all about a bunch of mates helping each other conquer the toughest tracks they've done this year and having heaps of fun along the way. Lock your hubs, lock your doors and strap yourself in for one of the best adventures you'll see this year.

You know Graham and Shouno are suckers for punishment. They're the kind of blokes who'll drive to the end of the country, only to punch their 4WDs up the biggest, meanest hills and through the feistiest bog holes they can find. But this time, they might just have met their match, and it comes in the form of young Jocko in a dirty old Navara ute that the boys swapped for a carton of beer. We're pretty certain they got ripped off...

lThis trip, Shauno, Graham, Barney and Rocket Rod head north to find some of the gnarliest tracks on offer outside Kenilworth in Queensland. With plenty of mud, rockets, ruts and some of the steepest hill climbs you can find on the East Coast, the boys are in for one heck of a week-ender! Couple that with stunning grassy campsites by the Mary River- and the boys quickly find out that Kenilworth is a hidden 4WDers paradise – Only a few hours from Brisbane! So lock the hubs in your favourite chair, grab something cold to drink and strap in for this wild DVD adventure. Will the boys come out unscathed? Or will Kenilworth give their 4WDs some serious battlescars!