ARB Rockingham, Author at ARB Rockingham

4WD towing a caravan with accessories for safer and more practical caravan towing

The Best 4WD Upgrades for Caravan Towing

Setting up a 4WD to tow a caravan isn’t just about fitting a tow bar and hooking up the van. The weight of the caravan, how much you carry in the vehicle, your suspension, braking, visibility and electrical connections can all affect what your vehicle…

October 23, 2026

Handheld and fixed UHF radios being used for 4WD communication

Choosing the Right UHF Setup: Handheld, Fixed Unit or Both?

There isn’t one UHF setup that is automatically better than another. A handheld UHF and a fixed UHF unit both serve different purposes, and the right choice depends on what you actually need the radio for. If you’re looking at a fixed UHF unit, there…

October 16, 2026

Kia Tasman fitted with ARB protection, Old Man Emu suspension, Bushranger driving lights and Hayman Reese X-Bar

Building an Adventure Ready Kia Tasman: A Great Place to Start

The Kia Tasman is still a new addition to the Australian 4WD market, and plenty of owners are starting to think about what their setup could look like. The good news is, you don’t need to build everything at once. A great Tasman setup starts…

October 2, 2026

Close-up of a 4WD snorkel fitted for dusty roads, touring and off road driving

Do You Need a Snorkel on Your 4WD?

A snorkel is one of those 4WD accessories most people recognise straight away, but there is still plenty of confusion around what it actually does and whether every 4WD needs one. For some drivers, a snorkel makes plenty of sense. For others, it may not…

September 25, 2026

4WD tyres being inflated with an ARB onboard air compressor setup

Do You Need an Onboard Air Compressor in Your 4WD?

An air compressor is one of those 4WD accessories that can quickly become something you use more often than expected. Whether you’re lowering your tyre pressures for the beach, heading off road for the weekend or setting up a vehicle for longer touring trips, having…

September 18, 2026

4WD set up for a weekend camping trip in Western Australia

Weekend 4WD Setup: What You Actually Need and What Can Wait

Not every 4WD needs to be built for weeks of remote travel. If most of your trips are weekends down south, beach days, camping trips, fishing weekends or a few nights away, your setup can be a lot simpler. The key is choosing accessories that…

September 4, 2026

N90 Toyota HiLux with MITS Alloy tray at ARB Rockingham, featured for a work and weekend travel build guide

Building Your New N90 HiLux for Work and Weekend Travel

A good HiLux build doesn’t need to start with everything at once. For a ute that needs to handle work during the week and weekends away, it makes sense to start with the upgrades that are going to make the biggest difference to how you…

August 28, 2026

MITS Alloy tray and canopy with a professionally installed electrical setup

Planning a Tray and Canopy? Don’t Cut Corners on Your Electrical

When people start planning a tray and canopy build, it’s easy to focus on the accessories you can see. The tray. The canopy. The fridge. The drawers. The storage. What often gets pushed to the bottom of the list is the electrical system that powers…

August 21, 2026

ARB Rockingham team discussing a custom 4WD build with a customer

Why We Ask So Many Questions Before Recommending Accessories

Choosing accessories for your 4WD isn’t just about picking products off a shelf. Every customer uses their vehicle differently. Some need a reliable work ute. Some are planning a lap around Australia. Others want a vehicle that’s comfortable during the week and ready for weekends…

August 14, 2026

4WD fitted with an ARB bull bar for touring and regional WA travel

What Actually Matters When Choosing a Bull Bar

For many 4WD owners, a bull bar is one of the first upgrades they consider. It’s easy to understand why. A quality bull bar can provide front end protection while also creating a mounting platform for accessories such as driving lights, UHF antennas, recovery points…

August 7, 2026

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