AEZ Phoenix wheel
The very latest wheel from the guys at Wheelwright is the AEZ Phoenix. The split five-spoke design is neat and not too garish and is said to be suitable for SUVs and crossover vehicles – one way to make an often somewhat dull vehicle a little more individual. The wheel itself comes in either 18, 20 or 22inch sizes, with a vast array of options: 5/108, 5/112, 5/114.3, 5/120, 5/130 and 5/139 are all available, covering all popular crossovers, and SUVs. Prices start around £180 (plus VAT). Check out: www.wheelwright.co.uk
Ideal for all 4×4 enthusiasts, from serious overlanders to simple day-trippers, Arbil has announced four new portable fridge freezers. Developed in Australia to suit extreme Outback conditions, an ARB Fridge Freezer offers the convenience of having cold food and drinks at all times. The freezers are supported by a three-year warranty, and are available in 35 litres, 47 litres, 60 litres and 78 litres, making it a perfect car fridge for any travelling adventure. To find out more information on the ARB Fridge Freezer range and the extensive equipment range in stock, contact Arbil 4×4 on 0845 600 4556, or check out: 
It seems that one of the most complained about ‘features’ of Land Rover Defenders is that the door catch has a habit of tearing off your belt loops or trouser pockets as you climb in. To solve this, X-Eng has developed a simple replacement ‘trouser-friendly’ door catch solution, which is called, the X-Trouser. It has a smooth rounded profile, which does not, it is claimed, allow you to ruin your trousers. The X-Trouser is priced at £12.99 each, or £23.99 for a pair – implying it seems that some drivers aren’t that bothered about the sartorial problems of their passengers! Check out 
Anyone that does any serious work on their vehicle will appreciate that keeping your tools together in the right place for when you want them is imperative. Having a decent tool chest makes an awful lot of sense, and let’s face it they look good too! Machine Mart is selling a new range of heavy duty chests from Clarke Tools, from the usual workbench stand alone version, to the excellent ‘mobile’ model shown here. All these are in the Machine Mart catalogue which is available FREE, online at 
With all the Apps now available for smartphones, quite apart from using the phone itself, having a way of positioning the device securely in your vehicle is a must. We’ve been using the new X Grip from Ram Mount, and it’s an excellent piece of kit. The big suction cup positions it securely on the screen, and we do mean securely, this is not going to fall off! Then with one twist, you can adjust the angle of your device to really suit. Removal is just as easy, so when not in use it can be stored away. For us, using this with the Bosch Navigation App on an iPhone is superb, and you can adjust it to exactly where you want the screen to face. Together it’s neater, simpler and possibly cheaper than having a bulky satnav. The Ram Mount X Grip, including the arm and suction base, is £64.89 and the Bosch navigation App is £49.00. Check out: 
Anyone with a pick-up will appreciate the need to keep various tools and equipment both dry and secure. Auto Styling has a great range of load bed tool boxes in the MAX Concorde range. The box itself is locked, and the whole thing can be secured into the load bed without the need for any drilling, when installed with a MAX bed liner. Ribbed rain channels keep the water from seeping into the tool chest, and the tough thermoformed polyethylene is also UV resistant so when the sun does come out (!) it won’t fade the box. To see the full range of these tool boxes, check out the company’s impressive website on: 
Half doors are now available for Jeep Wranglers (2007-2012) from the guys at Rugged Ridge, and very cool they look too. Ideal for anyone with a competition Wrangler, you’ll lose some weight, but not protection. They are a simple bolt-on replacement and are compatible with factory mirrors. They come in a striking matt black, but could, of course, be painted to suit. Rugged Ridge produce some quality Jeep accessories and you can obtain these by going to: 
This new fibreglass light pod from Qt Services, produced in association with Longranger 4×4, has no less than seven Halogen spots. The new C7 pod, fits all Defenders with a Puma option available and is suitable for trucks with air conditioning and it clears nudge bars. A purpose made wiring loom is also available, which is then double switched to the battery. You have the option to run the four outer spots, middle three or all seven – and presumably can also create quite an effective light show! The pod is priced at £257 (plus VAT) and the wiring loom is £67 (plus VAT). Call Qt on 01752 696353 or check out: 
Appropriate, given our test feature this month, to find a new range of hardtops are available for the 2012 Ford Ranger. It’s also understandable that these should come from Auto Styling and be from the Truckman range. There are two options, the luxury hardtop, The Grand, and commercial hardtop, the new Truckman AeroTop RS. Both have been specifically created to fit the new model Ranger and provide both refined design and robust manufacture. The Grand is certainly that, with central locking, heated rear screen, automatic interior light, tinted windows and 55kg capacity roof bars. Auto Styling have been providing Truckman tops for Rangers since 1999 and the new AeroTop RS has toughened, tinted rear glass, easy wipe clean interior (can be jet washed) it has an integral spoiler with high level brake light and is locked with a chrome push button lock (keyless remote locking is optional).
The Weekender fridge comes in either aluminium or stainless steel exterior. It has a separate freezer compartment with an overall volume of 50-litre (40-litres fridge, 10-litre freezer). It comes complete with internal lid, high strength carry handles, lockable latch, internal light, and digital thermostat battery monitor. The weight of the aluminium freezer is 23.6kgs, while the stainless steel version is 26.2kgs. The National Luna Weekender Fridge is priced at £949.56.
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