Warm and toasty
If you have ever been in a teepee style tent that has a wood burning stove inside, then you’ll know just what a fantastic job it does. It’s not just about the temperature, it’s the whole ambience that is created. The stove shown here will do just that. From the outdoor equipment guys at Anevay, this is the Traveller and is a fully portable multi fuel stove. The company actually started making stoves for disaster zones for humanitarian aid, but the Traveller is aimed purely at the leisure market. It can be freestanding, or fitted into canvas bell tents, yurts, or summer houses, it could suit your overlanding adventures. If you need to know more, call them on 01872 870839 or email [email protected]
Website: www.anevay.co.uk
Look the part with these new snatch blocks from Warn. Coated with Cerakote they are able to accept wire and synthetic rope. CE certified, these Warn snatch blocks can be used to double the pulling power of any winch or change a pulling direction without damaging the rope. They have also been designed to help reduce heat build-up and amp draw during recovery. Available in two rated capacities: 5000lbs and 12,000lbs, the blocks retail at £50 and £100 respectively. Call the guys at Arbil 4×4 for more details.
Thanks to some much needed summer sunshine, having a pair of sunglasses available in your truck is essential. If you are looking for a good pair, then choosing a pair from Serengeti seems a good choice as the glasses usetechnology initially developed to be incorporated into premium car windscreens. This is said to selectively filtrate the light spectrum and enhance the ‘driving’ colours, red, green and yellow. The objective was to produce a safer windscreen with the highest clarity and superior definition that would allow the driver to see and react to driving hazards such as brake lights and traffic signals more quickly. As there are strict regulations regarding the degree of light filtration in car windscreens and windows, the technology was instead used to create Serengeti, which the company claims produces ‘the world’s finest driving sunglasses’. They are available as prescription glasses, so check with your optician or call 0208 391 4700.
Specially designed for diesel 4x4s, as well as other vehicles, Tunit’s fuel saving options are said to save up to 12 per cent for some customers. If you want to check out what the modification could save you, the company now has an online fuel calculator where you can input your personal driving details to calculate any potential savings. Once you’ve done that, it will be a case of booking an appointment. Tunit says that the conversions do not interfere with original manufacturer’s engine equipment. Full details (and the new Fuel Calculator) can be found on the website, or give the guys a call on 01257 274100.
The Isuzu D-Max is making quite an impression in the British Cross Country Championship, as well as on many building sites around the UK. As they say, motorsport improves the bread, and it is now possible to buy a rally proven road-legal exhaust system from Milltek. Based around 70mm non-magnetic stainless steel tube, and designed, developed and fabricated in Milltek’s Derbyshire factory, the D-Max system can either be ordered as a half system for those looking to get the style and sound, but who wish to leave their DPF and catalyst in place. Or, for those seeking outright performance, a full catalyst and DPF delete option is also available, which is claimed to offer considerably more power and torque in the process. This latter option will need new ECU software or a full engine remap. If you are considering this, the best idea is to check things out directly with the guys at Milltek.
Jeep Wranglers are best when open to the elements, that’s when you really enjoy yourself. Of course, there are times when the roof needs to be fitted and that’s when you realise that things can get a little loud, especially on a long motorway drive. The answer to this could well be a Sound Deadening Headliner kit from the experts at Boom Mat. Made from high quality marine grade acoustical foam that resists mould and mildew while insulating outside heat or cold. It’s actually the same heavy-duty material that is used in off-road and military vehicles. The interior face is finished in cloth and is available for both two and four door Wranglers and comes in black, white or grey. All panels are ready cut to shape and self-adhesive.
We reported in detail about the new Defender Challenge motorsport competition in the last issue, mentioning the race machines modified suspension. Now, thanks to Bilstein, it is possible to have a new ‘switchable’ suspension system for your 90 or 110 Defender. The Bilstein B16 Ride Control system offers two switchable modes, which are controlled from a push button fitted to the car’s interior. The Sport mode offers tauter driving dynamics and what is claimed to be optimum handling for all situations, whereas Comfort gives a ‘plush, cossetting ride, akin to softer, Original Equipment dampers’. Switching between either mode can be done ‘on the fly’ in an instant, allowing you to tailor the Defender to the prevailing conditions, or indeed, your own mood. Everything included in the kit has been designed and produced entirely in-house in Bilstein’s German production facilities and these kits carry full TÜV approval and have impressive anti-corrosion treatment on the damper bodies, which leads to a 24 months warranty. The complete Bilstein B16 Ride Control is priced at £1210 (plus VAT). To find out more, call the UK office on 0116 289 8345.
The supply issues on the new Ford Ranger pick-up seem to be easing and you certainly see more of them on the roads these days, This means the demands for truck tops will increase. Auto Styling Truckman has recently expanded its range of British-built hardtops to include an Aerotop RS for the Ford Ranger Mk5 Super Cab. Super Cab versions of the Aerotop RS, Classic and Utility Top are now all available for this vehicle. Auto Styling Truckman also manufactures Double Cab and Single Cab hardtops for the Ford Ranger. All Aerotop Truckman units have solid sides, gel white interior, chrome push button lock, tinted and toughened rear glass and have an integral spoiler with a high level brake light. To find out more, check out the advertisement in this very magazine, call 01384 485405 or go direct to the website.
It amazes us sometimes when you see a highly modded off-roader with an expensive winch fitted to the front, exposed to the elements. Winches are expensive bits of kit and although they might not be used that often, when you need them, they have to work. It would seem highly logical to us to have a serious cover to protect it, not just when off-roading but when enjoying the vagueries of the British weather! WARN has a great new range of neoprene covers for its range of winches including ZEON, Tabor, M8, 9.5XP, VR, Series and Utility models. The elastic covers stretch over the winch and provide a snug fit to prevent flapping, eliminating the need for cords and straps. You also get a bottle of UV Protective Spray that ensures your cover retains maximum UV protection. The prices of these covers start at £31.
If you have a Land Rover Discovery 3 or 4, or the Range Rover Sport (2005 – 2013) and are experiencing vague steering and uneven tyre wear, it could be a problem with the oil filled front lower arm bushes. Powerflex now has a new front arm rear bush, which offers a solution to this. The polyurethane bush can actually be chosen to suit the driver’s requirements; whether you use the vehicle specifically for on-road, off-road or just want it to be as comfortable as possible. Certainly worth talking to the Powerflex guys to get exactly the driving feel you want. The bushes retail at £119.88 (inc VAT) per set. Check out more on the website.
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