With the weather becoming milder and summer in sight, you’re certain to be getting excited about the travels to come in the months ahead. Whether you intend to make up for lost time (and lost holidays) post-pandemic or want to take a well-earned break from your busy lifestyle, a 4×4 offers you prime access to the very best touring hotspots.
The UK is home to so many fantastic staycation destinations, whilst a little further afield you’ll find lots more to discover as a couple or family. Upgrading your 4×4 with the following essentials will ensure you’re ready for every adventure this summer.
Roof top tents
Offering premium quality and excellent on the road adaptability, the ARB Flinders Roof Top Tent is the ultimate camping product and 4×4 upgrade.
Featuring a large roof window for sunny days and stargazing nights, and an ultra-low height when packed, the Flinders Roof Tent provides the ideal set up. You can feel at home whatever the weather outside in this innovative roof tent with water resistance, insect protection, practicality and comfort all coming as standard.
MotoFomo reveals more about the Flinders Roof Top Tent’s very best features:
“…the ARB Flinders Rooftop Tent is made from 300gsm rip-stop canvas, large zippered windows with tight-weave midge-proof mesh and gutters on the zips to keep the rain out. There’s a 50mm high-density foam mattress, an in-built 12V light (with five metre extension cord) with USB connection for charging devices and a PVC cover with enough room to allow bedding to stay in the tent when packed up.”
Roof racks
As the ultimate roof rack for your 4×4, the ARB Base Rack’s state-of-the-art design is made for life (or at least summer) on the road.
Its fully welded construction and cross beam design means maximum strength, endless style and easy fitting, and there’s no need for a supporting sub frame. As ARB puts it you can ‘Build, Attach, Set and Explore’ to maximise your 4×4 roof’s loading capacity and tackle any terrain.
We stock many more off-road capable roof racks, including ARB Deluxe Roof Racks featuring rails all round to transport camping gear and luggage safely. Our touring, flat, and trade roof racks are also worth exploring ahead of your summer trip for the carrying of large, heavy and/or irregular loads.
All of these racks are suitable for mounting a roof top tent making them ideal for use by travelling families or couples.
Awnings and awning rooms
Adding an awning to your 4×4 unlocks yet further potential for using your vehicle on your summer travels.
Available in three different sizes – 1.25-metre, 2-metre and 2.5-metre – our awnings provide the perfect place to sit back and enjoy your surroundings come rain, wind or shine. Some designs come fully equipped with LED lighting to ensure a comfortable base day and night.
You also have the option to transform your awning into overnight accommodation with the addition of a deluxe awning room with floor. Our awning rooms are available to suit the larger awning sizes, and provide fully enclosed, private, weather resistant and durable spaces for leisure and off-road travel.
Front and rear protection bumpers
Protecting your 4×4 from the challenges so many different terrains present is vital. Our range of ARB front and rear protection bumpers help you achieve just that, wherever your travels take you this summer.
Our ARB Sahara Bumpers are hardwearing, strong and custom engineered. They make off-road driving safer for all the family and deliver optimum vehicle integration, protection and functionality. Many models are also suitable for mounting winches, lighting and other touring essentials.
Winches and drawer systems
Being prepared for anything is the key to safe, family-friendly and fun touring, which is why a winch is a key addition to your 4×4.
We stock a variety of winches suitable for general recovery. The winches featured in our Warn VR Evo and Zeon ranges are particularly innovative and supply high performance in the most demanding environments.
Enhancing and securing your 4×4 storage is also certain to be a priority, especially if you intend to tour for a longer period of time. Our ARB Modular Drawer Systems are designed with this in mind, making them the first choice for commercial applications and off-road travel.
Folded stainless steel runners and durable, water resistant and UV stable coverings come as standard. Whilst model specific features and optional upgrades such as cargo organisers, roller floor tops, and lockable and stackable units provide safe ways to store on this adventure and every adventure after.
Shop all the 4×4 touring essentials mentioned above and more right here.
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