A love of off-roading and thirst for adventure can take you to some incredible places. But it’s the terrain, not the destination, that makes a trail a thrill to explore on four wheels, and there really is nothing more exciting than hitting the desert.
There are several top desert trails for 4x4s that should be on your radar. Whether you’re new to off-roading or an old hat, you’ll want to invest in the following upgrades to make the whole experience as exhilarating, accommodating and safe as it should be.
Warn winches
Desert trails don’t come without their challenges, which makes carrying all the recovery essentials required to get you out of some sticky situations critical to any successful excursion off-road. Here Unsealed 4×4 shares one recovery must-have no 4×4 adventurer should be without:
“Big tyres and diff locks will get you further, but they’ll rarely help you once you’re stuck. The 12V winch has earned itself a reputation as a get out of gaol free card for good reason. Over the years we’ve used them for everything from self-recovery in mud, to stopping 4X4s from rolling in the rocks. They’re handy for yanking firewood into camp right through to home renovations. Put simply, if you don’t have one, you’re dependent on someone else to help you.”
When choosing a winch, only the best will do, and there’s no better than our Warn winches. Offering a winch for any occasion, from drill winches to electric winch kits, Warn provides solid and reliable designs that are made for recovery from the most rugged environments.
Hi-Lift jacks
A Hi-Lift jack falls in the same category of importance, especially if you don’t have a winch to hand. This multipurpose recovery tool is extremely versatile, giving you the means to lift, winch, spread, hoist and clamp on the go.
Hi-Lift jacks can be used again and again with ease and efficiency to set your vehicle free so you can hit your desert trail once more thanks to their simple yet durable designs. Shop our range of Hi-Lift jacks for further information.
TRED Pro recovery boards
Your treasure trove of recovery essentials shouldn’t end there. Our TRED Pro recovery boards will prove invaluable if you find yourself in need of extraction. Our TRED Pro recovery boards are sold in pairs, yet we recommend doubling up and carrying four on board. Having access to four boards will make recovery a breeze, even in deep sand or mud.
Dometic CFX3 fridge freezers
Available with a capacity of up to 99 litres, the Dometic CFX3 Fridge Freezer offers a premium and portable refrigeration solution that you can rely on in the most challenging conditions. The Swedish brand is famed for its high-quality cooling products, and uses this expertise to provide an innovative 4×4 fridge freezer with all the bells and whistles.
The CFX3 range goes one step further than many 4×4 fridge freezers on the market to bring flexible power options, app control and the latest VMSO3 compressor cooling technology to each and every one of your adventures. It also boasts quiet and efficient operation that can cool supplies to -22°C.
Alongside its generous capacity, the Dometic CFX3’s handy removable wire basket makes storage, organisation and cleaning on the go simple. While its easy to read digital display with IP64 rated housing and scratch resistant cover ensures operation is just as straightforward.
Dometic fridge freezers come with a range of accessories of their own, including fridge slides and covers. Shop our selection of Dometic CFX3 fridge freezers and accessories here.
EVC throttle controller
One of the biggest thrills of any 4×4 desert adventure is the driving experience. Yes, driving in sand really is exhilarating. Enhance your driving experience further by investing in one of our EVC throttle controllers. It’ll give you the freedom and flexibility to customise your curve, allowing you to dull your throttle response for driving on sand.
