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Australia has some of the world's best camping destinations ─ from coastlines to outbacks, you'll find wildlife, breathtaking scenery and campgrounds surrounded by nature's wonders. Pack your truck, gather your friends and family and get ready for a bucket list worthy adventure in nature.Before you hit the open road for your next camping trip, here are five essential ute and truck accessories that will have you road-ready in no time. ROOF RACKSOn the top of your list should be a high quality set …

If you've purchased an accessory from Upfitter and want to share your truck pride with us, simply complete the form here and we'll send you a $25 coupon towards your next purchase. Accessories eligible for this offer include Wheels, Tonneau Covers, Bull Bars, Beds, Flares, Bed Steps, Winches and Storage purchased from Upfitter.com. Your coupon is valid for 6 months and redeemable when you next order is over $100. To ensure your privacy, we'll remove your number plate in any photos …

Tis nearly the season to be jolly. And that means it’s also the perfect time to consider gifting yourself a cool truck accessory (or more) for Christmas. Whether you’re looking to upfit your vehicle for style or functional reasons, Upfitter.com features more than 200 products.  To save you some browsing time, here’s Upfitter's festive buying guide to 10 accessories that will enhance your truck’s weekday/weekend capabilities 10. AMP BEDXTENDER HD MAX $549.95 If you regul …

American David MacNeil was already working in the automotive industry in the 1980s, when a break to the UK reinforced his view that car floor mats back home lacked sufficient quality – especially for luxury vehicles. He was in a job that gave him the perfect perspective: vice president of sales for AMG (before the performance company was fully integrated into Mercedes-Benz). With his entrepreneurial spirit kindled, MacNeil re-mortgaged his house in 1989 to finance a new company that wo …

Big ruts, boggy mud, deep sand. Australia is rich with treacherous terrain waiting to halt the progress of a 4x4 vehicle. Yet for many off-road enthusiasts, getting stuck is half the fun – and proof they are genuinely challenging both their driving skills and their vehicle's capabilities. Treads and a snatch strap will work in plenty of instances, but for the most serious off-roading – and most difficult extractions – an electric winch system is a must-have accessory. Think of it as a me …

Most 4x4 vehicles are designed with the capability to crawl over tricky obstacles at a tortoise’s pace. But then there are the hares. The 2021 RAM 1500 TRX is the world’s fastest mass-production “super truck”. A natural successor to the RAM SRT-10 of 2004, the flagship of the company’s new DT-series is rumoured to reach Australian shores around mid-2021 through the official importer and remanufacturer, American Special Vehicles. Here, we're comparing the eagerly anticipated TRX wi …

BRONCO BUILTThis fast-emerging company based in Bathurst (NSW) was started by brothers Derek and Chad Mansur only in 2014, yet it has already widened its initial focus from the east coast of Australia to cover the whole country. Bronco Built conducts all its R&D, abrasive blasting, powder coating and robotic welding in-house. It specialises in ute trays “for now!” with its range of fully customisable V3, V4 and (flagship) V5 trays. Products also include itsBronco Canopy – an aluminium canopy ava …