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Adventure is calling. As the Easter and ANZAC weekends approach and outback temperatures drop to something a little more comfortable, it’s the perfect time to leap into your 4x4 and head off-grid. To unplug your laptop and plug back into nature. But escaping your daily routine shouldn’t mean throwing away comfort and luxury; with the help of eBay, you can upgrade your 4x4 so that your long weekends in the wilderness can be nearly as snug as curling up at home. Just with a much more thrilling view…
Stay safe en route with a dash cam
Dash cams are no dazzlingly new piece of technology, but it might be time to reframe what they can offer. Sure, a bit of safety and security as you navigate out of town and along the freeway is useful. No one wants to start their big off-road adventure in strife. But with a version that's smart, 4K, night vision-enabled, with a built-in GPS and lots of memory - like this dash cam - you can also record your thrills once you reach the route-less-travelled and ensure every key moment is captured.
Bring all your toys with an in-car power station
Whether it’s games consoles, toastie makers or hair dryers, we’ve all got personal appliances we can’t live without. So don’t leave them gathering dust in the house – enhance your trip into the wild by bringing your creature comforts from home. This 2000W peak portable power station features every feasible port and can be recharged with solar rays up to 2500 times. Crucially, it’ll power your chosen goodies silently, keeping the beautiful environment around you as peaceful as you found it.
Boost your road trip soundtrack with an ICE upgrade
The world of in-car entertainment (ICE) upgrades feels very early noughties, with most cars now rolling fresh out of the showroom, boasting slick touchscreens and rich audio. But the gnarliest 4x4s can still benefit from a nice, bassy boost or more seamless connectivity. It doesn't need to be expensive, either: this example sits under $120 and brings a 10in HD touchscreen, smartphone mirroring, bluetooth music control and even a reversing camera, to give those old-school project cars a nice little tech lift as you carefully manoeuvre into place to set up camp.
Sleep deeply on a more luxurious mattress
We all know how long Australian road trips can be. After hours on the road, you’ll want to rest your weary bones ahead of another day over tough terrain. No doubt you’ll want a bit of shelter, too, so whether you’re using a roof tent or staying safe inside the car, there's no need to rough it. This plush air mattress inflates or deflates in under ten minutes and takes up minimal luggage space. Its six-chamber design ensures it should fit neatly in whichever space you’ve decreed your bedroom. Be it a complex tent or the back of your ute.
Get a little privacy with an awning and fly screen
Being out in the wild can feel exposed, especially with flies and bugs around. So hike up the privacy and ambience of your chosen camp spot with an awning to really enhance the bougie atmosphere of your home away from home. This awning is easily mounted to the side of a roof rack and unfurls into your own private retreat. Its mosquito net helps keep annoying critters away from your well-earned drink as you bask in the views at the end of an adventurous day.
Keep food and drinks cool with a portable fridge
No one wants a soggy sanga or warm stubby at the end of a busy day. In-car fridges may not be revolutionary, but boy can they elevate your adventure to the next level. Especially when they double up as a freezer and come with a long, telescopic handle to aid movement around camp. This one boasts 50 litres of capacity and remains functional at a 30-degree angle. It also coddles your car battery to ensure an indulgent midnight snack doesn’t leave you stranded.
Ready to hit the road in comfort? Find everything you need to upgrade your 4x4 at eBay.com.au.
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