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From Good to Great: My Canopy Upgrade with XTS 4x4
After 8 months using my previous canopy setup from XTS 4x4 , I knew I had a solid foundation. It had held up incredibly well, from sealing out red dirt to surviving the bumps and challenges of touring life. But when I saw the latest version of their canopy — which incorporated so much feedback from customers and real-world touring experiences — I knew it was time for an upgrade. XTS has taken on feedback and refined their product to make it even better for touring, and I want
Sarah Foster
Nov 113 min read


28% More Power! My BT-50 Dyno Tune Experience with Ultimate Diesel Tuning
After spending months upgrading the suspension, adding a snorkel, and setting the BT-50 up for touring, I decided it was time to focus on performance. Carrying a full touring setup means extra weight, and I wanted the BT to handle it with ease — both off-road and on long highway drives. So I headed down to the Gold Coast to see the team at Ultimate Diesel Tuning for a custom dyno tune and soot clean . Their reputation for tuning 4WDs to suit real-world touring setups made t
Sarah Foster
Nov 113 min read


Fitting a 4” Stainless Snorkel with Fabulous Fabrications
When it comes to building a capable touring rig, airflow is just as important as clearance or power. After finishing my suspension upgrade, the next mod on my list was a snorkel and airbox setup to improve performance and protect the engine from dust and water crossings. I teamed up with the crew at Fabulous Fabrications to install a 4-inch short-entry stainless steel snorkel , paired with a pod filter airbox . Not only does it give the BT-50 a tough new look, but it’s also
Sarah Foster
Nov 113 min read


Why I Upgraded My 4WD Suspension | Fulcrum Suspension BT-50 Build
Since owning my BT-50 for just over 12 months, I’ve actually upgraded the suspension twice — each time to better suit my touring setup and growing confidence off-road. As my build evolved and I started carrying more gear, it became clear that the inital suspension upgrade just wasn’t cutting it. I wanted to improve not only the vehicle’s clearance and stance but also the overall comfort and control, both on and off the road. Both upgrades were carried out by Fulcrum Suspensio
Sarah Foster
Nov 115 min read


Transforming My Touring Rig | Tray & Canopy Install by XTS 4x4
After months on the road with my touring setup, I knew it was time for a serious upgrade. A proper tray and canopy install would not only...
Sarah Foster
Jul 186 min read


Custom Rock Sliders for My BT-50 | Built Tough by JRC Offroad
After tackling some of the gnarliest tracks across Australia, it became pretty clear that side protection was the next must-have for my...
Sarah Foster
Jul 103 min read


Tyre & Wheel Upgrade: Cooper Tires + Dirty Life Wheels for Touring Australia 🛞
Since purchasing my BT-50 completely stock in June 2024, I’ve spent the past five months testing it out across some of Australia’s most...
Sarah Foster
Jul 104 min read


How I Power My Life on the Road 🔋 | Custom Lithium Battery Install in My BT-50
The very first install I tackled on my BT-50 was the 12V power system—and for good reason. After a full year of travelling around...
Sarah Foster
Jul 104 min read


Fitting My Raxar Looped Bullbar | Install & Review
When you travel solo through remote Australia, protection is everything. After a year on the road dodging kangaroos, navigating unsealed...
Sarah Foster
Jul 53 min read


Building My Dream Touring Rig | BT-50 Build Overview
After months of solo travel in a Suzuki Jimny, I knew I needed something bigger, tougher, and more capable for the kind of remote...
Sarah Foster
Jul 54 min read
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