At Scheinwerfer LUXX we get a lot of questions about high beam. In those conversations we also notice plenty of assumptions and gaps in knowledge. So in this article we want to tell you everything you need to know about high beam on your vehicle.
ADVERTISEMENT: Off the beaten track, far from the nearest socket, power becomes essential. We tested the Jackery Explorer 500 portable power station for six months and came away convinced.
Advertisement: Off-road, surprises are nothing out of the ordinary, so you want gear that's versatile and just about indestructible. Like the Survivor outdoor shovel from horntools, the Swiss Army knife of shovels.
Advertisement: The Standard awning from Eifelkind Adventure is stripped back to the essentials but tough: 1.6 or 2.0 m wide, just 8 to 10 kg, in 420D Oxford polyester with PU coating. Made for travelling light.
Advertisement: The Werkswunderbox is a handmade, foldable dog crate that gives your dog a cosy retreat on off-road trips, in the office or in a hotel. Machine-washable, in three sizes, made in Germany.
Advertisement: TREKFINDER's universal fender flares in flexible plastic fit a wide range of off-roaders, can be cut to length and help you meet the legal rules on tyres not sticking out beyond the wings.
Advertisement: The Indeflate system deflates or inflates two or four tyres at once and balances the pressure between them automatically. Built-in gauge, in two- and four-hose versions, from Genesis Import.
Advertisement: The Delta-BAGS Travel Bag L opens right out so you find everything at a glance. Mesh pockets, a divider net for shirts, TYRS mounting and covered coil zips. In four colours.
Advertisement: The Strands Siberia Outlaw UDX 8-inch combo LED light bar runs in two modes: a road-legal high beam at 2,788 lumens and an Xperience work-light mode at 5,758 lumens. Available from Scheinwerfer LUXX.
Advertisement: A battery monitor is a fuel gauge for your battery. The Balmar SG200 shows state of charge and state of health and works out how long your power will last. From 12 V to 48 V, for all common battery types.
Advertisement: The AUTOTERM night heater in Nakatanenga's waterproof 29L aluminium box keeps your vehicle, camper or roof tent warm even in sub-zero temperatures. Diesel-fired, with a 5.4 l tank and altitude kit.
Airline rails are a versatile, tough system for securing loads. But how do you best fix them in your vehicle, and how much can you actually hang off one? We have put together the key questions about airline rails.
Advertisement: The ARCTA Shade Pro awning opens semi-automatically on gas struts, so you can set it up solo. Self-supporting aluminium frame, built-in LED lighting and fabric with a 5,000 mm water column, in three sizes.
Advertisement: Campo Libre makes sustainable, hard-wearing camping gear that keeps up with you. We tried a few pieces: the FRED hanging table, the ENZO cook set, the CARLO washing-up bowl and the UMBERTO bottle.
Tyre expert Klaus Faust explains the differences between all-terrain and mud-terrain tyres, when to use which, the right air pressure and why MT tyres are not made for winter.
Buying off-road tyres: the difference between road, AT and MT, the Alpine winter symbol, tyre pressure, load and speed index, tyre age, and what to look for.
ADVERTISEMENT: In a 4x4, space is tight but the packing list keeps growing. A reliable water can is a must, though. The plastic water can from Nakatanenga won us over on function and handling.
Advertisement: Offroad Monkeys now build for the Mercedes G-Class too: rust-free aluminium door hinges, folding side-mirror mounts and stainless wiper spindles, all made in Bavaria.