4XJournal Volume 004
The next chapter of New Zealand’s 4WD story is here.
4XJournal Volume 004 brings together the country’s toughest builds, biggest events, and rawest adventures — all told with the same independent voice and premium photography you’ve come to expect.
This issue features:
- McLeod Motors Overland with the ultimate GU Patrol + 1HD-FTE recipe
- Prepped for Africa and beyond — a rig built to tackle continents
- Jurgen Schwanecke on using a 4WD as a tool for the hunt
- Sam Eyles on life beyond the shed and into global stages
- Toyota New Zealand showing dominance at Fieldays
- Brutality and finesse at the NZ 4X4 Trials
- Trailside shakshuka in our camp cooking series
- Griff’s coil-converted Land Cruiser tackling the West Coast
- New shoes for the 4XJournal 100 Series Land Cruiser
- From flames to fame — Harry Fisher’s Fire to Fork journey
- First drive of Land Rover’s Defender OCTA
- EVLD40 — New Zealand’s toughest modern ute
- Full coverage of the 2025 4x4 Outdoor Expo in Christchurch
- Trundles Tech: keeping wheel bearings alive in hard-used rigs
- Gracelikesthis on inclusive adventure for our daughters
- Tow-ready upgrades to build the right ride for heavy loads
- Baja dreams with Kiwi engineering at the heart
- The debut of the all-new 4XJournal build
As always, 4XJournal is independently written, beautifully photographed, and printed on premium uncoated A4 stock — built to be read, kept, and passed on.
Details:
- A4 size, perfect bound, premium uncoated stock
- Quarterly circulation — collect every issue
The drawer and carcass are built from precise, CNC-cut 16mm black PVC board, manufactured using a compressed and extruded process. Our drawer sets are NOT made from plywood — unlike plywood, our material is moisture-resistant, doesn’t splinter or split, is extremely durable yet lightweight, and boasts a sleek, subtle black finish.
Heavy-duty 227kg-rated runners are used, providing full extension up to 1200mm. The convenient one-hand handle activates and deactivates the runners, which lock in three positions: closed, mid-extension, and fully extended. Drawer dividers are included, which can be installed wherever you need. All necessary mounting hardware is supplied.
Drawer dividers are also included which you can fit off wherever you wish and all mounting hardware is supplied.
External Base - 1320L x 1030W - these vary pending on vehicle application or size chosen, please contact us for your situation.
Internal Drawer - 1220L x 855W (1005)
Topper - 1395L x 1440W
Great question, The 'Vert Drawer' is what it says on the tin, a Vertical drawer, designed specifically with easy access in mind. A shelf and storage pocket are accessible from your side gullwing, and a huge 1150mm long, 190mm deep, vertical pull-out shelving system.
The bottom shelf measures internally, 285mm high, with top shelf measuring 130mm high.
Stop reaching all the way in! 'The SLED' enables you to bring business to the back!
A simple lift of our one hand operated, full width handle brings your entire trays contents within an arms reach. Available in standard and custom sizes to maximise the space in your vehicles tray.
Constructed from laser cut, CNC folded 3mm powdercoated aluminium and spec'd with our usual HD runners, rated to 227kg
Stop rusting, discolouration, wear and wood rot. Our 16mm PVC foam board panel, is a strong, waterproof and lightweight solution.
Our handles are constructed from 3mm powder coated aluminium. They're tough, but only need one hand for operation.
Our Heavy Duty runners use a cassette ball bearing, and rated to 227kg!
Locks are available too!
We ship nationwide.
Please select your preferred shipping method using the checkboxes when building your Drawer System.
You can place your order:
- Through our online store
- Over the phone
- Or in person at our workshop or one of our retail partner locations
We’re always happy to chat before you place an order, especially if you have specific layout ideas or unique requirements. Feel free to give us a call to discuss options.
If ordering online:
- Please include your vehicle make/model and phone number in the ‘Add a note’ box at checkout.
- Make sure to also enter your email address, so we can reach you with updates.
- If we haven’t already spoken before you place your order, we’ll follow up via email with the expected turnaround time and details about invoicing.
To secure your spot in our production and installation queue, a 50% deposit will be required.