How to Prep Your Land Rover for a Big Trip: The Ultimate TuffAnt Guide

There’s nothing like facing your Land Rover to the horizon and setting off for a trip that takes you far beyond the horizon. But big adventures don’t happen by accident - they’re built on preparation, smart gear choices, and the confidence that your car can take whatever the track throws at it.

Here’s our ultimate guide to prepping your Land Rover for a trip that’s smooth, safe, and unforgettable.

1. Pre-Trip Checks: Before You Leave 

Every great journey starts in the driveway. Before the first kilometre, make sure your Land Rover is ready to go the distance.

• Wheels & Tyres: Check pressures (adjust for load and terrain), re-torque your nuts, and rotate if you’re due. If you’re running TuffAnt wheels, don’t forget that even though they’re built tough, even the strongest rims need a once-over for wear.

• Suspension & Fluids: Top up oils and coolant, and scan for leaks. Corrugations will test everything, so it pays to catch issues early.

• Recovery Gear: Don’t wait until you’re bogged. Check that straps, shackles, and winches are ready to roll.

2. Essential Mods for Safety

The bush doesn’t forgive poor planning so protect your rig with mods designed for real use, not carpark posing.

• RockSliders: Whether you’re driving a Disco 3/4, Disco 5, or Defender, our Sliders save sills, spread impact across the chassis, and double as steps and jack points. TuffAnt RockSliders are expedition-profiled and recovery-ready - built to glide, not snag.

• Smart Lifting Gear: Bottle Jack Adapters and OEM-to-Slider Adapters turn a trailside tyre change from risky guesswork into a one-person job.

  
  

3. Maximise Your Space & Power

Weight, balance, and access to create the holy trinity of touring set-ups.

• Rear Tray Storage: Hidden under-floor space in your Defender 110 is wasted on factory foam. A TuffAnt Rear Tray turns it into low-slung storage for recovery straps, first-aid kits, and wet gear — keeping weight centred between the axles.

• Power Onboard: With pre-cut Anderson sockets and plug-and-play 12V integration, your tray becomes the hub for fridges, compressors, and inverters. No messy wiring, no drilling, just a clean install ready for red dust, beach runs, or alpine switchbacks.

4. Small Parts, Big Difference

It’s often the smallest gear that saves the biggest headaches.

• TPMS Sensors: Instant tyre pressure alerts mean you can deflate with confidence and spot punctures before they become blowouts.

• Antenna Mounts: Stay connected off-grid without drilling or makeshift fixes.

• Wheel Fitter & Winder Adapters: Make tyre swaps and spare lowering quick, safe, and strain-free. These aren’t “extras,” they’re the tools that keep trips rolling smoothly when you’re hundreds of k's from the nearest servo.

  
  

5. Choose the Right Track

All the prep in the world deserves a track worthy of your rig. From the dunes of the Simpson to the switchbacks of the Flinders, Australia’s legendary 4x4 routes demand respect - and reward those who come prepared. If you missed it, check out our series on the Top 4x4 Tracks in Australia for inspiration on where to take your Land Rover next!

Prepping for a big trip is about more than a checklist, it's about instilling the confidence that you and your Land Rover are prepared for whatever the track you choose will throw at you. Confidence that your Land Rover will take you there and back, no matter how remote, how rough, or how unpredictable the track gets.

With the right gear - RockSliders, Rear Tray, wheels, and the small-but-mighty parts that TuffAnt customers swear by - your Land Rover will be ready for any adventure.