Customizing Your 4×4 Vehicle for the Ultimate Philippine Camping

Adding the essential recovery gear to your 4×4 may be considered basic, but it is an important accessory for a good reason. As the Philippines experiences all kinds of rainy weather for half a year, there is a high chance of getting stuck in the mud during an overlanding trip.

Equipt your 4×4 with recovery gear must-haves such as:

• An Air Compressor – A handy tool that lets you inflate and deflate tires when needed, retain proper tire pressure, dry out electrical components during rain or river crossings, and reseat loose tire beads,
  
• Bow Shackles – to connect to recovery ropes when towing,
  
• A shovel – to dog out tires and other essentials as well as to clear obstacles on the road.

You can also opt for a more comprehensive set of recovery kits with Overland King’s Hercules Complete Recovery Kit that includes not just the items mentioned above, this kit also comes with a recovery bag, a snatch block, an extension strap, and more.

Off-road Lights

As overlanding includes traveling to remote places, adding lights to your 4×4 not only increases your visibility at night but also makes it easier to identify when you come across fellow campers.

Adding lights to your 4×4 has the added benefit of being able to use it to illuminate your campsite, reducing the risk of crashing with your fellow campers and wildlife when driving, and as emergency lighting should you need to repair or do some maintenance on your 4×4.

The type of light that you pick will depend on what you’re going for with your car. You can opt for LED lights to install on your roof rack, or awning strip lights, or you can install driving lights to help illuminate your way.

High-Lift Jack

Getting stuck with a flat tire is an inconvenience that is commonly encountered by overlanders. Rugged terrains can be hard and damaging to your vehicle, especially your tires. Since the mountains of the Philippines are infamous for their rugged trails, overlanders can expect more than one vehicle repair break going to and from their desired destination.

Adding a jack bar such as our best-selling HERCULES Offroad Jack 48″ to your 4×4 not only helps you in replacing your tires faster, this reliable accessory can help stabilize your car should you need to do some crucial repairs on the trail.

Tire Essentials

Tires are the unsung heroes of every overlanding trip. Despite the expected stops and repairs, the right tires can withstand any challenges the expedition throws their way.

Take mag tires, for instance. These tires which feature magnesium hubcaps not only play a crucial role in navigation, but the right mags and tires ensure traction, stability, and durability over long distances.

This versatile accessory can absorb and dampen vibrations, ensuring stability and comfort when navigating rocky roads and mountain trails. Known for their lightweight design and high strength-to-weight ratio, these tires excel in handling rugged terrain making them an indispensable accessory for your overlanding adventure.

Winch

Winches are another essential tool when going overlanding. Used for hauling and pulling a stuck vehicle, this accessory can help you become more self-reliant, as winches can help you self-rover your 4×4 should it get stuck in the mud, sand, or a steep incline.

They provide an excellent backup, especially in camping sites located in hard-to-reach areas. Having a winch such as our Domin8r X 12,000lb Winch can help you, or a fellow camper, avoid being stranded.

Key Takeaway

Adding some important accessories to your custom 4×4 vehicle for your next Philippine camping trip, can not only help make the journey more safe and memorable, but they can also help you avoid the usual pitfalls that inexperienced overlanders go through.

Find the perfect accessories for your trusty 4×4 here at Overland Kings. We offer a wide range of quality overlanding gear that is sure to help make your overlanding and camping goals come true. Visit our website or contact us today to start your journey!