Rod Chapman
You know that kid at school who was good at cricket, tennis and footy? That’s what Rod’s like in a grown-up version, except now it’s 4WDs, bikes and trucks…What’s Rod’s story?
Rod ‘Chappo’ Chapman has been writing about things that go for over 25 years and signed on at carsales as founding editor for trucksales in 2013. He’s refused to leave ever since, but these days splits his time between cars, light commercials, bikes, trucks … and anything else he can get his hands on.
Job title?
Staff Journalist
Sure, but what do you really do?
When it comes to four wheels, I focus on reviews of 4WDs, utes and vans, along with related news and feature stories. Love putting videos together too, despite a haircut tailor-made for radio.
How many years have you been doing this?
25 years
First car?
Audi 80
In your garage?
Toyota LandCruiser Prado 120 Series, Hyundai i30, Holden Commodore VS, Honda CB900F Hornet
Dream car?
Toyota 78 Series LandCruiser (the troopie) with every aftermarket upgrade known to man
What do you do away from work?
4WD family holidays, camping, jogging, cycling, archery, reading
Guilty pleasure?
Belgian beer
Social media?
LinkedIn @ www.linkedin.com/in/rod-chapman-994731149/
Favourite movie?
Bad Boy Bubby
Book you’re reading now?
The Intelligent Investor – Benjamin Graham
Your favourite top five carsales articles?
Simpson Desert crossing on a budget
Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series 2018 Review
Nissan Patrol 2020 Review
Nissan Navara N-TREK Warrior 2019 Review
Most-read article on carsales?
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