Dianne posted:

Steve, towing vehicle is a Nissan Patrol GQ 4.2 Turbo Diesel. The trailer should be a fair bit quicker in total set-up time than our current dome tent as well as having an easily accessible kitchen and will allow us to carry more gear and supplies etc etc. Our experience from a trip from Syd to Cooktown last year was that at the end of a hard days driving with two hungry kids, we couldn't be bothered setting up our dome tent so most times opted for an overnight cabin which makes for expensive trips. Also, with the Patrol piled up chock-a-block with camping gear etc, tended to fast food more often than we would have liked if the kitchen and food had been easier accessible. Have heard that if there is no wind expected, you don't need to peg out many of the campers.
With regards the Kimberley trip, it will probably be a bit of a rush there with quick overnight stays until we are in the region and slow the pace down a bit. Hope that helps.