The Big Lap - rig vs tracks

Submitted: Monday, Jul 01, 2013 at 20:38
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Hi everyone
I'm interested in any feedback from those who have travelled this big country for an extended period.
We are planning to do the Big Lap for 12 months with 2 kids (10yo and 12yo) and are going to use our 2008 Landcruiser 200 series V8 Petrol, after we upgrade it's suspension and add a winch, 70l fuel tank and full length roof rack.

We have narrowed down our "home" selection to either a hard floor camper (eg. Kimberley Kamper or Complete Campsite Fraser, 1300kg tare) OR a hybrid hardtop like the Complete Campsite Exodus 14 (tare 1800kgs).

My concern is, will the LC200 have the grunt to pull us around Oz so we can visit the 'out of the way' places? We love the beach (and also the bush) and because we live in Brisbane, we plan to spend as much time as possible doing the WA coast and into Kimberley/NT and Cape York.

Would using Exodus 14 hybrid at 6.1m long x 2.3m high x 2.0m wide at probably 2.2t be too much and limit our choice of roads? (note: we don't plan to cross the Simpso or do the Canning !)

Would love to hear from the seasoned veterans, as newbies like us simply have no idea on what to expect in this big beautiful country we call Oz !

Thanks

Stu

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