Cape yorks
Submitted: Saturday, Jul 05, 2014 at 20:25
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Mazzy1
Any one recently returned from
the tip of
Cape York we are about 3days out any any recent road info would be appreciated towing jayco of road. Van
Thanks mazzy1
Reply By: toffytrailertrash - Sunday, Jul 06, 2014 at 10:34
Sunday, Jul 06, 2014 at 10:34
We were up there on the last week of May and the road was good with only a few whoopies in it to keep your heart in your mouth. We averaged 80kph with the van on the back and I am glad we went when we did as according to a member on the Kedron Owners
Forum in mid June that they got only as far as 75k's north of
Laura and had to turn back as the road was impassable, so it was interesting to read only a fortnight after our return. I believe that the road crews are still furiously working but I think the weather is beating them. Unless it has improved 200% I would not be taking a road van up there just yet. I hope you get some more info from recent travellers. Try putting a call through to Archer River Road house they will certainly be able to give you the latest info.
Cheers
Merv
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Follow Up By: Grumblebum and the Dragon - Sunday, Jul 06, 2014 at 13:23
Sunday, Jul 06, 2014 at 13:23
Yes, and I guess one persons 'impossible road conditions' are nothing of note to more experienced travellers who drop their tyre pressures and speed and drive to the conditions. We will depart
Cooktown for
the Tip next Thursday and are not expecting any problems unless there is extensive rainfall before we depart.
Cheers
John and Jean
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Reply By: Tony F8 - Sunday, Jul 06, 2014 at 14:54
Sunday, Jul 06, 2014 at 14:54
You will have no worries, your towing a caravan up the PDR, it's just a dirt road, nothing serious about, just be wary of the numerous bleep s coming towards you. I hope you take in some of the magnificent history of the Cape, rather than be a member of a large group that think getting to
the tip is what the Cape it is all about.
Cheers
Tony F8.
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Follow Up By: Mazzy1 - Sunday, Jul 06, 2014 at 20:17
Sunday, Jul 06, 2014 at 20:17
Thanks for all the
feedback I have had my jayco outback in some fairly rough terrain and have had no Mager problems always carry plenty of spares a. Nd a s I am a. Retired diesel mechanic and my travelling companion was a fitter and turner we usually manage to get out of trouble most times will see how it pans out thanks a gain mazzy1
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