Bathurst to Ilford via Sofala.

Thanks for that.

Thanks off to Tamworth.

thanks we will.

So is the one going out of Sofala!..lol, Depends on the tow rig and weight of van, governs how easy it is.

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There is nothing particularly difficult for those who don't overload their rig. It does diesel motors to be given a little work to do on uphill gradients occasionally. Select a low gear, stick the slipper in and blow some cob webs out of the system. Your motor will possibly run a bit better after if you are one of those who baby it too much.

I don't know why people worry too much about those bits of hills. Learn to live with them or you are going to miss a lot of nice country in the eastern ranges. If that route worries you then I suggest there is something lacking in your driving competence/confidence. Go out and drive a few more of these types of hills and build up your competence. We all learn by trial and error, go forth and increase your skills.