Camper trailer on the Canning
Submitted: Saturday, Apr 22, 2017 at 07:26
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I'm thinking about doing the CSR from North to South with my camper. The camper and vehicle are capable, and I'm also quite experienced in desert / dune towing.
My question is Can I drop the Camper off and
Granite Peak Station, complete the CSR from wells 5 to 1, then swing back to pick up the camper?
Has anyone done that?
Alternatively, I would be interested to hear from people who *genuinely* know about a way to legitimately tow through that section? I understand it can be done if you go about it the right way with suitable skills and equipment.
I am aware is isn't normally permitted to tow in that section, but that's not my question.
Reply By: B1B2 - Saturday, Apr 22, 2017 at 11:53
Saturday, Apr 22, 2017 at 11:53
Tony,
There was a brand new camper trailer wrecked around
Well 14, when we there in 2015. All the canvas and chequer plate were like new, The stub axle had been completely ripped off. I would recommend carrying some battery welding gear. (like taking an umbrella, it won't rain). I couldn't see an easy way to get it mobile, but there was plenty of other wrecked vehicles around, and an upturned box trailer with a full width axle.
On another CSR trip, one of our vehicles ripped a front shocker off the chassis, we welded it back on ok.
Good Luck,
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Follow Up By: member - mazcan - Saturday, Apr 22, 2017 at 12:00
Saturday, Apr 22, 2017 at 12:00
hi Tony
what brand name was on it
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Follow Up By: B1B2 - Saturday, Apr 22, 2017 at 14:46
Saturday, Apr 22, 2017 at 14:46
I wasn't going to mention the name, but it was an Ezytrail Offroad Camper. A lot of trailers do the CSR successfully, it may
well have been down to overloading, or travelling too fast. It will still be there probably minus a few fitting by now.
Bill
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Reply By: Shaker - Saturday, Apr 22, 2017 at 13:09
Saturday, Apr 22, 2017 at 13:09
We did it with some friends, 3 of us were towing.
Campers were, Pioneer Argyle, AORC Odyssey & a Track Eagle, no problems with any of them.
It sounds like a lot of people, but it is 1800+ kms so you really don't see many. BB it is a must do trip!
I don't think we live that far from you, so if ever you want to discuss let me know.
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