Birdsville/Strzelecki track loop

If the camper is in goood order and suitable for rough gravel roads then no issues at all.

Just do with trailer tyres what you do with vehicle tyres.
Let them down a bit the help ease the rough ride from corros and stones.

The Strz Tk can be slow and lots of bulldust if busy with mine traffic coming up it with supplies.
It is the worst of the two tracks for sharp stones and pot holes from my experience.

Pay attention to the exposed wiring under the trailer, anything exposed to the front will be shreaded by stones. Also smashed rear windows on wagons are very common from rocks bouncing off the front of trailers.

They are high speed tracks so as the above post mentioned, pay extra attention to protecting windows. I lost a rear window towing down the strez.
Lower pressures lower speed on the slower sections. No issue at all for an off-road trailer on those tracks.

Hi Jennifer

As per the replies above, lower your Tyre pressures and enjoy the drive.

Both tracks are classic tracks to drive.........but if they are wet.........keep well clear of them.

We have travelled both tracks many times and our Ultimate camper took it in its stride. I can thoroughly recommend a Stone Stomper to protect both your camper and tow vehicle from the stones, they are made right here in South Australia and hand made to suite both tow vehicle and trailer/caravan combo.

Also do not rush the drive, as there such a lot to see and do along the way...far more than most people think. Also one place that I recommend as a priority “MUST” see and visit while going past is Farina, with the added bonus of the underground bakery will be operating then as well.

All the best, it is great country and you will have a great time.


Cheers



Stephen

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Hi Jennifer,

Both of those tracks will give the suspension a work out. Be sure that the camper running gear is up to it.
I took the photos below on the Birdsville track last year.

I had a stone guard on my last camper and still managed to lose the rear window between Birdsville and Big Red. Next time I'll go for a stone stomper.
Keith

Keep the speed down, keep the tyre pressures down and have an effective stone guard system.
Be aware that the stone that gets your back window may have been thrown by a vehicle passing in either direction, (the faster they are going the worse it is) so the comments regarding a cover on the back window are worth taking note of.

regards

A

The Cordillo Downs Road wold be the stoniest section. Better to go via Beetoota (and the pub is open again too, I think?)
The rest is only a problem for those who travel too fast..
Cheers,
Peter
OKA196 motorhome

Be aware that both tracks can be a nightmare if it rains. The mud is very special and oozes up from Hades. :-)