Trailers and the Simpson
Submitted: Thursday, Aug 23, 2001 at 00:00
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Dave
I'm heading to the centre next year via the simpson and the girl wishes to take the camper trailer.Could anyone inform me as to how much longer it will take with the trailer and if it is worth the effort.I wish to do the french line but if needs be will go the
rig road
Reply By: Ruth - Thursday, Aug 23, 2001 at 00:00
Thursday, Aug 23, 2001 at 00:00
Hi Dave, I'm someone who lives on the edge of the
Simpson Desert and sees the results of the trailers in the
Simpson Desert. I see the broken trailers, vehicles and grief stricken wives when their dreams are bleep tered along the sand-dunes. As
well, I'm one of the people who likes to enjoy
the Desert - but not the dreadful corrugations on both sides of the sand-dunes (up and down)caused by trailers unable to be towed over the sand dunes and having to stop/start up the face of each dune and then snatched over the top. It's a lot to ask of family and a lot to ask of your vehicle. The towbars dig into the middle of the wheel tracks and act as an anchor. Why not pack your tent/or swags - leave your trailer on one or other sides of
the Desert and do a double crossing - it is so beautiful out there you really don't need the hassle. Added to this, the SA Govt. is hoping to pass legislation to stop the towing of anything in
the Desert. Hope this of help - I'm not trying to spoil the girl's dream - just trying to make it easier for you to enjoy a very special place.
Ruth
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Reply By: Jaap Correlje - Monday, Aug 27, 2001 at 00:00
Monday, Aug 27, 2001 at 00:00
Dave
From all reports trailers and deserts don't mix.
Suggest that you might ship the camper to the Alice and the pick it up when you get there after
the desert. Most transport companies would be able to arrange this and store the camper at their depot
Have fun on the track Jaap
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Reply By: Mike - Monday, Sep 03, 2001 at 00:00
Monday, Sep 03, 2001 at 00:00
Dave, hopefully, that question will be irellivant by then, as the govt is processing legislation to outlaw towing trailers on the Simpson. I don't often agree with this sort of law, but due to the damage being done out there by irreponsible drivers, it is necessary. As is said elswhere in this
forum & others, you can tow anything anywhere if you don't give a rats about how you are tearing the track up for the responsible majority! By continuing to ignore the consequenses, we are falling into the arms of those bloody do-gooders who are looking for excuses to close everything! Don't get me wrong, I DO own a Kimberly Kamper, I will just leave it at
Birdsville when I go back into the Simpson.Happy
trails, Mike.
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