New Pathfinder - Gibb River & beyond

Submitted: Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at 12:08
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Hi Guys,
Could you please tell me if you consider a new Pathfinder (with upgraded tyres) up to the job in standard form to do Mitchell Plateau & Kalumburu?
thanks
Steve..
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Reply By: Andrew from Vivid Adventures - Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at 12:18

Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at 12:18
Generally... depth of the creek crossings would require some thinking about (presumably you can get a snorkel for it), and the depth of the crossings depends on the time of year, and in quite a number of critical places like Pentecost River, the tide. You probably need to be able to ford at least 0.7m - perhaps a little more and be patient at high tide.

Of course, the roads need to be open, and you need to drive to the conditions.

Cheers
Andrew.
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Follow Up By: Oldsquizzy (Kununurra) - Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at 16:01

Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at 16:01
lol
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Reply By: Member - Min (NSW) - Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at 13:03

Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at 13:03
Steve,
We did it in an X-trail with ct. Left the ct at King Edward River. It was early July when we were there and crossings were low.
Road conditions change from week to week so always check with locals.
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Follow Up By: Andrew from Vivid Adventures - Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at 14:31

Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at 14:31
King Edward was up at about 0.9m when we were there are few weeks ago, but had come down to about 0.7m by the time we came back.

It doesn't take much rain to swell those waterways.
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Reply By: Tonbo - Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at 13:07

Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at 13:07
Try this site its more Pathfinder orientated, very helpful friendly people also.

www.pcoa.org.au - go to the forum link and post tyour question there.

I have a current Pathfinder TDI with suspension and tyre upgrades and it has proved to be a most capable 4wd on the tough Top End tracks around Darwin and central NT

Good luck
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Reply By: Member - Greydemon (WA) - Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at 17:39

Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at 17:39
Yes.

If it's not take it back for a refund.

King Edward river he only suspect spot and by late July that tends to be fairly low (and its very narrow) Just walk it first if in doubt and don't believe the depth marker.

Have fun - great area.

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